Stowing Winch and Davit.

TM 55-1915-200-10

releases switch. When load reaches release point,

2-5.32. Shore Connections.

overrun the winch to obtain slack in lifting cable.

2-5.32.1. Power Cable Connection.

d. Detach lifting hook.

WARNING

2-5.31.4 Stowing Winch and Davit.

Ensure that power cable does not enter water.

Electrocution, serious injury, or equipment

CAUTION

damage can occur during connection if cable

Always stop winch before hook reaches the

connector gets wet.

davit boom.

a. Pay out power cable (2) from reel assembly (1)

a. Haul hoisting hook to within about 4 feet of

by hand (FIGURE 2-201).

boom by turning switch (12) to the IN position.

b. Position cable end (1) at cable roller guide (2,

b. Swing boom over boom support rest (14, Sheet

FIGURE 2-202).

2 of 2).

c. Tie one end of heaving line (3) to cable end (1).

c. Using three soldiers, lift boom to relieve strain

on boom support pin (10, Sheet 1 of 2). Loosen locking

d. Direct other end of heaving line through cable

thumbscrew (6), turn boom support pin (10)

roller guide (FIGURE 2-202) (located at edge of poop

counterclockwise to disengage retainer tab (11). Pull

deck starboard side), then throw heaving line to

boom support pin (10) from hole (9) in boom support.

dockside facilities.

d. Secure lifting hook (17, Sheet 2 of 2) to lifting

NOTE

hook keeper (16). Pull tension on cable, hook (17), and

keeper (16) by turning switch (12) to the IN position until

There are 150 feet of cable; direct attention to

boom (13) is tightly secured to boom rest (14).

cable reel payout. There should be a sufficient

amount of cable remaining on reel. Otherwise, a

e. Replace boom support pin (10, Sheet 1 of 2) in

preventer line is used to prevent complete cable

boom support pin recess (4). Secure retainer tab (11)

runoff.

with locking thumbscrew (5).

f. Stow remote electric winch controls (12) and

electric power cord (8) in the stowage compartment (2).

e. Coordinate cable payout between onboard and

Replace access cover (1) by turning clockwise.

dockside crew.

g. Turn circuit breaker in Panel L3 to OFF position.

f. Connecting Cables (FIGURE 2-203).

(1) Loosen bolts (11), holding terminal cover

(1) closed.

(2) Open terminal cover (1).

(3) Remove pipe plug (9).

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