TM 5-5420-209-12
Table 2-4. Ramp Bay Controls and Indicators (Unfolded).
Key
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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.
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