TM 10-5410-229-13&P
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Cont’d
(a)
Locate the two telescopic poles (1) which pull out and support the corners (2) of the entrance way.
(b)
Place the bottom pointed end (3) of each pole downward through the pole holders (4) and grommets (5)
on the outside corner of each side of the entrance way.
(c)
Extend the height of each pole by pulling the upper portion out. The top and bottom are placed through
the grommets (5) sewn to the corners of the entrance way. The locking device (6) secures the pole.
Pull out the tent lines 120 degrees diagonally and stake them into the ground at a 15 degree angle.
(7)
Entrance Way Doors. The inner and outer doors may be opened during daylight hours to provide increased
ventilation and/or easier entry and exit. They may be simply clipped back out of the way to form a triangle
covering half of the entry, or they may be rolled completely out of the way. To roll back follow these steps:
(a)
Unfasten the quick disconnect (8), and hook and pile fasteners (9) and roll the door straight across from
one side to the other.
(b)
Tie the doors after they have been rolled-up with the quick disconnect fasteners (8) on strap assemblies
(10) located on the foldline of the door.
NOTE
Doors should remain closed during hours of darkness to maintain
blackout.
(8)
Connecting Wall Sections. Each wall section overlaps another to help protect against the environment and to
prevent light from filtering out of the tent. Overlap each wall section as follows:
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