AND STORAGE
77. SHIPMENT AND STORAGE.
The flame thrower is shipped and stored in a wooden packing case (Fig
59), which measures approximately 34 inches by 23 inches by 19 inches.
Cubage of the case is approximately 8-1/2 cubic feet.
[Illustration: Fig 59. Opened packing chest showing flame thrower and
other contents as received.]
_a. Storage procedure._ After use and servicing (Pars 55 and 56), if
the weapon is not to be promptly reused on another mission, it should
be returned to the packing case. Before disconnecting the gun group
from the tank group and storing the weapon, the ignition cylinder
should be removed, the fuel discharged, and the pressure released.
Operate fuel valve to release any residual pressure in the fuel tanks.
The deflector tube must be removed from the safety head (Fig 11) to
permit the tank group to fit into the chest. The deflector tube should
be kept in the spare parts kit or tool kit until the next use of the
weapon. The spare parts kit, the tool kit, the extra cans of cylinders,
TM 3-376A, and the coupling plug (Fig 7) should remain in the chest
except when they are being used. Wooden fittings hold the tank group in
place, with the pressure tank up. The gun group is disconnected from
the tank group and is kept with fuel hose connected to the gun on the
gun mounting board in the chest. (Fig 10)
_b. Rust prevention._ If the flame thrower, parts, and tools are to be
stored for a considerable length of time, especially in a damp climate,
all exposed metal surfaces should be covered with a rust-preventive
compound. Store in a dry place.