TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 34-A (New-10-1968)
CONTAINERS, CONEX TYPE, FULL OR HALF-SIZE, CROSSWISE, EMPTY, DOUBLE DECKED--FLAT CARS
OR
GONDOLA CARS WITH WOOD OR STEEL FLOORS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
2 each side of
1 1/2, in. x 1 1/2 in. x 1/4 in. steel angle clip by 1 1/2, in. long. See detail "E." Locate within
a two container
corrugation groove of the lower container as shown in Sketch "C" and secure with Items C"
stack.
and "D." On one side of stack locate within the third groove from one end and within the
second groove on the other end.
C
1 ea. per
5/8 in. diameter tie-down "J" bolt, 6 3/4 in. long. See detail "G." Insert bolt through Item
Item "B."
"B," locate hook of "J" bolt over the skid of the upper container as shown in Sketch "C" and
secure with Item "D."
D
1 ea. per
5/8 in. locknut. Used to secure Items "B" and "C" as shown in Sketch "C."
Item "C."
E
2 ea. at adjacent
1/2 in. x 1 1/2 in. x 6 in. steel connector plate. See detail "F." Locate as shown in Sketch "D"
top corners of
and secure with Items "F" and "G."
containers in
top layer.
F
2 ea. per
1/2 in. x 5 in. steel bolt. Insert bolt through Items "E" as shown in Sketch "D" and secure
Item "E."
with locknut Item "G."
G
2 ea. per
1/2 in. locknut. Used to secure Items "E" and "F."
Item "F."
H
As required.
Anti-chafing board, 2 in. x 4 in. by load height in length. Position between containers stacks
inside Items "C" and secure to skids of top and bottom containers with Item "J." See Sketch
"B."
J
As required.
One strand of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Used to secure Items "H" to prevent
dislodgment.
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