TM 5-5420-203-14
c. Assembly of the Bridge Separated into Eight Sections - CONT
(4) Installation of Lateral Brace.
NOTE
Be sure previously attached components line up on
same side of clip angles as opposite ramp.
(a) Align the two ramp sections so an equal
separation distance is on each end.
(b) Align the lateral brace (1) with holes on
the bottom flange of the inside girders of
ramp sections (2) and (3). Place four bolts
(4) through holes with heads of bolts to the
top.
(c) Tighten bolts (4).
(5) Installation of Ramp Section Transverse Braces.
NOTE
The pintles of the transverse braces are threaded.
The brace can be installed on either side of the
clip angles. Brace (1) is the shorter of two
transverse braces.
(a) Position first transverse brace (1) so holes
align with clip angles on ramp sections.
(b) Insert four bolts (2) through clip angles
and thread into transverse brace (1),
Tighten four bolts (2).
Position second transverse brace (3) so holes
align with clip angles on ramp sections.
Insert four bolts (2) in transverse brace (3).
Do not tighten. Brace (3) will be secured
after the scissor cylinder has been
installed.
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