TM 10-8340-243-13&P
0005
Frame Sections
WARNING
When handling tent frame, do not grasp the frame near the frame joints. Failure to do so
can result in personnel injury to hands and fingers. Failure to follow tie down and staking
instructions may result in possible injury to personnel and damage to equipment.
CAUTION
Do not stand or walk on tent frame assemblies. They can be damaged by misuse. When
handling tent frame do not twist or force the frame. Unfold frame sections on the ground.
Do not pick up the frame to unfold it, as this will cause binding of the fitting assemblies
and damage to the frame can result.
NOTE
Disassembly of the tent frame requires at least two persons.
1. Standing at one of the end wall frame assemblies (Figure 29, Item 1), disconnect the left hand
2. Disconnect the left hand purlin (Figure 29, Item 2) on the end wall frame assembly (Figure 29, Item
1) by pulling the pin (Figure 29, Item 5) at the plug and socket connection on the peak center joint
(Figure 29, Item 6).
3. Loosen the three handles (Figure 29, Item 7) at the end peak fitting (Figure 29, Item 8). Fold the left
hand purlin (Figure 29, Item 2), the leg assemblies (Figure 29, Item 9), and the rafter assemblies
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for the other end wall frame assembly and place in frame transport bag.
5. On the center wall frame assembly (Figure 29, Item 4), loosen the handles (Figure 29, Item 7) on
the left hand (Figure 29, Item 11) and right hand (Figure 29, Item 12) purlins and fold the purlins in
towards the center.
6. Lay the center frame assembly (Figure 29, Item 4) on its side. Loosen the handles (Figure 29, Item
7) at the center peak joint (Figure 29, Item 6) by turning them upward. Fold the left hand (Figure 29,
the rafter assemblies (Figure 29, Item 14) in towards the center.
7. Place the center wall frame assembly (Figure 29, Item 4) into the frame transport bag.
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