TM-10-5411-205-13 HMMWV S-250/G Shelter Operator, Unit and Direct Support Download

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2-7 TM 10-5411-205-13 Section II. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS Subject Para Page Assembly and Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2-4 Initial Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 2-4 2-6 2-4 2-4 2-4. Assembly and Preparation for Use. There are no assembly or preparation procedures that must be performed before using the basic shelter. For all asssembly and prep- aration procedures applicable to a specifically configured shelter, refer to the end item techni- cal manual. 2-5. Initial Adjustments. The shelter itself requires no adjusting. However, the oper- ator must make certain the shelter is positioned so the door can be fully opened and closed and that any external equipment required for operation of the shelter-contained equipment can be properly installed. Refer to the end item technical manual for anv adjustment procedures applicable to the configured shelter. 2-6. Operating Procedure. There shelter. Refer to the end item technical specifically configured shelter. 2-7. Preparation for Movement. are no operating procedures applicable to the basic manual for operating procedures applicable to a Before moving the shelter, make sure the door is closed and padlocked. If the shelter is being moved by truck, make sure the shelter is proper- ly tied down and blocked to prevent movement. Refer to paragraph 3-5 for instructions for securing the shelter on a truck. If the shelter must be loaded onto a truck for movement, refer to paragraph 3-5 for lifting and loading instructions. Refer to the end item technical manual for additional preparation instructions applicable to a specifically configured shelter. Section III. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS Subject Para Page Operation in Unusual Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 2-4 Emergency Procedures.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 2-4 2-8. Operation in Unusual Weather. The S-250/G Unshielded and S-250/G Shielded shelters are designed for use in all weather. However, shelters located at sites subject to salt air deterioration, or areas subject to wind-driven sand or coral dust shall be inspected by site personnel at least once every week to assure timely determination of maintenance and repair needs. Additional requirements for operation in unusual weather can be found in the end item technical manual. 2-9. Emergency Procedures. Any damage to the shelter walls or ceiling must be patched immediately to prevent possible water intrusion. In an emergency, any kind of tape or water-resistent materials may be used to cover a puncture or a large hole. Temporary patches must be replaced with permanent patches as soon as possible. In shielded shelter, temporary patches must be replaced as soon as possible to restore RFI/EMI suppression. 2-4