TM-9-2320-304-14-P
LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM, HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
AUGUST 2000
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Direct Support and General Support Maintenance (Cont)
d. Installation.
WARNING
Compression frame weighs 800 lbs. (363
kg). Attach suitable lifting device prior to
removal to prevent possible injury to
personnel.
(1)
Attach lifting device to compression
frame (1).
(2)
Install eight compression frame
spacers (2).
(3)
Using lifting device, lower compression
frame (1) onto truck and position for
installation.
NOTE
•
Left and right side screws are
installed the same way. Left side is
shown.
•
Install spring washers in pairs with
notwopairsinthesamedirection.
(4)
Position three screws (3) and
locknuts (4) on each side of compression
frame (1) and truck.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds
can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors,
and are harmful to skin and clothing. To
avoid injury or death, keep away from open
fire and use in a well-ventilated area. If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets
on skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water.
(5)
Apply sealing compound to threads of
three screws (5).
NOTE
An additional flat washer may be installed to prevent screws from contacting compression
frame. Use additional washer only if front screws contact compression frame before being
fully tightened.
(6)
Install three or six washers (6) and 18 spring washers (7) on three screws (5).
(7)
Position three front screws (5) with washers (6) and spring washers (7) up through truck and
compression frame (1), and then install six spring washers (7) and three locknuts (8) on three
screws (5).
(8)
Tighten locknuts (8) to 75 lb-ft. (102 N
S
m).
(9)
Tighten locknuts (4) to 410 lb-ft. (556 N
S
m).
(10)
Remove lifting device from compression frame (1).
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