8.12. The Steam Sub-Sections carry out the overhaul, repair and preparation of boilers, air receivers and other pressure vessels for annual survey under the Ordinance and, in addition, maintain hot water boilers, oil burning system and similar non-pressurized equipment. A total of 1,160 works orders were completed by these Sub-Sections, 629 of which were concerned with pressure vessels.
8.13. The General Engineering Shops, which include the Machine and Fitting Shops, deal also with the up-keep of air compressors, printing machinery, post office machinery, dental and many other items. 22,007 works orders were completed during the year, including bringing 450 new items into service. 7,000 of these were in the Machine and Fitting Shops and 4,665 orders were executed in the Engraving Shop.
Vehicle Sections
8.14. These Sections are divided into units, each being responsible for a specific role in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a vehicle. The various shops undertake the inspection, servicing, minor and major repair of Government's vehicle fleet, including motor cycles. The Sub-Assembly Shops deal with the reconditioning and test of engines removed from vehicles, the major overhaul of gear boxes, clutches, axles, steering boxes, suspension and brake components. Body, Sheet Metal and Carpenters Shops are fully engaged in the construction and repair of body work. The Upholstery Shops deal with the repair of vehicle upholstery, including the re-lining of roofs and door panels and making all canvas canopies, carpets, rubber mats and seat covers for vehicles. Tyres and tubes are repaired, electrical systems maintained and rewired, and batteries serviced in other subsidiary Shops. The Paint Shop in the Caroline Hill Workshop deals not only with the painting of electrical appliances and other miscellaneous items but also complete re-spraying of vehicles. However, this is not the case in Kowloon where the lack of workshop space necessitates both vehicle re-spraying and vehicle body repairs being done by contract. The cost of such work by contract has risen significantly but in the circumstances of current workshops congestion this additional cost has to be accepted. Room is available only for domestic equipment to be painted and small re-touching jobs on vehicles. During the year the Vehicle Sections completed 75,889 works orders, including the major overhaul of 553 vehicles, the complete re-building of 13 vehicle bodies. 22,315 vehicles were serviced, 9,872 accident and breakdown repairs attended to, 123 vehicles were re-sprayed and 2,178 had paintwork touched-up. 4,546 electrical
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8.12. The Steam Sub-Sections carry out the overhaul, repair and preparation of boilers, air receivers and other pressure vessels for annual survey under the Ordinance and, in addition, maintain hot water boilers, oil burning system and similar non-pressurized equipment. A total of 1,160 works orders were completed by these Sub-Sections, 629 of which were concerned with pressure vessels.
8.13. The General Engineering Shops, which include the Machine and Fitting Shops, deal also with the up-keep of air compressors, printing machinery, post office machinery, dental and many other items. 22,007 works orders were completed during the year, including bringing 450 new items into service. 7,000 of these were in the Machine and Fitting Shops and 4,665 orders were executed in the Engraving Shop.
Vehicle Sections
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8.14. These Sections are divided into units, each being responsible for a specific role in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a vehicle. The various shops undertake the inspection, servicing, minor and major repair of Government's vehicle fleet, including motor cycles. The Sub-Assembly Shops deal with the reconditioning and test of engines removed from vehicles, the major overhaul of gear boxes, clutches, axles, steering boxes, suspension and brake components. Body, Sheet Metal and Carpenters Shops are fully engaged in the construction and repair of body work. The Upholstery Shops deal with the repair of vehicle upholstery, including the re-lining of roofs and door panels and making all canvas canopies, carpets, rubber mats and seat covers for vehicles. Tyres and tubes are repaired, electrical systems maintained and rewired, and batteries serviced in other subsidiary Shops. The Paint Shop in the Caroline Hill Workshop deals not only with the painting of electrical appliances and other miscellaneous items but also complete re-spraying of vehicles. However, this is not the case in Kowloon where the lack of workshop space necessitates both vehicle re-spraying and vehicle body repairs being done by contract. The cost of such work by contract has risen significantly but in the circumstances of current workshops congestion this additional cost has to be accepted. Room is available only for domestic equipment to be painted and small re- touching jobs on vehicles. During the year the Vehicle Sections com- pleted 75,889 works orders, including the major overhaul of 553 vehicles, the complete re-building of 13 vehicle bodies. 22,315 vehicles were serviced, 9,872 accident and breakdown repairs attended to, 123 vehicles were re-sprayed and 2,178 had paintwork touched-up. 4,546 electrical
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