TM 55-1905-222-14
MAINTENANCE OF HULL, BITTS, CHOCKS, TIEDOWNS, STANCHIONS, LIFELINES, HATCHES
AND VOID COVERS
5-13 REPLACE/REPAIR HATCHES AND VOID COVERS.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Safety Instructions:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's, Rail
Hatches and void covers are heavy
and Marine
and awkward to handle. Exercise
care when handling these items by.
your yourself.
REMOVAL
1.
REMOVE HATCHES
a.
Unlatch hatch dog assembly (1) from coaming (2).
b.
Remove hinge pins (3) and lift off hatch (4).
INSTALLATION
1.
INSTALL HATCHES.
a.
Place hatch (4) on coaming (2) and align hinge
openings.
b
Re-insert hinge pins (3).
c
Secure hatch with dogs (1).
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