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ULCANS stakes may present a trip hazard. Drive stakes deeply to minimize
area protruding above ground. Select an area without stakes for
entry/egress through the screen.
g. Stakes. During deployment stakes should be driven to a depth so as to minimize
protrusions to prevent tripping and fall hazards. When moving, repositioning, or performing a
takedown of the ULCANS, ensure the removal of all stakes. To remove stakes, use a hammer to
tap stake side to side until ground becomes loose enough to remove stake by hand. Also, stakes
can be removed by grasping both ends of a spare stake, placing the middle of the spare stake
under the head of the stake being removed, and pulling up.
h. Special Assembly Instructions. The following special instructions apply when ULCANS
is being erected over the whip-type antennas used on SINCGARS radio sets or similar radios.
(1) Position equipment and antenna locations so as to use the Becket seams as
antenna ports. This allows antennas to fit between the seams of adjoining screens.
Ensure that screen Beckets are retied and no gaps exist between adjoining
screens and the antenna port. This method will eliminate unnecessary screen cuts
and repair time.
(2) If using the Becket seam as an antenna port is not practical, use a knife to cut a
small X-shaped incision in the screen above the whip antenna and allow the
antenna to protrude through the cut.
(3) Place all aluminum support poles a minimum distance of four feet from the
antenna.
(4) When the screen is taken down or the antenna is removed, repair the screen using
appropriate materials from the repair kit. For detailed instruction refer to Chapter 3,
Maintenance Instructions.
Volatile fuels create a fire hazard and can cause explosions. This
hazard is always present but most prevalent during hot weather.
When volatile fuels are stored under ULCANS, steps will be taken
to ensure adequate ventilation of the camouflaged area.
Combustion by-products of ULCANS can be toxic. Evacuate the
area and stay out of the path of smoke in cases where ULCANS
systems are exposed to fire. Self-contained breathing apparatus is
required when fighting an ULCANS fire.
CAUTION
WARNING
