CLEANING. - TM-55-8145-203-13-P0050

TM 55-8145-203-13&P

4.9 SHELF SUPPORT BEAMS, REPLACE.

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4.10 CLEANING.

WARNING

Some cleaning compounds may have hazardous fumes or skin irritants. Failure to observe any warning may cause

personal injury or death. Follow all recommended procedures when using any cleaning compound.

4.10.1 Exterior.

The exterior of the container may be cleaned with soap and water, high-pressure hose or any readily available cleaning

compound. If cleaning compounds are used, follow all recommended handling procedures.

4.10.2 Interior.

Shipping debris and accumulated dirt should be swept out of the containers after each use. It may be useful to remove some

shelves and shelf supports to make cleaning easier. After sweeping, use soap and water, high-pressure hose or any cleaning

compound to clean the interior. When using any cleaning compound, be sure to follow all recommended handling procedures.

4.11 PAINTING.

If required, paint exterior of container (Model ESETC-01) with CARC paint or exterior of container (Model 101) with

"Waterborne" CARC paint in accordance with TM 43-0139.

SECTION VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

4.12 GENERAL.

No special instructions are required for storage or shipment. Refer to Operation Under Usual Conditions in Chapter 2, Section III.

4.13 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.

4.13.1 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 as determined by the directing

authority. During the storage period, appropriate maintenance records shall be kept.

4.13.2 Before placing the equipment in administrative storage, current preventive maintenance checks and services should be

completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all Modification Work Orders (MWO) should be applied.

4.13.3 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.

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