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c. Assembly of the MLC 70 Bridge - CONT
(23) Scissor Cylinder Flexible Hydraulic Connections.
(a) Connect one end of 4 ft. 6 in. flexible hydraulic hose (1) to fitting (2) located on near-
shore male bridge section (3).
(b) Connect other end to cap end (end
connected to beam cylinder) fitting (4)
located on scissor cylinder (5).
(c) Connect one end of second 4 ft. 6 in.
flexible hydraulic hose (6) to fitting (7)
located on near-shore female ramp section
(8).
(d) Connect other end to the scissor cylinder at
the rod end fitting (9). Ensure all hydraulics
are secure.
ROD END
(24) Equalizer Plate, Scissoring Cables, and
Attaching Hardware. Refer to page 2-53.
WARNING
Working with the cables, equalizer plate, scissor cylinder, and attaching hardware provides the
chance of injury by crushing. Personnel may be injured if a component slips or is dropped.
Keep fingers, hands, arms, and legs clear when possible.
CAUTION
It is critical that attention be paid to the rotation of the cable strands. (see Details A and B, 2-
53). Ensure the cables are connected as shown. Failure to do so can result in the cables riding
up on the grooved rims of the cable lays of the quadrant damaging the quadrant and possibly
dropping the bridge.
(a) Insert right scissoring cable (1) (note strand rotations) between the separated plates of
equalizer plate (2). Secure in position by placing socket bolt (3) through the top half
of the equalizer plate, through the eyelet of scissoring cable (1) and out through the
base of the plate (2).
(b) Thread nut (4) on bolt (3) until snug.
(c) Secure bolt/nut in equalizer plate (2) with cotter pin (5) inserted through hole in bolt
(3).
(d) Insert left scissoring cable (6) (note strand rotations) between the separated plates of
equalizer plate (2). Secure in position by placing socket bolt (7) through the top half
of the equalizer plate, through the eyelet of scissoring cable (6) and out through the
base of the plate (2).
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