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Launch Beam Lifter
3.10.1.6
Disconnect the launch beam lifter and the steadying ropes from the connected launch
beam.
3.10.1.7
Position the pinning operatives in the shelter of the launch frame during slinging
operations.
3.10.1.8
Operate the traverse and raise/lower controls on the crane and reposition the launch
beam lifter to attach the next launch beam.
3.10.1.9
Connect the launch beam lifter and steadying rope lines to the next launch beam.
3.10.1.10 On the chest pack, use the joystick to select the BEAM DRIVE function.
3.10.1.11 On the chest pack, move the joystick forward to advance the connected launch beams.
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Take care not to overshoot the maximum forward movement or damage
may occur. The travel stop provided is for emergency use only.
3.10.1.12 Release the joystick when the rear jaws of the last launch beam connected still protrude 5
to 6 in (127 to 152.4 mm) from the rear of the launch frame and the lever arm has
dropped into position. Make sure the launch beam slows and then stops in this position.
NOTE
The launch beam is now correctly positioned to receive the next launch beam.
3.10.1.13 Repeat steps 3.10.1.1 through 3.10.1.12 until the required launch beams are connected
and the launch beam spans the gap.
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