Chapter 4. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

CHAPTER 4

SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO

PREVENT ENEMY USE

Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

4-1. Shipment

4-2. Limited Storage

The air conditioner may be moved short dis-

Refer to TM 740-901 for administrative (lim-

tances with minimum protection. Cover the unit

ited) storage procedures.

with a waterproof material. For long distance

movement, crate the unit securely.

Section II.

DEMOLITION

4-3. General

cess panels and grills. Fire several rounds of

large caliber ammunition at vital parts, ie, the

When capture or abandonment of the air condi-

compressor, evaporator, blower motor and service

tioner to an enemy is imminent, the responsible

valves. For most effective destruction, use high

unit Commander must make the decision to des-

explosive shoulder weapons

(recoiless rifle,

troy the unit or render it inoperative. Based on

rocket launcher, etc.). Incendiary weapons are

this decision, orders are issued which cover the

also recommended.

desired extent of demolition. Whatever method of

destruction is used, it is essential to destroy the

4-6. Other Demolition Methods

same vital parts in all units as well as the corre-

a. If components cannot be destroyed or

sponding spare parts.

smashed, drain the oil from the compressor and

4-4. Demolition By Mechanical Means

discharge the refrigerant. Operate the unit at

full speed.

Use a sledge hammer of sufficient weight to

batter all vital parts to complete destruction.

Warning: Do not inhale refrigerant fumes

Place the unit in such a position that a bulldozer

or make bodily contact with the refrigerant.

or tank can run over it if such equipment is avail-

Discharge refrigerant into the atmosphere.

able.

b. Components may be removed and scattered

4-5. Demolition By Explosives or Weapons

and concealed by burial in remote areas. Remove

Fire

any evidence of burial by brushing ground with

a. Demolition by Explosives. Place one charge

branches.

c. If a lake, river, or other large enough body

inside the lower compartment and one charge in-

of water is available, the unit and components

side the center compartment. Make sure the

may be destroyed by submersion. Be certain that

charges are of sufficient strength to completely

the unit and any components are completely sub-

destroy the compressor and evaporator sections.

merged and not visable from the surface.

b. Demolition by Weapon Fire. Remove all ac-

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