TM 9-4110-258-13
4.48 LONG TERM STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.
Placement of equipment in long term storage should be for extended periods of time (45 days or more). Before placing
the equipment in long term storage, current preventive maintenance checks and services should be completed,
shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all Modification Work Orders (MWO) should be applied.
a. Open both side condenser doors and both front bottom doors.
b. Tighten four compressor mount locknuts (1, fig. 4-41) just to the point where the compressor bottoms against the
rubber pads underneath it.
Figure 4-41. Compressor Mount
c. Close both side condenser doors and both front bottom doors.
NOTE
Refrigerant and oil will not be removed from the system.
d. Preserve the refrigeration unit in accordance with MIL-P-116, method I.
(1) Cover all openings into the electric motor, evaporator panel, glass gauges, name plates and instruction panels,
switches, control boxes, etc., with waterproof paper and seal with tape conforming to PPP-T-60, or with a barrier
material conforming to grade A of MIL-B-121 and secured in place.
(2) Package the refrigeration unit in accordance with ASTM D 3951, level A or Commercial.
(3) Refrigeration unit shall be packed upright in an open crate or cleated plywood box conforming to type V, style A
of MIL-C-52950 or style B for overseas. Each unit shall be secured and the container closed and strapped with
3/4 inch by 0.023 inch steel. The strapping shall be applied over the horizontal top, bottom, and intermediate
cleats of the side and ends.
(4) Shipping containers shall be marked with the words "UP" and "THIS SIDE DOWN" shall appear on each shipping
container.
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