REPLACEMENT - TM-55-1905-223-24-18-10766

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FIGURE 2-169. Repair Watertight Door, Four Dogs (30 x 51) (With Fixed Light)

TM-55-1905-223-24-18-1 Landing Craft Utility (LCU) NSN 1905-01-154-1191 Basic Craft Part 1 Manual

REPLACEMENT - CONT

TM 55-1905-223-24-18-1

NOTE

If the gasket is shorter it will eventually

shrink, leaving a gap at the joint and

destroying the watertight integrity of the

door.

Install gasket (11) and gasket retainer (10) on door.

Install pipe sleeve (8) on door.

Install dog door closer (9) on door.

Install preformed packing (4) and bronze bushings (5) on door.

Install handles (7) on door.

Secure handles using hex nuts (6).

Install fixed light assembly (12) on door.

REPLACEMENT

Place door (1, FIGURE 2-168) in position on frame.

Install flat washers (4) and align holes.

NOTE

Make sure that one washer is placed on each

side of hinge blade.

Insert cylindrical pins (3) in hinge blades (2).

Secure cylindrical pins (3) using cotter pins (5).

NOTE

Upon initial installation of a door, new

gasket, or new dog, the door should be

"chalk tested."

Perform chalk test as follows:

(1) Clean the knife edge of the closure frame.

(2) Apply a chalk line completely around the knife edge of door frame.

(3) Dog the door.

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