Packing for the Ground Rods.

TM 43-0156

Step

Function

Mech

Insp

(8)

Place crate top on base and secure with FF-W-92

cont..

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

(9)

Mark containers in accordance with appendix E and

the following: Mark all four sides of the container

with 2-inch minimum size letters to indicate

"REUSABLE CONTAINER - DO NOT DESTROY."

CONSOLIDATED PACKING

Preservation of the Bolts, Nuts, Lockwashers and

Grounded Rod Clamps

(1) Coat bolts, nuts, and lockwashers with MIL-L-21260,

type I, grade 30 preservative oil.

(2) Wrap in MIL-B-121 barrier and place in individual

bags fabricated from MIL-B-131 barrier. Heat seal

bags.

(3) Mark each bag indicating nomenclature and quantity.

(4) Place bags in a PPP-B-636 fiberboard box (12 x 12 x

12). Seal box lid with PPP-T-76 tape.

(5) Mark box to indicate contents.

(6) Pack with the power and control cables.

Packing for the Ground Rods.

(1) Fabricate a PPP-B-601 box (74-1/4 x 4-1/4 x 3-1/4

O:D.) in accordance with appendix D-1. Refer to

list of materials.

(2) Place the ground rods into the box, and close.

Preservation of the Power Cables (675 ft), Control

Cables (three), and Ground Wire (200 ft .

)

(1) Wrap the ends of the cables with MIL-B-121 barrier

and secure with PPP-T-60 tape.

(2) Coil cables and secure with four evenly spaced

pieces of MIL-B-121 barrier and PPP-T-60 tape.

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