CONVENTIONAL RAFTING PROCEDURE (cont)

CONVENTIONAL RAFTING PROCEDURE (cont) - TM-5-5420-278-10_378

Table 1. Conventional Rafting Ratings Table

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TM 5-5420-278-10 0043 00 0043 00-3 CONVENTIONAL RAFTING PROCEDURE (Contd) 1 4 2 CAUTION Raft commander must observe leading edge of raft and ramps and decrease speeds or halt operations, as necessary, if continuous water is coming over bow dam or ramp tips. NOTE BEB operators will propel raft assembly only when signaled by the raft commander. k. Cast off taglines and maneuver raft assembly to far shore in accordance with figure 1, Conventional Rafting Procedures. l. Secure raft assembly to shore with taglines. NOTE The shore ramp bay should be let down additionally and pressed to the shore prior to unloading vehicles from raft assembly. m. Lower ramp bay (2) at shore end by opening both pump access covers (3) and setting pump control valve levers (1) to DOWN position. Once lowered to ground, pump each pump 12 times (25 times if using only one pump). CAUTION Failure to set both pump control valve levers in the TRANSPORT/CROSSING position prior to unloading 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. n. Set both control valve levers (1) to TRANSPORT/CROSSING position and close pump access covers (3). o. Lower two ramp plates (4) on ramp bay (2) as necessary, and unload traffic from raft assembly.

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