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.
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