TM 55-1930-209-14&P-6
5-2 Administrative storage. If barge is to be taken out of service for more than 30 days, but less than 6 months, barge
remains a unit responsibility and shall be maintained by unit personnel.
5-2.1 Processing for administrative storage. Process for administrative storage as specified in steps a thru I.
a.
Make sure hydraulic power unit is off. If not off, push red STOP button on hydraulic power unit control panel
(Figure 3-3).
b.
Make sure valves SD1 and SD2 are closed (Figure 3-6).
c.
Make sure discharge hose end cap is on tight and tied down.
d.
Make sure bandbrake is set. If necessary, set as given in step d in paragraph 3-3.1.3.
e.
Open (OFF) switchboard circuit breaker P12.
f.
Make sure marker buoys, signal markers, and all loose equipment are stowed.
g.
Add fluid to hydraulic power unit reservoir and lubricate components as given in paragraph 4-10.
h.
Clean glass pressure gauges and indicators with a clean, lint-free cloth.
i.
Clean grease-coated surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with cleaning solvent (P-D-680, Type II).
Scrub off hard deposits with a bristle brush dipped in solvent. Dry surfaces with a clean, lint-free cloth.
j.
Thoroughly clean all other external surfaces to remove any corrosion or other foreign matter. Clean all surfaces
except electrical parts with soapy water and a stiff bristle brush. Flush with clean water. Clean hydraulic power
unit control panel by wiping with a clean cloth moistened with silicone spray lubricant Remove corrosion by wire
brushing or sanding.
k.
Touch up paint, as necessary, to prevent further corrosion. Match paint to surrounding areas in accordance with
TB 43-0144. DO NOT PAINT THREADS OR LABELS.
I.
Perform periodic checks and services according to TM 55-1930-209-14P&P-6, Appendix C or Chapter 3, TM 55-
1930-209-14&P-1 9.
5-2.2 Administrative storage inspection. While in administrative storage, inspect shore discharge system at least
every 30 days as follows:
a.
Check for corrosion, damage, and pilferage.
b.
Check hydraulic power unit reservoir fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
c.
Verify that periodic inspections and services required in TM 55-1930-209-14&P-6, Appendix C or Chapter 3, TM
55-1930-209-14&P-19.
5-3 Long-term storage. If barge is to be taken out of service for 6 months or more, turn it in to depot for preparation
and placement into long-term storage. If barge is in administrative storage and is to be taken out of service and placed
in depot long-term storage (6 months or more), process shore discharge system for normal operation as specified below
before releasing to depot.
a.
Perform before operation preventive maintenance checks and services in TM 55-1930-209-14&P-6,
Appendix C or Chapter 2, TM 55-1930-209-14&P-19.
b.
Perform during operation preventive maintenance checks and services in TM 55-1930-209-14&P-6,
Appendix C or Chapter 2, TM 55-1930-209-14&P-19.
c.
Check that shore discharge system operates satisfactorily.
d.
Perform after operation preventive maintenance checks and services in TM 55-1930-209-14&P-6,
Appendix C or Chapter 2, TM 55-1930-209-14&P-19.
e.
Upon successful completion of this operational inspection, turn in shore discharge system to depot for their
preparation and placement in long-term storage.
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