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6.8.2.1 Level A.
6.8.2.1.1 Cleaning and drying. Cleaning and drying of all gauge (see 3.17) surfaces (internally and externally),
glass sets, and parts should be by a process and procedure in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 which should
ensure removal of corrosion, dirt, grease, and other foreign material without damage to the item.
6.8.2.1.2 Gauges.
6.8.2.1.2.1 Preservation. Application to chamber inner surfaces of contact type preservation compounds should
not be required. Molybdenum-disulfide coating should be applied to frame bolts or studs. Frame insert gasket
seating surfaces may be similarly protected when glass sets are not installed for shipment. Manufacturer s
commercial practice may also be followed if preservative used complies with other requirements.
6.8.2.1.2.2 Unit protection.
6.8.2.1.2.2.1 Gauges weighing less than 40 pounds. Gauge openings should be sealed with water resistant,
pressure sensitive tape. Gauges should be individually packed in water-resistant folding, set-up, or metal edge
paperboard or fiberboard boxes in accordance with the unit container requirements of MIL-STD-2073-1 at the
contractor s option. Box closure should be in accordance with the applicable box specification. Gauges should be
supported, blocked, braced, or cushioned to prevent damage during handling, shipment, stowage, and storage.
6.8.2.1.2.2.2 Gauges weighing 40 pounds and over. Gauges should be disassembled and each frame assembly
and each valve individually packed in boxes (see 6.8.2.1.2.1). Detached connecting hardware should be placed in
waterproof envelopes or bags, sealed, and included in the component box. The boxed items, making up a complete
gauge, should then be packed together as a unit in containers for the level of packing specified.
6.8.2.1.3 Glass sets. One glass, two gaskets (on inner and one outer gasket), two spacers (as applicable), one
mica, and one mica shield (consisting of one or two pieces) should be packed in boxes (see 6.8.2.1.2.2.1). Mica
shields should be placed in a plastic or kraft paper envelop or bag, reinforced by heavy cardboard on each side of the
mica, and inserted in the carton or box in a position between the gaskets and glass. For glass traceability, each glass
shipping carton containing more than one individual glass should contain a production lot identification number to
which the manufacturer has provided certifications for the fracture and thermal shock testing requirements (bend test
and polariscopic examination requirements, when applicable). Glass shipped from the manufacturer should be
shipped in containers that contain glass from a single lot only. This provision should not be applicable if the
individual glass boxes display lot identification numbers.
6.8.2.1.3.1 Gaskets. When ordered separately, two gaskets (one inner and one outer gasket) should be unit
packed in a kraft paper envelope and six envelopes (12 gaskets) should be packed in a unit container specified in
6.8.2.1.2.2.1. Envelopes should contain a fiberboard insert that will prevent gasket damage from bending.
6.8.2.1.3.2 Mica shields. When ordered separately, one mica shield (consisting of one or two pieces) should be
unit packaged in a kraft paper envelope or plastic bag, reinforced by heavy cardboard on each side of the mica.
When required, the thicker of the two piece mica shields should be identified on the packaging. Twelve envelopes
or bags should be packed in a unit container specified in 6.8.2.1.2.2.1.
6.8.2.1.4 Valves. Valve preservation and packing should be in accordance with 803-2177525. Marking on
individual graphitic seal ring packaging should include packing dimensions; Inner Diameter (ID) by Outer
Diameter (OD) by height.
6.8.2.1.5 Spring cone washers. Spare spring cone washers, and bolt assemblies with captive spring cone
washers, should be sealed in plastic bags selected to protect against exposure to marine environment while stored
aboard a ship. Bolt assemblies with captive spring cone washers should be individually packaged. Individual spring
cones should be packaged in quantities of three or to match number required at each stud of the water gauge.
6.8.2.2 Level C. Preservation of gauges, glass sets, gaskets, and mica shields should be as specified for
Level A except that the unit containers specified in 6.8.2.1.2.2.1 should be of the domestic or nonweather resistant
type, class, or variety as applicable.
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