Preparation For Sling Load Movement By Helicopter.

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(20) Place platform controller in weatherproof box and place on deck between the stacked guardrails.

Secure to guardrails using nylon filament tape.

NOTE

The weatherproof box is a corrugated box securely wrapped in plastic bag to prevent water

damage.

(21) Using base controller, drive SPEMS onto truck using portable ramp, and position unit in center of

truck bed.

(22) Remove test gasoline tank and install new gas tank with no gas in it. Fog new gas tank with P10

(23) Remove test battery and secure battery cables. Reinstall and secure battery cover.

(24) Check brakes and make sure they are in locked position, and then place wheel chocks in front of

two front tires and behind the two rear tires.

(25) Remove all spark plugs, fog engine cylinders with P10 preservative oil, and reinstall spark plugs.

NOTE

If SPEMS is shipped by rail, inflate all tires to 55 psi (380 kPa).

(26) Chain SPEMS unit down and cover entire unit with tarp to protect from water damage.

d. Preparation For Sling Load Movement By Helicopter.

(1) Stow the guardrails (See Para 2-12c).

(2) Fasten the chains to the lifting eyes. See Figure 2-30.

(3) Arrange the chains so they will be held in place by the chain catches on the sides of the platform.

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