TM 5-4320-302-14Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT4-39. GENERALThis section provides instructions for preparing the centrifugal pump unit for short term and intermediatestorage or shipment.4-40. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGEa. Placement of equipment in administrative storage should be for short periods of time when a shortage ofmaintenance effort exists. Items should be in mission readiness within 24 hours or within the time factors asdetermined by the directing authority. During the storage period appropriate maintenance records will be kept.b. Before placing equipment in administrative storage, current maintenance services and equipment ser-viceable criteria (ESC) evaluations should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected,and all modification work orders (MWO's) should be applied.c. Storage site selection. Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If insidestorage is not available, trucks, vans, conex containers and other containers may be used.4-41. SHORT TERM STORAGE (30 days or less)NOTEWhen centrifugal pump unit is taken out of service, takespecial precautions to protect the interior and exterior ofthe unit from rust accumulation and corrosion.WARNINGSevere burns, illness, or death may result if personnel failto handle diesel fuel oil properly. Observe the followingprecautions:Do not inhale vapor.Do not refuel near open flame, sparks, or excessive heat.Be certain fuel lines and connections are secure.Do not overfill fuel tank.Work in a well-ventilated area.Priming discharge mixture of water and exhaust gases maycause severe burns or injury. Wear gloves and safetyglasses when priming pump.Stand clear of venturi during priming.CAUTIONPrime the centrifugal pump as soon as possible after enginestarts. Rotation of impeller without water in volute willdamage pump components.Change 14-182
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