ARMY TM 10-8340-224-13
AIR FORCE TO 35E5-6-1
NAVY NAVFAC-P-337.A
1-12. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR PARTS (CONT)
(12) Vestibule.
The vestibule is made from 13.5 oz mildew
and flame resistant, coated, polyester duck.
It is supported by
three aluminum vestibule frame assemblies.
Becket loops and
grommets are used to attach a removable door to the vestibule,
and for attaching the other side of the vestibule to either a
tent end section or door section adapter.
The vestibule without
a door can be used as a passageway when connecting one tent to
another.
(13) Plenum, Endwall 16 Foot. The Endwall Plenum is
constructed of coated, lightweight, nylon material. The endwall
plenum consists of a horizontal body and an extension located at
one end. The horizontal body is 16 feet long with a semi-
cylindrical shape approximately 3 feet wide. One body section end
is capped with a removable plenum cover that is attached with
hook and pile fastener tape, the other body end is sealed. The 16
foot body portion of all plenums contains openings with fastener
tape flaps that can be opened or closed to adjust the amount of
conditioned air entering the tent. Extendable plenum sections can
be connected to the capped end, after removal of the cap, with
hook and pile fastener tape. A tubular extension approximately 12
inches in diameter is sewn into the plenum near the closed end.
The opposite end of the extension is open. Tie lines are provided
at the open end of the tubular extension to secure the plenum to
the endwall air duct. Tie tapes are provided at the plenum top to
secure it to the tent frame.
(14) Plenum, Side Entrance, 16 Foot. The side entrance
plenum is constructed of the same material as the endwall plenum.
The design, consisting of a horizontal body and an extension,is
similar to the endwall plenum however, it is configured to be
used where air ducts enter the sidewall of the tent.
(15) Plenum, Extendable, 16 Foot. The extendable plenum is
constructed of the same material as the endwall and side entrance
plenums. It is a semi-cylindrical tube 3 feet wide and 16 feet
long. Both ends are provided with hook and pile fastener tape and
a cover to connect either endwall, sidewall, or additional
extendable plenums.
(16) Modesty Curtain. The modesty curtain is constructed
of 6.8 oz. flame and mildew resistant, natural color, cotton,
oxford cloth. The curtain consists of two identical halves and a
cable assembly. The curtain halves attach to the cable assembly
by snaphooks. The cable assembly attaches to the tent frame at
the eaves.
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