TM 5-5420-278-10
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RAMP BAY CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (Contd)
WARNING
Three personnel are required to remove/install a ramp
plate whether the operation is performed with the ramp
bay in either the folded or unfolded position. Failure to
comply may result in injury to personnel.
RAMP PLATES — Three personnel are required to remove/install a ramp
plate. There are two ramp plates, one on each outer ponton at the ramp end
adjacent to the roadway. Two additional ramp plates may be requisitioned
and installed next to the ramp plate on each outer ponton. Both ramp plates
are manually folded down when the ramp bay is anchored at the shore line, to
increase the useable width of the approach ramp. A ramp plate is manually
released from its stowed position by loosening the strap via the strap ratchet,
and removing the hook from the recess on the outer ponton walkway. The
hook is then connected to an eye on the underside of the ramp plate and the
strap is ratcheted tight; the ramp plate can then be folded down. To remove
either ramp plate from an outer ponton, remove two quick-disconnect pins
from two straight pins, and remove the straight pins from the outer ponton
brackets and two connecting links on the ramp plate. After removing the
ramp plate, stow all pins on the two connecting links for safekeeping.
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