TM 10-5410-224-14
Section II.
MOVEMENT TO A NEW WORKSITE
3-4. Dismantling for Movement.
(7) Swing ECU panel up into closed position
The following procedure contains the in-
structions for stowing the expandable shelter for
(8) Replace four plugs.
movement.
f. Utility Outlet Removal. To remove utility
[ WARNING
outlets, detach 12 utility outlets from left and
The expandable shelter contains voltages
right section panels and walls and place in stowage
that are dangerous if contacted. Before
removing electrical cables or components,
g. Light Fixture Removal. To remove light
make certain electrical power is completely
fixtures, proceed as follows:
disconnected.
(1) Loosen captive screw securing ceiling light
a. Turn all circuit breakers and switches on
to ceiling then move entire light fixture lengthwise
circuit breaker panel to off position.
to disengage captive fasteners in ceiling.
b. Disconnect all cabling from power entrance
(2) Move fixture to stowage location on center
panel located on personn
fasteners.
Removal of power cable from receptacle J1
on power entrance panel must- be ac-
(3) Secure ceiling light fixture by swinging
holding bracket into place against fixture and lock
complished by a qualified electrician.
in place using ball-lock pin,
c. Disconnect and remove exterior light
(4) Tighten the four captive fasteners flush
assembly from personnel end panel. Stow light
with the ceiling.
NOTE
(5) Repeat steps (1) through (4) for three
If ventilation fans are installed, follow paragraph
other ceiling lights.
3-4d, steps (1) through (4) for stowage procedure
h. Ground Rod Removal. Disconnect ground
for each fan, If ECU's are installed, follow
cable from ground stud E1 on power entrance
panel and remove ground rod from earth. Stow
ECU.
ground rod in equipment chest.
d. Ventilation Fan Removal. To remove the
i. Ground Anchor Removal. Disconnect and
ventilation fans, proceed as follows:
remove all tie down anchors and cables. Remove
(1) Disconnect cable from ventilation fan.
tie down rings from expanded sections of shelter
(2) Loosen eight thumbscrews to release
and stow in equipment cheat.
clamps holding ventilation fan to foldout wall and
CAUTION
remove ventilation fan.
Position cables so they will not be caught
(3) Remove closeout panel assembly from
in panel hinges when walls are folded.
stowage location for ventilation fan and secure
Make sure that struts are properly
ventilation fan in stowage location as shown in
positioned so that they are in a perfectly
vertical position and not bent or twisted.
(4) Replace closeout panel assembly in foldout
j. Preparing Shelter for Moving. TO prepare
end wall opening and secure with eight thumb-
shelter for moving, proceed as follows:
screws and clamps.
(1) Unpin roof support struts from stowed
e. ECU Removal. To remove the ECU, proceed
position on one side of expandable shelter and
as follows:
place them in position to support foldout roof
(1) Remove power cable from ECU's.
panel.
(2) Remove ECU modification seal from
(2) Release latches securing safety cables to
opening in foldout end wall and stow seal in
personnel and cargo end panels.
equipment chest.
(3) Remove jacks from comers of sections
(3) Outside shelter, remove four closure plugs
being folded, and stow jacks on inside of personnel
from shelf (ECU panel) supporting ECU.
(4) Remove four bolts from bottom of shelf
and ECU.
The folding roof section weighs ap-
(5) Use two men to remove ECU from shelf.
proximately -375 pounds. Four `men are
Attach four shock mounts using the four bolts to
required to fold shelter for shipment.
the bottom of the ECU.
When folding expandable shelter in high
(6) Place the ECU in its shipping container
winds, be sure to have at least two men
along with shock mounts and attaching hardware.