Which component supports the weight of the manway cover?

Which component supports the weight of the manway cover?

• A. Davit arm
• B. Hinge strap
• C. Support leg
• D. Latch bracket

Answer: (A)

The davit arm is built to hold the cover’s weight as you open and move it away from the opening. It acts like a small crane attached to the manway frame, cradling the cover so the load is carried by the arm rather than by the hinges or latching mechanism. This makes handling safer and prevents stress on the hinge strap and latch bracket. The hinge strap simply provides the pivot for opening and closing the cover, not the full load-carrying role. The latch bracket keeps the cover secured when closed, but it isn’t designed to support the weight during removal.

The davit arm is built to hold the cover’s weight as you open and move it away from the opening. It acts like a small crane attached to the manway frame, cradling the cover so the load is carried by the arm rather than by the hinges or latching mechanism. This makes handling safer and prevents stress on the hinge strap and latch bracket. The hinge strap simply provides the pivot for opening and closing the cover, not the full load-carrying role. The latch bracket keeps the cover secured when closed, but it isn’t designed to support the weight during removal.