TM 9-2330-356-14
Section IV. FRAME AND BODY PARTS
Frame, Bumpers, and Brackets
6-14. Control Panel Assembly
Removal.
a.
a.
Repair.
(1) Remove all gages, controls, and instruments
(1) Observe all applicable safety precautions
listed in the Warning Summary if the possibility of creating
sparks exists.
(2) Remove panel mounting screws and panels.
(2) All repairs should be done outside where
Repair. If control panel cannot be repaired by
b.
adequate ventilation and circulation of air will prevent
straightening or welding, replace the control panel.
fuel vapor accumulation.
installation.
c.
(3) Repair of minor damage such as straightening
(1) Position control panel on semitrailer and
of bent or dented parts can be accomplished with a pry bar
install mounting screws.
or anvil and heavy hammer.
(2) Install decals,
gages,
instruments, and
b.
Replacement. Frame and body parts that are
integral parts of the semitrailer require replacement of
the next higher assembly (TM 9-2330-356-24P).
6-15. Hose Real Cabinet (M969, M969A1, M970,
and M970A1)
a.
a. Repair. Repairs are limited to straightening and
Repair. Straighten bent or dented metal. Repair
b.
cracks by welding (TM 9-237).
Replacement. The hose troughs are welded to the
b.
c.
tank and require replacement of the next higher assembly
(TM 9-2330-356-24P).
Cabinet Door (M969, M969A1, M970, and
6-13. Piping Control Cabinet
a.
Removal.
a.
Repair.
b.
(1) The door hinge is tack welded to the door
remove piping and valves inside cabinet.
frame. Break the tack weld with a steel chisel and grind
surfaces smooth.
(2) Remove hose reel cabinet (M969, M969A1,
(2) Attach new door to door frame by tack
welding in same locations as original welds.
(3) Position lift truck forks or dolly jack under
piping control cabinet to take up weight. Remove cabinet
c. Replacement of Latching Cable (M970 and
mounting screws and nuts and remove cabinet.
M70A1).
Repair. Straighten bent or dented metal. Repair
b.
(1) Loosen cable clamps at ends of cable, and pull
cracks by welding (TM 9-237).
cable from latches and guides.
Installation.
c.
WARNING
(1) Position cabinet under semitrailer and install
DO NOT use an acetylene torch to fuse cable
mounting screws and nuts.
ends unless tank has been cleaned and
purged. Failure to follow this warning may
(2) Install hose reel cabinet (M969, M969A1,
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
(2) Before installing new cable, fuse the cable
(3) Install valves and piping (para 4-84,4-85, and
ends with an acetylene torch to prevent unraveling.
4-91).