OPERATION
S e c t i o n I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
8. Unpacking
a. Packaging Data. When packed for shipment, the tube tester
is cushioned on all surfaces and placed within a water-resistant
fiberboard box. The fireboard box is sealed with water-resistant
tape and placed within a wooden shipping box. Spare tubes, lamps,
and fuses are placed in their designated positions within the tube
tester (figs. 1 and 8), The technical manuals are packed within a
close-fitting bag fabricated of waterproof wrapping paper. The
bag is securely sealed with waterproof pressure-sensitive tape.
The wooden shipping box is strapped only for intertheater ship-
ment. A typical wooden shipping box and its contents are shown
in figure 2.
(1) The inside dimensions of a wooden shipping box that
contains a tube tester is approximately 19 by 18 by
10 inches.
(2) The outside volume of the tube tester packed in a wooden
shipping box is 2.16 cubic feet, and weighs 60 pounds.
b. Removing Contents.
(1) Cut and fold back the metal straps.
( 2 ) Remove the nails from the top with a nailpuller and
remove the wooden top.
(3) Do not attempt to pry off the top; prying may damage the
equipment.
(4) Remove the fiberboard box and cut through the three
edges of the box and remove the contents.
a. Check the equipment for any loss or damage that might have
occurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged or
is incomplete, refer to paragraph 2.
b. If the equipment has been used or reconditioned, see whether
it has been changed by a Modification Work Order (MWO). If
