TM9-2330-368-I 4 & P
2-9. LIFTING EYES
The lifting eyes ( 1 ) provide lift points to lift the
unloaded HEMAT if necessary. A pin and chain (2)
holds each of the four lifting eyes in the retracted
position. The pins are pulled and the lifting eyes
pushed out for use.
2-10. GATES
a. The gates are used to retain the cargo
within the floor area of the HEMAT, Six gates are
provided as follows:
(1) One front gate (1).
(2) One rear gate (2).
(3) One left hand rear gate (3) and one
right hand front gate which are the same.
(4) One left hand front gate (4) and one
right hand rear gate which are the same.
b. The gates are normally installed at the out-
side edges of the cargo area in the vertical upright
position, but can be swung down to clear the cargo
area if necessary. In the upright position, each gate
is attached to the adjacent two by pin type latch
locks (5). The latch pins are fastened to heavy
aircraft wires which are secured to the gates. The
lower edge of each gate is hinged by two pins and
ear type fasteners (6). The right hand rear gate and
left hand front gate are also secured to the trailer
frame by vertical slide bolts (7) which enter
pockets in the frame.
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