Packing for the Diesel Generator (three for 1500 KW, four for 2000 KW).

TM 43-0156

Step

Function

Mech

Insp

NOTE

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The diesel generator and control unit requires similar crates.

Refer to the material lists for the generator and control unit prior

to fabrication of crates to enable cutting of like sizes at the

same time.

(1) Fabricate a MIL-C-104 crate (252-1/2 X 81 X 93-1/2)

in accordance with appendix D-3. Refer to table

B-2-1 for a list of materials.

(2) Cover base with MIL-B-121 barrier.

(3) Bolt on nesting frame. Refer to figure B-2-1 for

location.

(4) Install generator and block. Refer to figure B-2-1 for

location of blocking.

(5) Apply a light film of MIL-C-16173, grade 1 preservative

compound to the slings.

(6) Mount the lifting device and slings on cradle beside one

of the generators. Refer to figure B-2-1 for location.

(7) Place crate top over generator and secure to base

with FF-B-561 lag bolts (1/2 x 4).

(8) Mark containers in accordance with appendix E and

the following:

(a)

Mark all four sides of the container with 2-inch

minimum size letters to indicate "REUSABLE CON-

TAINER - DO NOT DESTROY."

(b)

Mark the container in which the lifting device and

slings are stored with 2-inch minimum size letters

to indicate "LIFTING DEVICE HERE."

B-2-9