Figure 4-9. Large Shelter Crate Components (MIL-S-55507).

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Figure 4-9. Large Shelter Crate Components (MIL-S-55507).

(5) Secure together mounting hardware,

c. Perform the following functions, as applicable,

brackets, and channels with tape.

to the equipment. Excluded is equipment contained in

case(s) (para 4-104c).

(6) Consolidate and place into cloth bags all

nuts, bolts, screws, washers, and other hardware, and

secure them to the equipment from which they were

(1) Do not pack items that can be placed in

removed.

brackets, compartments, fasteners, or other devices

within the equipment.

Secure items within their

(7) Wrap the ends of mast sections with

designated places.

corrugated paperboard and secure with tape. Secure

the mast section together with the same tape.

(2) Return all tools, running spares, and

accessories to accessory bags when provided. No

(8) Rewind all cable assemblies, cords, and

further packaging is required for these items. For tools,

wires on their assigned reels, or, if reels are not

provided, coil to the smallest practicable dimension and

running spares, and like items without accessory bags,

tie the coil with twine at three places, spaced

individually wrap each item with corrugated paperboard

equidistantly around the circumference.

and secure with tape. Place the items within a weather-

resistant spare parts box or consolidate with the end

(9) Check to ensure that all installed and

item in the unit pack container.

shock-mounted equipment is secured in place. Check

all screws, knobs, clamps, and cable connectors for

(3) Coil cord and cable assemblies attached

tightness.

to the equipment and secure to the equipment with tape.

(10) Cushion all corners, face panels, glass

(4) Wrap and cushion the handsets,

gauges, knobs, tuning devices, and indicator lamps with

headsets,

controls,

microphones,

and

similar

corrugated fiberboard and secure with tape.

components, that were not disassembled and are

attached to the equipment, with corrugated paperboard

(11) Wrap each major component with

and secure to the unit with tape.

corrugated paperboard, cushion with cellulosic

cushioning material, and secure with tape. Consolidate

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