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Section VII. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
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SCOPE
This section covers the requirements for special preservation, packaging, packing, marking and ship-ping
instructions. Included are those specific requirements for short term and long term storage. Also included are
specific instructions for loading and tiedown procedures for transportation of the equipment via rail.
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SHORT TERM (1 TO 45 DAY) STORAGE
Perform the next scheduled preventive maintenance checks and services. Correct all known deficiencies. Apply all
current modification work orders. Store the compressor in a location which will protect the compressor from the
direct effects of the weather. This location should allow access for periodic visual inspection. All enclosure doors
must be closed and secured. Drain fuel tank.
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LONG TERM (NO TIME LIMIT) STORAGE
Perform all work required for short term storage. In addition perform the following preservation operations:
a. Drain engine crankcase and fill with preservative P-10, grade 10.
b. Drain compressor crankcase and fill with preservative P-10, grade 10.
c.
Start and operate the compressor for five minutes and shut the compressor down. Immediately before shutdown,
spray two to three fluid ounces of preservative P-10, grade 10, into the compressor 1st stage inlet (after the air
cleaner).
d. Install new dehydrator cartridges.
e. Drain fuel tank. Spray inside of fuel tank with preservative P-10, grade 30.
f.
Connect a two-chamber fuel source to the auxiliary fuel connection - one chamber to be filled with gasoline, the
other to be filled with preservative P-9. Start the engine (only). Run on gasoline for two minutes. Switch to P-9.
Run the engine until white smoke starts to come from the engine exhaust. Stop engine.
g. After engine cools, remove each spark plug and add 1 oz. of preservative P-9 to each cylinder. Replace spark
plugs.
h. Loosen all drive belts.
i.
Apply preservative primer to all drive sheave belt surfaces.
j.
k.
Close and secure all enclosure doors.
I.
Disconnect and remove battery.
m. Close air cleaner inlet with tape.
n. Store in fully protected storage site.
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