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TM 38-260
(11) Electric equipment incorporating delicate and intricate components shall be processed in accordance with
paragraphs 4-20 through 4-23. Electronic equipment shall be processed in accordance with paragraphs 4-24 through 4-
27 as applicable.
(12) All records, including technical manuals, pamphlets, handbooks, and other documentation shall be packed
in accordance with MIL-P-116, submethod C-1 and shall be attached to the basic machine.
(13) Containers used for liquid such as cleaning solution and flushing oils shall be plainly marked. Cleaning
solution from coolant systems shall not be used for gear boxes or any system except coolant systems.
4-37. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT/MOVE.
When preparing IPE for shipment, it must be ascertained that all cleaning, preservation, and packing requirements have
been accomplished prior to the operations listed below.
NOTE
MACHINERY USING COUNTERWEIGHTS INSIDE THE FRAME OR COLUMN OF HEAVY
MACHINE COMPONENTS SHALL HAVE THE COUNTERWEIGHTS BLOCKED AND
TENSION ON THE CONNECTING CABLE OR CHAIN RELIEVED TO PREVENT DAMAGE
IN SHIPMNENT.  MACHINERY EQUIPPED WITH BALL OR ROLLER ANTIFRICTION
DEVICES UNDERWAYS OR GUIDE SURFACES, TABLES, OR HEADS SHALL BE
CUSHIONED TOP AND BOTTOM OR REMOVED SO THAT THE ANTIFRICTION BALLS
OR ROLLERS DO NOT CARRY THE WEIGHT OR MAKE CONTACT WITH THE
APPLICABLE COMPONENTS DURING SHIPMENT.
a. Records. Prior to loading, the shipment shall be inspected to ensure that all required records are packed in
accordance with MIL-P- 116, submethod C-1, and attached to the basic units.
b. Inspection requirements. Prior to shipment, the equipment shall be inspected to verify that it has been prepared
for shipment in accordance with this manual and MIL-STD-107.
c. Blocking and bracing. Machine heads shall be locked in position. Moving parts shall be either removed or
carefully locked in position and braced to prevent movement in transit or handling.  All plant equipment shall be
completely assembled when being prepared for shipment whenever weight and size permit, provided all necessary
blocking can be accomplished to provide adequate protection to all components, attachments, and accessories. When it
is feasible to ship a machine assembled, accessories, attachments, and components shall be packed according to weight
in accordance with chapter 8. Projecting parts, such as brackets, arms, tables, motors, and pumps which are difficult to
support or protect, or which will require considerable additional blocking if left on the machine, shall be removed, boxed,
and if possible, placed on the same skid as the basic unit. Tables which move on ball bearings shall be removed
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