TM 9-2330-287-14&P
LOADING
NOTE
Procedure given is for a normal load for tiedown with the invasion pipe retainer kit
consisting of 41 lengths of pipe, 6-inch inside diameter by 21 feet long.
1. Position two stanchions at ends of rear structural bolster (1) and two stanchions at ends of
reach tube bolster (2).
2. Position forward end of first invasion pipe 6 inches in front of leading edge of reach tube bolster
(2). Continue placing first layer of invasion pipe between the stanchions within limits of the
raised side rails (3).
3. Slide the four stanchions (4) inboard against the first layer of invasion pipe until they all touch
each other. Adjust all stanchions (4) an equal distance from the end of their respective bolster.
4. Lock the stanchions (4) into position.
5. Place two more layers of invasion pipe between the stanchions (4) with the ends of all pipe
even.
6. Place one pipe retainer kit (5) with smooth side of plate against front of pipe load and with two
1/2-inch bent bottom lug rods inserted into two pipe ends of the bottom layer.
7. Slide two portable bolsters (6) into upper and lower box sections of the pipe retainer kit (5) with
the sharp corners positioned forward.
8. Insert one link of hook end of tiedown chain (7) (do not use hook) into top portable bolster
end (8) and lock in position.
9. Lead other end of tiedown chain (7) back through tiedown ring (9) and forward to bottom
portable bolster end (8).
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