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m. Rubber Bumpers (13). Prevents damage to
1-12. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF
the HEMAT and the dock when moving the HE-
MAJOR COMPONENTS (cont)
MAT into the dock for loading or unloading.
h. Tandem Axles(8). Consists of the suspen-
n. Lights (14 and 15). Consists of the clear-
sion system, air brake system, axles, and the tires.
ance marker, stop, blackout and turn signal lights,
Actuated by towing vehicle through intervehicular
i. Frame (9). Constructed of steel with a
cable.
wooden floor. Provides the load bearing surface,
o. Splash Guards ( 16). Keeps mud and water
the mounting for the axles and suspension, and the
from being splashed off the rear tires during rainy
mounting for the coupler.
weather. Will also keep most of the rocks thrown
j. Service Brakes (10). Brakes are applied to
up when traveling unimproved roads from being
HEMAT wheels through towing vehicle air system,
thrown off_to the rear. --
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and intervehicular air hoses.
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p. Reflectors (17). Provide more visibility of
HEMAT in addition to lights.
k. Gates ( 11 ). Used to retain cargo within
floor area when raised and locked in position. Are
q. Spare Tire Carrier ( 18). Carries spare tire
hinged on the frame for quick installation and
and permits raising and lowering of tire for use.
removal.
r. Jackknife Warning Indicators ( 15 and 19).
Consists of tongue-mounted clearance marker
1. Lifting Eyes ( 12). Slide bolt type located
lights (15 ) and black vertical markings ( 19).
at corners of frame for lifting entire trailer when
extended. Can be locked in retracted position.
s. Intervehicular Air Hose Dummy Couplers
(20). Located on the trailer tongue, provides
stowage connection for air hoses.
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