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(b) Fill in floor gasket cavity with Silicone (8, Appendix D). Insure that Silicone is level with floor
plank.
g.
Center Floor Plank Replacement. Floor planks when damaged should be completely replaced.
Replace center floor plank (1, fig. 2-6) as follows:
(1) It will be necessary to first remove one of the adjacent floor planks (2, fig. 2-6). Do this by
inserting floor plank tool (Appendix E) into a ½ -hp, reversing drill. Insert tool into screw heads, and remove
screws from center and adjacent floor planks with drill in the reverse mode. Retain all screws for reuse.
(2) Remove silicone (1, fig. 3-4) from ends of center and adjacent floor plank.
(3) Pry up floor plank (2, fig 2-6) from door end and remove.
(4) Remove damaged center floor plank (1) and discard.
(5) Place new center floor plank into position first, and then reinstall adjacent floor plank (2).
(6) Reinstall screws in adjacent floor plank (2) with a reversing drill in the clockwise mode.
(7) Drill 3/16-inch diameter holes into center floor plank (1) 1-3/8 inches deep. Locate holes as
shown in Figure 3-5.
(8) Install screws, retained for reuse, using the floor plank tool inserted into a reversing drill.
Screw heads should be flush with center floor plank.
WARNING
Provide adequate ventilation from toxic fumes. Do not wear contact lenses.
(9) Replace silicone removed in step (2) with silicone (8, Appendix D).
NOTE
Two of the 5 common floor planks have holes for tiedowns. Tiedowns are fastened to the bottom of the floor
plank.
h. Common Floor Plank Replacement. Five of these floor planks (2, fig. 2-6) are installed in the floor.
Remove and replace a damaged floor plank as follows:
(1) Insert floor plank tool (Appendix E) into a reversing drill. Insert tool into screw heads and
remove screws with drill in the reverse mode. Retain all screws for reuse.
(2) Remove silicone (1, fig 3-4) from ends of damaged floor plank (2, fig 2-6).
(3) Pry up floor plank (2) from door end and remove.
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