UNLOADING SHELTER (cont)

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4-8. UNLOADING SHELTER (cont)

WARNING

Injury to personnel or damage to equipment could result if unauthorized or unnecessary

individuals are nearby when lifting and lowering shelter. Permit only personnel actually engaged

in the lifting operation to be near the vehicle and lifting device. All instructions for the lifting

operations must come from the crew supervisor.

CAUTION

Lift shelter slowly to avoid tearing lifting eye assemblies from the shelter. Do not jerk the sling

when lifting.

CAUTION

Do not swing the shelter from side to side when lifting. This places additional stress on the lifting

eye assemblies which can tear them from the shelter.

f. Slowly lift the shelter with the crane or helicopter to a position just high enough to clear the body of the

transportation vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not bounce or jar the shelter. Bouncing or jarring can loosen the bond between the skin and

foam-core and reduce the rigidity and strength of the shelter.

g. Move the transportation truck clear of the area and carefully lower the shelter to the previously prepared area of

ground.

h. Check the level at the rear of the shelter and at the side. Make any adjustment necessary to level the shelter.

i. Remove sling assemblies from the shelter and 1/2-inch ropes from towing eyes.

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