TM 10-3990-205-12&P
20 Foot Spreader
a.
Dimensions
(approximate)
Length 20 feet (6.09m)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Width 8 feet (2.44m)
Height 17 inches (43.18cm)
P a y l o a d , m i n i m u m ( c o n t a i n e r a n d c o n t e n t s ) . . . . . 44,800 pounds (20.3MT)
Model Number
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214LS20
Operating
Temperatures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... - 2 5 F t o + 1 2 0 F ( - 3 1 C t o + 4 8 0 C )
b. 40 Foot Spreader
Dimensions
(approximate)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... L e n g t h 4 0 f e e t ( 1 2 . 1 9 m )
Width 8 feet (2.44m)
Height 17 inches (43.18cm)
Payload, minimum (container and contents) . . . . . . . .
67,200 pounds (31.5MT)
Mode1 Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
215LS40
Operating
Temperatures
...............
-25F to +120F (-31C to +48C)
1-8 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MODELS
The only difference between the Model 214LS20 Spreader and the Model 215LS40 Spreader
is in the physical structure of the spreaders. One is designed to handle intermodal freight
containers 8 feet wide and 20 feet long. The other spreader is designed to handle containers
8 feet wide and 40 feet long. The mechanical mechanisms for operation of the spreaders
are identical.
1-9 SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING
Personnel in the immediate vicinity and personnel participating
in operation of the spreader must be continuously alert to
the inherent dangers associated with handling freight containers.
The containers are heavy and cumbersome. Personnel on the
ground cannot depend on the hoisting equipment operator to
be responsible for their safety. The containers are usually
stacked in close proximity, therefore, the possibility of being
crushed by a swaying container is always present. Failure to
exercise adequate safety precautions can result in serious
injury or death.
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