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 TM 55-1905-242-14
GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
KEEL COOLERS, INSPECT/TEST/REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools:
Personnel Required:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's Rail and Marine (Item 1,
Two Watercraft Engineers, 88L
Table 1, WP 0230 00)
One Watercraft Operator, 88K
Air Compressor (Item 17, Table 1, WP 0230 00)
Materials/Parts:
Water Tank Large Enough to Accomodate Keel
Cooler
Gloves, Chemical Protective (Item 3, Table 2, WP 0230 00)
Goggles, Industrial, No Vents (Item 4, Table 2,
Equipment Condition:
Vessel in drydock or beached
Gasket (p/n 2825, qty 12)
Cooling system drained
References:
TM 55-1905-242-24P (WP 0022)
INSPECTION
1.
Inspect the keel cooler for evidence of leaking.
2.
Inspect for loose or missing mounting hardware.
3.
Inspect hoses for cracks, breaks, and deterioration.
4.
Inspect hose clamps for looseness and tighten as required.
REMOVAL
WARNING
The keel cooler is heavy. Before removing the keel cooler mounting hardware, position
two crewmembers beneath the vessel to support the keel cooler. Never allow personnel
to support the keel cooler without assistance. Failure to comply can result in damaged
equipment and serious injury or death to personnel.
Do not allow antifreeze to come in contact with unprotected skin or eyes. Prolonged
skin contact can cause illness or injury. Eye contact can cause serious injury. Always
wear chemical protective gloves and goggles when handling antifreeze. Failure to
comply can result in illness, serious injury, or death.
1.
Don chemical protective gloves and goggles.
2.
Loosen the hose clamps (1) and slide them onto the flexible hose (2). Remove the hose.
0198 00-1
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