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(9) Using boathook, unlatch four (two on ramp bay) foldlock latches (7) and downstream travel latch on interior
bay only.
(10) Install latch pin assembly handle into remaining travel latch (10) and secure rope (11) to bow bollart on boat
(6).
(11) Position boat out of unfolding area.
(12) Man rope and activate bay unfolding sequence, retrieve latch pin assembly handle (9) and rope (11) and
stow.
(13) Secure bay to boat, then prepare bay as follows:
Figure 2-17. Deployment By Helicopter (Sheet 2 of 3).
NOTE
Use ramp bay connecting tool and crow bar to assist in engaging connectors.
(a) Position ramp bay connecting tool (12) on roadway (13).
(b) Install crow bar (14) and move crow bar back and forth until connectors (15) are engaged.
WARNING
If roadway-to-bow ponton bridge latches are not engaged, the bow pontons will fold up when a vehicle
crosses the bridge. This may cause serious injury or death to personnel on this bridge.
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