QMS - CTL
Shock Mitigating Pedestal
Operation & Service Manual
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Note: Preferred installation orientation is with the
side access door
of the pedestal facing
aft
. SHOXS
logos on the upper pedestal will be on the STBD and PORT sides of the unit.
Pedestal Setup Instructions
It is essential to correctly setup your shock mitigating pedestal to achieve the best performance for
expected conditions. Setup is performed by adjusting the pressure of the isolator.
THE PRESSURES INDICATED IN THE CHART ABOVE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY. THE RESULTS OF TESTING IN ACTUAL CONDITIONS
USING THE
STATIC LIMIT
AND
OPERATING LIMIT
INDICATORS ARE THE FINAL DECISIVE FACTORS IN WHICH PRESSURE TO USE IN
SERVICING AND OPERATING YOUR SHOCK MITIGATING PEDESTAL. ALWAYS ERR TOWARDS A HIGHER PRESSURE TO ENSURE
PROTECTION FROM ‘BOTTOMING’ THE ISOLATOR.
