TM-9-2320-440-13-P

TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2010
TM-9-2320-440-13-P

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TM 9-2320-440-13&P
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS.
LHS FOR THE THAAD OPERATION
a.
Loading MRP In AUTO Mode.
WARNING
•
Check for overhead power lines or other obstructions before attempting LHS
operation.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Check ground conditions for firmness and that sideways inclination is no greater
than 5 degrees before loading or unloading an MRP, refer to TM 9-2320-364-14&P.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
During any load or unload cycle, all personnel must stay clear of LHS and MRP.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
When loaded with MRP, the center of gravity is moved up and toward rear of
vehicle.
Extreme caution must be taken when turning and ascending or
descending on a grade.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
•
Maximum side slope while operating a HEMTT THAAD loaded with an MRP is 20
percent.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
•
Before starting any LHS operations, clean all operating components of snow, ice,
sand, or mud.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
•
Before starting any LHS operations, adjust extension mirror to monitor LHS
operations.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
•
If terrain is deeply rutted, soft soil, etc., mud flaps must be pinned up before
beginning LHS operation.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
•
Only operate the LHS system in AUTO mode.
Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment and/or MRP.
•
Outriggers must be stowed before loading or unloading an MRP.
Failure to comply
may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
•
Before loading or unloading an MRP, verify that MRP rack locks are fully retracted
(WP 0012) and deck elevation cylinders are fully stowed. If either of these criteria are not
met, vehicle’s safety interlocks will not allow LHS to operate.
•
When both MRP rack locks are fully disengaged, RACK LOCKS ENGAGED indicator light
will be extinguished.
1.
Ensure MRP deck-to-subframe lock is engaged (Refer to THAAD Launcher IETM).


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