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TM 9-2320-304-14&P
2-82.15
Operating Instructions (Cont)
(2)
Make sure rear container lock (2) is in ready mode, refer to (Para 2-10.1).
WARNING
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Check for overhead power lines or other obstructions before attempting LHS
operations. LHS reaches a height of 18-ft. (5.5 mm). Injury or death could result if
LHS contacts power lines.
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Maximum permissible gross container weight is 24,000 lbs. (10 886 kg).
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Use caution when working around front lift adapter. Front lift adapter may swing
unexpectedly when not attached to container. Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
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Do not stand between front lift adapter and container. Truck could roll, crushing
personnel, causing serious injury or death.
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Do not attempt loading or unloading operations on a side slope greater than 5
degrees and/or fore/aft slope greater than 20 percent. Before attempting loading or
unloading operations on slopes, determine if ground surface conditions permit safe
loading or unloading operations. Slopes that contain snow, ice, loose gravel, or sand
may not permit safe loading or unloading.
CAUTION
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Use extreme caution when loading/unloading container with side doors. Container
must remain centered during loading/unloading, or flanges on side may be damaged
and/or door hinges may make hard contact with guides.
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When operating CHU with nonstandard, end-opening, 20-ft.-long (6.1 mm) shipping
containers, operator needs to take extra care to make sure that sliders and guides
contact container properly, container slides on sliders properly, and container loads
centered on truck. Failure to comply can result in container getting hung up or
making hard contact with sliders and guides, causing damage to CHU or container.
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