TM 5-5420-278-10
0043 00
0043 00-2
CONVENTIONAL RAFTING PROCEDURE (Contd)
NOTE
Perform steps d through o to operate raft assembly.
The near shore ramp bay should be let down
additionally and pressed to the shore prior to loading
vehicles on raft assembly.
d. Lower ramp bay (2) at near shore to ground by opening both pump access
covers (3) and setting control valve levers (1) to DOWN position. Once lowered
to ground, pump each pump 12 times (25 times if using only one pump).
e. Set both control valve levers (1) to TRANSPORT/CROSSING position and
close pump access covers (3).
f. Lower two ramp plates (4) on ramp bay (2) as necessary.
WARNING
All traffic must be loaded to center of the raft assembly
and no traffic will be positioned on either ramp bay
during rafting operations. Failure to comply may result
in damage to equipment or possible injury or death to
personnel.
CAUTION
Failure to set both pump control valve levers in the
TRANSPORT/CROSSING position prior to loading traffic
may result in damage to ramp bay pumps and cylinders.
Ensure both BEBs push raft assembly against shore
during loading and offloading of traffic or damage to
equipment may result.
NOTE
Rafting operations in a river crossing with more than
one raft assembly using same loading and unloading
sites will follow a figure 8 pattern.
g. Refer to WP 0042 00, table 1, and WP 0043 00, table 1, and check raft
assembly loading capacities, then load traffic on raft assembly.
h. Raise end and secure two ramp plates (4) on ramp bay (2) if used.
i. At far shore end of raft assembly, open both pump access covers (3), set
control valve levers (1) to UP position, and operate pumps to raise ramp
bay (2) to desired height. Close both access covers (3).
j. At near shore end of raft assembly, open both pump access covers (3), set
control valve levers (1) to UP position, and operate pumps to raise ramp bay
to desired position. Close both access covers (3).