TM 5-5420-280-10
0020 00
BRIDGE RETRIEVAL (Contd)
WARNING
After performing step 23, check to ensure upper coupling lock
remote control lever on each side of bridge is fully engaged. Do
not proceed to next function unless both levers are fully
engaged. Assistant will manually engage them if necessary.
Failure to comply will result in lower bridge half falling to
ground and damage to equipment and possible injury or death
to personnel may result.
CAUTION
While bridge is fully extended on pallet launch boom, do not
attempt to lower bridge by retracting pallet supporting
cylinders or damage to pallet frame will result.
23.
Depress RETRIEVAL button (1) to confirm and step into next function.
24.
Check to ensure upper coupling lock remote control lever (12) (red lever) is
engaged in receptacle bracket (13) at both sides of bridge.
CAUTION
If retrieving bridge from an unlevel launch site, ensure pallet
launch boom upper roller block rollers engage properly with
bridge launch beam. If not aligned, stop operation before stress
is applied to upper roller block or damage to equipment may
result.
NOTE
Winch in bridge as necessary to ensure launch beam
engages with upper roller block. Repeat step 23 to
operate winch.
25.
Depress ACTION 2 button (2) to R6-A-RAISE FAR SHORE END OF
BRIDGE TO RETRIEVAL POSITION, and observe launch boom (8) and
lower support boom (11) rotate to horizontal position, and lift bridge
assembly (6) off far shore ground.
R6-A-Raise far shore end
12
of bridge to retrieval
position
1
13
2
6
RE
8
HO
RS
FA
11
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