TM 9-2320-272-10
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OPERATION OF EXPANSIBLE VAN TRUCK (Contd)
(5)
Release and unhook six toggle clamps
(3). Do not place swivel hooks (5) in stowed position.
(6)
Disconnect field telephone lead-in (7),
if used.
(7)
Disconnect power cable (8) from van
auxiliary power entrance receptacle and auxiliary power
source.
(8)
Disengage side lockrods (9) at all four
corners from lock handle assemblies (11) and place rods
(9) in retaining clips (10).
(9)
Make sure locking plunger is unlocked
to release right ratchet (13).
(10) Turn right ratchet (13) clockwise with
ratchet wrench (14) to expand right side panel (12).
Crank side panel (12) until fully expanded.
(11) Retract two end sliding bolts (15).
(12) Push up on hinged roof (16) to free
end panels (18). Push out on end panels (17) and hold
panels open with holding rod (18).
(13) Push up on hinged roof (16) and swing
swivel hooks (5) into stored position. Lower hinged roof
(16).
(14) Engage eye of each toggle clamp (3)
with anchor post (4) in stored position and close toggle
clamp (3).
(15) From outside van, push floor panel
(19) upward and inward with roof panel (16) downward
until fully closed.
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