TM 55-2840-231-23
2-7.
Compressor - Preparation for Storage and Shipment - Continued
STORAGE AND
SHIPMENT/ -
Continued
accordance with para-
graph 2-7, location/
item 4.
2. Preparation of
Metal Shipping
Container
3. Installation of
Compressor Into
Metal Shipping
Container
- -
a. Loosen nut (7) and
remove ring (6), cover
(9), gasket (10), and
top cushion (1) from
body (4).
b. Check gasket (10) for
damage or deterioration
and replace if necessary.
c. Check container for
cleanliness and general
condition.
a. Insert compressor as-
sembly into container,
aft end down. Insure
that it is properly
seated in the bottom
cushion (2).
b. Install top cushion
(1) in container. Insure
that it is properly
seated over the com-
pressor.
Dehydrating Agent (item 8, Appendix D).
c. Place two bags of de-
hydrating agent in the
voids on each side of
top cushion (1) -- one
bag per side.
d. Place compressor as-
sembly records in one
of the voids at the side
of the top and bottom
cushions. Tape the
three-spot humidity indi-
cator card (3) on the
side of top cushion.
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