Storage Data

TM 9-1375-213-12-1

head covers (such as tarpaulin) for all ammuni-

example, temperatures of approximately

tion. Maintain overhead air space of approxi-

160F (+ 70C) can be developed within

mately 18 inches between cover and ammunition.

such a structure exposed to an outside air

Keep cover at least 6 inches (150 mm) from pile

temperature of 125F (+ 52C) plus the full

on ends and at sides, to permit air circulation.

impact of solar radiation for a period of

four hours.

4-6. Storage Data

b. The restrictions specified in a above are not

a. Storage data for Demolition Kit M180 are in-

applicable to the M270 Demolition Kit since the

dicated below. (Note that cited temperature limits

kit is completely inert.

refer to the temperature of the kit itself, rather

c. Minimum distances permitted between given

than the temperature of the surrounding environ-

quantities of explosives and inhabited buildings,

ment.)

etc., for ammunition in quantity distance class 1.1

are indicated in TM 9-1300-206.

Quantity-distance class ----- 1.1

Storage compatibility group E

Storage temperature limits:

4-7. Procedures

Lower limit -------------- -40F-(-40C)

a. Use heavy, well supported dunnage to keep

Upper limit -------------- + 140F-(+60C)

bottom tier of stack off ground and prevent it from

NOTE

sinking into ground.

Upper limits for storage must be strictly

b. Allow at least 6 inches (150 mm) of space be-

adhered to for safe and reliable operation.

neath pile for air circulation.

In unventilated containers, enclosures,

c. Dig suitable trenches to prevent water from

shelters, freight cars, closed vehicles and

flowing under pile.

similiar structures, temperatures consid-

d. Use hard stand of bituminous material or

erably higher than the outside ambient

gravel and sand in preference to excessive dun-

temperature may be encountered. For

nage.

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