Chapter 3. SAFETY - TM-55-2320-258-140023

TM 55-2320-258-14

CHAPTER 3

SAFETY

(3) The provisions of chapter 1, TM

3-1. General

38-250/AFM 71-4 must be complied with as they

General safety considerations and precautions for

pertain to the ether-starting fluid cylinder on the

handling and movement of the HET and C-HET

HET and the C-HET systems tractor.

systems are as follows:

b. Highway.

a. Check to insure that all loose items are ap-

(1) Do not allow personnel on trailer bed during

propriately secured to prevent damage during

loading or unloading operations.

transport.

(2) CONUS movement is subject to all safety

b. When backing the HET and the C-HET

laws, rules, and regulations applicable to com-

systems or maneuvering in close areas, insure that a

mercial carriers. In oversea areas movements are

ground guide is provided.

governed by theater and local regulations.

c. Observe operating and handling procedures

(3) Do not conduct loading or unloading

specified in T M 9 - 2 3 2 0 - 2 5 8 - 1 0 , T M

operations on side or lateral slopes exceeding 10 per-

9-2330-294-14, and TM 9-2320-270-10.

cent or with a tractor-to-trailer offset angle greater

d. Fire extinguishers must be readily available

than 50. Avoid loading on a severe downgrade to

during all loading and unloading operations.

prevent the payload from rolling forward on the

e. Proper ventilation must be provided during

trailer.

loading and unloading operations if the truck-

c. Water.

tractor engine is operated. Prolonged inhalation of

(1) The provisions of C o d e o f F e d e r a l

exhaust fumes will produce adverse effects that

R e g u l a t i o n s , Title 46, "Shipping," subpart

could prove fatal.

146.21-65 apply when the ether-starting fluid cylin-

f. Do not allow the HET or the C-HET system to

der is shipped with the truck-tractor, M746, and the

exceed 3 miles per hour (walking speed) on loading

truck-tractor, M911.

ramps or inside aircraft.

(2) If ammunition is to be transported with the

system, compliance with AR 55-228, and Water

3-2. Specific Safety Requirements

Carriers' Tariff No. 32 or reissues thereof is man-

Specific safety requirements for each mode of

datory.

transport are as follows:

(3) Personnel must be cautioned not to walk un-

a Air.

der items being lifted.

(1) Truck fuel tanks must not be less than or

(4) All lifts should have at least two tag lines at-

more than full.

tached for use in controlling swing of the lift while

(2) The activity offering the system for air

suspended.

transport will notify the aircraft commander or his

designation representative if ammunition or ex-

plosives are to be transported within the system.

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