in the same manner as new equipment before being put
12. Installation or Setting-Up Instructions
into service.
The lubricating unit is a self-contained unit and requires
b. Inspection. Inspect used lubricating units the
no special mounting base. A removable aluminum
same as new units (par. 10). Special attention must be
housing furnishes a protective cover for the unit. Locate
given to indications of more than normal wear. Give
the unit where it will receive a supply of clean, dry air.
particular attention to fuel and air lines for damage and
Air filled with dust will clog the compressor air cleaner,
leaks. Make sure all gages and controls are connected
and the air intake valves. Situate the equipment so it is
properly. Report all deficiencies to the proper authority.
plumb and level at all times. Locate the equipment at
least two feet from any wall to permit adequate
c. Service.
circulation of air. If it is placed in a confined area,
circulation is restricted, the unit will heat up, and result
(1) Service the lubricating unit (par.
in improper operation. Locate the equipment so that the
Special attention should be given to
hose reels and lubricant pumps are easily accessible.
lubrication services.
(2) Check engine crankcase and compressor
Warning: Exhaust gases contain
crankcase for proper oil level. Add oil if
carbon monoxide and are poisonous.
necessary, using oil of the recommended
Do not run the engine in an inclosed
viscosity.
area without proper ventilation, or
(3) Make sure that all fittings, lines, controls,
without an exhaust connection to the
and gages are not bent, broken, or missing.
outside.
Clean or replace as necessary.
(4) Start the unit and make a systematic check
13. Used Equipment
of all gages and instruments for proper
operation. Report all deficiencies to the
a. General. Used lubricating units which have been
proper authority.
stored and shipped in conformance with Army
specifications are ready for use on arrival, and serviced
Section II. MOVEMENT TO NEW LOCATION
b. Loading and Transporting Equipment.
14. Dismantling for Movement to New Location
(1) Load the lubricating unit by means of a
crane, and a crane sling attached to the four
a. Preparation for Shipment.
lifting rings, located at each top corner of
(1) This equipment requires safe and proper
the housing.
storage of grease guns, adapters, and
(2) After placing the lubricating unit on the
starting rope, when securing for movement
designated mode of transportation, whether
to a new location.
it be a flatcar, truck-bed, or a trailer,
(2) Disconnect the battery cables from the
securely tie down the unit to the carrier,
batteries.
using turn buckles and tiedown cables
(3) Release all air from the air storage tanks.
attached to the tiedown points on the unit
(4) Lock the hose reels by applying the reel
assembly (fig. 5).
brakes to each of the five reels.
(5) Make sure that the lifting rings which secure
15. Reinstallation After Movement to New Location
the housing to the U-frame are installed
properly.
Procedure required for reinstallation of the equipment
(6) Make sure that all the doors on the housing
after movement to a new location are identical to those
are securely latched in place.
procedures required for installation or setting up new
(7) Wrap the entire housing with a steel
equipment (par. 12).
banding strap.
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