TM-9-2320-435-10
TRUCK, COMMON BRIDGE TRANSPORT (CBT), 8X8, M1977
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-435-10 - Page 371 of 1168
HIGH-BANK LAUNCH OF BRIDGE BAY - Continued
41.
Have boat crew use tag lines to keep bridge bay from swinging while lowering bridge
bay.
42.
Position WINCH switch (21) to OUT to lower bridge bay into the water. Release
WINCH switch (21) when bridge bay enters the water (30 in. [0.76 m] water depth
desired) and sling slackens to allow removal.
43.
Set HIGH IDLE switch (19) to OFF position.
44.
Signal boat crew to approach from downstream.
45.
Have boat crew remove four sling hooks from bow lifting eyes.
46.
Set HIGH IDLE switch (19) to ON position.
47.
When sling is released, position WINCH switch (21) to IN. Release WINCH switch
(21) when top of snatch block (26) is about 9 in. (23 cm) from bottom of extension
assembly (25).
48.
Position MAIN FRAME switch (22) to load and stop when large ring of bay sling is
about 9 ft. (2.7 m) above high-bank ground.
49.
Position HIGH IDLE switch (19) to OFF position.
WARNING
Releasing travel latch will cause bridge bay to unfold, causing injury or
death to personnel and damage to equipment.
NOTE
Refer to TM 5-5420-209-12 for bridge bay operations.
50.
Have boat crew release all bridge bay foldlock latches and all travel latches except
one.
WARNING
Maintain at least two boat lengths from unfolding bridge bay. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel and damage to
equipment.
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