TM 11-5820-890-20-1
SECTION IV
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
1.23.
GENERAL.
This section provides steps for packing the RT-1523 series radio. The radio will be properly packed before
placing in storage. All PMCS will be done prior to storage.
Remove all batteries from equipment before storage or shipment. Ruptured cells will spill corrosive
chemicals into electronic circuits.
1.24.
SPECIAL PROCEDURES.
The RT-1523 series is a controlled cryptographic item (CCl). Remove the HUB battery. Refer to TB 380-40-22 for
procedures to prepare for shipment.
There is no need for special preservation, packaging, packing, or marking. Under extreme climatic conditions,
corrosion-preventive compounds, moisture barriers, and/or desiccant material may be required.
1.25.
ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.
a.
General. Administrative storage is the placement of organic equipment in a limited care and
preservation status for short periods of time, reviewed every 6 months to revalidate the requirement.
b.
Procedures. Equipment placed in storage must be capable of being restored to a working state within
24 hours. Before storing equipment, apply all mandatory MWOs. Ensure that only equipment rated
OPERATIONALLY READY is placed in storage. Refer to AR-750-1.
(1) Tools and Materials:
Tool Kit, Electronic Equipment TK-101/G
Equipment carton and packing material
Tape
(2) Packing:
Secure dust covers on component (6) connectors.
Place component (6) in carton (2).
Install packing (5).
Replace manuals (4).
Close flaps (1, 3) and seal carton with tape.
Mark carton with nomenclature, model identification,
and serial number of radio component.
Place carton in secure storage area.
(3) Marking:
(4) Disposition:
1-23
