Dunnage

TM 38-260

(b) Leveling of IPE and OPE on aluminum skids shall be accomplished by placing shims between the skid

runners and the floor.

machine base and the dunnage or between the dunnage floor. The leveling screws on the machine base (legs) may also

be used.

(d) If it becomes necessary to move IPE and OPE which requires leveling, the equipment shall be

releveled upon completion of the move.

(e) The degree of leveling required in storage is less precise than that required for machine operation.

The degree of leveling required in storage would be comparable to that required in building or construction operations.

Normally, the elimination of distortion in the skid platform will protect the skidded items. However, when wood skids are

used, warp or twist in the wood members may create a requirement for shims between the skid and machine base.

(7) The warehousing of IPE and OPE requires the normal housekeeping, safety, fire protection, and locator

systems. However, protection of the equipment and normal storage site operations, within economic bounds will require

consideration of the following requirements common to IPE storage.

(a) Equipment shall be placed in the storage area with sufficient space between adjacent items to permit

surveillance inspection and to facilitate the removal of individual items.

(b) The width and location of access aisles should be governed by the size of the equipment to be stored

and the facilities available for handling.

(c)

Equipment identified to a specific end item should be grouped in the storage area.

(d)

Skidded components of an item of equipment should be stored adjacent to each other and to the basic

item.

(e) Boxed or crated accessories, attachments, or tooling may be block-stacked separately but the locator

records must indicate the -relation to the basic item of equipment and a warning tag should be attached to the basic item

of equipment directing attention to the stacked items.

c. Dunnage. IPE and OPE received at storage facilities without benefit of skidding shall be elevated above the

floor level by the use of dunnage or other specially built platforms. The type of storage area will determine to a great

extent the type of platform required to provide adequate ventilation beneath the stored equipment. On well drained

paved storage areas the platform shall provide a minimum clearance of 4 inches (102 mm) between the equipment and

pavement. On well drained gravel or similarly surfaced areas, the platform shall be increased to provide a minimum

clearance of 8 inches (203 mm).

d. Shrouding. Where protection is required to prevent dust from settling on the preserved

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