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 TM 55-1905-220-14-2
2-163.
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
precede all other activity.
a.
CONNING TOWER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
(1)
Proceed as follows to remove the conning tower.
WARNING
As soon as the last screw has been removed disconnecting the conning tower to the
pilothouse roof, all personnel must clear the immediate area.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the conning tower in high wind. It may be damaged.
NOTE
This procedure requires 2 men.
(a)
Clear area on deck and place protective dunnage for conning tower such that, when set on deck, the
bottom edging will not be damaged.
(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 dunnage on the vehicle deck.
(h) Secure in place using tie down cabling, rope, etc, and peck and hole gear. Also place protective material
between tie down cabling and top of the tower to protect the tower from possible cable damage.
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