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 TM 55-1905-223-10
(3) Raise Bow Ramp.
WARNING
Before operating bow ramp winch, ensure personnel and foreign objects are clear
of wire rope drum, wire rope, bow ramp, and related components. Moving winch
and ramp parts can cause serious personnel injury.
Clear all personnel and equipment from bow ramp and bow ramp path of travel.
Moving ramp can cause serious personal injury.
NOTE
Sound powered telephones must be used for coordination of actions on Forecastle
Deck and Boatswain Storage.
(a) Direct one crew member to port forecastle deck and another crew member to starboard
forecastle deck.
(b) Direct crew members on forecastle decks to pull CHAIN STOPPER HANDLE (4, FIGURE 2-
255) forward to set port and starboard CHAIN STOPPER (1).
CAUTION
CHAIN STOPPER should be during ramp raising. As each link in chain passes,
chain stopper will slip into next link as links move toward winch. This protects
windlass in event of hydraulic failure. LOCKOUT PIN (5) must be left out to
prevent damage to handle.
(c) Turn EMERGENCY HANDCRANK (2, FIGURE 2-254) counterclockwise to raise ramp.
NOTE
Ratchet handle has reversible yoke which must be properly positioned down to
tighten.
(d) Direct crew members on forecastle decks to turn ratchet handle (3, FIGURE 2-255) and
secure LOCKING CLAMP (2) on the ramp stud. Install LOCKOUT PIN (5).
NOTE
Approximately 1450 turns are required to completely haul-in or pay-out 25 feet of
cable.
b. After Manual Operation
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(1) Ensure CHAINSTOPPER (1), LOCKING CLAMP (2), and LOCKOUT PIN (5) are secure.
(2) Pull hydraulic pressure release valve, located on side of HAND PUMP (3), to engage hydraulic
failsafe brake.
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