Figure 1-12. Ramp Chain Hoist.

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BILGE PUMP AND OIL/WATER SEPARATOR SYSTEM.

TM-55-1905-221-14-1 Landing Craft Mechanized Steel DED Overall Length 74 Feet Mod 1 Mark VIII Navy Design LCM-8 Manual

Figure 1-13. Bilge Pumps, Oil-Water Separator Lines and Fittings.

TM 55-1905-221-14-1

Figure 1-12. Ramp Chain Hoist.

b. The bilge pumping system includes in addition to the pumps, a suction manifold with nine lines to the various bilge

compartments, bilge strainers and check valves, discharge lines, and priming lines from the sea water system to the bilge

pumps. Engagement and disengagement of the bilge pumps is by friction type clutches.

NOTE

All bilge pumping must be through the oil/water separator when vessel is in rivers or harbors.

c. The oil/water separation system includes in addition to the oil water separator, valves, piping, strainer, holding

tank and sight gage, holding tank store and discharge fitting, intake fittings, hose / fittings, engine oil pan drain fitting,

rubber hose, and foot valve with strainer. See figure 1-13.

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