reparation of Tent, lightweight, Frame Type for Storage

Section II. DEMOLITION OF MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

TM-10-8340-207-14 Tent. Lightweight Frame-Type Expendable Cotton Duck 12.29 Oz. Per Sq Yd Fire Mildew Water and Weather Resistant Manual
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CHAPTER 4 SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE Section I. SHIPMENT 4-1. Preparation of Tent, Lightweight Frame Type for Shipment a. General. Detailed instructions for prepara- tion of the tent, lightweight, frame type for shipment, are contained in this paragraph. b. Inspection. The tent will be inspected for damage, corrosion, cleanliness and wet fabric. In addition, see "Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services" in this manual. c. Cleaning and Drying. Tent sections to be cleaned will be scrubbed with a soap and water solution. The sections will be thoroughly dried prior to packing. d. Painting. Corrosion on the frame will be removed by sanding. The bare areas resulting from sanding will be coated with primer and painted with same color enamel as original finish. e. Disassembly. The tent frame will be pack- aged knocked down. Disassembly will be in a manner to facilitate reassembly in the field. f. Packaging. (1) Exposed threads of eye-bolts, pro- jecting screws and fittings will be protected with waterproof pressure sensitive tape. Re- moved hardware will be taped to the component from which removed, (2) Guy Assemblies and Arch Spacer As- sembly. Each guy assembly and arch spacer will be coiled and secured with tape or twine. Place six guy assemblies and one arch assembly in a fiberboard box. Seal the box with water- proof pressure sensitive tape. (3) Circuit Breaker Assembly. Package each assembly as specified in paragraph 4-1(f) (2) above. AND LIMITED STORAGE (4) Lighting and Outlet Assembly. Pack- age each lighting and outlet assembly as specifi- ed in paragraph 4-1(f) (2) above. g. Packaging. (1) Each tent end section and intermediate section will be neatly folded. All windows, doors, window blackout flaps and heater duct openings will be closed and secured before folding. Each folded tent section will be packed in the cover provided. Pack two tent lines with each inter- mediate tent section. Caution: Be sure windows are not in fold line. (2) Pack the disassembled tent frame com- ponents in original shipping containers or re- pack in suitable nailed wood, domestic type boxes, refer to TM 38-230. h. Marking. Shipping containers will be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. Set markings apply for shipment. 4-2. Preparation of Tent, lightweight, Frame Type for Storage a. The tent will be prepared for storage in the manner specified in paragraph 4-1. b. The tent should be stored in a warehouse or shed. If it is necessary to store in open, the tent will be stored on dunnage approximately six inches from the ground; in a well drained area protected from prevailing winds. In open storage, the tents will be covered with tarpau- lins or other suitable waterproof covers in a manner to provide maximum protection from the elements and prevent pooling of water. 4 - 1

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