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TM 10-4210-235-13
2-12. PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT
a.
Disconnect AFFF tank heater power cord (1) from power source, if connected, and secure power cord.
b.
The AFFF tank (2) must be drained if there is a danger of freezing while moving. Notify unit maintenance.
c.
Secure hose assemblies (3) on both auxiliary mobile hose reel cart (4) and trailer mounted extinguisher
assembly (5) drums (6) and tighten rewind brakes (7) securely to prevent unwinding.
d.
The trailer mounted extinguisher assembly (5) can be towed short distances while the auxiliary mobile hose
reel cart (4) can be rolled very short distances or lifted by its frame and placed on a truck or similar vehicle.
(1)
Lower the jack (8) to remove pressure from the two rear jack stands (9). Loosen the two handles (10) and
raise each rear jack stand. Tighten handle into lower hole of each jack stand.
(2)
Use the jack (8) to position the lunette eye pintle (11) onto the towing vehicle. Secure towing vehicle hitch.
(3)
Connect safety chains (12) to towing vehicle.
(4) Retract the jack (8) completely and position from the support (vertical) position to the towing (horizontal)
position.
WARNING
Equipment Is provided with hand brakes only and is not equipped with lights or reflectors.
Not intended for over the road towing, personal injury can result. (5) Release both parking
brakes (13). When released, vehicle can be moved.
Figure 2-24. Preparation for Movement
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