TM 5-5420-280-23&P
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION (Contd)
PALLET EQUIPMENT FEATURES (Contd)
G
TRANSVERSE HANDLING UNIT The two telescopic tubes and rollers on each transverse girder
of pallet frame that function to spread bridge quarters and advance bridge halves.
H
PALLET BRIDGE REMOTE CONTROL LEVER RELEASE The two spring operated trip
levers mounted on pallet frame that function to actuate bridge upper and lower coupling locks
automatically.
I
CARRIER The outer mounting bracket on each telescopic tube that functions to align and retain
bridge quarter during expanding, retracting, and advancement.
J
TRANSPORT ROLLERS The two rollers mounted on top of each telescopic tube that support
bridge halves when advancing bridge.
K
SLIDE PINS The spring-loaded round disks positioned on transverse girders that enable
telescopic tubes to slide under weight of bridge halves.
L
TELESCOPIC TUBE One of two tubes on each transverse girder that slide transversely on slide
pins by means of separate expanding cylinders.
M
EXPANDING CYLINDER The hydraulic cylinder on each of the four telescopic tubes.
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