TB-9-3950-253-13-P
PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRUCK, M1075 and M1075A1 (PLS) AND HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCK, M1120, M1120A2, AND M1120A4 (HEMTT), ENHANCED CONTAINER HANDLING UNIT (E-CHU)
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
JULY 2009
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PREPARATION FOR USE – CONTINUED
5. Before loading a container, ensure the following conditions are met:
a. Container is of correct type and size for E-CHU and vehicle.
b. Weight of cargo in container does not exceed maximum rating of container.
c.
Cargo in container is evenly distributed.
d. Cargo is sufficiently secured for container to be inclined up to 35° to horizontal.
e. Center of gravity of cargo is as low and central as possible.
f.
Total weight of cargo and container does not cause GVWR of vehicle to be exceeded, or GAWR of any
axle to be exceeded.
g. If a container is stuck or frozen to ground, loosen it with an adequately rated forklift truck or bucket loader.
Do not attempt to loosen container with E-CHU.
E-CHU OPERATION
0005
1. To adjust configuration of rear slider assembly refer to
Slider Bed Configuration
(WP 0006).
2. Procedures for unloading and loading the lift frame can be found in
Unloading and Loading Empty Lift Frame
(WP 0007).
3.
Procedures for loading and unloading a container can be found in
Loading and Unloading Container
(WP 0008).
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