TM 9-2320-260-10
e. Expansible Van (M820, M820A1, M820A2).
KEY
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
ITEM AND FUNCTION
Expanded van side is secured to hinged roof panel (10) by swivel hooks (16) and
toggle clamps ( 17).
Hinged roof panel is secured in extended position by swivel hooks (16) and toggle
clamps (17).
End panel is hinged to van side (9) and secured to corner post (13) by sliding
bolt (20).
Balance mechanism evenly controls lowering and raising of hinged floor (21) and
roof panel ( 10).
Corner post supports balance mechanism (12) for expanded van sides (9).
Heaters in front of van provide heat.
Bonnet door control handle is pushed forward to open bonnet door before
operating air conditioner. Handle is pulled back to close bonnet door after air
conditioning unit has been shut off.
Swivel hooks are swung sideways to support hinged roof panel (10) when van
sides (9) are expanded.
Toggle clamp locks with swivel hook (16) to secure hinged roof panel ( 10) to van
side (9).
Heat registers are in use when van heaters ( 14) are operating. Registers must be
closed when van heaters (14) are not in use.
Latch on van corner post (13) holds sliding bolt (20) in correct position.
Sliding bolt alines end panel (11) with van corner post (13).
Floor is hinged for up and down movement.
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