TM 5-5420-278-10
0068 00
0068 00-6
DRAINING PONTONS
NOTE
To remove water from pontons when bay is in the
unfolded position, water must be pumped out through
bilge ports. Refer to WP 0053 00.
Draining water from IRB-R or IRB-I is performed the
same way. Ramp bay drain plugs are located on the
rear (approach ramp end) of bay.
1.
Load bay on transporter. (Refer to WP 0022 00 or WP 0039 00.)
NOTE
Perform steps 2 through 4 for interior bay.
2.
Remove drain plugs (1) from drain ports (2) on inner and outer pontons at
either end of bay, by turning counterclockwise using 19 mm wrench. Allow
water to completely drain.
3.
Check each drain plug (1) to ensure gasket (3) is in place and not damaged.
Notify unit maintenance if gasket (3) is missing or damaged.
4.
Install drain plugs (1) on drain ports (2) by turning clockwise using 19 mm
wrench.
NOTE
Perform steps 5 through 7 for ramp bay.
5.
Remove drain plugs (5) from drain ports (4) on rear (approach ramp end) of
each ponton. Allow water to completely drain.
6.
Check each drain plug (5) to ensure gasket (6) is in place and not damaged.
Notify unit maintenance if gasket (6) is damaged or missing.
7.
Install drain plugs (5) on drain ports (4) of each ponton.
