Section II SERVICE UPON RECEIPT - TM-5-4120-393-140054

TM 5-4120-393-14

Section II SERVICE UPON RECEIPT

4-2. Unloading. The air conditioner is shipped in a container designed for handling the unit in an upright position. The

base of the container is constructed as a shipping pallet.

a. Remove Tie Downs. Remove all blocking and tie downs that may have been used to secure the container to the

carrier.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone under equipment suspended from a lifting device. Do not

allow the unit to swing while suspended from a lifting device. Failure to observe

this warning may result in injury to personnel and damage to the equipment.

CAUTION

Use care in handling to avoid damage to the air conditioner. If an overhead lifting

device must be used, use an appropriate sling so that the weight of the unit is

supported by the base of the shipping container.

b. Material Handling. Use a forklift truck or other suitable material handling equipment to remove the unit from the

carrier.

4-3. Unpacking. Normally, the packaged air conditioner should be moved into the immediate area in which it is to be

installed before it is unpacked.

NOTE

The shipping container is of such a design that it may be retained for reuse If

frequent relocation of the air conditioner is anticipated.

a. Remove shipping container. Cut the metal bands that hold the top and sides of the container to the base. Lift

the container vertically and remove it from the base and cabinet.

b. Remove packaging. Remove the cushioning around the top of the cabinet and retain If reuse is anticipated.

Remove the preservation barrier by tearing around the bottom of the cabinet. Remove the technical publications

envelope and accessory sack that are taped to the cabinet.

WARNING

Do not allow anyone under equipment suspended from a lifting device. Do not

allow the unit to swing while suspended from a lifting device. Failure to observe

this warning may result in injury to personnel and damage to the equipment.

c. Remove pallet. Attach an overhead hoist with appropriate sling and spreader bar to the lifting rings provided at

each side of the cabinet. Raise the cabinet and remove the four carriage bolt assemblies that hold the tiedown bars to the

pallet from the underside of the pallet. Remove the four bolts that hold the two tiedown bars to the unit base. Remove

and retain the pallet and carriage bolt assemblies and the tiedown bars and bolts if reuse is anticipated. Be sure to

remove all remaining barrier material from the underside of the cabinet base. Lower the cabinet to the floor in the desired

position and remove the sling and hoist.

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