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manner that will provide the shelter maximum protection
from the elements.
b.
Preparation for Limited Storage. The following
items shall be performed prior to folding the shelter for
limited storage.
(1)
Drain all water from equipment in shelter.
(2)
Disconnect dual water hose assembly from
water service box and from water outlet box as
applicable. If provided, disconnect heater receptacles on
hoses from power receptacles. Drain and store hoses.
Install
covers
on
all
connections
and
on
hose
assemblies.
(3)
Disconnect
telephone
inlet
line
from
telephone jack.
(4)
Disconnect 400 Hertz and 6 Hertz cables
from power inlet receptacles and from power outlet box
as applicable. Disconnect emergency light power supply,
if indicated. Store cables and power supply.
(5)
If applicable, disconnect surgery light power
supply and humidistat.
(6)
Detach, disassemble, and stack for storage
all equipment in accordance with instructions on
instruction placard located on side of access door.
Secure equipment with applicable tie down apparatus in
accordance with instructions placard.
(7)
Disconnect
and
store
conditioned
air
system components.
Section II. DEMOLITION 1
4-9. Authority
The expandable shelter will be destroyed only if it is in
danger of being captured and used by the enemy, and
only upon the order of the unit commander.
4-10. Method
a.
Destroy the same parts on all similar equipment
to prevent enemy use through cannibalization.
(1)
Use sledge hammers, axes, crowbars, or
any other heavy tools to smash the components.
(2)
Slash electrical wires, cables, cords, hose,
and fabric.
(3)
Remove easily removable assemblies.
(4)
Punch holes in sump drain.
(5)
Destroy electrical controls and lights.
(6)
If a stream is nearby, throw loose parts into
the water. Bury or scatter remaining parts.
b.
If demolition explosives are available, charges
should be placed in the following areas.
(1)
Inside shelter.
(2)
Inside water service box.
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