SECTION III.
PREPARATION FOR USE AND SHIPMENT
3-1.
GENERAL. The Type I and Type II Service
Units are 157 inches (39876 mm) long, 73 inches (1854
mm) wide, 66 inches (1676 mm) high and weighs 3280
lbs (1478 Kg) dry. The service units are shipped fully
assembled, however there are certain steps which shall
be taken prior to placing the service units into operation.
This section contains step by step procedures to be
followed when preparing the unit for use, storage, or
shipment
3-2.
PREPARATION FOR USE. To prepare the
Service Units for use, proceed as follows
a.
Position and set rear stabilizing jack Remove
any coating, blocking or protective maternal from
service units.
b
To
deprocess
the
service
units,
refer
to
applicable DA Form 2258, Preservation and
Depreservation
guide
for
Vehicles
and
Equipment.
Pay particular attention that there is no
break
in the Oxygen Clean System of the Type II Service Unit
c
Inspect service units for any damage to gauges,
meters, valves, loose connections or mountings,
loose missing hardware, frayed or missing wiring
on the M I 16A I Chassis, or any other damage
Check all air/oxygen tubing and flex hose for
tight connections and for any damage that may
have resulted from a chaffing condition If
damaged tube or flex hose assembly exists,
replace the damaged Items as required.
d.
Close all control valves on the control panel
e.
Perform procedures contained in PRIOR TO
OPER- ATION (Section IV) and INSPECTION
AND PREVEN- TIVE MAINTENANCE (Section
V), refer to Table 5-1
3-3.
PREPARATION
FOR
STORAGE
OR
SHIPMENT. Preparation for storage or shipment of the
Servicing Unit shall be m accordance with MIL-D-52838
(ME)
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