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CAUTION
The next step requires two soldiers because of the weight (117 pounds) of the binnacle.
j. On pilot house top, lift binnacle and gasket (11) up and off deck mounting surface being careful not to damage
electrical cable.
REPLACEMENT
a. Ensure gasket (11) is aligned with deck mounting holes.
CAUTION
The next step requires two soldiers because of the weight (117 pounds) of the binnacle.
b. Route electrical cable into pedestal (6) and lift binnacle and align bottom ring (10) mounting holes to deck
mounting holes and place into mounting position.
c. Secure binnacle with eight flat washers (9), lockwashers (8), and bolts (7) through bottom ring (10).
d. In pilothouse, install reflector tube assembly (13) and secure with ceiling flange (12).
e. On top of pilothouse, insert key into door locks (3) and unlock door (4).
f. Open door (4) by pulling on knob (5).
g. On inside of pedestal (6), locate ship's electrical cable and connect to terminal block (14). Remove tags.
h. Dress cable inside of pedestal (6) and replace any cable clamps.
i. Close door (4) and insert key into door locks (3) and secure.
j. On pilothouse dc panel, set circuit breaker No. 1F (Magnetic Compass LT) to ON. Remove "Out of Service, Do
Not Operate" tag.
k. On binnacle (FICURE 2-21), set lighting toggle switch (16) to ON. Verify hood lamp lights.
1. Vary setting of dimmer (rheostat) knob (15) and verify that lamp varies in illumination.
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