Operating instructions
TM 11574A-OI
2-67
VII.
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-20. Unusual Conditions
Refer to this section for steps and precautions to take in the event of adverse or unusual environmental
conditions.
a. Operation in Heavy Rain or Flooding.
(1) Keep container doors closed and secure whenever possible.
(2) Keep refrigeration unit controller protected from rain.
(3) To minimize the effects of flooding or heavy rain, dig a trench around the container to
evacuate excess water.
(4) Keep power cable and plug away from water or excess moisture.
(5) Keep circuits and electrical components covered and protected from moisture.
b. Operation in Extreme Moist Heat
(1) Keep power cable and plug away from water or excess moisture.
c. Operation in Extreme Dry Heat
There are no specific operational requirements or restrictions for operation in extreme dry heat.
d. Operation in Extreme Cold
(1) Keep power cable and plug away from water or excess moisture.
(2) Do not touch bare metal surfaces with bare hands.
e. Operation in Salt Air or Sea Spray
(3) Keep power cable and plug away from water or excess moisture.
(4) Clean components that are exposed to salt more frequently.
f. Operation in Dust Storms or Sand Storms
(1) Keep container doors closed and secure whenever possible.
(2) Keep power plug free of sand and other particles.
g. Operation in High Altitude
There are no specific operational requirements or restrictions for operation in high altitudes.
h. Operation in Snow
(1) Keep power cable and plug away from water or excess moisture.
(2) Keep plug clear of ice and other particles.