TM 10-6630-222-12&P
OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
FOR WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS SET: PURIFICATION (WQAS-P)
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
CAUTION
This kit must be protected from temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C):
The chemicals in the kit can be rendered useless and equipment damaged if allowed freezing.
All tests must be performed with equipment and samples above 32 degrees F (0 degrees C).
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE.
Before placing the equipment in administrative storage, current Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all Modification Work Orders (MWO) should
be applied.
a.
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.
b.
Administrative Storage. 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 will be kept.
c.
Intermediate Storage - 46 to 180 days. No special handling is required other than protection from damage
and the elements.
d.
Long Term or Flyable Storage. There is no time limit for this type of storage.
(1)
Package in accordance with paragraphs 4-14 and 4-15.
(2)
The valve on the front of the case must be opened before air flight and closed after air flight.
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT.
a.
Secure all lids on bottles and boxes.
b.
Inventory and secure all equipment in proper compartments per loading plan on placards.
c.
Close case lid and secure all latches.
d.
The valve on the front of the case must be opened before air flight and closed after air flight.
e.
Check to see that battery is not installed in any meter. If it is, remove it.
f.
The pH electrode tip is immersed in an attached bottle of storage/soaker solution. If this bottle is not full,
refill it using prepared storage solution, which is non-hazardous and safe for any means of shipment.
g.
The meters and sensors are precision equipment and must be handled appropriately. Package them to
prevent any shipping damage due to rough handling or the elements.
h.
Mark the shipping package to indicate that fragile electronic instruments are enclosed.
END OF WORK PACKAGE
0018 00-1/2 blank
