TM-5-5420-203-14
BRIDGE, ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCHED, SCISSORING TYPE CLASS 60 & CLASS 70 ALUMINUM, 60 FOOT SPAN; FOR M48A5 AND M60 LAUNCHER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
JUNE 1991
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TM 5-5420-203-14
WARNING
FRH hydraulic fluid may contain Tricresyl Phosphate which, if taken internally, can cause
paralysis. Hydraulic fluid
maybe
absorbed through the skin. If hydraulic fluid gets on
skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible.
Welding produces fumes and gases that are hazardous and can cause injury. Arc rays can
injure eyes and burn skin. Electric shock can kill. Read and understand the manufacturer’s
instructions and local safety regulations. Keep your head out of the fumes. Use enough
ventilation, exhaust at the arc, or both, to keep fumes and gases from your breathing zone
and the general area. Special care should be taken when welding galvanized, plated, or
painted parts to avoid exposure to toxic fumes. Wear correct eye, ear, and body protection.
Do not touch live electrical parts. Wear welders gloves when inserting electrode in holder.
Do not let electrode touch any unprotected part of your body. See American National
Standard Z49.1 “Safety in Welding and Cutting” published by the American Welding
Society; OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910. In case of emergency, refer
to FM 21-11 (First Aid for Soldiers) and seek medical aid.
WARNING
The scissor cylinder is heavy and can easily crush fingers or hands. If it were to fall, it
could cause severe injury or death. Stay out from under the scissor cylinder at all times.
Never have fingers between the cylinder and parts of the bridge. In case of injury, refer to
FM21- 11 (First Aid for Soldiers) and seek medical aid.
WARNING
Do not raise sections off the ground to hook up hydraulic connections. The section could
fall causing serious injury or death. In case of injury, refer to FM 21-11 (First Aid for
Soldiers) and seek medical aid.
WARNING
Keep hands and feet clear of sections when placing in position to pin. The sections are
heavy and can crush your fingers, hand, and feet. In case of injury, refer to FM21-11
(First Aid for Soldiers) and seek medical aid.
WARNING
The cable beam was not bolted when placed in position. It is very heavy and bulky. It
could shift and fall striking fingers, arms and legs. The weight of the cable beam could
sever fingers, or severely cut hands, legs or feet. Have one crewmember hold the cable
beam in position while a second crewmember attaches the components or hardware. In
case of injury, refer to FM 21-11 (First Aid for Soldiers) and seek medical aid.
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