TM-9-2320-435-10
TRUCK, COMMON BRIDGE TRANSPORT (CBT), 8X8, M1977
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-435-10 - Page 418 of 1168
PREPARATION FOR USE - Continued
personnel and obstructions, and overhead clearance is at least 22 ft.
2 in. (6.7 m) above the loading area. Failure to conduct a site survey
could cause the vehicle to slip, turn over, crash into an obstruction,
or contact power lines. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
•
Unloading the BAP without disengaging hold-down locks may result
in injury or death to personnel.
•
Water velocity should not be greater than 8 ft. (2.4 m) per second.
Refer to TM 5-5420-290-12 for water velocity requirements for all
launch conditions. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
1.
A site survey must be conducted to ensure the site meets the criteria cited in the
warning above.
OPERATION
WARNING
•
Prior to and during any load or unload cycle, all personnel should stay
clear of LHS and BAP. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
•
Trailer wheels must be chocked during transfer operations. Failure
to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
•
To avoid damage to equipment during transfer operations, ensure
trailer drawbar extension is retracted and on the ground, centered
forward of the trailer. Ensure drawbar and drawbar extension are
properly positioned (refer to TM 9-2330-385-14).
•
Ensure air lines and cables are properly stowed, to prevent damage
to equipment (refer to TM 9-2330-385-14).
•
Both trailer bumper points must be under vehicle bump plate, and at
least one trailer bumper point must contact bump plate. Trailer
bumper point not contacting vehicle bumper stop cannot exceed 0.5
in. (12.7 mm) or the BAP will miss main rail guides and damage to
equipment may result.
TM 9-2320-435-10
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