TM 10-3610-203-14
CHAPTER 6
REPAIR OF LADDER HOLDDOWN ASSEMBLY
6-1. General
A personnel access ladder used to gain entry to the shelter when truck-mounted is secured to the left shelter wall,
just forward of the duplicating machine. A holddown retaining strap is provided to secure the ladder during movement of
the shelter.
6-2. Ladder Holddown Assembly
a.
Inspection. Inspect the ladder holddown as follows:
(1)
Inspect the fastener loops and the screws that attach them to the shelter wall for security and condition.
Remove and replace as required.
(2)
Inspect the retaining strap and the retaining strap buckle for security and condition. Replace as necessary.
b.
Removal. Remove the ladder holddown as follows:
(1)
Unlatch the retaining strap and remove the ladder.
(2)
Remove the screws that attach the fastener loops to the shelter wall and remove the fastener loops from
the retaining strap. (See fig. 6-1).
6-1
