Packing for the Air Compressors.

TM 43-0156

Step

Function

Mech

Insp

(4) Depreservation Guides.

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(a)

Complete two DA Forms 2258 for the compressor.

(b)

Place one copy in a MIL-B-117 bag and heat seal,

and mark the bag to indicate "DEPRESERVATION

GUIDE." Secure the bags to the compressor.

(c)

Place the other copy in the logbook.

Packing for the Air Compressors.

(1) Fabricate a MIL-B-26195 box (73 x 46-1/2 x 43-1/2)

in accordance with appendix D-2. Refer to table

B-2-6 for a list of materials.

(2) Cover base with MIL-B-121 barrier.

(3) Mount both compressors on base and secure with 1/2-

x 4-1/2-inch FF-B-584 bolts, FF-W-92 washer and

FF-N-836 nuts. Refer to figure B-2-4 for location

and fabrication of blocking.

(4) Place crate top over compressors and secure to base

with FF-W-92 washer and FF-B-561 lag bolts (3/8 x

3-1/2).

(5) Mark container in accordance with appendix E and the

following' Mark all four sides of the container with

2-inch minimum size letters to indicate

"REUSABLE CONTAINER - DO NOT DESTROY."

Preservation of the Air Receiver Tank.

(1) Open drain cock and remove side plug.

(2) Atomize spray interior surfaces of tank with

MIL-L-21260, type I, grade 30 preservative oil.

(3) Allow excess preservative to drain.

(4) Install side plug.

(5) Leave drain cock open.

B-2-26