TM 55-4920-376-14&P
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SECTION 3-0
PREPARATION FOR USE
GENERAL
3.1
This section contains the step-by-step procedure for erecting
the Air Mobile shelter and also the procedure for restoring the
shelter to its transport/storage configuration. Information on
preparing the shelter for shipment by air is given. Special
instructions for ground transportation are included.
TOOLS REQUIRED
3.2
No special tools are required. Only ordinary service tools,
such as a hammer and an adjustable open end wrench, are required.
Two men are required to erect the shelter because of its size and
weight.
LOCATION FOR ERECTION
3.3
This shelter may be erected on any surface that is relatively
flat and dry. An unobstructed area 8 feet x 25 feet is required.
Use stones or planking to level the shelter if it must be set up
on uneven terrain.
PROCEDURE FOR ERECTION
3.4
In the transport/storage configuration the shelter appears
as shown in Figure 1. In the fully erected configuration the shelter
appears as shown in Figure 2. Optionally the shelter may be opened
from either side, one side may be opened while the other side is
left closed, the tent top may be utilized as a cover for the opened
side or the tentage can be fully deployed using the enclosed tent
poles.
a. Unfasten the Hasp, on the side of the shelter.
b.
Using two (2) men, one at each end of the shelter, lift the
Hinged cover, P/N AA4920-7016-3, until the 1/2 inch diameter
hole in each end of the hinged cover aligns with the hold in
the top outside corner of the frame.
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