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ARMY TM 9-4120-381-14
NAVY EE-000- CA-MMA-010/7053-AC
AIR FORCE TO 35E9-136-31
Section III. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
4-6.
UNLOADING. The air conditioner is packaged in a container designed for shipment and handling with the
cabinet in an upright position. The base of the container is constructed as a shipping pallet with provisions for the
insertion of the tongs of a fork on material handling equipment (see Figure 4-2).
a.
Remove Tiedowns. Remove all blocking and tiedowns 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 shipping container. b. Material Handling. Use a forklift truck or
other suitable material handling equipment to remove the unit from the carrier.
4-7.
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 technical publications envelope and accessory sack that are taped to the cabinet and put them
in a safe place.
WARNING
Do not allow anyone under equipment suspended from a lifting device. Do not allow
the unit to swing while suspended from 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 an appropriate sling and spreader bar to the lifting eyes
provided at top of the cabinet. Raise the cabinet and remove the carriage bolt assemblies that hold the
tiedown boards to the pallet from the underside of the pallet. Remove the bolts that hold the tiedown boards
to the unit base. Remove and retain the pallet and carriage bolt assemblies and the tiedown boards 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.
NOTE
Bolts used to anchor cabinet base to tiedown bars may be used to anchor it in place in
installed location if installation method allows for anchoring from beneath.
4-2
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