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 TM 55-1905-219-14-2
2-159. CONNING TOWER AND RAILINGS
The procedures for removing and installing the conning tower and railing are contained in this paragraph. Refer
to paragraph 2-167 for removal of floodlight mounted on roof of conning tower. The removal of the floodlight should
preceed all other activity.
a.
CONNING TOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
(1)
Proceed as follows to remove the conning tower.
As soon as the last screw has been removed disconnecting the conning tower
to the pilot- house roof, all personnel must clear the immediate area.
Do not attempt to remove the conning tower in high wind. It may be damaged.
NOTE
This procedure requires 2 men.
(a)
Prepare a place on the vehicle deck to receive the conning tower when removed.
(b)
Disconnect the electrical wiring and ducting to and within the conning tower.
(c)
Connect cabling to each lifting eye on top of the tower.
(d)
Attach other end of cables to lifting crane.
(e)
Keep cabling under slight tension.
(f)
Remove 32 nuts and screws (1) holding conning tower to pilothouse roof.
As soon as the last screw has
been removed, immediately clear the area to safe location.
(g)
Lift the conning tower off its base and place on prepared location on the vehicle deck.
(h)
Secure in place using tiedown cabling, rope, etc, and peck and hole gear. Also place protective material
between tiedown cabling and top of the tower to protect from possible damage.
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