Section VI PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

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Section VI

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE.

a. Administrative Storage of Equipment. See TM 740-90-1.

Administrative storage is short term storage -- 1 to 45 days. It

covers storage of equipment which can be readied for mission

Before placing an item in

performance within 24 hours.

administrative storage, the next scheduled preventive maintenance

checks and services should be performed, all known deficiencies

corrected, and all current modification work orders applied. The

administrative storage site should provide required protection from

the elements and allow access for visual inspection when

applicable.

(1) Unroll fabric cover.

(2) Snap cover in place.

Intermediate Storage - 46 to 180 days. No special handling

is required other than protection from damage and the elements.

(1) Unroll fabric cover.

(2) Snap cover in place.

(3) Place air conditioner in a dry, covered area.

Long Term or Flyable Storage.

There is no time limit for

this type of storage.

(1) Unroll fabric cover.

(2) Snap cover in place.

(3) Bolt unit to a skid base, preferably the original used to

ship unit if it is still available and in good condition.

(4) Wrap unit with two layers of heavy plastic sheet or

(5) Tape and strap wrapping in place.

(6) Mark air conditioner per standard Army Procedures.

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