TM 5-5420-278-100042 000042 00-5LONGITUDINAL RAFTING PROCEDURE (Contd)WARNINGAll traffic must be loaded to center of the raft assembly andno traffic will be positioned on either ramp bay duringrafting operations. Failure to comply may result in damageto equipment or possible injury or death to personnel.CAUTIONFailure to set both pump control valve levers in theTRANSPORT/CROSSING position prior to loading trafficmay result in damage to ramp bay pumps and cylinders.Prior to bridge crossing or rafting, the operator mustensure all tire chains and sharp-edged stonesprotruding from tire treads are removed from vehicles.Failure to comply may cause dents or puncture holes inroadway.Ensure both BEBs push raft assembly against shoreduring loading and offloading of traffic or damage toequipment may result.NOTERafting operations in a river crossing with more thanone raft assembly using same loading and unloadingsites will follow a figure 8 pattern.q. Refer to WP 0042 00, table 1, and WP 0041 00, tables 1 through 3 and checkraft assembly loading capacities, then load traffic on raft assembly.r. Raise and secure two ramp plates (13) on ramp bay (11) if used.s. At far shore end of raft assembly (1), open both pump access covers (12), setcontrol valve levers (10) to UP position, and operate pumps to raise bay todesired height. Close both access covers (12).t. At near shore end of raft assembly (1), open both pump access covers (12), setcontrol valve levers (10) to UP position, and operate pumps to raise ramp bay (11) to desired position. Close both access covers (12).1311
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