UNPACKING (cont)

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4-4. UNPACKING (cont)

NOTE

Many pieces of equipment are modified to include shipping brackets, holddown brackets, or

thumbscrews. These devices are used to secure fragile or loosely mounted items such as the

glass tops of the light tables. These devices are painted bright red and are not to be discarded

during unpacking. These devices will be used each time the shelter is moved to a new work site.

c. Remove tiedown straps which secure smaller items of equipment inside shelter.

d. Remove paper or other packing material from cables, etc.

WARNING

Death or serious injury could result by repeated and/or prolonged breathing and/or liquid skin

contact of drycleaning solvent P-D-680. Use in a well-ventilated area. Do not use near open flame

or in excessive heat. The flash point of this solvent is 100OF 1380F (38 59 ).

e. Remove preservative compound from all unfinished metal surfaces with drycleaning solvent (item 50, app E).

4-5. CHECKING UNPACKAGED EQUIPMENT

a. Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report the

damage on DD Form 6, Packaging Improvement Report.

b. Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in

accordance with the instructions of DA Pam 738-750.

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