Open-Close_Instructions.pdf

For Official Use Only

Expanding the Shelter

a. Remove cotter locking pin from locking pin on each side of outside support wall to unlock ceiling.

b. Remove locking pin from brackets and ceiling clamp arm.

c. Lift up ceiling clamp arm and slowly pull ceiling out and up. Lifting of ceiling is assisted by gas struts.

Note: “Door under spring load” May swing up

d. Unlatch support pole stored in storage bay.

e. Insert top of support pole into support pole bracket, adjust pole height to make sure ceiling is slightly above 90 degrees, and insert locking pin.

f. Unfasten winch control and carry to rear of shelter.

Note: Perform Generator PMCS/ Start-up procedures

g. Turn on generator. Refer to TM 9-6115-752-10 or TM 9-6115-752-24&P.

h. Press OUT switch on winch control.

i. Press RUN switch on remote to lower floor to approximately 90 degrees.

j. Pull turnbuckle and support arm assembly from each side of shelter wall and attach to post bracket weldment.

k. Install ring pin with lanyard onto post bracket weldment.

l. Install cotter pin with lanyard onto ring pin with lanyard to secure turnbuckle and support arm assembly.

m. Using winch control, lower floor slowly to slightly below 90 degrees.

Note: Do not step on floor without securing support arm assembly

n. Tighten turnbuckle and support arm assembly and support arm assembly on each side to relieve tension from winch.

o. Return winch control to stowed position.

Expanding the Shelter

Expandable wall

a. With three personnel standing in expandable door opening, lift expandable wall to 90 degrees.

Caution: Watch for pinch points

b. Attach carabiner onto expandable wall d-ring.

c. Slightly lift and slowly push out each expandable side wall using handle on inside expandable side wall.

d. Adjust turnbuckles to close gaps between wall, ceiling, and floor.

e. Lock wall in place using four barrel latches.

f. Remove support pole from support pole bracket and return to stowed location inside storage bay.

g. Lock ceiling in place using two latches. Do not pinch light cables.

h. Remove dust caps from blackout light cables.

i. Connect blackout light cable.