TM 10-1670-295-23&P
b.
Care and Handling.
(1)
Use care in handling packing sling or cargo nets as metal parts can cause personal injury.
(2)
Use every effort to protect the slings or cargo nets from the weather elements, dust, dirt, oil
grease, acids, and direct sunlight.
(3)
Avoid exposing legs or nets to prolonged exposure to sunlight, inspection lights or fluorescent
lights. Nylon material is subject to deterioration under ultraviolet light.
(4)
Use a heated building to store slings and cargo nets when available. Store slings and cargo
nets in a dry, well ventilated location, protected from pilferage, dampness, fire dirt, insects,
rodents, and direct sunlight.
1-10. Equipment Differences.
a.
10,000 and 25,000 lb. Sling Assemblies. Visible differences are shown in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Visible Differences Between the 10,000- and 25,000-Pound Capacity Sling Set.
Item
10,000-lb. Capacity
25,000-lb. Capacity
Sling rope color
Olive drab
Black
Sling rope diameter
7/8-inch
1 ¼ inches
Clevis color
Dull gray aluminum
Gold steel
Number chain links
111 (approximate)
88
Weight
52 pounds
114 pounds
b.
5,000 and 10,000 lb. Cargo Net Assemblies. Visible differences are shown in table 1-2
Table 1-2. Visible Differences Between the 5,000-and 10,000-Pound Capacity Cargo Net Sets.
Item
5,000-lb. Capacity
10,000-lb. Capacity
Net size
15-feet
18-feet
Mesh size
6-inches
7.5-inches
Load zone
5-foot square
6-foot square
Weight
58 pounds
96 pounds
SECTION III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The operation of external transport equipment is outlined in FM 55-450-1.
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