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5-6. FLOOR PANEL REPLACEMENT-cont.
b. Installation.
(1) Peel backing from sealant tape (9), then apply tape along sealing surfaces of container frame (3) and floor
panel (I).
WARNING
Floor panel is heavy/difficult to handle. Use two
personnel when installing floor panel.
(2) Using hoist and sling, lower replacement floor panel (1) into container frame (3).
(3) Center floor panel (1) on container frame (3).
NOTE
Replacement floor panel is supplied without holes
for mounting hardware. Panel must be drilled
during installation.
To aid alinement of floor panel mounting holes
with container frame, install one fastener in each
side of floor panel before drilling remaining
mounting holes.
(4) Using portable drill and 13/32 - inch drill bit, drill one hole up through each side of the floor panel (1). Use
existing holes in container frame (3) as a template.
CAUTION
To prevent water leaks, container bolts must be
installed so that bolt head is on outside of container
frame.
(5) Using torx bit and socket, install four container bolts (8) and nuts (2), one in each side floor panel (1).
(6) Using container frame (3) as a template, drill remaining mounting holes up through floor panel (1).
(7) Install remaining 134 container bolts (8) and nuts (2) in floor panel (1).
(8) Cut and fit insulation (7) into gap between floor panel (1) and container frame (3).
(9) Apply sealant around inside surface of screws holes on zee plate (4).
(10) Position zee plate (4) against floor panel (1) and container frame (3).
(11) Install screws (6) through zee plate (4) into container frame (3).
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