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c . Assembly of the MLC 70 Bridge - CONT
(8) Installation of Scissor Cylinder.
WARNING
The scissor cylinder is heavy. Use care when lifting to prevent injury. Stay out from under the
scissor cylinder at all times.
NOTE
The transverse brace is installed with the slots in the brace on the bottom.
(a) Slide the near shore second rear transverse brace (1) into position prior to installing the
scissor cylinder. DO NOT INSTALL.
(b) Remove protective cup, if used, from threads of rod end (2) of scissor cylinder (3).
Thread clevis (4) on threads of rod end (2).
(c) Lift scissor cylinder (3) using a lifting device and center over lower cylinder support
(5).
(d) Lower scissor cylinder (3) on lower cylinder support (5) while working into position
for mating. Slide unbolted transverse brace (1) from clip angle over pin end of scissor
cylinder. Pin scissor cylinder (3) to cylinder beam (6) using pin (7) and secure with
two cotter pins (8).
(e) Refer to paragraph 2-5,c,(5) and secure second near-shore transverse brace (1).
(f) Refer to paragraph 2-5,c,(7) and install upper scissor cylinder support.
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