RECOVERING TWIN COAX CABLE ASSEMBLY USING MANUAL REELING UNIT

TM 11-5995-208-10

RECOVERING TWIN COAX CABLE ASSEMBLY USING REELING

MACHINE (CONT)

NOTE

Ordinarily, the recovery of cable is accomplished by using the engine

to drive the reel shafts. But in case of engine failure, or if conditions

do not warrant the use of the engine, cable maybe recovered by

turning the reel shafts with the crank assembly that is furnished.

RECOVERING TWIN COAX CABLE ASSEMBLY USING MANUAL REELING UNIT

The manual reeling unit is a lightweight unit designed to be used from a truck

to recover cable, but may be used on the ground. Complete instructions for

operating the manual reeling unit are given in TM 11-362.

1. Set up a STOP, GO, and SLOW DOWN set of signals between the crew

and the driver, before moving the vehicle.

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