Preservation of Air Receiver Tank.

TM 43-0156

Step

Function

Mech

Insp

e. Preservation of Air Receiver Tank.

cont

(1)

Open drain cock and remove side plug.

(2)

Atomize spray interior surfaces of tank with

preservative oil (9150-00-111-0209).

(3) Allow excess preservative to drain.

(4) Install side plug.

(5) Leave drain cocks open.

f. Preservation of Exhaust Pipes, Elbows, and Silencers.

(1) Atomize spray interior surfaces of exhaust pipes,

elbows, and silencers with preservative oil (9150-

00-111-0209).

(2) Seal ends with tape (7510-00-916-9659). Tape 7510-

00-890-9875 may be used as a substitute.

g. Preservation of Bolts, Nuts, Lockwashers and Ground Rod

Clamps

(1) Coat bolts, nuts, and lockwashers with preservative

(2) Place bolts, nuts, lockwashers, and ground rod

clamps in individual bags (8105-00-902-6508). Heat

seal or staple bags.

(3) Mark each bag indicating nomenclature and quantity.

(4) Place bags in a fiberboard box (12 x 12 x 12). Seal

box lid with tape (7510-00-297-6655).

(5) Mark box to identify contents.

(6) Pack box with the power and control cables.

h. Preservation of Lifting Device and Slings. Apply a

light film of corrosion preventive compound (8030-00-

231-2345) to the slings.

i. Preservation of Power Cables (675 ft), Control Cables

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

(1) Wrap the ends of the cables with barrier (8135-00-

224-8885) and secure with tape (7510-00-266-6715).

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