The barrels could not be replaced using a single M578 due to weight and the need for precise placement of the barrel into the cradle to prevent damaging the barrel brass runners.

Glass envelopes and wire electrodes may be fragile and require flexible leads to prevent damaging the envelope.

Building projects in Iceland are sometimes altered to prevent damaging the rocks where they are believed to live.

The weight of the spire was more than the foundation could support, and it was removed from the structure in 1869 in order to prevent damaging the foundation.

For instance, they now require that the ground be frozen before the event to prevent damaging the grass and the flagstone, and additional lighting is provided.

The electronics employed in opening and closing the flower were disabled in 2010 to prevent damaging the sculpture, so it remains permanently open.

(An exception is an instant-start bulb; if one of these emits bright orange flashes, replace it immediately to prevent damaging the ballast.)

This was to ensure both the stability of the structures above and to prevent damaging the historic artifacts.

Modern delay removal tape prevents damaging the taped surface.

Keep your fingernails trimmed and filed smooth to help prevent damaging the skin when scratching.