Section 2: Deploying the Bambi MAX
Instant Deployment System (IDS)
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Instant Deployment System (IDS)
The instant deployment system uses a hub and spoke mechanism to automatically expand the mouth of the
bucket as soon as the weight of the Bambi MAX is taken up by the suspension cables. When the bucket is
full, the IDS deployment cable and hub restrainer cables should be slack as they should not bear any load.
Their function is to position the hub and spoke mechanism to hold the bucket open.
The main parts of the IDS are illustrated in this manual for maintenance purposes. To deploy the IDS on the
ground, reach into the bucket, grasp the hub of the IDS and pull outward fully until the two restraining cables
from the hub to the lower bucket shell are tight.
The IDS restraining cables are set at the factory and normally should not require any adjustment.
Grasp the hub of the IDS and pull outward fully to tighten cables.