TM 10-4320-317-13
(1)
Remove 6-inch boltless coupling (para. 2-8.c.) connecting upline hoseline length to suspended hoseline length.
(2)
Install 6-inch boltless coupling (para. 2-8.b.) onto leading end of suspended hoseline length.
(3)
Repeat steps (1) and (2) with trailing end of suspended hoseline length and downline hoseline segment. Install
boltless coupling on leading end of downline segment (para. 2-8.b.).
CAUTION
When removing saddle assemblies, manually support hose until assemblies have been removed.
A sudden release of saddles may add stress to hose causing damage.
(4)
Remove U-bolt damps (1, Figure 2-37) used to secure end shackles (2) to wire rope (3).
Figure 2-37. End Shackle Clamps
(5)
Remove bolt (1, Figure 2-38), saddle (2), and shackle (3) from each saddle assembly (4) to outside of upline
tripod (5).
(6)
Remove shackles (3) from wire rope (8).
(7)
Remove bolt (1), saddle (2), and shackle (3) from each saddle assembly to outside of downline tripod (6).
(8)
Remove shackles (3) from wire rope (8) and install bolts (1) through saddles (2) and shackles (3).
(9)
Pull hose (7) across span. Saddles (2) should drag with hose (7) along wire rope (8).
(10) As saddles (2) arrive at pulley block (9) on tripod tower (5), remove each one by removing bolt (1), saddle (2),
and shackle (3). Install bolt (1), and shackle (3) on each saddle (2).
(11) After all saddles (2) have been removed and hose has been retrieved, loosen tumbuckles (10) to release
tension on wire rope (8).
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