PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT/MOVE.

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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