8610... Replacing lashing plate and lashing eye: Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Countersunk Head Screws

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Locking lashing eye

Position lashing eye (1) on circular openings on lashing plate (2). Press lashing eye (1) in direction of arrow A into lashing plate (2). In this position, slide lashing eye (1) in direction of arrow B.

Spring bar (3) snaps in, anchors and secures lashing eye (1) in lashing plate (2).

Fig 2: Pressing Lashing Eye

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