TM 1-4920-433-13&P
0031 00
NOTE
Two personnel are needed to complete the following procedures.
UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENT/WEATHER
OPERATION IN RAIN AND/OR MUD
1.
When setting up shelter, place wood planks or boards under each jack pad to increase bearing area.
2.
Provide an adequate drainage ditch to prevent water from standing around shelter area.
3.
Check leveling support jacks and hinged jack assemblies frequently for sinking and level shelter, if required,
by adjusting leveling support jacks and hinged jack assemblies.
4.
Close and secure all doors in shelter.
5.
Check seals for proper placement and compression.
UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENT/WEATHER
OPERATION IN SNOW, ICE OR EXTREME COLD
WARNING
In extreme cold, do not touch metal parts with bare hands. SEVERE skin damage may result.
NOTE
Fluorescent lights have a delay time in coming on at temperatures of 0 degrees Fahrenheit (F)
and below.
1.
Frequently remove snow from roof with a soft bristle brush, broom, or equivalent.
2.
Remove ice from shelter before lowering hinged panels.
3.
Ensure ECUs are properly positioned.
4.
Keep all doors and vents closed.
UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENT/WEATHER
OPERATION DURING BLACKOUT CONDITIONS
NOTE
During blackout conditions, enter and leave shelter through personnel entrance door only.
Do not operate exterior area light.
Blackout override switch must remain in OFF position for duration of blackout conditions.
1.
Activate all interior lights and check from 25 feet (7.6 m) away to ensure light is not visible.
2.
Place blackout override switch in OFF position.
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