TM-9-3990-260-14-P
CONTAINER ROLL-IN/OUT PLATFORM (CROP) MODEL M3 AND MODEL M3A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JULY 2001
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Always use a ground guide when transferring CROP loads from PLS trucks to
trailers, to advise the driver of any load binding problems or of possible truck to
trailer separation. Failure to follow the warning may result in damage to equipment
or serious injury to personnel.
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Do not stand under A-frame assembly when raising or lowering.
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Use an assistant when raising or lowering the A-frame assembly to prevent
serious injury to personnel.
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One M3A1 CROP weighs 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg). Six M3A1 CROPs weigh 24,000 lbs
(10,909 kg). Ensure all personnel stand clear when M3A1 CROP is being moved.
Failure to comply may result in severe injury or death to personnel.
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Attempting to load stack of M3A1 CROPs or a loaded M3A1 CROP in ISO
container requires extreme care to prevent damage to equipment. Clearance
between the ceiling of the ISO container and top of the load and inside walls of
the ISO container and each side of M3A1 CROP is designed to be close, requiring
at least one ground guide to assist during the insertion procedure
.
Do not stand between the M3A1 CROP and the ISO container Ensure all personnel
stand clear of M3A1 CROP when M3A1 CROP is being moved. Failure to comply
may result in severe injury or death to personnel.
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Forklift must be capable of lifting gross weight of loaded M3A1 CROP. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment or severe injury or death to
personnel.
•
One M3A1 CROP weighs 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg). Six M3A1 CROPs weigh 24,000 lbs
(10,909 kg). Ensure all personnel stand clear when M3A1 CROP is being moved.
Failure to comply may result in severe injury or death to personnel.
•
Attempting to load stack of M3A1 CROPs or a loaded M3A1 CROP in ISO
container requires extreme care to prevent damage to equipment. Clearance
between the inside of ISO container and each side of M3A1 CROP is designed to
be close.
•
Forklifts are required to have forks a minimum of 68 in. (173 cm) in length.
Failure to comply may result in severe injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
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