Table 2-2. Interior Bay Controls and Indicators (Unfolded)

Figure 2-2. Operators Controls and lndicators Interior Bay Operator (Unfolded)

Figure 2-3. Operators Controls and Indicators Ramp Bay (Folded).

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TM 5-5420-209-12 Table 2-2. Interior Bay Controls and Indicators (Unfolded). Key Control or Indicator Function 1 Bay/Bay Connector Dog bone shaped connector is moved from stored position to engaged position after bay has been unfolded to prevent bays from separating. 2 Roadway Ponton Connector Dog bone shaped connector is moved from stored position to engaged position after bay has been unfolded to prevent roadway ponton from separating from bow ponton. 3 Handrail Posts and Safety Ropes Stored flat to the walkway when not in use, handrail posts are raised when walkway is to be used. 4 Lifting and Anchoring Pins Used in conjunction with lifting sling for either a high bank launch of bay or when moving a folded bay. Also used as anchoring points between bridge erection boat and bay or between bay and ground location. 5 Bilge Ports and Plugs Used to access the pontons so that water in the pontons can be removed while bay is unfolded in water. Bilge ports are used to drain pontons after bay is loaded on the transporter. 6 Bay Rope Cleats Tie off point for lines when securing bridge boat to bay. 2-5

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