Chapter 2. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

TM 11-6730-235-12

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Section I.

SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL

2-1.

Unpacking

CAUTION

(fig. 2-1)

Be careful not to damage the contents of

a. Packaging and Packing Data. The projector set

a corrugated carton when cutting the

tape that seals the corrugated carton.

components are packed and shipped in a single

container. The container (corrugated carton) dimensions

(5) Use a knife or cutting tool to cut the tape that

are 22 inches by 18 inches by 28 inches. When the

seals the corrugated carton.

projector set is packed for export shipment, one of these

(6) Remove the corrugated filler that surrounds the

containers is enclosed within a wooden packing case

top of the projector.

with approximate dimensions of 24 inches by 20 inches

(7) Remove the carrying case, five packages of lens

by 30 inches. The volume of the corrugated carton is 6.4

tissue, two acetate rolls, the adapter, and the plastic bag

cubic feet; the export wooden packing case is 8.2 cubic

that contains the two roll attachments from the

feet. The shipping weight of the projector set is 33 1

corrugated carton.

pounds when packed in the corrugated carton only, and

(8) Lift out the projector by grasping the corrugated

45 pounds when packed in the wooden packing case.

b. Unpacking Export Shipment. Unpack the wooden

filler that passes under the projector and pulling upward.

c. Unpacking Domestic Shipment. Unpack a domestic

packing case used for export shipping as follows:

shipment by performing the procedures given in b5)

through (8) above.

WARNING

Be careful when handling the metal

2-2.

Checking Unpacked Equipment

straps that bind the wooden packing

case used to ship the projector set. The

a. Inspect the projector set for damage incurred during

edges of these metal straps are sharp

shipment. If such damage is detected, report the

and can cause deep and painful cuts.

damage on DD Form 6.

Use gloves when handling these metal

b. Check the projector set parts against the packing slip.

straps Also, be careful when cutting the

Report all discrepancies in accordance with the

metal straps. The sudden release from

instructions given in TM 38-750. Shortage of a minor

tension may cause the metal straps to

assembly or part that does not affect proper functioning

spring outward with possible injury to

(for example, lens tissue or carrying case) should not

eyes or other unprotected parts of the

prevent use of the projector set.

body.

c. Check all major and minor components for bent,

broken, or missing parts. Check the major components

(1) Cut and remove the metal straps that bind the

for loose screws, nuts, and wires.

wooden packing case.

d. Check the lenses of the lens head assembly and the

(2) Remove the nails that secure the wooden cover.

stage glass of the top plate assembly (fig. 1-1) for

(3) Lift and remove the wooden cover of the wooden

broken, cracked, or scratched surfaces.

packing case.

e. Check the fresnel lens (fig. 2-2) for scratches or

(4) Lift the corrugated carton out of the wooden

separation of the lens elements.

packing case.

f. If the projector set has been used or recondi-

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