CHAPTER 6
SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE AND
DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
236. Limited Storage
a. General. To insure perfect operating conditions at all times, all air compressors not intended for immediate use
must be subjected to certain services prior to storage. This procedure is designed to protect exterior surfaces of the air
compressor, as well as the interior surfaces, against rust or corrosion for a period of 30 days. Before proceeding to
prepare the air compressor for storage, open the service valves at the rear of the air receiver to relieve the air pressure;
then close the valves.
b. Inspection. Perform preventive maintenance services (par. 47).
c. Cleaning and Painting.
(1) Remove grease and dirt from the exterior of the engine compressor. Be sure surfaces are dry and spray or
brush all exterior surfaces of the engine-compressor and accessories with compound No. AXS858.
(2) Remove dirt, dust, grease and other foreign materials from the housing. Use solvent where necessary.
Touch up or repaint surfaces (par. 43).
e. Protection in Storage.
(1) Drain the fuel tank (par. 72).
(2) Drain the cooling system (par. 80a).
(3) Remove the batteries from the unit (par. 90d) and service (par. 90a and b). Check specific gravity
(par. 90c). Batteries should be stored in a warm, dry place. Be certain that all filler plugs are tight and that
the tops of the batteries are clean and dry.
NOTE. .The electrolyte of charged batteries not in service will show a gradual and continuous
drop in specific gravity, as the acid will slowly react with the active materials, even when there is
no closed external circuit. This drop, when the batteries are kept below 80° F, will average about
0.001 per day over a month's time. When storing batteries, they should be recharged every 30
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