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(2) Remove equipment from storage bin.
(a) Remove all other equipment and sort out on deck.
(b) Take control stand out.
(3) Remove the upper safety grate from the oil collection well / pump
compartment.
(a) Loosen the locking dog bolts in each corner.
(b) Using 2 people lift the grate up and lower over the end to 2 people on the
deck.
(c) Stow in storage.
(4) Inflate the pontoons.
(a) Remove the cover from the pontoon valves.
(b) Make sure the valve is closed by turning the valve ¼ turn counter
clockwise.
(c) Use the air pump with the special adapter inflate pontoons to 2 psi.
(d) Replace the valve caps.
(5) Connect the transition boom.
(a) Unroll the boom making sure the boom is right side up.
(b) Place one person on top of the skimmer and one on the ground.
(c) Hand the boom-connector to the person on top.
(d) The person on top slides the ASTM boom-connector into the ASTM
boom-connector on the front of the skimmer having the person on the
ground help by guiding it into the channel.
(e) Align the pin connector holes and lock in place with the connector pin.
(f) Inflate boom until firm. (2 psi )
(g) Repeat steps 3 through 7 for the other side.
(6) Install the pump. (If not already installed)
(a) Install the safety grates on both sides of the collection well.
(b) To install the cargo pump, lift the pump with the lifting slings over to the
