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 TM 55-1905-222-14
MAINTENANCE OF VOIDS AND COMPARTMENTS
5-15
REPAIR VOIDS AND COMPARTMENTS.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's Rail
Vessel and compartment
and Marine
certified safe for "HOT WORK".
In certain instances vessel
Machine, Welding
should be drydocked when damage
is below waterline.
Personnel Required:
General Safety Instructions:
(1) Certified Welder
Ensure void or compartment is gas free
from explosive vapors and is safe for
entry. Post a fire watch during "HOT
WORK".
REPAIR
REPAIR VOIDS AND COMPARTMENTS.
a.
Remove all water and contamination from voids
to ascertain where the damage is.
b.
Prepare area for repair by removing paint and
rust.
c.
Repair damage by welding and/or patching
area. Replace damaged areas as necessary.
d.
Grind welds smooth. Prime and paint area
upon completion of repairs.
e.
If voids are damaged due to heavy rust, the
entire void should be sandblasted to bare
metal, primed and painted
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