TM 5-3895-383-10
E-3
E-5. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
a. Specialized Service and Equipment. No specialized railcars, truck trailers, handling equipment, shock
mitigation systems or spreader bars are required for transportation of the Roller. Use of slings less than 12 feet
(3.7 m) in length may result in contact with the Roller and possible damage to the Roller or slings.
b. Shock and Vibration. There are no shock or vibration considerations for listed forms of transportation.
c. Special Requirements for Shipment.
(1)
There are no temperature limits for listed forms of transportation.
(2)
There are no pressure limits for listed forms of transportation.
(3)
No power sources are required for listed forms of transportation.
(4)
There are no humidity control requirements for listed forms of transportation.
(5)
There are no other special requirements for shipment by any of the listed methods of transportation.
d. Speed Requirements. The maximum speed of the machine in a self-propelled mode is 8.0 mph (13 km/h).
The machine should not be towed at speeds in excess of 1.2 mph (2km/h).
e. Hazardous Material. The Type II Vibratory Roller, as provided, is not classified as Hazardous material.
f. Sectionalization.
(1)
Sectionalization is required for the Type II Vibratory Rollers when transported in C-130 and C-141
aircraft.
(2)
For shipment in C-130 and C-141 aircraft the ROPS, leveling blade, and exhaust stack must be
removed.
(3)
For unrestricted EC (Economic Community/Europe) road transportation the leveling blade, ROPS,
and exhaust stack must be removed.
(4)
For unrestricted U.S. road transportation the leveling blade must be removed.
(5)
Tools and equipment required to remove/install the ROPS are:
(a) Lifting Device – 396 lb (180 kg) capacity
(b) Sockets – 30 mm, 46 mm
(c) Wrenches – 30 mm, 46 mm
(d) Breaker Bar
(e) Torque Wrench
(f) Link Bracket
