Raising Ramp

TM 55-1915-200-10

m. Disconnect main ramp cable (3, FIGURE 2-237)

c. Engage main spool dog (14) and lock.

from ramp.

(1) Hold and secure cable to handrail with

NOTE

wire.

It may be necessary to jog spool to

(2) Remove cotter pin (1).

engage dog.

(3) Loosen ratchet dogs (1, FIGURE 2-236,

Sheet 4 of 4) and disconnect from ramp (2) by removing

shackles.

d. Disengage main spool clutch (19) and lock.

n. Lower ramp to desired level by moving control

e. Engage auxiliary spool clutch (16) and lock.

lever (13, Sheet 1 of 4) down.

f. Disengage auxiliary spool dog (17).

NOTE

Failsafe brake is disengaged by

NOTE

hydraulic pressure when control

It may be necessary to jog the spool

lever is moved from neutral position.

to engage dog.

Brake is re-applied when control

lever is returned to neutral.

g. Move control lever (13) down to pay out

2-7.10.2. Raising Ramp. (FIGURE 2-242)

sufficient auxiliary cable for connecting to ramp.

h. Rig the auxiliary cable pulley (4, FIGURE 2-237)

CAUTION

to the padeye (5) at the center of ramp.

Station two observers forward of the

stern ramp on the main deck to

i. Move control lever (13, FIGURE 2-236, Sheet 1

observe proper operation of ramp,

of 4) up to take up slack in cable.

and to prevent safety chains from

j. Hook the stern ramp ladder (3, Sheet 4 of 4) to

fouling the ramp.

the mezzanine deck port side.

k. Disconnect main ramp cable (3, FIGURE 2-237)

a. Press START button (8, Sheet 1 of 4) to turn

from ramp:

power on.

b. Disengage auxiliary spool locking dog (17,

(1) Hold and secure cable (3) to handrail with

Sheet 2 of 4).

wire.

NOTE

(2) Remove cotter pin (1).

It may be necessary to jog the spool

(3) Loosen ratchet dogs (1, FIGURE 2-236,

to engage dog.

Sheet 4 of 4) and disconnect from ramp by removing

shackles.

c. Raise ramp by moving control lever (13, Sheet

1 of 4) towards the bow.

l. Move ladder (3) to starboard side.

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