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NOTE
If on the second deployment of the far bank support only one flag deploys continue build.
If no flags are seen then abort mission and retrieve the launch beam and launch vehicle.
Preparation for Parallel Module Deployment
WARNING
LOSS OF HEARING. PERSONNEL MUST WEAR HEARING PROTECTIVE DEVICES WHEN
OPERATING THE CRANE DURING LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS OR WHEN
WORKING WITHIN 10FT (3M) OF A LAUNCH VEHICLE AT HIGH ENGINE IDLE.
CRUSH HAZARD. DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT IN THE EVENT OF A
SUSPENDED LOAD FALLING FROM THE CRANE. DO NOT STAND CLOSE TO LOADS
SUSPENDED FROM THE CRANE.
4.8.1.1
Make sure the area within the crane operating envelope is clear of personnel.
Operate the controls on the crane or from the chest pack to lower the crane hook to
the ground.
4.8.1.2
Disconnect the launch beam lifter and the single leg sling from the crane and remove
it to a safe stowage area.
4.8.1.3
Remove all required loose items from the basket on flatrack (LVT).
4.8.1.4
Position two removable rollers and one end beam guide on the ground down each
side of the launch vehicle.
Stowing the Launch Frame Articulator Cylinders
4.8.2.1
Continue to extend the articulator cylinders in the FAR BANK SEAT mode until the
articulator cylinder shootbolts can be released, and then fully retract the shootbolts.
4.8.2.2
On the chest pack, move the joystick forward to retract the articulator cylinders.
Release the joystick when the cylinders are fully retracted.
4.8.2.3
On the chest pack, move the joystick once to the right to select the STOW ARTIC
function. Make sure the POWER, STOW ARTIC and STOW captions on the chest
pack display illuminate.