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LAUNCH OF BRIDGE (Contd)
49. Depress LAUNCH button (2) to confirm and step into next function.
WARNING
The minimum safety setback for bridge at both far and
near shore banks is 20 in. (510 mm) and a SBC of 4.5
ton/ft2 (450 kN/m2). If either end of bridge is not set back
20 in. (510 mm) minimum from edge of gap, move bridge
as necessary. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment or possible injury or death to personnel.
Winch wire rope may contain broken wire strands. Do
not handle or pull on wire rope while winch is operating
or injury to personal may result.
50. Depress and hold ACTION 1 button (1) to L18-H-LOWER NEAR SHORE END
OF BRIDGE W/ WINCH, and observe ramp end (4) of bridge assembly (5)
contact ground at near shore. Continue to hold button (1) until winch stops
play-out of wire rope (3).
L18-H-Lower near shore
end of
bridge w/winch
2
1
3
4
5
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E
OR
SH
AR
NE
51. Depress LAUNCH button (2) to confirm and step into next function.
WARNING
Always wear leather gloves when handling winch cable.
Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
Assistant will help perform step 52.
52. Depress and hold ACTION 1 button (1) to L19-M+H-UNHOOK CABLE AND
SECURE ON LAUNCH BOOM while assistant pulls wire rope (3) and
disconnects winch rope hook (6) from bridge lifting eye (7), then release
button (1). Connect winch rope hook (6) to pallet launch boom connecting eye (9).
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