TM 10-5410-221-10
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
1-1. Scope
These instructions are published for the use of the
personnel to whom the expandable shelter with air-lock
is issued. They provide instructions for installation,
preventive maintenance, and for movement to a new
site.
1-2. Forms and Records
a.
DA forms and procedures used for equipment
operation and preventive maintenance will be only those
prescribed by TM 38-750, Army Equipment Record
System and Procedures.
b.
Direct
reporting
of
errors,
omissions,
and
recommendations for improving this equipment manual
by the individual user is authorized and encouraged.
Prepare DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to DA
Publications) for this purpose, using pencil, pen, or
typewriter and forward direct to Commanding General,
U.S. Mobility Equipment Command, ATTN: AMSME-MP,
4300 Goodfellow Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63120.
Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-3. Description
a.
The expandable shelter is transportable and
provides an environment controlled shelter for the
function for which the expandable shelter is to be utilized
(fig. 1-1 and 1-2). The shelter is an expandable
structure, constructed of aluminum-faced foam filled
honeycomb
panels.
The
basic
shelter
includes
imbedded inserts for the mounting of equipment. The
shelter has provisions for the attachment of such optional
equipment as a humidifier and 24 volt dc power supply.
b. An air-lock chamber secured to the shelter over
the door provides an entry and exit vestibule to
restrict entry of drafts, dust, etc, into the
expandable shelter. An electrical system
provides for distribution of 120-240 volts, 60
Hertz and 1201208 volts, 400 Hertz power
within the shelter. A conditioned air duct
provides passage for conditioned air from an
external source to the shelter through openings
in the roof. Included on the power input panel
are a telephone jack, vacuum inlet connection
and hot and cold water inlet connections.
1-4. Identification and Tabulated Data
a.
Identification. The expandable shelter is
identified as Part No. 380656-1, Model No. SEU-2. An
identification nameplate is attached to the shelter center
section. Individual parts of the
expandable shelter are identified by their part number
which is stenciled on the part.
b.
Tabulated Data.
(1)
Expandable shelter.
Manufacturer ............................ Zero Manufacturing Co.
Burbank, California
Part No. .................................... 380656-1
Model No.................................. SEU-2
(2) Bellows adapter.
Manufacturer ............................ Aero Leather Products
Los Angeles, California
Part No.
1-661129
Type ............................ Fabric with foam insulation
(3) Air-lock adapter.
Manufacturer ............................ Aero Leather Products
Los Angeles, California
Part No. .................................... 1-661130
Type ......................................... Fabric
(4) Air-lock chamber.
Manufacturer ............................ Aircruisers Div., Garrett
Corp.
Balmar, New Jersey
Part No. .................................... 380301-1-1
Model No.................................. CAL-1
Type ...................................Rigid frame, fabric covered
Fasteners ................................Guy line ropes and zipper
(5) Conditioned air duct.
Manufacturer ..........................Garrett Corp.
Airesearch Mfg. Co. of
Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
85034 1-1
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