TM 5-5420-278-10
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CONVENTIONAL RAFTING PROCEDURE (Contd)
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CAUTION
Raft commander must observe leading edge of raft and
ramps and decrease speeds or halt operations, as
necessary, if continuous water is coming over bow dam
or ramp tips.
NOTE
BEB operators will propel raft assembly only when
signaled by the raft commander.
k. Cast off taglines and maneuver raft assembly to far shore in accordance with
figure 1, Conventional Rafting Procedures.
l. Secure raft assembly to shore with taglines.
NOTE
The shore ramp bay should be let down additionally
and pressed to the shore prior to unloading vehicles
from raft assembly.
m. Lower ramp bay (2) at shore end by opening both pump access covers (3) and
setting pump control valve levers (1) to DOWN position. Once lowered to
ground, pump each pump 12 times (25 times if using only one pump).
CAUTION
Failure to set both pump control valve levers in the
TRANSPORT/CROSSING position prior to unloading
traffic may result in damage to ramp bay pumps and
cylinders.
Ensure both BEBs push raft assembly against shore
during loading and offloading of traffic or damage to
equipment may result.
n. Set both control valve levers (1) to TRANSPORT/CROSSING position and
close pump access covers (3).
o. Lower two ramp plates (4) on ramp bay (2) as necessary, and unload traffic
from raft assembly.