TM 5-3895-358-14&P
Section V. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT OR STORAGE
5-1. Preparation For Shipment
a. Disassemble the asphalt melter in reverse of instructions for installation, (paragraph 2-4).
NOTE
The asphalt jacketed valve (5, Figure 6-1) and 3/4 inch hot oil
piping need not be removed for shipping or storage purposes.
b. Clean the melter and piping(paragraph 4-1).
c. Cap or tape all pipe sections to prevent entry of foreign material.
d. Stow all items listed in table 2-2 in toolbox.
e. Strap items listed in table 2-1 into suitable groups, and place inside the tunnel.
f. Install pipe caps (2, Figure 6-4) on hot oil pipe openings of tunnel and flange cover plates (3) on openings
of storage tank piping.
g. Stow the tunnel inside the storage tank, reversing the instruction for "Unpacking", (paragraph 2-3).
5-2. Transporting
a. The asphalt melter may be transported by any carrier of adequate size and capacity (see paragraph 1-2,
for weight and shipping dimensions).
b. The unit must be mounted on deck of carrier with adequate blocking on all four sides and tied down with
cables or chain through the four eyes in the skid rails.
5-3. Storage
a. Disassemble and pack the melter as instructed in "Preparation For Shipment", (paragraph 5-1).
b. Elevate the unit off the ground and support with suitable wood blocking under skid rails.
c. If unit is to be stored outdoors for any extended period of time, completely cover the unit with a tarp.
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