TM 9-2320-280-10
KEY
ITEM AND FUNCTION
1
Safety strap secures the rear step assembly in the stowed position.
2
Rear step retractor assembly provides a lift boost for raising the rear step
assembly into stowed position.
3
Rear step assembly lowers and folds out to provide easy access to
ambulance interior. Step assembly is secured in stowed position with
safety strap and rear step latch assembly. Step assembly must be in
stowed position before closing rear doors in preparation for movement.
4
Blackout switch assembly activates interior blackout lights and
extinguishes white ceiling lights and spotlights when rear step assembly
is lowered and interior lights switch is set to either “NORMAL" or “B/O.”
5
Rear step strikers (two each) engage rear step latch assemblies to secure
rear step assembly in stowed position.
6
Rear step latch assemblies (two each) engage rear step strikers to secure
rear step assembly in stowed position.
7
Rear step latch cable is pulled to release rear step strikers so rear step
assembly can be lowered.
8
Bottom step becomes an attendant's seat when rear step assembly is in
stowed position.
9
Safety strap attachment hole is connecting point for safety strap when
rear step assembly is in the stowed position.
10
Rear step knob secures pivoting lower step in fully lowered position or
stowed position.
11
Retention cable assembly (two each) provides support for rear step
assembly in lowered position.
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