Figure 4-6. Shelter Skid Base with Sling Assembly Tiedown (MIL-S-55507)

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Figure 4-6. Shelter Skid Base with Sling Assembly Tiedown (MIL-S-55507

(10) Use the following directions to pack each

cabinet weighing over 100 pounds with mounting

(a) Block and brace the cabinet to the base of the

facilities. Fabricate a nailed wood box or plywood box.

shipping container using 2by 4-inch lumber. Place pads

Place the cabinet on the skid base. Drill holes through

of corrugated fiberboard between the cabinet and the

the skid base and the skids to correspond with the

wood blocking material to prevent abrasion or damage.

mounting holes on the cabinet. Arrange mounting holes

(b) Secure the cabinet to the base with metallic

so when the cabinet is centered on the skid base and

strapping using anchor plates to immobilize the cabinet.

the box is assembled, there is a 2-inch clearance

To prevent abrasion, place corrugated fiberboard pads

between the cabinet, sides, ends, and top of the box.

on all surfaces of the cabinet which come in contact with

Insert the bolts through the

metallic strapping.

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