Gladhand (Air Half-Coupling)

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TM-9-2330-380-14-P Semitrailer Van: Electronic Tactical 12-Ton 4-Wheel XM1063 (NSN 2330-01-224-9244) and M129A4 (NSN 2330-01-372-5642) Manual

Operating Spare Wheel Carrier (XM1063 Only)

TM 9-2330-380-14&P

2-15. Gladhand (Air Half-Coupling)

NOTE

XM1063 and M129A4 gladhands operate in the same manner.

XM1063 gladhands are shown.

a. Lift gladhand cover (2).

b. Raise towing vehicle intervehicular air hose (1) coupling to a vertical

position and align outlet holes.

c. Rotate coupling to the horizontal locked position.

2-16. Emergency Escape Mechanism

WARNING

To avoid injury to personnel, keep fingers away from

door padlock catch when operating door.

a. The rear door has a emergency escape mechanism to allow

personnel to open the door from the inside, even if the outside

handle is locked.

b. To disengage outside handle, pull out safety release pin (A)

and pull lock pin (B) out completely.

c. Turn interior door handle clockwise and open door.