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6. INSTALLATION OF FRP RETRACTION TANK
6.1 Before Beginning the Installation
Note the following before installing the FRP tank:
• Use only the tank supplied.
• Follow the instructions in this chapter.
• If the owner of the equipment elects to use a shipyard-prepared FRP tank, FURUNO will
assume no responsibility for any damage caused by water leakage. If the shipyard supplies
the FRP tank, do the following:
• The finished surface of the tank flange must be within 0.5 mm of horizontal.
• Use sealant recommended by shipyard.
Table 6-1 Contents of FRP retraction tank installation kit
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knaTnoitcarteRPRF1000-GHS110-008-0661
teksaGgnifoorpretaW1-3000-HHS130-008-0661
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6.2 Installation of the FRP Retraction Tank
Fasten the hull unit to the retraction (after installing the retraction tank) as follows.
1. Clean the surface of the tank flange. Coat the flange with about 1 mm thickness of sealant
(Three Bond 1101, supplied).
Note: Use only the sealant supplied.
100 mm
2 mm
1 mm
FRP Tank
Sealant
Figure 6-1 Coating the tank flange with sealant (supplied)
2. Lay the waterproofing gasket on the tank flange and coat the gasket with about 1 mm thick-
ness of sealant.