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c. Assembly of the MLC 70 Bridge - CONT
(1) Installation of Near Shore Diaphragm
(a) Align the two bridge sections so an equal separation distance is on each end.
(b) Using three bolts (1) attach one end of diaphragm (2) (pintle hole facing toward ramp
end) to clip angle of bridge section (3). Thread three nuts (4) on bolts (1). Position
nuts (4) midway between holes on bolts (1). Install three retainers (5) (one each) in
each bolt (1).
(c) Position the clip angle of second bridge section (6) to align with diaphragm (2)
(d) Using three bolts (1), attach other end of diaphragm (2) to clip angle of second bridge
section (6). Thread three nuts (4) on bolts (1). Position nuts (4) midway between holes
on bolts (1). Install three retainers (5) (one each) in each bolt (1).
(3) Installation of Near Shore Forward Transverse Brace
NOTE
When installing transverse brace make sure groves in the brace are at the bottom.
( a ) Using four bolts (7), install forward transverse brace (8) to female and male bridge
sections (3) and (6).
(b) Tighten bolts (7)
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