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 - Page 78 of 1616
TM 9-2320-440-13&P
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WARNING
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When loading or unloading MRPs on uneven ground (side slope or downgrades up
to 5 degrees), it may be necessary to apply vehicle service brakes to prevent
vehicle rollaway.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
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 extreme sideways inclination before
loading or unloading a MRP.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
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Prior to and during any load or unload cycle, all personnel should stay clear of LHS
and MRP.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Check that ground conditions where MRP will be placed can support the MRP
weight.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
10.
Connect vehicle static reel cable (14) to ground rod (16).
11.
Connect MRP static reel cable (Refer to THAAD Launcher IETM) to ground rod (16).
12.
Disconnect vehicle ground cable (15) from ground rod (16).
13.
Disconnect MRP ground cable (15) from MRP.
14.
Move joystick (6) to UNLOAD position. MRP will start to move rearwards. LHS NO TRANSIT indicator
light (7) will illuminate. Maintain engine speed at idle until front of MRP raises approximately 1 ft. (30.5
cm).
NOTE
Loading and unloading times are controlled by engine speed.
Engine speed can be
increased to 1,500 to maximum rpm to reduce loading and unloading times.
15.
Continue to unload until rear suspension starts to lift and back edge of MRP touches ground.
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