ARMY TM 9-1290-365-24&P
CHAPTER 5
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
CHAPTER CONTENTS
Subject
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5-1
Shipping M93 MVS In Crates.
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5-1
Packing and Shipping M93 Units and Parts.
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5-1
5.1 GENERAL.
Before shipping the M93 MVS, ensure that it is operating satisfactory. If the M93 MVS operation
is not satisfactory, make a list of faults or symptoms. The M93 MVS may be shipped in a crate.
5.2
SHIPPING M93 MVS IN CRATES.
a. Select wooden crate large enough to hold system and packing material.
b. Pack MVS units IAW steps a. thru f. of para. 5.3.
c. Place packing material to crate box level.
d. Seal crate.
e. Mark crate in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
f. The M93 MVS is now ready for shipping.
5.3 PACKING AND SHIPPING M93 UNITS AND PARTS.
a. Verify that connector dust cap is securely fastened.
b. Wrap unit with antistatic bubble sheets. Place extra bubble sheets on Transceiver
radome face.
c. Place unit in suitable, firm carton or box.
d. Pad well with soft packing material. Verify that item will remain secure during shipment.
e. Fill carton with packing material.
f. Seal carton.
g. Place in a heavy duty antistatic plastic bag and heat-seal the bag.
h. Place sealed unit in a shipping container and mark IAW MIL-STD-129.
i. The unit is now ready for shipping.
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