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on the flange.
2. Run the soundome cable through the flange
following by the soundome tube. Insert the pack-
ing flax one at a time. Use a 1/4 in (6 mm) rod to
push the flax to the bottom of the packing gland.
Rotate the next flax by 90 degrees and push to the
bottom. Do the same for the remaining flax, total
six pieces. Slide the packing gland cap over the
soundome tube. Apply ANTI-SEIZE (supplied) to
the thread posts. Thread the two nuts on each cap
post DO NOT tighten the 7/16 in nuts.
3. Thread the top hoist clamp onto the lead screw
until it is flush with the top.
4. Apply ANTI-SEIZE to the bolts on the saftely
clamp and top hoist clamp. Slide the safetly clamp
over the soundome tube. DO NOT tighten. Push
the soundome tube through the top hoist until 2 in
(51 mm) remain on the other side. Tighten the top
hoist clamp (3/8 in nuts) so the soundome tube is
locked in place.
5. Place safety clamp directly below the top hoist
clamp and tighten bolts.
2.3.5 Attach Hoist to Seachest
1. The 6 in soundome has a FWD stamped on top
of the dome. Locate this mark and make a new
mark on top of the soundome tube in line with the
FWD stamp. This mark will be the reference point
that points to the bow.
2. The 8 in soundome has an AFT stamped and
arrow that points to one of the fins on top of the
soundome. Align the AFT fin so it points towards
the stern or back of the boat when the soundome
goes into the seachest. Make a mark on top of the
soundome tube that is in line with the AFT fin on
the soundome. This mark will be the reference
point that points to the stern of the boat.
3. Clean the flange surface of both hoist and
seachest. Place the clean neoprene gasket on the
seachest flange. There is no need to grease the gas-
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