U.S. Department of Defense Test Sets Electron Tube TV-2A/U User Manual

OPERATION

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT

8 .   U n p a c k i n g

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

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

(1) The inside dimensions of a wooden shipping box that

contains a tube tester is approximately 19¼ by 18¼ by

10¾ inches.

(2) The outside volume of the tube tester packed in a wooden

shipping box is 2.16 cubic feet, and weighs 60 pounds.

(1) Cut and fold back the metal straps.
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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.

9 .   C h e c k i n g   U n p a c k e d   E q u i p m e n t

a. Check the equipment for any loss or damage that might have

occurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged or

b. If the equipment has been used or reconditioned, see whether

it has been changed by a Modification Work Order (MWO). If