TM 55-1905-222-14
MAINTENANCE OF CANOPY, MAST, WINDOWS AND WIPERS
5-7 REPAIR CANOPY AND MAST.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's, Rail
All power off. All accessories con-
and Marine
nected to canopy are disconnected
(ladder, searchlight, wipers assembly).
Machine, Welding
Mast to be lowered to its lowest
configuration
Personnel required:
General Safety Instructions:
(1) Certified welder.
Ensure area is safe for "HOT
WORK." Post fire watch as
necessary.
REPAIR
REPAIR CANOPY.
a.
Strip paint from canopy around area to be
repaired. Ensure area is down to bare metal
and free of rust.
b.
Weld damaged area so as to make it
watertight and retain its original strength.
c.
Prime and paint area so it is restored to its
original condition.
d.
Reinstall accessories.
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