GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (Cont)

TM 38-260

f. Tension shall be relieved on drive belts or the belts shall be removed and attached to the machine. In the event

the drive motor must be removed for safe relocation, all removed drive belts shall be processed in accordance with

g. Fixtures attached to tables and other machined surfaces shall be removed. Mating surfaces should then be

cleaned with cleaning solvent conforming to P-D-680, type II, dried, and preserved with preservative oil P-10, grade 30,

of table 2-1 and reinstalled. If the removed items are not returned to the machine, they shall be cleaned and dried as

above, and preserved with preservative compound P-2, P-3, or P-19, or P-21, of table 2-1. All preserved items shall be

wrapped with barrier material conforming to MIL-B-121, grade A. The items shall then be boxed and stored with the

basic machine. Previously unremoved shank and socket type tooling shall be removed to permit similar type cleaning

and preservation of mating surfaces.

h. Standard accessories, spare parts, and consumable items to be retained with the basic machine shall be

cleaned with cleaning solvent conforming to P-D-680, type II, dried, and preserved with preservative compound P-2, P-3,

P-19, or P-21, of table 2-1. Items not returned to the machine shall be wrapped with barrier material, conforming to MIL-

B-121, grade A, then boxed, stored with the basic machine. Packing lists shall be prepared for all boxed items and all

markings shall conform to MIL-STD-129.

i. Items such as metallic gages and measuring devices shall be cleaned for removal of rust and fingerprints and

dried in accordance with chapter 2. All items shall be preserved with preservative oil P-9 of table 2-1 and then wrapped

with barrier material conforming to MIL-B-121, grade A, and packaged in accordance with MIL-P- 116, submethod IA-15

or C-1. Packaged items shall be boxed and stored with the basic machine. Packing lists shall be prepared for the boxed

items with all markings conforming to MIL-STD-129.

j. Electric and electronic equipment incorporating delicate and intricate components shall be processed in

accordance with paragraphs 4-20 through 4-27.

k. All records, including technical manuals, pamphlets, handbooks, and other documentation shall be packaged in

accordance with MIL-P-116, submethod C-1, and shall be attached to the basic machine.

l. On machines stored standby-in-place, except for those which are to be exercised, all overhanging assemblies,

such as heads, knees, saddles, tables, and arms, shall be moved to their lowest position and, whenever possible, nearest

to the mating column, and blocked as required for proper support. Tables on milling machines shall be centered on

saddles. Extremely heavy fixtures mounted at the end of tables shall be removed. All tables and moving arms shall be

secured in position by means independent of the machine's locking devices. All adjustment wheels and levers shall be

locked in place.

m. Unless required for relocation in-house, skidding will not be required. Care shall be exercised to assure

relocated IPE is maintained on a level plane.

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