Chapter 5. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

CHAPTER 5

SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

Section I. SHIPMENT WITHIN ZONE OF INTERIOR

h. Exterior Surfaces. Coat exposed, machined,

141. Preparation of Equipment for Shipment

ferrous metal surfaces with preservative (P-6)

General.

Detailed instructions for

the

conforming with Specification MIL-C-11796, Class 3. If

preparation of the fire truck for domestic shipment

are

preservative

not

available,

GAA-GREASE,

outlined within this paragraph. Preservation will

Automotive and Artillery, may he used.

accomplished in sequence that will not require

the

Marking. Mark fire truck in accordance with

operation of previously preserved components.

requirements of Military Standard MIL-STD-129.

Inspection. Inspect the fire truck for any

Pumps. Spray interior of pumps with P-3

unusual conditions such as damage, rusting,

preservative oil conforming to MIL-C-16173, grade 3.

deterioration, accumulation of water, and missing

Seal openings that will permit the direct entry of water

components. Inspect in accordance with steps outlined

with Type III, Class I, waterproof pressure-sensitive

in tile quarterly preventive maintenance services.

adhesive tape, PPP--T-60.

Cleaning and Drying. Before al)plying any

Disassembly, Disassembled Parts, Basic

preservative or paint, thoroughly clean all exterior

Issue Items.

surfaces by an approved cleaning process.

After

cleaning and before applying any preservatives or paint,

(1)

Disassembly will be limited to the

dry thoroughly all surfaces. Approved methods of

removal of parts and projecting components that tend to

cleaning and drying are described in TM 38-230.

increase the overall profile of the equipment and that

which is subject to pilferage.

Painting. Paint all surfaces where the paint

has been removed or damaged. Refer to TB ENG 60

(2)

Disassembled items will be packed

for detailed cleaning and painting instructions.

with the publications in the tool box if possible.

Otherwise, items will be packed in a suitable container

Depreservation

Guide.

Annotate

and secure to the equipment to prevent loss or pilferage.

depreservation instructions on DA Form 2258

(Depreservation Guide of Engineer Equipment)

Hose and Couplings. Recoil on hose reels.

concurrently with the preservation of the fire truck. Any

Shroud exposed hose not protected by storage facilities

additional requirements will be outlined in blocks 27

with waterproof wrapping paper (UU-P-271).

through 33 of DA Form 2258. Place completed DA

142. Loading Equipment for Shipment

Form 2258 in a waterproof envelope marked

"Depreservation Guide" and secure it in a conspicuous

Use a suitable lifting device, and hoist the

location on or near the operator's controls.

fire truck on the carrier. Refer to paragraph 6.

Lubrication System. Drain the water pump

Note. Spreader bars should be used

crankcase and primer pump oil tank and fill with

to keep hoist cables from coming in

preservative oil. Attach tags to indicate that crankcase

contact with the fire truck.

and oil tank are filled with preservative oil.

Block and secure the fire truck to the flatcar

Sealing of Openings. Seal all openings that

as illustrated on figure 4.

will permit the direct entry of water into the interior of the

Apply handbrake and place transmission in

engine or other components of the fire truck, with tape

neutral position.

conforming to Type III, Class I of Specification PPP-T-

60.

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