Section II. SHIPMENT WITHIN ZONE OF INTERIOR
terior of the compressor, gasoline engine, or
electric motor.
Shipment
g. Fuel Tank. Model LP-512-ENG. Drain
a. General. Detailed instructions for the
the fuel tank. Drain and clean the fuel strainer
preparation of Engineer equipment for domes-
bowl. Fog the interior of the fuel tank with
tic shipment are outlined within this paragraph.
type P-10 engine preservative oil conforming to
Preservation will be accomplished in sequence
grade 2 of Specification MIL-L-21260.
that will not require the operation of previously
h. Air Cleaners. Drain and/or clean air
preserved components.
cleaners on engine and/or compressor as appli-
b. Inspection. Inspect compressors for any
cable. Seal openings that will permit direct
unusual conditions such as damage, rusting, ac-
entry of water.
cumulation of water, and missing components.
i. Pneumatic Tires. Inflate tires to their nor-
DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and
mal operating pressure.
Maintenance Worksheet) will be executed on
the equipment:
j. Air Tanks. Fog the interior of the air
tank with type P-10 engine preservative oil
c. Cleaning and Drying. Thoroughly clean
conforming to Specification MIL-L-21260.
and dry the compressors and components by the
Leave drains open.
most applicable approved method. Approved
preservatives and methods of cleaning, drying,
k. Disassembly. Remove air hose and globe
and application of preservatives are described
valve.
in TM 38-230.
l. Packing. Pack disassembles components,
d. Painting. Repaint all surfaces from which
basic issue items, and publications in a suitable
the paint has been removed or damaged. Refer
container and secure to the compressor or the
to TM ENG 60 for detailed treatment and paint-
base of the packing crate. Pack the compressor
ing instructions.
and components in a suitable box or crate. Re-
fer to TM 38-230 for guidance in container
e. Depreservation Guide. Annotate a DA
construction.
Form 2258, (Depreservation Guide or Engineer
Equipment) concurrently with the preservation
m. Marking. Mark compressors and con-
of each compressor. Outline any peculiar re-
tainers in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
quirements in blocks 27 through 33. Place the
completed depreservation guide in a waterproof
envelope marked "Depreservation Guide" and
a. Handling. The compressor may be loaded
secure in a conspicuous location on or near the
with either a forklift or hoist,
operator's controls.
b. Blocking. Secure the compressor on the
f. Sealing of Opening. Seal all openings that
carrier with blocks wedged tightly against the
will permit direct entry of water into the in-
base or skid and fastened securely to the carrier.
Section III. LIMITED STORAGE
e. Depreservation Guide,
Refer to para-
graph
a. General. Detailed instructions for pre-
serving and maintaining equipment in limited
f. Sealing of Openings. Refer to paragraph
storage are outlined in these paragraph. Lim.
ited storage is defined as storage not to exceed
g. Fuel Tank. Refer to paragraph
6 months. Refer to AR 743-505.
h. Air Cleaners. Refer to paragraph
b. Inspection. Refer to paragraph
j. Pneumatic Tires.
c. Cleaning and Drying. Refer to paragraph
(1) When compressors are to be stored
d. Painting. Refer to paragraph
over 90 days.
