Shipment.

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placed in limited storage, assembled in the 108-inch

(1) Secure four desiccant bags (item 9, 3-2

closed height configuration, and given limited

table 1-2) to cylinder and ram assembly, wrap with

preservation in accordance with paragraph 3-8 b.

barrier material (item 10, table 1-2), and seal with tape

(item 11, table 1-2).

c. Storage. Store the hydraulic jack as follows:

(2) Secure four desiccant bags (item 9, table

(1) Attach a tag to hydraulic jack containing

1-2) to pump assembly, wrap with barrier material (item

description and preservation procedure.

10, table 1-2), and seal with tape (item 11, table 1-2).

(2) Protect hydraulic jack from rain and dust,

(3) Place all parts of hydraulic jack in 18x 34x

using a temporary seal or covering.

43-inch wood crate (item 12, table 1-2).

(3) Store hydraulic jack in a sheltered area.

(4) Secure all parts of hydraulic jack inside

d. In Storage Inspection. Inspect the hydraulic jack

wood crate to prevent shifting during movement. Seal

in storage in accordance with the following procedures.

wood crate.

(1) Inspect hydraulic jack for pilferage, water

3-9. Demolition.

damage, and condition of covering. Report pilferage to

When capture or abandonment of the hydraulic

proper authority.

jack to an enemy is imminent, the responsible unit

commander shall make the decision either to destroy

(2) Inspect hydraulic jack for condition of

the equipment or to render it inoperative. Based on this

paint, adequate preservative, and evidence of corrosion.

decision, orders are issued which cover the desired

e. Maintenance During Storage.

Maintenance

extent of destruction. Whatever method of destruction

procedures while the hydraulic jack is in storage shall be

is employed, it is essential to destroy the same vital

as follows:

parts of all the hydraulic jacks and corresponding repair

parts. When the decision has been made to destroy the

(1) Remove corrosion and spot-paint with

hydraulic jack, proceed as follows:

enamel (item 3, table 1-2) as required.

a. Demolition by Mechanical Means. Use sledge

(2) Apply preservative coating compound

hammers, crowbars, picks, axes, or any other heavy

(item 8, table 1-2) on extension screw and ram

tools which may be available to destroy the following:

assembly as required.

(1) Pump assembly

(3) Replace defective desiccant bags and

(2) Cylinder

covering as required.

3-8. Shipment.

(3) Extension screw of ram assembly

The hydraulic jack is shipped in a disassembled

(4) Ram assembly

condition in one wooden crate. When properly crated,

NOTE

the hydraulic jack may be shipped by air, land, or sea

The above steps are minimum

transportation.

The following procedures shall be

requirements for this method of

followed when preparing the hydraulic jack for shipment.

demolition.

a. Inspection. When preparing the hydraulic jack

for shipment, inspect all parts for serviceable condition.

b. Demolition by Misuse. Drain hydraulic fluid

Correct any deficiencies prior to packaging and

from reservoir and pour dirt, salt, or other contaminants

crating for shipment.

inside reservoir. Fill with water or other liquid. Operate

pump to circulate contaminants throughout hydraulic

b. Preservation.

The hydraulic jack being

system of hydraulic jack.

prepared for shipment will be given limited preservation

as follows:

c. Demolition by Explosive Means. Place as many

of the following charges as the situation permits and

(1) Clean hydraulic jack with dry cleaning

detonate.

solvent (item 1, table 1-2).

(1) Two I / 2-pound charges at bottom of

(2) Drain hydraulic fluid from pump assembly

cylinder and ram assembly.

and cylinder and ram assembly.

(2) Two I/ 2-pound charges between pump

(3) Apply a film of preservative coating

assembly and leg (or leg extension).

compound (item 8, table 1-2) on extension screw and

ram assembly.

d. Demolition by Weapons Fire. Fire on hydraulic

jack with heaviest suitable weapon available.

c. Crating.

e. Demolition by Scattering and Concealment

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