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WARNING
HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT POWERED BY HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE IS HAZARDOUS. KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS.
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. EXPOSURE TO HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE IS
HAZARDOUS. IN THE EVENT OF A HOSE OR COMPONENT FAILURE, REMOVE ALL
FLUID CONTAMINATION FROM THE SKIN AND EYES WITH CLEAN WATER AND SEEK
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
NOTE
During the rotation of the launch frame, ensure that the far bank support correctly aligns
with the stirrups on the tail lift.
4.18.1.7
On the A-frame rotate panel of the interface cabinet, press and hold the A-frame
rotate PARK pushbutton. Make sure the hydraulic cylinders operate and rotate the A-
frame to the stowed position.
4.18.1.8
Release the PARK pushbutton when the A-frame is fully rotated to the stowed
position. Make sure the LAUNCHER DOWN caption on the A-frame rotate panel of
the interface cabinet illuminates.
4.18.1.9
Remove the retaining clips and the locking pins in the A-frame upper and lower cross
members, which lock the A-frame legs in the spread position.
NOTE
If the shootbolts are difficult to disengage, press and hold momentarily the DEPLOY
pushbutton, on the A-frame fold panel of the interface cabinet.
4.18.1.10 Make sure personnel are clear from the area around the A-frame.
4.18.1.11 On the A-frame fold panel of the interface cabinet, press and hold the A-frame fold
PARK pushbutton. Make sure the hydraulic cylinders operate and fold the A-frame
stabilizer legs to the stowed position.
4.18.1.12 Release the PARK pushbutton when the A-frame stabilizer legs are in the folded
position. On the A-frame fold panel of the interface cabinet, make sure the
DEPLOYED caption goes off.
4.18.1.13 Install the locking pins and their retaining clips at the hinge point of the upper cross
member to lock the A-frame legs in the folded position. Insert the short pin in the
outermost hole from front to rear and the long pin from rear to front securing with R
clips.
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