Chapter 3. SAFETY - TM-55-3810-306-150011

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CHAPTER 3

SAFETY

3-1. General

WARNING

General safety considerations and precautions for

Fire extinguishers must be readily

handling and transporting the RTCC are as follows:

available during all loading and

unloading operations.

a. Do not leave the RTCC unattended while the

engine is running.

WARNING

Loading crews must provide proper

b. Stay clear and ensure that all personnel and no

obstacles are in the RTCC path when it is in reverse.

ventilation during loading and

unloading operations, if the RTCC

c. Do not stand or walk under the RTCC when it is

engine is in use.

Prolonged

being lifted.

inhalation of carbon monoxide fumes

d. Check each RTCC to ensure that all loose items

could be fatal.

are secured.

e. For safe driving the assembled crane long

3-2. Specific Safety Requirements

distances or for transport by railcar or semitrailer,

remove the hook block, overhaul ball, and the two block

Pertinent safety requirements by individual mode

weights and chains. Rewind the wire rope on main and

appear in the appropriate chapters of this manual.

auxiliary hoists. If desired, the auxiliary boom nose and

counterweight may be removed.

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