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 TM 55-1905-223-24-6
Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
2-15. General. If the bowthruster waterjet will be out of service for an extended period of time (3 weeks or
longer), or shipped to another location, certain actions must be taken to protect it against the corrosive
effect of the elements. Further information can be found in Army Technical Bulletin TB 740-97-4.
a. Temporary Storage. If the bowthruster water jet is to remain out of service for a maximum of 6
months, the procedures listed below are required to minimize or prevent damage.
(1) Drain the oil tank and hydraulic system in accordance with Table 2-1, Items 6 and 7. Tank may
remain empty until the equipment is ready for use. Tag with a warning tag indicating that oil has
been drained, the date, and that the equipment is not ready for use.
(2) Cover all the openings with heavy paper and tape to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.
b. Permanent Storage. When the bowthruster waterjet is to be stored for 6 months or more, the
following procedures must be performed:
(1) Repeat step a (1) above.
(2) Fill the oil t ank to the full mark with preservative oil, U.S. Military Specification MIL-L-21260,
Type.P-10, Grade 2 SAE 30.
(3) Cover all the openings with heavy paper and tape to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.
(4) Brush or spray on a film of rust preventive compound on all exposed, unpainted surfaces. Use
a rust preventive conforming to Type P-1, Grade 1 or 2, U.S. Military Specification MIL-C-16173C.
(5) Tag to indicate that equipment has been treated with preservatives. The tag should indic te that the
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oil and hydraulic fluids have been removed, the date of treatment, and that the equipment is not ready to
operate.
(6) Store the bowthruster waterjet in an area where the air is dry and temperature uniform.
2-16. Preparation for Use After Storage. When a bowthruster water jet is removed from storage and
put into service, the following operations must be performed.
a. Cleaning. Clean the equipment using the following procedure.
(1) Clean accumulated dirt from the exterior of the equipment. Remove the covers, tape, and wrappings.
(2) Use a suitable cleaner to remove the rust preventive compound from the unpainted surfaces.
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