CHAPTER 5
SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
Section I. SHIPMENT WITHIN ZONE OF INTERIOR
63. Preparation of Theodolite for Shipment
h. Batteries and Cables. Batteries will be removed
from the battery box and packed in a suitable container.
a. General.
Detailed instructions for the
Cables will be disconnected, holes and openings sealed,
preparation of Engineer equipment for domestic
and all terminals and connections wrapped and secured
shipment are outlined within this paragraph.
with type II, class 1, pressure-sensitive tape conforming
to Specification PPP-T-60.
b. Inspection. Perform a complete inspection as
i. Disassembly and Packing.
outlined in paragraph 8.
(1) Disassemble and pack the accessories
(reverse the instructions in paragraphs 7b
c. Cleaning and Drying. Remove dust and dirt
through e) in the accessory container.
from the theodolite a id dry thoroughly. Refer to TM 38-
(2) Refer to paragraph 47c and inspect the
230 for selection and application of cleaning and drying
desiccant.
Replace desiccant if
methods. EXCEPTION: clean all lenses and external
necessary. Reverse the instructions in
prisms, using the camel's-hair brush provided with the
paragraph 7a and pack the theodolite in
equipment.
the carrying case.
d. Painting. Paint all surfaces where the paint has
Note
been removed or damaged. Refer to TB ENG 60 for
Refer to TM 38-230 for guidance in
detailed cleaning and painting instructions.
selecting, fabricating, and packing a
e. Lubrication. Refer to paragraphs 26, 27, and 28
suitable accessory container.
for selection and application of lubricants and areas to
64. Loading the Theodolite for Shipment
be lubricated.
a. Loading. Loading the instrument for shipment
f. Exterior Surfaces. When the instrument is to be
can be accomplished by one man.
placed in its carrying case and shipping case, it is not
b. Shipping. Air transport is the best means of
necessary to coat the machined ferrous metal surfaces
shipping the theodolite, as such travel subjects the
with preservative. If the cases have become damaged
instrument to a minimum of vibration, jolts, and stress
or are not available, immediately after cleaning,
caused by abrupt starts and stops. The shipping cases
exposed threads and unpainted machined ferrous metal
should be tied down securely and provision made
surfaces of parts and accessories will be coated with
against the possibility of the instrument shipping case
lubricants specifically approved for use on the
being struck by loose objects or shifting freight.
instrument.
g. Marking. Marking will conform Lo MILSTD-129
and fragile labels (DA LABEL 3, 4, or 5) will be affixed
to at least three surfaces of the theodolite shipping case.
Section II. LIMITED STORAGE
65. Preparation of Theodolite for Storage
paragraph 63. Limited storage is defined as storage not
to exceed 6 months. Refer to AR 743-505.
a. General. Prepare the theodolite for limited
storage in the same manner as outlined in
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