Loading Shelter

TM 5-3610-295-13&P-1

2-15. PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT AND STORAGE. - Continued

Shutdown Procedures. - Continued

(6)

Coil and correctly stow main power cable.

(7)

Disconnect ground rod and wire from shelter and stow in proper location.

Loading Shelter. (See figure 2-15.)

(1)

Connect sling assembly to lifting eyes and lifting hook.

(2)

Tie a 1/2 inch (13 mm) rope at least 15 feet (4.6 meters) long to rear towing eyes.

(3) Position a man on each rope.

(4)

Lower truck tailgate.

WARNING

Injury to personnel or damage to equipment could result if unauthorized or

unnecessary individuals are nearby when lifting or lowering shelter. Permit only

personnel actually engaged in the lifting operation to be near the vehicle and

lifting device. All instructions for the lifting operations must come from the crew

supervisor.

CAUTION

Lift shelter slowly to avoid tearing lifting eye assemblies from the shelter. Do not

jerk the sling when lifting.

CAUTION

Do not swing the shelter from side to side when lifting. This places additional

stress on the lifting eye assemblies which can tear them from the shelter.

(5)

Slowly lift shelter with suitable lifting device.

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