PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT/MOVE. (Cont)

TM 38-260

or blocked in a manner that will prevent brinelling or other damage to the ways. Slides, counterbalances, motors,

hydraulic tables, and any movable mountings shall be securely braced to the machine itself. Relieve the tension from all

components such as cables and springs. Equipment shall never be blocked to the walls or floor of the car or truck in

which equipment is being shipped. Detailed requirements for blocking and bracing of plant equipment are contained in

MIL-HDBK-701.

d. Counterweights. Counterweights shall be securely blocked in place against movement in any direction, or shall

be removed and securely mounted outside the equipment.

e. Skidding. Skidding instructions are contained in MIL-HDBK-701. In preparing plant equipment for domestic

shipment, skidding rather than crating or boxing is considered to be economically advantageous. Used skids shall be

replaced if necessary for safe shipment.

f. Shipping cover. After the equipment has been loaded and secured to the conveyance, a visual examination

shall be made to detect any disturbance of preservatives on machined sulfates. The integrity of the preservatives shall

be verified and, if touch-up procedures are required, the same type of preservative shall be applied to bare areas. When

open type transportation is utilized, all equipment shall be covered with flexible, waterproof material conforming to PPP-

B- 1055, class E, or heavier, or plastic sheet and strip, thin gauge polyolefin conforming to L-P-378, class 1, type II. All

covers shall be of sufficient strength and shall be secured in a manner to provide adequate protection throughout the

transit period. Covers constructed from waterproof paper shall not be used. All sharp corners and projections shall be

padded or cushioned before covering. Covers shall be draped in a manner to completely cover the item and shall be

arranged to avoid the formation of water pockets. Tarp seams shall be sealed with water resistant adhesive conforming

to MMM-A-260.

g. Caution tag. When applicable, a waterproof tag conforming to UU-T-81 shall be attached to each machine.

The tag shall state: "Machine has been preserved for shipment/storage. Service all reservoirs and lubricate

completely before putting in operation. "

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