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TM 9-2320-304-14&P
2-82.136
Operating Instructions (Cont)
2-10.9 LOADING/UNLOADING ISO CONTAINER WITH M3 CROP.
a. Loading
WARNING
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CROP weighs 3,800 lbs. (1 724 kg). Six CROPs weigh 22,800 lbs. (10 342 kg). Make
sure all personnel stand clear of CROP when CROP is being moved. Failure to
comply may result in severe injury or death to personnel.
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Always lift stack of CROPs by connecting lifting device to bottom CROP. Failure to
comply may result in damage to equipment or severe injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
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Attempting to load/unload stack of CROPs or loaded CROP in ISO container
requires extreme care to prevent damage to equipment. Clearance between ceiling
of ISO container and top of load and inside walls of ISO container and each side of
CROP is designed to be close, requiring at least one ground guide to assist during
difficult insertion/removal procedure.
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Make sure web straps securing stack of CROPs are removed prior to insertion into
ISO container. Failure to comply may result in damage to web straps during
insertion procedure.
NOTE
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Stack of six CROPs is maximum that can be loaded into ISO container.
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The use of ramps during loading/unloading process is optional.
(1)
Open ISO container doors (1) and
secure in open position.
(2)
Remove web straps securing CROPs.
(3)
Back truck up to approximately 15 ft.
(4.6 m) from ISO container door
opening.
(4)
Unload CROP (2) until bottom CROP
rollers (3) are approximately 12 in.
(30 cm) from ground (Para 2-9.c.).
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