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TM 5-4120-270-15
CHAPTER 7
SHIPMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE AND DEMOUTION
TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section I.
SHIPMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
7-1.
General
The placement of equipment in administrative storage
can be for short periods of time’ when a shortage of
maintenance effort exists. Items placed in administrative
storage should be ready for use within the time factors
as determined by the directing authority. During the
storage period, appropriate maintenance records will be
kept.
7-2.
Preparation for Administrative Storage
Refer to TM 740-90-1, Administrative Storage of
Equipment, for detailed instructions on preparation of the
air
conditioner
for
administrative
storage
and
maintenance during storage.
7-3.
Preparation of Equipment for Shipment
a.
Preservation. Clean, paint, preserve, and
weatherproof in accordance with applicable requirement
of TM 740-90-1.
b.
Packing. Pack the basic issue items,
components, and publications in a suitable container and
secure to air conditioner. Refer to T3I 38230 for
guidance in selection, fabrication, and packing of the
container.
c.
Marking. Mark in accordance with MIL-
STD-129.
d.
Loading. Load, block, brace, and tiedown
heater in accordance with carrier rules and regulations.
Section II. DEMOLITION OF MATERIAL TO PREVEN1
7-4.
General
a.
When capture or abandonment of the air
conditioner is imminent, the responsible unit commander
must make the decision either to destroy the equipment
or to render it inoperative. Based on this decision, orders
are issued which cover the desired extent of demolition.
Whatever method of demolition is employed, it is
essential to destroy the same vital parts of air conditioner
and all corresponding repair parts. When the lack of
time or personnel prevents complete destruction of the
equipment, the following priorities will be used in the
demolition of essential parts. Priorities for demolition:
Priorities
Part
I............................
Evaporator coil and condenser coils
2...........................
All motors
3...........................
Compressor
4...........................
Tubing
5...........................
Cables and wiring
b.
The above priorities were established by
International
Standardization
Agreement---STANAG
2113. Accordingly, no departure may be made from the
agreement without permission of the Military Agency for
Standardization, North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
7-5.
Demolition
to
Render
the
Equipment
Inoperative
a.
Demolition by mechanical means. Use
sledge hammers, crowbars, picks, axes, or any other
heavy tools which may be available.
b.
Demolition
by
misuse.
Perform
the
following steps to render the air conditioner inoperative.
(1)
Loosen compressor discharge and
suction valve attaching bolt and run compressor until it
fails.
(2)
Bend fan blades housing to prevent
fan blades from turning.
7-6.
Demolition by Explosive or Weapons Fire
a
Explosive. Place as many of the charges
as
the
situation
permits,
and
detonate
them
simultaneously with a detonating cord and a suitable
detonator.
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