Assembly C.

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(f)

Hook thethree chains in channel B (positions 21, 20 and 19) to the second shackle from channel B on

the crossover chain.

(g) Hook the three chains in channel C (positions 21, 20, and 19) to the third shackle from channel B on

the crossover chain.

(h) Hook the chains in channel D (positions 21, 20, and 19) to the shackle nearest channel C on the

crossover chain (two to three chains subject to spare).

(i)

Shorten and tighten the crossover chain as much as possible with the claw hook. Do not tighten the

other chains at this time.

(j)

Ensure the shackle pin eyes are against the deck.

(k)

Screw up the loadbinder on the crossover chain until it is taut and the shackles cannot be moved by

hand. (All chain hooks must be in their respective shackles.)

(l) Pull each of the remaining chains as short as possible and hold them in place with the claw hooks.

Tighten the loadbinders on each chain to make them taut.

(3) Assembly C.

(a)

Channel A-Move the chain that is closest to anchor position A33 to position A33-this will usually be

near position A26. If a spare chain is between A26 and A38, use it. (The chain placed in position A33 will be a crossover

chain.) For placement of remaining chains in this assembly, see paragraph 2-5b(2)(a).

(b)

Unscrew the load binder (turnbuckle) of the crossover chain to its maximum length.

(c)

Attach two shackles, with a ring in between, in the middle of the crossover chain. Tighten the shackle

pins, and place the shackles so their pin eyes are against the deck.

(d)

Arch the crossover chain so the apex is nearest the A end of the car, and insert the hook end in the

outside pedestal hole adjacent to position 33D.

(e)

Hook the chains in channel A (positions 23, 24, and 25) to the shackle nearest channel B on the

crossover chain (two to three chains subject to spare).

(f)

Hook the six chains in channels B and C (positions 23, 24, and 25) to the ring in the center of the

crossover chain.

(g)

Hook the chains in channel D (positions 23, 24, and 25) to the shackle nearest channel C on the

crossover chain (two to three chains subject to spare).

(h)

Shorten and tighten the crossover chains as much as possible with the claw hook. Do not tighten the

other chains at this time.

(i)

Ensure the shackle pin eyes are against the deck.

(j)

Screw up the loadbinder on the crossover chain until it is taut and the shackles cannot be moved by

hand. (All chain hooks must be in their respective shackles and rings.) (k) Pull each of the remaining chains as short as

possible;, and hold them in place with the claw hooks. Tighten the loadbinders on each chain to make them taut.

(4) Assembly D.

(a)

Channel D-Move the chain that is closest to anchor position D38 to position D38-this will usually be

near position D26. If a spare chain is between D26 and D38, use it. (The chain placed in position D26 will be a

crossover chain.) Move the chain anchors of the chains on the A end of the car to positions 44, 43, and 42 in channels A,

B, C, and D.

(b)

Unscrew the loadbinder (turnbuckle) of the crossover chain to its maximum length.

(c)

Arch the crossover chain so the apex is near the middle of the car, and insert the hook end in channel

A near position A38.

(d)

Attach four shackles in the middle of the crossover chain. Tighten the shackle pins and place the

shackles so the shackle pin eyes are against the deck.

(e)

Hook the three chains in channel A (positions 44, 43, and 42) to the shackle nearest channel B on the

crossover chain.

(f)

Hook the three chains in channel B (positions 44, 43, and 42) to the shackle second from channel B on

the crossover chain.

(g)

Hook the three chains in channel C (positions 44, 43, and 42) to the shackle third from channel C on

the crossover chain.

(h)

Hook the three chains in channel D (positions 44, 43, and 42) to the shackle nearest channel C on the

crossover chain.

(i)

Shorten and tighten the crossover chains as much as possible with the claw hook. Do not tighten the

other chains at this time.

(j)

Ensure the shackle pin eyes are against the deck.

(k)

Screw up the loadbinder on the crossover chain until it is taut and the shackles cannot be moved by

hand. (All chain hooks must be in their respective shackles.)

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