Section IV. PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT cont'd

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vans, the power distribution box, and the engine

(6) Remove the canopy support brackets from

generators. Install dust covers.

each van by removing the three bolts and washers

g. Coil the cables removed in d above and store in

serving each bracket. Place the bolts and washers in a

bag or cloth and tie to each bracket.

assigned location.

h. Disconnect the remaining cables connected to

(7) Lift the two deck ramps from the deck.

(8) Lift the deck plate from the angle brackets.

the prime-power distribution box. Place dust covers on

(9) Release each angle bracket from the van

cable connectors.

by turning the locking handles. Pull the bracket from the

i. Remove the prime-power distribution box

van.

ground rod.

Install dust covers on prime-power

distribution box connectors.

j. Store the prime-power distribution box and

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Preparation for Transport

ground rod in their assigned storage locations.

To prepare the vans for transport, perform the following

k. Disconnect each remaining cable from the

procedures:

engine generator set load terminals.

NOTE

l. Store the cables in their assigned storage

Ensure that the ADP equipment backup

location.

procedures contained in applicable

m. Remove the ground cable connected between

publications listed in appendix A of this

vans.

man-ual have been completed and units

n. Remove the ground rods attached to the prime-

are located in transport position prior to

power connector panel of each van.

performing the following procedures.

o. Store the ground cables and grounding rods

a. Couple the prime mover to the van.

removed in m and n above in their assigned storage

b. Connect the airbrake hoses and electrical cables

location.

p. Disassemble the passageway and store. Using

between the prime mover and the van.

c. Raise front landing gear units and rear leveling

four persons, disassemble the passageway as follows:

(1) Loosen the straps at the top and bottom of

jacks to a fully retracted position.

d. Remove wheel chocks and leveling plates and

the canopy.

(2) Release the snaps at each van.

secure them in their assigned storage location.

(3) Remove the two canopy sections from the

e. On OL-88(V)3/MYK-8(V) and OL-89(V) 3/MYK-

passageway.

8(V) vans only, the front and rear standing platforms

(4) Release the locking plates and lift the three

must be folded up against the van exterior and properly

canopy supports off the screws in the canopy support

secured.

b)rackets.

f. Check to see that the van braking system is

(5) Release the locking plates and lift the

working properly.

handrail from the fittings securing the rail.

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