TM 55-2840-231-23
TM 55-2840-231-23
2-7.
Compressor - Preparation for Shipping and Storage - Continued
STORAGE AND
SHIPMENT/ -
Continued
e. Place gasket (10) on
cover (9). Install cover
on body (4) and secure
with ring (6).
f. Slowly tighten nut
(7) while tapping on
locking ring until 65-
75 in. lb (0.7 -0.9
kg/m) torque is ob-
tained. Secure nut with
wire seal (8).
4. Installation o
f
Cushioning Material (item 12, Appendix D).
a. Insert two inches of
Compressor Into
Cleated Plywood Box (item 46, Appendix
cushioning material
Cleated Plywood
D).
into the bottom of a
Container
cleated plywood box.
Wrap compressor with
approximately two inches
of cushioning material
and carefully insert
assembly into plywood
box, aft end down.
Make certain assembly
is held firmly by the
cushioning material and
that all voids are filled.
b. Install a minimum of
two inches of cushion-
ing material on top of
the assembly.
c. Insert the compressor
record envelope and
secure lid of box.
5. Container
Stenciling
Stenciling of container
will be in accordance
with paragraph 1-39 and
the following figure.
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