PREPARATION FOR USE - Continued
2 in. (6.7 m) above the loading area. Failure to conduct a site survey
could cause the vehicle to slip, turn over, crash into an obstruction,
or contact power lines. Failure to comply may result in injury or death
to personnel.
•
Unloading the BAP without disengaging hold-down locks may result
in injury or death to personnel.
•
Water velocity should not be greater than 8 ft. (2.4 m) per second.
Refer to TM 5-5420-290-12 for water velocity requirements for all
launch conditions. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
1.
A site survey must be conducted to ensure the site meets the criteria cited in the
warning above.
OPERATION
NOTE
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This procedure is a two soldier task.
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During all bridge bay operations, the operator will drive and be
responsible for the operation of the LHS cab control box. The
assistant acts as a ground guide and will be responsible for directing
the operator using hand signals, operating the remote control box and
winch, and assisting the operator as needed.
•
In case of emergency while the remote control is in use, push the
emergency stop switch to shut down operation of the LHS.
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The BAP must be loaded on the vehicle before loading bridge bay.
1.
Ensure all bridge bay latches and locks are locked and secured (refer to TM
5-5420-209-12). (WP 0164)
2.
Set transmission range selector (1) to R (reverse), and back up vehicle so there is
about 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance between vehicle and lifting hook end of bridge bay.
3.
Pull out PARKING BRAKE control (2) and set transmission range selector (1) in N
(neutral).
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