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
The ramp end lifting bar is heavy and may slip out of receivers when not in a strain. The bar
could slip and cause serious injury. Stand opposite the open ‘V’ of the receivers to remove
the sling. Refer to FM 21-11 (First Aid for Soldiers) for emergency medical procedures.
Scissor cylinder may pitch up or down when disconnected. Be prepared for this. Do not
have fingers or hands located where they may be crushed by the cylinder. Also, the scissor
cylinder is heavy and can crush you. Remain clear of the cylinder when it is suspended.
Refer to FM 21-11 (First Aid for Soldiers) for emergency medical procedures.
The scissoring cables, equalizer plate, and pin are heavy. They could slip and fall and crush
hands or feet. Remain clear of cables and equalizer plate. In case of injury, refer to FM 21-
11 (First Aid for Soldiers) and seek medical aid.
Broken cable strands can cause injury to hands by puncture. Wear gloves when handling
cables. In case of injury, refer to FM 21-11 (First Aid for Soldiers) and seek medical aid.
WARNING
Bridge may shift during connecting procedure. Do not stand on ground, stand on the
bridge deck when launcher is mating to diaphragm.
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