TM 55-4920-404-30&P
Do not stack.
Ground: Forklift
Crane
Truck
Rail
M-689 or XM 832 Dolly Set
b. The power distribution panels axe provided to
e. Additional shelter data for SPAM is in TM
isolate shelters electrically from each other, to provide
10-5410-224-14 and additional data for S-280 shelter is in
a means of safely connecting and disconnecting
TB 750-240.
individual shelters without disturbing others in the
complex, and to progressively load the generator. Refer
to drawing 4920-EG-077, figure D-19, and figure D-21.
c. Supplied ground rod and grounding cables provid-
When transporting a shelter by air,
ed with generators and shelters are intended for field
avoid dropping the shelter or sudden
use. If shelters and/or generators are operated on a hard
jerks on the lifting rings, since
stand, drive ground rod as close to each shelter and/or
serious structural damage will result.
generator as possible or use other suitable existing
Shelters are not to be air dropped.
nearby ground. DO NOT SPLICE GROUND CABLE.
If supplied ground cable is too short, use at least No. 6
AWG wire of suitable length. Always keep ground cables
as short as possible. For complete information, refer to
a. Electrical power is transmitted from 60 HZ mobile
TC 11-6 grounding techniques.
electric generators through the power distribution
panels to the shelters by heavy-duty power cables.
AND OTHER SPECIAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
a. There are no special tools and equipment required
for maintenance of the portable/expandable shelters.
Be sure generators are set for 208V 3
phase operation.
U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1985-564-030/20125
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