TM 9-2330-383-14&P
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SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL (CONT)
(2)
To remove rear panel (4), unlock bolt handle (5) by pulling rearward.
Lower panel (4), slide forward, and remove.
(3)
Repeat steps (1) and (2) for opposite side panels.
b. Installation.
(1)
To install front panel (1), hold panel (1) horizontal and aline hinge
pins in panel (1) to holes in hinges on frame. Slide panel (1) forward,
raise to vertical and lock bolt handle (2).
(2)
To install rear panel (4), hold panel (4) horizontal and aline hinge
pins in panel (4) to holes in hinges on frame. Slide panel (4)
rearward, raise to vertical, lock bolt handle (5) and hitch pin (3). Be
sure tang on hitch pin (3) engages.
(3)
Repeat steps (1) and (2) for opposite side panels.
2-17.
OPERATION
a. Loading HEMAT.
(1)
Open side panels and load cargo onto trailer, distributing load weight
as evenly as possible both lengthwise and sidewise. Secure load with
tiedown straps passed through corner protectors and connected to
tiedown rings on cargo deck.
(2)
Secure load with the straps from storage box and 22 tiedown rings (7 on
each side and 4 at each end).
(3)
When Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) pods are to be loaded on
trailer, have unit maintenance attach pod stops to anchor plates
located in each corner of deck (para. 4-31).
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WARNING
Drum and tank tiedown kit must be used to install fuel bladders or fuel
drums onto trailer or injury to personnel and damage to equipment could
occur.
(4)
When fuel bladders or fuel drums are to be loaded on trailer, have unit
maintenance provide tiedown kit (NSN 3990-01-394-5633) for trailer.
Center load weight as evenly as possible both lengthwise and sidewise.
Lengthwise, have drums together or nearly touching in center of
platform same distance from fore and aft bulkheads. Secure load with
tiedowns according to instructions supplied with tiedown kit.
(5)
Close and secure side panel(s).
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