TM 5-4210-233-14&P-2
6-78. LADDER ASSEMBLY
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
f.
Cleaning and Inspection
b. Fly Section Disassembly
g.
Base-Section Assembly
c. Upper Mid-Section
h.
Lower Mid-Section Assembly
Disassembly
i.
Upper Mid-Section Assembly
d. Lower Mid-Section
j.
Fly-Section Assembly
Disassembly
k.
Installation
e Base Section Disassembly
I.
Follow-on Maintenance
TOOLS REQUIRED
MATERIALS/PARTS REQUIRED
Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive
Dry Cleaning Solvent (Item 3, Appendix E)
(Appendix B. Section III, Item 1)
Wear Pads (Figure 184 thru 187, Appendix F
Shop Equipment, Automotive
Wear Pads (Figure 190, Appendix F)
Maintenance and Repair
Bushings (Figure 190, Appendix F)
(Appendix B. Section III, Item 4)
Seals (Figure 23, Appendix F)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Outriggers Extended (see para 2-14.)
NOTE
The ladder may be removed as an assembly or disassembled
while mounted to truck. Once removed as an assembly, the
ladder may be disassembled on the ground.
a. Removal.
WARNING
Serious injury could occur if heavy equipment is moved/lifted
without sufficient personnel to do the job. Use proper physical
lifting procedures or use a suitable lifting device or dolly. Wear
safety shoes, gloves and other suitable protective clothing.
Ladder sections weigh approximately one ton each. Area should
be clear of other personnel. Serious injury or death can result
from falling objects.
(1) Connect a six ton overhead crane with a spreader l-beam to support the ladder while it is being
disconnected and lifted off the truck and lowered to the floor. However, if available, two overhead
cranes (minimum rating three tons each) may be used, one connected to each end of the ladder
assembly.
(2) Remove the monitor and nozzle assembly as described in paragraph 4-202.
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