TM 55-2840-251-23
Section IX PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT (Continued)
1-90 INSTALLATION IN CONTAINER
WARNING
Insure all pressure released before
removing container covers.
WARNING
HOISTING SHIPPING CONTAINER COVER
·
Do not stand under cover while it
is suspended from hoist or while it
is being moved from one area to
another on a hoist.
·
To prevent injury to personnel and
damage
to
equipment
during
handling of cover, periodically
check lifting sling.
·
Do not use equipment which has
signs of excessive wear or abuse.
Do not use equipment which has
unauthorized bolts, pins, etc. If
equipment is defective or has
unauthorized parts, notify local
safety personnel.
·
Be sure that capacity of lifting
device
exceeds
weight
of
container, cover and contents, so
lifting device will not fail if cover
does not release.
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