Figure 6-1. Lifting diagram for RTL10 or RTL101 forklift using a four-legged bridle sling.

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Lifting diagram for RTL10 or RTL101 forklift using a four-legged bridle sling.

Figure 61.

both sides; lash with wire rope or chains to bulk-

a. Lighterage. When transporting the forklifts

heads, stanchions, or padeyes. Figure 6-3 shows

by lighterage to or from vessels, blocking will be

typical blocking and tiedown details. Materials for

required. When transporting extended distances

blocking and tiedown are listed in table 6-1. Ap

or through rough water, tiedown must also be

plication of materials is shown in table 6-2.

used.

c. Stowage in barges. Figure 6-4 shows the ar-

b. Securing. Requirements for securing the

rangement for stowing 12 RTL10 or RTL10-1

forklifts aboard general-cargo and barge-type ves-

forklifts in barge-type vessels. Because of their

sels is essentially the same. The forklifts are se-

length, only nine M10-A forklifts can be loaded.

cured by blocking the wheels front, rear, and on

6-2