TM 10-8340-226-13&P
2-8. PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT AND STORAGE. To prepare the FSCT for movement, follow the
procedures outlined below. As time and circumstances allow, perform operator PMCS "After" services. Clean
and dry tent fabric sections and frame.
NOTE
(Type II Only)
Tent may be packed without removing liner. DO NOT PACK WET LINER.
a.
Remove gear loft. (Gear loft may be left in position if desired.)
b.
(Type II only) Remove liner, if installed. (Liner may be left in position if desired.)
c.
Close and secure vent flaps and doors.
d.
Disconnect adjustable hooks and dee rings and hook and pile fasteners and remove fly. Turn
fly over and secure vent flaps.
e.
Grasp fly (if used) at each corner. Fold in halfso that fly is completely flat. Grasp one
extended point of fly and fold to centerline. Repeat for opposite point. Fold roof to the center
of the fly so that top edge is straight. Fold other side so that edges meet.
f.
Close flaps on tent body assembly. (Leave door open.)
g.
Disconnect hook and pile fasteners securing tent body assembly to frame.
h.
Disconnect cord loops attaching tent body assembly to hooks on frame assembly.
i.
Remove top center cord loop from snap hook on center hub.
WARNING
Frame assembly will be under tension when inserting pins. Stand to side of frame
assembly poles when performing the next step. Frame members could strike and
injure you if they slip.
j.
Remove frame assembly from tent body assembly.
k.
Remove four frame poles from center hub.
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