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TM 10-4320-347-13&P
SECTION IV. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
4.9. PREPARATION FOR GENERAL STORAGE OR SHIPMENT . Before storing the pumping assembly, it
must be properly prepared. To ensure that the unit will operate properly when it is removed from storage or
shipment, the following procedures must be performed.
WARNING
Death or serious injury could occur if fuel is not handled carefully. Use in a well-
ventilated area away from open flame, arcing equipment, ignition sources, heaters,
or excessive heat. Use proper marked containers. DO NOT SMOKE.
a.
Open drain cock on bottom of pump and allow all fuel to drain from pump housing.
b.
Drain all fuel from all suction and discharge hose assemblies.
c.
Install all dust caps and dust plugs onto all hose assemblies.
4.10. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT.
a.
General.
(1) Placement of equipment in administrative storage should be for short periods of time when a
shortage of maintenance effort exists. Items should be in mission readiness within 24 hours or
within the time factors determined by the directing authority. During the storage period appropriate
maintenance records will be kept.
(2) Before placing equipment in administrative storage, current maintenance services and Equipment
Serviceable Criteria (ESC) evaluations should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should
be corrected, and all Modification Work Orders (MWO) should be applied.
(3) Storage site selection. Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If
inside storage is not available, trucks, vans, conex containers and other containers may be used.
b.
Intermediate Storage (46 to 180 days). No special handling is required other than protection from
damage and the elements.
c.
Long Term or Flyable Storage (Indefinite time).
(1) Place the unit into a container, preferably the original container used to ship the unit if it has been
preserved.
(2) Wrap the unit with two layers of heavy plastic sheet or barrier paper.
(3) Tape and strap the wrapping in place.
(4) Mark the pumping assembly in accordance with the standard Army procedures contained in TM
740-90-1, Administrative Storage of Equipment.
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