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5.4.5.19
Operate the lift and traverse controls on the crane. Using the tag lines, stack the
parallel module on top of the parallel module on flatrack T2. Make sure the parallel
module folds slowly and progressively as it is lifted by the crane. Do not operate the
traverse controls of the crane until the module has fully closed.
5.4.5.20
Disconnect the module lifting beam, reconfigure it to its widest position and secure it
in position with the shootbolts.
5.4.5.21
Remove tag lines from module.
5.4.5.22
Make sure the area within the crane operating envelope is clear of personnel.
Operate the controls on the crane and position ready for next module.
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.
5.4.5.23
On the chest pack, move the joystick rearward to reverse the bridge towards the
launch vehicle.
5.4.5.24
Pull down on the bridge stops emergency handle once the rear jaws of the parallel
module and the far bank ramp module are within 12 inches of the bridge stops
emergency rollers.
5.4.5.25
Reverse bridge until white center of gravity marker is in line with the outer face of the
A-frame.
5.4.5.26
Apply the roller brakes.
5.4.5.27
Lower the rear of bridge using the tilt rollers until level gauge on ramp module
indicates that bridge is horizontal.
5.4.5.28
Move the carriage forward until the slings are lightly tensioned.
5.4.5.29
Using the tilt rollers, lower the rear end of the bridge so that the bridge slopes slightly
towards the cab.
5.4.5.30
Hold down the roller brake switch to the OFF position to release roller brakes.
5.4.5.31
Slowly lower, tilt rollers until they are fully retracted.
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