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d. Skidding. Attach a cable or chain sling to
c. Marking. Marking shall be in accordance with
towing rings identified on the shelter and shown in figure
MIL-STD-129.
d. Shipment. The expandable shelter may be
3-1 and connect to
suitable equipment for skidding the
shelter.
transported by airplane, helicopter, ship, truck, or train.
Various tie down and hoisting rings identified on the
shelter and shown in figure 3-1 may be used to secure
Caution: Limit skidding of the shelter to short
the shelter to the transport equipment.
Refer to
distances over smooth level terrain to prevent
Association of American Railroads Rules Governing the
damage to shelter skids
Loading of Commodities' on Open Top Cars (sec. 4, fig.
1A) for blocking and tie down procedures when shipment
3-3.
Preparation of Equipment for Shipment
is by railroad flatcar.
a. Inspection. Examine the item for any unusual
conditions such as damage or missing components.
Caution: Position shelter with skid base parallel
Inspect the item in accordance with steps outlined in
to the longitudinal axis of the carrier to prevent
excessive side loads on the skids. Make sure the
Deficiencies and shortcomings along with corrective
carrier and restraining methods are capable of
action taken will be recorded on DA Form 2404 (TM 38-
supporting a weight of 7,500 pounds minimum.
750).
b. Preparation for Shipment. The following items
shall be performed prior to folding the shelter for
Limited Storage
shipment.
a. General. Every effort should be made to
(1) Drain all water from equipment in shelter.
provide covered storage for the expandable shelter. If
(2) Disconnect dual water hose assemble
this is impossible, select a firm, level, well-drained
from water service box and from water outlet box as
storage location, protected from prevailing winds.
applicable. If provided, disconnect heater receptacles.
Position the shelter on heavy planking. Cover the shelter
Drain and store hoses. Install covers on all connections
with a tarpaulin or other suitable waterproof covering and
and on hose assemblies.
secure in a manner that will provide the shelter
(3) Disconnect telephone inlet line from
maximum protection from the elements.
telephone jack.
b. Inspection. Examine the item for any unusual
(4) Disconnect 400 Hertz and 60 Hertz cables
conditions such as damage or missing components.
Inspect the item in accordance with steps outlined in
as applicable.
Disconnect emergency light power
supply, if indicated. Store cables and power supply.
Deficiencies and shortcomings along with corrective
(5) If applicable, disconnect surgery light
action will be recorded on DA Form 2404 (TM-38-750).
power supply and humidistat.
c. Preparation for Limited Storage. The following
(6) Detach, disassemble, and stack for
items shall be performed prior to folding the shelter for
storage all Medical Corps equipment in accordance with
limited storage.
instructions on instruction placard located on inside of
(1) rain all water from equipment in shelter.
access door. Secure equipment with applicable tie down
(2) Disconnect dual water hose assembly
apparatus in accordance with instructions placard.
from water service box and from water outlet box as
(7) Disconnect and store conditioned air
applicable. If provided, disconnect heater receptacles on
Install covers on all connections and on hose
assemblies.