TM 9-2330-287-14&P
LOADING - CONTINUED
10.
Remove as much slack from tiedown chain (7) as possible and insert one link into bottom
portable bolster end (8).
11.
Maintain pipe retainer kit (5) in a vertical position and flush against pipe load. Repeat steps 8
thru 10 on other side of trailer.
12.
Install two load binders (10), one on each side of trailer in lower length of tiedown chain (7),
between lower portable bolster (6) and tiedown ring (9). Apply only enough tension to take up
slack in tiedown chain (7).
13.
Position additional layers of invasion pipe in the form of a pyramid, flush against pipe retainer
kit (5).
14.
Place one pipe retainer kit (11) with smooth side of plate against rear of pipe load and with two
1/2-inch bent bottom lug rods inserted into two pipe ends of bottom layer of pipe. These lugs will
support the pipe retainer kit (11) during installation.
15.
Slide two portable bolsters (12) into the upper and lower box sections of the pipe retainer kit
(11) with the sharp corners of the portable bolsters (12) positioned towards the rear.
16.
Insert one link of hooked end of tiedown chain (13) (do not use hook) into top portable bolster
end (14) and lock in position.
17.
Lead other end of tiedown chain (13) forward through tiedown ring (15) and back to bottom
portable bolster end (14).
18.
Remove as much slack from tiedown chain (13) as possible and insert one link into bottom
portable bolster end (14).
19.
Maintain pipe retainer kit (11) in a vertical position and flush against pipe load. Repeat steps 16
thru 18 on other side of trailer.
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