MIL-DTL-45360H(AT)
3.1.9 Packaging.
3.1.9.1 Dry charged batteries and cables. Dry charged batteries shall be installed and
secured in the vehicle battery carrier. Battery cables shall be secured to the battery carrier with
3/4-inch tape conforming to ASTM 5330. Battery filler cap openings shall be sealed by placing a
2-inch wide by 3-mil thick piece of film conforming to type II of MIL-B-22191 over each filler
cap opening with the cap removed. The sheet shall be of sufficient length to allow it to be
depressed into the opening to the same depth as the filler plug. Filler caps shall be screwed or
inserted into openings to form a complete seal without damaging the sheet. If batteries have been
processed in accordance with MIL-B-11188, they need not be reprocessed as above.
3.1.9.2 Electrolyte. Electrolyte shall be packaged and packed in accordance with
O-S-801, except that the exterior container shall conform to PPP-B-621, Class 2, or PPP-B-601,
overseas type. Marking shall conform to O-S-801. The packed electrolyte shall be stowed in the
same location as the BII and secured independently to permit separate removal.
3.1.9.3 Packaging of backrests and seats. Cushions of backrests and seats (3.1.7.1.2)
shall be covered with paper conforming to A-A-203 with a basic weight of not less than
60 pounds. The paper shall be secured with tape conforming to type I of A-A-883.
3.1.9.4 Periscopes. If installed, periscopes shall be removed from the vehicle, cleaned,
dried, and immediately packaged and packed in accordance with Level A requirements of
MIL-STD-2073-1, then securely stowed within the personnel compartment. Plugs conforming to
PPP-C-1752, type I, class 2, 2-inches thick, shall be installed in the openings (see figures 6
and 7).
3.1.9.5 Fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall contain 90 percent of rated full charge.
All seals shall be intact. DA Form 253 shall be completed and attached securely to each
extinguisher (see 6.3)
3.1.9.6 Mortar mount (M106A2, M125A2, M1064, M1064A3 ONLY). Mortar mount
handing brackets and hardware shall be removed and packaged in a type CF, Class Weather-
Resistant box conforming to ASTM D5118/D5118M. The box shall be closed in accordance with
method 4B2 of ASTM D1974 identified as to contents, and securely stowed within the personnel
compartment.
3.1.9.7 Bipod cover (M125A2 ONLY). The Bipod cover shall be removed for shipment,
identified, and stowed and secured with BII packs within the vehicle. Cushioning conforming to
type II of A-A-1051 shall be used under strapping to prevent damage to item.
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