STORAGE OF ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT

TM 38-260

g. Combined machine tool/MCU shipment. When practical, the machine tool and the MCU may be shipped

together on a single skid assembly. The MCU should remain connected to the machine tool with power and control line

conduits disassembled only as necessary to permit positioning for minimum cubage pack.

h. Separate shipment machine tool and MCU. When the MCU is disconnected for separate shipment, the

machine model number, identification number, nomenclature, and manufacturer's name shall be recorded on a tag

conforming to UU-T-81 and taped to the inside of the control cabinet door.

(1) The above data shall also be stenciled on the shipping cover or container to assure connect

identification/matching of machine tool and MCU at destination.

(2) If it is necessary to disconnect the MCU from the machine tool, disconnections shall be made at the proper

disconnect points, such as junction boxes, terminals, or fittings. All disconnected wires shall be matchmarked to permit

proper assembly.

i. Identification and handling markings. All identification and handling markings shall be in accordance with MIL-

STD-129.

j. Transporting vehicles. MCUs shall be shipped by air ride vans/trailers, whether singular or in concert with the

skid mounted machine tool. When MCUs are shipped separately with level C packing, packing requirements may be

relaxed at the discretion of the Defense Contract Administration Services (DCAS) Transportation and Packaging office or

by sending a request to the Defense General Supply Center, ATTN: DGSC-SSM, 8000 Jefferson Davis Highway,

Richmond, VA 23297-5501.

k. Detail requirements. All electronic equipment shall be cleaned, preserved, and packaged in accordance with

military specification MIL-E-17555.

(1) In addition to the requirements contained in military specifications MIL-E-17555, the detailed requirements

listed in paragraph 3-3c(8) apply when preparing delicate electronic equipment for shipment.

(2) Electron tubes subject to damage if left in place during transportation shall be removed. Removed tubes

and their sockets shall be matchmarked to indicate correct tube

installation at time of reassembly.

4-26. STORAGE OF ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT

a. Storage processing. The following information prescribes the requirements for processing electronic equipment

for storage. These requirements should be followed in the order in which they appear in the text.

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