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g. Tent Erected Over Tank Track (F, fig. 2-4)
(1) Remove the tent (5, fig. 1-1) from the tent cover (1, fig. 1-4), and unfold the tent.
(2) Use the securing lines (7, fi-;2. 1-1) to secure one end of the tent along the side of the tank.
(3) Assemble the tent support by following the instruction in a above.
(4) Place the tent support away from the side of the tank and secure the tent to the ridge assembly (3, fig. 1-2)
with the tiedown straps (3, fig. 1-1).
h. Tent Erected Over Tank Between Two Shop Trucks (G, fig. 2-4).
(1) Remove the tent (5,.fig. 1-1) from the tent cover (1, fig. 1-4), and unfold the tent.
(2) Use the securing lines (7, fig. 1-1) to secure one end of the tent over each truck.
(3) Assemble the tent support by following the instructions in a above.
(4) Place the tent support on the tank and one truck so that two legs are resting on the tank and two legs are
resting on the truck.
(5) Secure the tent to the ridge assembly (3, fig. 1-2) with the tiedown staps (3, fig. 1-1).
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i. Tent Erected Over Tank (H, fig. 2-4)
(2) Assemble the tent support by following the instructions in a above.
(3) Place the tent support on the rear deck of the tank, and drape the tent over the tank turret and the rear deck.
(4) Secure the tent to the ridge assembly (3, fig. 1-2) with the tiedown straps (3, fig. 1 -1).
(5) Use the securing lines (7, fig. 1-1) to secure the t nt around the tank.
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2-8. Striking Instructions
a. Tent Anchored to Ground.
(1) Remove the tent pins (2, fig. 1-3) from the ground, and remove the loops (10, fig. 1-1).
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before removing them from the ground.
(2) Untie the securing lines (7) from the tank or truck, and remove the tiedown straps (3) from the tent support.
Remove the tent (5) from the tent support and the tank or truck.
b. Tent Not Anchored to Ground.
(1) Untie the securing lines (7, fig. 1-1) from the tank or truck.
(2) Remove the tiedown straps (3) from the tent support.
(3) Remove the tent (5) from the tent support and the tank or truck.
(4) Remove the tent support from the tank.
Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-9. General
This section provides the user with additional using instructions for the tent being used under conditions other than usual.
These instructions do not replace, but are supplementary to, those in paragraphs 2-4 through 2-8.
2-10. Windy Conditions
Be certain all guy lines (9, fig. 1-1), securing lines (7), and tiedown straps (3) are secured to prevent the tent from being
damaged by the wind.
2-11. Snow, Ice, and Rain
a. Remove snow and ice from the tent (5, fig. 1-1) before it accumulates and causes damage to the tent.
b. Loosen wet guy lines (9) to prevent damage to the tent but keep the lines taut at all times.
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