LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS (CONTINUED)
CONVEYOR SYSTEM
The conveyor is a hydraulically powered system and can be
operated in either forward or reverse direction. Two stationary
dead-end sections, one at each end, are used as staging areas for am-
munition transfer. The powered parts of the conveyor are: powered
drive end section, center section and takeup end section. A three-
position switch, located on the hydraulic control panel, actuates the
conveyor directional control valve which allows the conveyor motor
to operate in either forward or reverse. A drive sprocket coupled to
the motor shaft moves the conveyor chain.
An override safety (ON/OFF) switch, located at the takeup end sec-
tion, provides an outside vehicle shutoff capability. The chain runs
taut across the top of the conveyor, and loose across the bottom. A
chain adjustment device allows chain tension to be adjusted by
moving the idler sprocket forward or backward. Telescoping sup-
port arms serve to adjust and lock the conveyor in several
operating positions. Two cable assemblies support the conveyor
when deploying the system, and are removed and stowed when the
system is in operation. A hand crank, for manual operation, is pro-
vided in case of a malfunction of the hydraulic system. The con-
veyor can be folded and stowed inside the vehicle when not in use.
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