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1 *TM 10-8340-240-12&P TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATOR S AND UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST FOR MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS) Type I Version (Green) Type II Version (Green) NSN 8340-01-456-3633 (SMALL) NSN 8340-01-516-6860 (SMALL) NSN 8340-01-456-3628 (MEDIUM) NSN 8340-01-516-6861 (MEDIUM) NSN 8340-01-456-3674 (LARGE) NSN 8340-01-516-6863 (LARGE) Type I Version (Tan) Type II Version (Tan) NSN 8340-01-491-1507 (SMALL) NSN 8340-01-516-6859 (SMALL) NSN 8340-01-491-1515 (MEDIUM) NSN 8340-01-516-6864 (MEDIUM) NSN 8340-01-491-1479 (LARGE) NSN 8340-01-516-6865 (LARGE) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for public release: Distribution unlimited. *TM 10-8340-240-12&P dated 30 June 2005 supersedes TM 10-8340-240-12&P dated 21 June 2000 and all changes thereto.

2 HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 30 June 2005 TM 10-8340-240-12&P a WARNING SUMMARY This warning summary contains general safety warnings and hazardous materials warnings that must be understood and applied during operation of this equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury or death to personnel. Also included are explanations of safety and hazardous materials icons within this technical manual. EXPLANATION OF SAFETY WARNING ICONS ELECTRICAL Electrical wire to hand with electricity symbol running through human body shows that shock hazard is present. FIRE Flame shows that a material may ignite and cause burns. HEAVY OBJECT Human figure stooping over heavy object shows physical injury potential from improper lifting technique. HEAVY PARTS Heavy object pinning human figure against wall shows that heavy, moving parts present a danger to life or limb.

3 MOVING PARTS Hand with fingers caught between rollers shows that the moving parts of the equipment present a danger to life or limb. VAPOR Human figure in a cloud shows that material vapors present a danger to life or health. TRIPPING Line shows that objects on the floor may cause tripping. TM 10-8340-240-12&P b WARNING All tent guy ropes must be staked down. Always begin raising the tent from downwind and lowering from the upwind side. This will prevent wind from getting underneath and moving the partially raised unsecured tent. Stakes at the feet of the pole must be used to prevent excessive movement of the MGPTS in high winds. Ensure all personnel and equipment have been removed from tent before striking or lowering. Failure to stake and tie down tent may result in injury to personnel. WARNING Do not use any type of non-vented heaters. The use of non-vented heaters will cause the accumulation of Carbon monoxide gas.

4 Carbon Monoxide gas is not visible and has no smell. If symptoms of headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, or irregular breathing occur, move affected personnel to fresh air. Failure to comply with this warning may result in personal injury or death. All fuel burning heaters consume oxygen. Adequate ventilation must be maintained at all times. Keep roof vents clear of snow, ice or debris. Open doors, windows, flaps, hook and loop fastener wall closures as needed to introduce sufficient fresh air to replace oxygen consumed by heaters. If symptoms of headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, or irregular breathing occur, move affected personnel to fresh air. Failure to comply with this warning may result in personal injury or death. Do not run internal combustion engines inside tent without sidewalls rolled up. Failure to comply with this warning may result in personal injury or death. Use seam sealer and adhesive in well ventilated areas only.

5 Use personal protective equipment to prevent inhalation of fumes. In case of dizziness leave area immediately. TM 10-8340-240-12&P c WARNING Lethal voltage is present when a light set is connected to its power source. Disconnect from the power source before inspecting or repairing any electrical component. Electrical shock or death may result from failure to acknowledge this warning. WARNING Mid and End Sections are heavy. Six personnel are required to lift each section. Always lift with your legs not with your back. Pole bottoms may slip or kick out on hard or slippery surfaces. Maintain control of side pole and center poles at all times when lifting. Two persons are required to lift and position each side pole, three persons are required to lift each center pole and four persons are required to lift each Arch, Tent Frame. Three personnel are required to put center pole in tent and raise it. Always lift with your legs, not your back.

6 Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. WARNING Do not smoke when using seam sealer or adhesive. Do not use seam sealer, or adhesive around open flame. Seam sealer is flammable. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. TM 10-8340-240-12&P d WARNING Use care to ensure fingers, or other parts are not caught in center pole and Arch, Tent Frame hinge points. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. Eliminate the possibility of tripping. Clear fabric and guy lines. Injury to personnel may result from falls. WARNING TM 10-8340-240-12&P A/(B Blank) INSERT LATEST UPDATED PAGES/WORK PACKAGES. DESTROY SUPERSEDED DATA. LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES/ WORK PACKAGES NOTE: The portion of text affected by the changes is indicated by a vertical line in the outer margins of the page. Changes to illustrations are indicated by miniature pointing hands. Changes to wiring diagrams are indicated by shaded areas.

7 Dates of issue for original and changed pages/work packages are: Original ..1 .. 30 June 05 TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES FOR FRONT AND REAR MATTER IS 30 AND TOTAL NUMBER OF WORK PACKAGES IS 41 CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING: Page/WP No. *Change No. Page/WP No. * Change No. Page/WP No. * Change No. Title .. 0 a-d .. 0 A/(B Blank) .. 0 i iii/(iv Blank) .. 0 WP 0001 00 0041 00 .. 0 Index 1 Index 3/(4 Blank) .. 0 * Zero in this column indicates an original page or work package. *TM 10-8340-240-12&P i HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Washington, , 30 JUNE 2005 TECHNICAL MANUAL OPERATOR S AND UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST FOR MODULAR GENERAL PURPOSE TENT SYSTEM (MGPTS) Type I Version (Green) Type II Version (Green) NSN 8340-01-456-3633 (SMALL) NSN 8340-01-516-6860 (SMALL) NSN 8340-01-456-3628 (MEDIUM) NSN 8340-01-516-6861 (MEDIUM) NSN 8340-01-456-3674 (LARGE) NSN 8340-01-516-6863 (LARGE) Type I Version (Tan) Type II Version (Tan) NSN 8340-01-491-1507 (SMALL) NSN 8340-01-516-6859 (SMALL) NSN 8340-01-491-1515 (MEDIUM) NSN 8340-01-516-6864 (MEDIUM) NSN 8340-01-491-1479 (LARGE) NSN 8340-01-516-6865 (LARGE) REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS You can help improve this manual.

8 If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter together with DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms), located in the back of this manual, directly to: Commander, Army Tank-Automotive Command and Armament Command, ATTN: AMSTA-LC-CECT, Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760- 5052. You may also send in your recommended changes via electronic mail directly to: A reply will be furnished to you. Instructions for sending an electronic 2028 may be found at the back of this manual immediately preceding the hard copy 2028. DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A Approved for public release. Distribution unlimited. *TM 10-8340-240-12&P dated 30 June 2005 supersedes TM 10-8340-240-12&P dated 21 June 2000 and all changes thereto. TABLE OF CONTENTS WP Sequence No. WARNING SUMMARY a LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES A HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL iii GENERAL INFORMATION 0001 00 TM 10-8340-240-12&P ii TABLE OF CONTENTS - continued WP Sequence No.

9 CHAPTER 1 - DESCRIPTION AND THEORY OF OPERATION Equipment Description and Data .. 0002 00 Theory of Operation .. 0003 00 CHAPTER 2 - OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Type I-Operation Under Usual Conditions .. 0004 00 Type II-Operation Under Usual Conditions .. 0005 00 Floor-Operation Under Usual Conditions .. 0006 00 Liner-Operation Under Usual Conditions .. 0007 00 Plenum-Operation Under Usual Conditions .. 0008 00 Operation Under Unusual Conditions .. 0009 00 CHAPTER 3 - OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Service Upon Receipt .. 0010 00 Preventive Maintenance Check and Services (PMCS), Introduction .. 0011 00 Preventive Maintenance Check and Services (PMCS), Including Lubrication Instructions .. 0012 00 Fabric Assembly End Module and Fabric Assembly Mid Module Repair and Replace .. 0013 00 Fabric Assembly End Module and Fabric Assembly Mid Module Small Diameter Repair .. 0014 00 Tent Pole (End), Tent Pole (Side), Tent Pole (Y) and Frame Arch Assembly.

10 0015 00 CHAPTER 4 - UNIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Fabric Assembly End Module and Fabric Assembly Mid 0016 00 Fabric Assembly End Module and Fabric Assembly Mid 0017 00 Fabric Assembly End Module and Fabric Assembly Mid 0018 00 CHAPTER 5 - SUPPORTING INFORMATION References .. 0019 00 Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC), Introduction .. 0020 00 Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) .. 0021 00 Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL), Introduction .. 0022 00 Group 00 Modular General Purpose Tent System (MGPTS) (Small, Medium, Large) .. 0023 00 Group 01 Tent Section, End Module Fabric (Type I and II) .. 0024 00 Group 02 Tent Assembly, Mid Module Fabric .. 0025 00 Group 03 Tent Pole (Side) .. 0026 00 Group 04 Pole, Tent (End) ..0027 00 Group 05 Pole, Tent (Y) .. 0028 00 Group 06 Arch, Tent Frame ..0029 00 Group 07 Stake, Hold Down, Tent .. 0030 00 Group 08 Bags, Tent .. 0031 00 Group 09 Floor, Tent .. 0032 00 Group 10 Liner.