TM 5-3825-229-14&P
4-42. MANHOLE COVERS AND GASKETS
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required:
Personnel Required: 2
Nomenclature:
Equipment Conditions:
General Mechanics
Ref
Conditions
Tool Kit
2-18
Water tank drained
a.
Removal.
(1)
Rear Manhole Cover.
(a)
Remove handwheel (1) and clamp (14). Lift
strong back (2) and remove lid (3).
(b)
Remove and discard gasket (4).
(c)
If necessary, remove cotter pin (5) and hinge
pin (6). Remove strong back (2).
(2)
Forward Manhole Covers.
(a)
Remove nut (7), washer (8) and screw (9).
Remove clamp (10).
(b)
Remove cover (11). Remove and discard
gasket (12).
(3)
Tank Vent.
(a)
Remove tank vent (13) from top of tank.
Removing and Installing Manhole Covers
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