TM 5-3810-307-10
Removal.
a.
Open clamshell and set bucket down on firm level surface.
WARNING
Use care when stowing the hydraulic hoses onto the
boom hose reel as the hose reel is under tension. Do
not release the hydraulic hoses and allow them to
rewind onto the reel as this will allow hoses to swing
freely until the tension on the reel is relieved.
b.
Disconnect hydraulic quick disconnect fittings at clamshell. Then install caps
on quick-disconnect fittings. Unhook hose reel tag lines from clamshell.
Then while maintaining the tension on the hose reel and rewind hydraulic
hoses onto hose reel. Hook the tag lines on their stowing ring. Cap open
fittings on cylinder of clamshell.
c.
Disconnect clamshell at its attachment point. Restore hook block to its
original configuration. Stow chain sling.
5-10.
INSTALLING AND OPERATING GRAPPLE.
WARNING
Always calculate the total weight of the load, then
operate within the load chart parameters.
NOTES
When computing Load Chart Limits, the weight of
accessories must be added. Weights for the clamshell
and grapple accessories are found in Appendix E
(Load Chart). Weights of other accessories may be
found in the manufacturer's equipment manuals.
The Eurotech grapple has a working pressure
limitation of 3,500 psi (24,133 kPa). Pro-Line/Anvil
Model HMG-760 has a maximum working pressure
limitation of 3,600 psi (24,822 kPa).
5-10.1
Installation.
a.
Preposition grapple on firm level surface.
b.
Set outriggers, refer to paragraph 5-7.4.
c.
Position boom tip over center of grapple.
d.
Change the 3-sheave hook block to a two part line. Then use the chain sling
(Grove P/N 7286000745) to connect the grapple attachment point to the
hook block.
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