TM 55-1905-223-10
NOTE
Attach and secure two required lengths of guideline to each end of gangplank to
assist crew members in positioning gangplank into place.
(8) Press DOWN (13) to lower CRANE HOOK (11); attach CRANE HOOK (11) to LIFTING SLING (14).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear and out from under gangway during lifting
operations.
(9) Using crane to lift GANGPLANK (1), position CONNECTOR END (8) of GANGPLANK (1) towards
selected GANGPLANK GUIDE RAIL (4, 5, or 6).
NOTE
Several crew members must be stationed at selected gangplank guide rail of LSU
and on each side of gangplank to assist in guiding gangplank into the selected
gangplank guide rail. Also several crew members are to be stationed on the dock
(or vessel) where LSU will be tied.
WARNING
During placement of gangplank, crew members must at all times observe and
exercise shipboard safety.
(10) Press DOWN (13) to lower GANGPLANK (1), keeping it parallel to deck, to height that crew can
use guidelines and sides of GANGPLANK (1) to move it into position.
(11) Position GANGPLANK (1) so wheels end is pointing in direction of selected GANGPLANK GUIDE
RAILS (4, 5, or 6).
(12) Press DOWN (13) to slowly lower GANGPLANK (1) with LCU crew members guiding GANGPLANK
(1) towards GANGPLANK GUIDE RAILS (4, 5, or 6) as crew members on deck (or vessels) use
guidelines to pull GANGPLANK (1) towards them.
(13) When GANGPLANK CONNECTOR END (8) is above GANGPLANK GUIDE RAIL (4, 5, or 6),
lower GANGPLANK (1) until GANGPLANK CONNECTOR END (8) fits into rails (4, 5, or 6);
GANGPLANK is resting on deck; wheels are resting on dock (or vessel) LCU deck.
(14) With GANGPLANK (1) in place, perform following:
(a) Remove CRANE HOOK (11).
WARNING
Ensure all personnel are clear of crane cable before raising.
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