WARNING
Carrier
and
can sink
personnel
could be iqjured
or killed if carrier
enters or exits on
a slope greater
than 30% grade. Do not exceed a
30% entry/exit slope.
4. Enter water on an slope no
greater than a 30% grade. Enter
water at crawl speed. Slope
should be firm with no drop-off
for at least one earner length
under or above water.
TM 9-2350-261-10
5. Exit slope must be clear, gradual
and firm. Do not exceed a 30%
exit slope.
6. Measure slope percentage using
plumb line as follows:
NOTE
Before slope percentage is mea-
sured using plumb line, be sure
that carrier is completely on the
slope and squared to water line.
a.
b.
Drive earner onto slope In be
measured.
Set brakes and block earner.
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