TM-9-2330-335-14-P

SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, RESET M871R, M871A1R AND M871A2R

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDES REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

SEPTEMBER 2008

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TM 9-2330-335-14&P
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WARNING
SEALED BRAKE INSTALLATION AND DISARMING - CONTINUED
• Spring air brake chambers should never be rebuilt. Never attempt to loosen or remove the housing retaining
clamp(s) bolts or repair the chamber in any way. Serious injury or death will occur.
a.
This disarming chamber is to be fabricated at the Direct Support or higher level.
b.
An annual inspection of this disarming chamber will be accomplished at the DOL or Depot Level QA/QC as
is the case for tire cages.
c.
DOL will certify inspection of the disarming chamber by stamping or applying data plate.
d.
There will be NO substitution of ANY materials used to fabricate this chamber. Materials and welding
standard/locations specified on the drawing are to be used in this fabrication. This is a safety device.
e.
Never operate an acetylene gas torch without wearing proper clothing and eye protection.
• DO NOT cut the spring brake chamber clamp bolts before cutting the power spring coils. The spring coils
MUST be cut FIRST. If this WARNING is NOT heeded, the spring will prematurely release 2,000 lb of
pressure, and become an unexpected projectile that could cause injury or death to personnel and damage to the
equipment.
• Do not place your hands or fingers inside the disarming chamber.
WARNING
SKF SCOTSEAL
Block wheels. Support vehicle on stands. Failure to do so could cause injury or death to personnel and
damage to equipment.
WARNING
TIPS TO PROLONG LIGHTING LIFE
Certain lighting products generate heat. Care should be taken to avoid contact with flammable materials.
The unit can generate enough heat to cause injury to personnel or damage to the equipment.
WARNING
TROUBLESHOOTING SPRING PARKING BRAKE
Do not loosen or remove chamber clamp ring. Injury or death to personnel could result.


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