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a. Removal. - continued.
WARNING
When removing frame control panel do not set on top of storage battery. Storage
battery may explode. Failure to observe this warning may result in severe personal
injury or death.
(3) Place frame control panel inside trailer base.
(4) Remove plain hexagon nuts (4), lock washers (5), flat washers (6), and cap screws (7).
WARNING
Complete top hood assembly is heavy. Failure to get assistance in removal of
hood may result in severe personal injury.
(6) Remove complete top hood assembly (8).
b. Repair.
(1) Examine damage to determine if repair to top hood assembly can be done. If minor damage, repairs
can be made.
(2) If welding is to be done to access doors or top hood assembly, first remove insulation inside of top
hood assembly 6 inches away from weld. Grind and sand off paint and obtain a qualified welder from
Unit maintenance to do welds.
(3) After welding, grind splatter and repaint. Coat inside surface with tube adhesive. Cut insulation and
replace area removed.
(4) If irreparable, replace with new top hood assembly.
c. Installation.
(1) Coat inside of new top hood assembly with tube adhesive. Cut insulation to fit inside and press on.
Tape insulation in all corners or cuts necessary.
(2) Place top hood assembly on trailer base (9) and replace cap screws (7), flat washers (6), lock washer
(7), and plain hexagon nuts (4). Tighten plain hexagon nuts.
(3) Install frame control panel (2).
(4) Install flat machine screws (3) and nonmetallic seal (1).
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