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4.9.5.36
Disconnect the home bank carriage slings from the home bank ramp module and
reconnect the two slings to the carriage.
NOTE
Ensure that the lower section of the home bank carriage is correctly aligned with the
upper section; personnel should use the lifting slings to assist in aligning the two halves.
4.9.5.37
On the chest pack, move the joystick forward to raise the home bank carriage.
Continue to slowly raise the carriage using the slings to assist in aligning. It is
important to raise the carriage to the stops but not necessary to insert the shootbolts
at this time as they are out of reach.
CAUTION
The CARRIAGE EMPTY function is only to be selected when both carriages are supporting
no load. It is to be used for carriage retrieval or deployment only. It MUST NOT be used
while the bridge is suspended.
4.9.5.38
On the launcher chest pack, move the joystick to the left twice so that the MODE
SELECT light flashes. Move the joystick forwards until the CARRIAGE EMPTY
function is selected.
NOTE
The CARRIAGE EMPTY function light will continuously flash. This is to act as a warning
for the circumstances of its use.
4.9.5.39
Move the joystick once to the right to confirm the selection.
4.9.5.40
On the chest pack, move the joystick rearward to retrieve the home bank and far bank
carriages to the launch vehicle. Make sure the drum winches operate and move the
home bank and far bank carriages back to the launch vehicle.
4.9.5.41
Make sure the home bank carriage restraint latch engages on the launch frame.
4.9.5.42
Remove the two end beam guides and removable rollers from the slide frame and
place them on the flatrack LVT for stowing.
4.9.5.43
Stow and clip the end beam guide adapters.
4.9.5.44
Remove the removable rollers placed alongside the launcher for stowing on flatrack
LVT.
4.9.5.45
Recover loose items and tail lift guardrails and them place in the storage basket on
flatrack LVT. Once all loose items are stowed in the two large compartments, lock
with R Clips.
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