TM 55-1905-222-14
MAINTENANCE OF HULL, BITTS, CHOCKS, TIEDOWNS, STANCHIONS, LIFIELINES, HATCHES,
AND VOID COVERS
5-12 REPLACE/REPAIR HULL, BITTS, CHOCKS AND TIEDOWNS.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's, Rail
Vessel is to be certified safe for
and Marine
"HOT WORK".
Machine, Welding
General Safety Instructions:
Personnel Required:
Ensure area is safe for "HOT WORK"
Post fire watch as necessary.
(1) Certified Welder
REMOVAL
REMOVE HULL, BITTS, CHOCKS AND TIEDOWNS.
a.
Break welds at seams around item to be removed.
Ensure item is secured so as not to fall in water or
through deck when welds are broken.
b.
Remove item to be replaced.
INSTALLATION
INSTALL HULL, BITTS, CHOCKS AND TIEDOWNS.
a.
Prepare area for installation of deck fitting by
welding.
b.
Weld item in place.
c.
Grind welds smooth.
Prime and paint repaired
area.
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