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17. Loosen the two clamping Screws (M6S M10x60) on the Tube Bracket a few turns to
split the two clamping parts and gently slide down the Tube Bracket and rotate as necessary to
align the Tube Bracket holes with the two Bracket Bolts.
x Ensure that the contact area between Connecting tube/Tube bracket is clean,
free from any grease or silicone. Dismount and clean the surfaces if necessary.
x Verify that the Tube Bracket assembly is properly seated on the Bracket Bolts.
x Evenly secure the Bracket Bolts upper ends (short threads) in the Tube Bracket
with two Spring Washers and two M6M M16 Nuts. Tighten to approx. 150Nm.
x Final adjustment for flush seating and keel/longitudinal line parallel alignment
to follow below.
x Make a reference measurement to Tube top end with Tube Bracket tightened in
its final position as individual for this ship’s specific installation.
Make a note in ELC and/or ship’s manual.
Refer to Fig. 2.2 above.
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