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 assemblies (two each) provide support for rear step assembly in lowered position.
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