TM 55-1930-209-14&P-14
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Anchor replacement
a.
Removal
CAUTION
Turnbuckle must be secured to both the anchor shackle and padeye on top of fairlead.
(1) Make sure turnbuckle is securely connected to anchor shackle and padeye on top of fairlead.
(2) Disconnect anchor winch cable from anchor shackle.
NOTE
To remove forward anchors, use bow crane. For aft anchors, removal crane must be provided.
(3) Start up and operate crane. Operate bow crane as given in TM 55-1930-209-14&P-13.
(4) Attach crane hook to anchor shackle. Raise hook until there is tension on crane cable.
(5) Disconnect turnbuckle from anchor shackle and padeye on top of fairlead.
(6) Lower anchor until anchor is clear of bolster.
(7) Move anchor forward until anchor is clear of barge.
(8) Bring anchor onboard barge, lower to deck, and free hook from anchor shackle.
b.
Installation
NOTE
To install forward anchors, use bow crane. For aft anchors installation, crane must be provided.
(1)
Start up and operate crane. Operate bow crane as given in TM 55-1930-209-14&P-13.
(2)
Attach crane hook to anchor shackle, raise anchor, and move anchor to anchor bolster.
(3)
Lower anchor until anchor flukes are lower than bolster.
(4)
Move anchor toward bolster and carefully raise anchor until flukes are positioned under bolster.
(5)
Securely connect turnbuckle to anchor shackle and padeye on top of fairlead.
(6)
Slowly lower crane hook to clear anchor shackles.
(7)
Return crane to stowed position.
(8)
Connect anchor winch cable to anchor shackle.
Section IV. Storage
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Short-term storage. If barge is taken out of service for more than 7 days but less than 30 days, and anchor
winches are not used while in storage, follow normal shutdown procedures in paragraph 2-13. Inspections are not
required of this system during short-term storage.
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Administrative storage. If barge is taken out of service for more than 30 days but less than 6 months, barge
remains a unit responsibility and is maintained by unit personnel.
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