Table 2-4. Ramp Bay Controls and Indicators (Unfolded).

Figure 2-4. Ramp Bay Operators Controls (Unfolded).

Figure 2-5. Operator Controls and Indicators Hydraulic Control Console

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TM 5-5420-209-12 Table 2-4. Ramp Bay Controls and Indicators (Unfolded). Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Control or Indicator Bay/Bay Connector Roadway Ponton Connector Handrail Posts and Safety Ropes Lifting and Anchoring Pins Bilge Ports and Plugs Hydraulic Pump Access Cover Hydraulic Pump Hydraulic Pump Control Lever Bay Rope Cleats Function Dog bone shaped connector is moved from stored position to engaged position after bay has been unfolded to prevent bays from separating. 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. Stored flat to the walkway when not in use, handrail posts are raised when walkway is to be used. 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. 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. Allows access to hydraulic pump and protects pump from traffic. Used to raise and lower ramp bay. Used to control the function of hydraulic pump. Tieoff point for lines when securing a bridge boat to bay. 2-9

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