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Recovering the Parallel Modules
5.4.3.1
Operate the lift and traverse controls on the crane and position the crane ready to
recover the parallel module.
5.4.3.2
On the chest pack, make sure the bridge drive function is selected.
5.4.3.3
Make sure the POWER and the bridge drive mode previously selected captions
(LEVEL, HIGH or LOW) on the chest pack display are illuminated.
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.
5.4.3.4
On the chest pack, move the joystick rearward to reverse the bridge towards the
launch vehicle.
NOTE
Should the bridge continuously rub against the A-frame side rubbing pads then the bridge
should be boomed forward until the bridge becomes more central between the left and
right pads.
The bubble level at the rear of the A-frame should also be checked and the A-frame leveled
if safe to do so.
5.4.3.5
Hold down the bridge stops emergency once the rear jaws of the module are within
12 inches of the bridge stop emergency rollers. Release the bridge stops
emergency as soon as the module jaws are clear of the bridge stop emergency
rollers.
Continue to reverse the bridge, release the joystick, when the pins connecting the 1st
5.4.3.6
and 2nd modules are in line with the center of the tail lift.
WARNING
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.
Connect the bridge module lifter to the lifting points on the outboard sides of the 1st
5.4.3.7
parallel module.