TM 10-6630-246-12&P
TM 09241B-12&P
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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE. - continued
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.
4-14.
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.
4-15.
GENERAL.
a.
Check to see that battery is not installed in any meter. If it is, remove it. See paragraphs 2-9, 2-10, and 2-11.
b.
The pH electrode tip is immersed in an attached bottle of storage/soaker solution. If this bottle is not full, refill
it using prepared pH 4.00 buffer solution (figure 1-2, item 19). pH 4.00 buffer solution is a mixture of salts (Potassium
Biphthalate) which is non-hazardous and safe for any means of shipment.
c.
The meters and electrodes/probes are precision equipment and must be handled appropriately. Package
them to prevent any shipping damage due to rough handling or the elements.
d.
Mark the shipping package to indicate that fragile electronic instruments are enclosed.
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