2.4.3 Bolt-in Installation

Blind-Hole Instructions

1. Remove Template Fixture and drill sixteen (16) 21/32 in. ø (16.67 mm ø) holes perpendicular to the vessel structure to a minimum depth of 1.00 in. (25.4 mm). Take special care to drill perpendicular to mounting surface.
2. Tap drilled holes for M16-2.0 threaded inserts.
3. Install sixteen (16) M16-2.0 x 0.945 in. D (24 mm length) locking threaded inserts into holes in hull structure at drilled and tapped locations using threaded insert manufacturer provided installation tool.
4. Remove threaded insert prong / tag after threaded inserts are installed.

Through-bolt Instructions

Remove Template Fixture and drill sixteen (16) 0.669 in. (17 mm) ø perpendicular to the vessel structure. Take special care to drill perpendicular to mounting surface. A drill guide is recommended.