TM 5-5420-280-10
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PALLET CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (Contd)
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RCU HOLD-DOWN BRACKETS -- To remove RCU from its stowage box,
push RCU back until it clears two hold-down brackets, then lift it out of
stowage box. To secure RCU in stowage box, position RCU in center of box and
push RCU back until front of RCU drops down and engages with two hold-
down brackets.
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RCU GUARDPLATE AND NECK STRAP -- Once RCU is removed from its
stowage box, the neck strap should be immediately worn by operator. The
guardplate and neck strap together keep the RCU control panel facing up and
level to operator. In addition, the guardplate is intended to prevent operator
from accidentally depressing buttons on RCU control panel. The neck strap
should always be worn so RCU is not accidentally dropped during launch and
retrieval operations.
RCU STOWAGE BOX
RCU
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standing at either side of vehicle. Normally, the RCU power cable will remain
connected to receptacle at RCU stowage box, but the operator may work from
driver's side of vehicle by connecting RCU power cable to receptacle at pallet
electrical system box. To change locations, disconnect RCU power cable from
RCU stowage box, disconnect jumper cable from electrical system box, then
connect RCU power cable to receptacle on electrical system box. To disconnect
cannon plugs, turn collar on cannon plug to the left until loose, then pull
cannon plug straight out of receptacle. To connect cannon plugs, line up pins
on cannon plug with those on receptacle, push cannon plug in until seated,
and turn collar to the right.
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