CHAPTER V, SECTION 6 SECTION & MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT During the peak of operations, there were 275 typewriters, 74 adding machines or calculators, and 30 other misccHauncous office machInes such as mimeograph, cash-registers, dictaphones, ete. that had to be maintained. Difficulfies expenenced were aggravated by corrosion of metal and deterioration of rubber parts. To reterd corrosion, all machines were spraved with clear laquer. Ln general, office machines were sent to the shop tor servicing and repair every three months. During the operational period, machines could not he spared: consequently, when the opportunity for servicing did arrive, the machines usaally needed more work than that normally required. stocked and replacements were made byjanitors when the need for this occurred. Bed frames were sandblasted and painted at least once a year. All office furniture was similarly repaired and painted as the need arose. All kitchen facilities, such as ranges, bake ovens, deep-fry units, steam kettles, etc. required continual upkeep as well as adjustment. Personnel were designated by the phlimbing, sheet metal, electrical and refrigeration shops to be responsible for the upkeep of this equipment. As soon as trouble developed, these shops were immediately contacted to perform the required trouble shooting. furnished the necessary specialized servicing and repair of refrigerating equipment. This was a substantial effort, since there were 150 refrizcrators, 219 water coolers, 17 ice cream harden- Laundry equipment, such as washers, dryers and pressers, Was maintained in a manner similar to that of galley equipment. The large flat work ironer reached an age when compiete overhaul was necessary; this work was scheduled for action between operations. makers (or snow machines). Some of the older units were equipped with condensers which are no longer manufactered and we.e repaired only by improvisations; spare parts were unattain- Maintenance requirements of latrine facilities Were necessanly heavy. Toilet seats, mirrors, shower heads and basin stopper chains were broken frequently. Resular maintenance crews at cach camp ing cabinets, 10 ice cream freezers, and 22 ice able. The furniture used for housing, such as beds, tables, chairs and lockers, was repaired as necded. A suppiy of spare springs for the beds and spare canvas seats and backs for the chairs was Figure 5-2. Maintenance of marine equipment is covered in Chapter IV. Section 4, since under the provisions of the contract it is considered as a Service Operation (Job 2). Maint: nance Shop - Site Nan Page 5-6 ofa