TM 55-2840-251-23
Section V SERVICE UPON RECEIPT (Continued)
1-21 UNPACKING (Cont)
WARNING
HOISTING SHIPPING CONTAINER
Do not stand under cover while it is suspended from
hoist, or while it is being moved from one area to
another on a hoist.
To prevent injury to personnel and damage to
equipment during handling of cover, periodically
check lifting sling.
Do not use equipment, which has signs of excessive
wear or abuse. Do not use equipment, which, has
unauthorized bolts, pins, etc. If equipment is
suspected to be defective or has unauthorized parts,
notify your immediate supervisor.
Be sure that safe working capacity of lifting device
exceeds weight of container, cover and contents, so
lifting device will not fail if cover fails to release.
5.
Attach chain or cable sling (14A) to cover (13) lifting
points (14) and remove cover using hoist attached to
sling.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to lift engine still
attached to container.
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