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c)
ASSEMBLY
i)
In most instances, the LRD assembly will be installed at the factory and will not require any additional
assembly.
ii)
In the event that the LRD assembly was not initially installed by the factory, it can be installed by following
these steps:
(1)
Per
FIGURE 10-1
, perform the following steps:
(a)
The LRDs supplied are intended to be installed such that the operating arm extends toward the
outside of the gangway.
(b)
Spot the location for two holes by measuring down a distance equal to DIM “A” from the upper
end of the 3” X 1-1/2” aluminum gangway post and 1/2” and 2-1/2” from the edge as shown in
FIGURE 10-1
. Drill a 5/16” diameter hole at each location (two holes total) completely through
the gangway post.
(c)
Assemble the mounting bracket of the extension tube at the location of the drilled holes using
the two 1/4” X 2-3/4” long bolts, two washers, and two lock nuts supplied. Tighten until lock
nut is fully engaged and tight.
(d)
Measure and mark a location 7” from the platform side of the handrail pivot bracket as shown
in
FIGURE 10-1
. With the LRD totally assembled, center the linear rail mounting bracket at the
location marked. Install the two U-bolts, spacers, and washers as supplied and tighten.
(e)
Test the operation of the Lever Arm Release Handle by raising and lowering the gangway. Pull
the LRD rope to disengage the locking mechanism in order to raise the gangway.
(2)
When retrofitting an existing gangway installation with the LRD assembly, the existing lifting rope
can be removed. Lifting can be performed using the rope attached to the LRD lever arm.
d)
OPERATION
i)
While the deployment of the gangway does not change from the procedures noted in the standard
manual, the implementation of the LRD Lever Arm Release Handle does cause the following variation in
exiting and storing the gangway.
(1)
To exit the gangway, face the platform.
(2)
After stepping off of the gangway onto the platform, turn around facing the gangway and firmly
grab the pull-up rope attached to the LRD handle. Firmly pull the rope to disengage the LRD and
raise the gangway to the stored position.
(3)
Make certain that the foot lock has engaged the bolt of the foot lock mechanism.
(4)
From this point, follow the remaining steps in the standard manual.
