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Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Differences Between Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location and Contents of Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Location and Description of Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
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a. The semitrailers are designed to transport electronic equipment and other similar delicate items.
b. The semitrailers are designed to be towed by the M52 5-ton Truck Tractor on either highway or
cross-country. Speed is governed by safe driving speed of towing vehicle.
c. The semitrailers are equipped with:
(1) An integral body and frame.
(2) A fully insulated body.
(3) A removable dolly assembly to facilitate air transport.
(4) A 24-volt electrical system capable of operating under standard and blackout modes.
(5) Four-wheel single axle leaf spring suspension system to absorb
road shock.
(6) Air/hydraulic brake system, with automatic breakaway protection, that receives air pressure from
the towing vehicle.
(7) Manually operated landing gear used to raise or lower front of semitrailer and support front of
semitrailer when uncoupled from towing vehicle.
(8) A towing pintle located at the rear of semitrailer for towing puroses.
(9) Wheel chocks used to prevent accidental movement of semitrailer when not coupled to towing
vehicle.
(10) Ladder assemblies:
(a) A three-or four-step personnel ladder assembly used for access to semitrailer.
(b) A 12 ft ladder used for access to top of semitrailer.
(11) Leveling jacks with removable support shoe and handle used to stabilize rear of semitrailer.
d.
M373A2D and XM1005 are equipped with radio frequency interference (RFI) shielding for improved radio
reception,
e.
M373A2D and M373A5 are equipped with a 80,000 BTU heater controlled by a thermostatic switch to
provide semitrailer temperature control for equipment in transport.
f. M348A2H, M373A2D, M373A3, M373A4, and M373A5 are equipped with 208-volt, three-phase air
conditioners to provide semitrailer temperature control for equipment in transport.
g. M348A2H, M373A3, M373A5, and M373A5 are equipped with a 110-volt electrical system.
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