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TM 9-4110-257-14
4-68. LONG TERM STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.
Placement of equipment in long term storage should be for extended periods of time (45 days or more).
a.
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.
b.
If refrigeration unit has not been in operation, operate the unit (para 2-7) for 15 minutes.
c.
Shut down the refrigeration unit (para 2-7) then open left side condenser door and left front bottom door.
Refrigerant and refrigerant lubricating oil will not be removed from the
refrigerant system.
d.
Drain engine crankcase (para 4-7) and fill with preservative oil MIL-L-21260, T930 (30, Appendix E).
e.
Drain fuel tank (para 4-7).
f.
Disconnect fuel supply hose from fuel tank (para 4-59). Route hose through left front bottom door and insert
into a container of preservative oil VV-L-800, T900 (31, Appendix E).
NOTE
Operation for short periods of time with preservative oils installed will not
cause appreciable engine damage.
g.
Remove fuel tank fill cap and be sure both side condenser doors are closed. Operate the refrigeration unit
(para 2-7) until preservative oil is observed flowing into fuel tank. Pump down the refrigeration unit
(para 4-67). Shut down refrigeration unit (para 2-7) and install fuel tank fill cap.
h.
Loosen V-belts (para 4-38).
i.
Place a marker tag (7, appendix E) on or near the control panel cover stating “THE REFRIGERATION UNIT
ENGINE AND FUEL SYSTEM HAVE BEEN PRESERVED, DO NOT OPERATE UNTIL ALL FLUIDS HAVE
BEEN DRAINED AND PROPER QUANTITY AND TYPE INSTALLED, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE WILL
OCCUR.”
j.
Open left side condenser door and connect fuel supply hose onto fuel tank (para 4-59).
k.
Remove air cleaner adapter (para 4-49) and spray 1 oz (30 cc) MIL-L-21260, T930 (30, appendix E) into engine
air intake manifold. Install air cleaner adapter (para 4-49).
l.
Spray or brush MIL-C-16173 (32, Appendix E) onto any unpainted surfaces.
m.
Close left side condenser door and left front bottom door.
n.
Preserve the refrigeration unit in accordance with MIL-P-116, method I.
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