TM 5-5420-278-10
0018 00
0018 00-1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROVED RIBBON BRIDGE (IRB)
RAMP BAY M16
NSN 5420-01-470-5825 P/N 12478918;
INTERIOR BAY M17
NSN 5420-01-470-5824 P/N 12478919.
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL
This section provides instructions for the transport and use of ramp and interior
bays under normal operating conditions. Transportation instructions include
operation of the CBT to load/unload the BAP, load/unload bays, launch and retrieve
bays, and site requirements. Operating instructions include procedures to secure
the bay after launch, connecting of bays, bridge assembly methods, bridge
anchorage, operation, and recovery, and raft assembly procedures.
CBT PREPARATION FOR USE
Operation of the CBT and BAP under usual conditions is described in this
section. Operation under unusual conditions is described in WP 0045 00,
Section IV. Prior to operating the CBT, the operator must perform the following:
WARNING
The Bridge Modules have a relatively high center of
gravity and can affect the common bridge transporter
(CBT) dynamic performance. The CBT carrying a ramp
bay or interior bay can be operated on improved roads
at a maximum speed of 37 mph. If traversal of cross-
country terrain is necessary to access an operation site,
limit CBT speed to 15 mph or less.
a. Review the HEMTT vehicle operating instructions prior to driving the CBT;
refer to TM 9-2320-279-10.
b. Review the proper hand signals for operation of the transporter boom, WP
0018 00, figure 1, prior to using the LHS.
A — RAISE THE LOAD
B — LOWER THE LOAD
C — RAISE THE BOOM
D — LOWER THE BOOM
E — STOP
A
B
C
D
E
Figure 1. Hand Signals for LHS.
