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Revision History Date Revision Description 04/08/02 019965-00 Original Issue. 04/19/04 95310-00 Change Part Number. Revise all Sections. 11/09/05 95310-01 Replace Figure 1-3, S Shelter Dimensions. Minor touchups. 07/14/06 95310-02 Deleted Figure 4-3. Changed Figure 4-4 Shelter Strut Pair Identification by Color Pair and Dimensions. Minor touchups in all Sections. This document contains information proprietary to DHS Systems LLC and is intended solely for use by its customers.
WARNING SUMMARY This Warning Summary explains the use of general safety Note, Caution, and Warning notices present in this Technical Manual that must be understood and applied during the operation and maintenance of this equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in serious injury or death to personnel. Equipment Specific Safety Issues General The cautions and warnings point out known conditions that are potentially hazardous. However, no manual can cover every possible situation.
Warning Boxes Warning Box Words & Icons Warning Boxes are provided throughout this Technical Manual and are used to call attention to various details about either the equipment that are important enough to separate from the normal operating descriptions and/or procedures or a safetyrelated situation that the operator must be aware of. The appearance of the basic Warning Box is shown in Figure a. There are generally four information points provided by each Warning Box that follow a defined pattern.
Common Warning Symbols Definitions The following symbols are commonly used to indicate that a task requires precautionary measures be understood and practiced during the execution of the task. Icon Definition Notes CAUTION The exclamation point is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and/or maintenance (servicing) information in the literature accompanying the product. PRESENCE OF ELECTRICITY The lightning bolt is intended to alert the user to the presence of electricity.
Icon Definition LIFTING HAZARD The image of a person lifting a box indicates that the object in question is particularly heavy and presents a risk of back injury if not lifted properly or with assistance. Notes Other warnings that use this same icon include: HEAVY OBJECT TWO-PERSON LIFT HAND ENTANGLEMENT The image of a hand being trapped between two rollers indicates that there is a risk of a hand being trapped and possibly injured by one or more pieces of moving machinery.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Work Package Description This Technical Manual and the procedures within it are organized according to the Work Package numbering format identified in DoD Standard Practice for Preparation of Technical Information for Technical Manuals (MIL-STD-40051A) and DoD Guide to the General Style Format of US Army Work Package Technical Manuals (MIL-HDBK-1222B(TM).
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S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK START S Series Shelter Setup Procedure ............................................................................. S Series Shelter Strike Procedure ............................................................................. 1. 2. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 S Series Shelter Features.............................................
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance 028.01 029.01 030.01 4. Securing the Shelter.................................................................................. 3-3 Secure the Floor & Ground Cover ............................................................. 3-3 Loading the Shelter for Transport.............................................................. 3-4 FIELD MAINTENANCE OF THE SHELTER .......................................................................... 4-1 WP M --- .
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance Section 1 1. 95310-02 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 1-1 1.1 S Series Shelter Features ................................................. 1-2 1.2 S Series Shelter Components........................................... 1-2 1.3 S Series Specifications .....................................................
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S Series Shelter 1. Operation & Maintenance INTRODUCTION DRASH is an acronym for DEPLOYABLE RAPID ASSEMBLY SHELTER. The shelter can be deployed by a minimum of four people in a matter of minutes. It does not require any assembly in the field and it does not require any special equipment for either erecting or striking. The major component of the DRASH is a frame with two (2) pre-attached covers. The “FRAME” consists of an arrangement of various sized Titanite™ struts.
S Series Shelter 1.1 Operation & Maintenance S Series Shelter Features Both the interior and exterior covers are made with specially coated polyester fabrics named XYTEX®. All fabrics are fire retardant, mildew resistant and water repellent. They have abrasion resistance and are UV resistant. The exterior fabric includes blackout in the visual and near infrared spectrum.
S Series Shelter 1.3 Operation & Maintenance S Series Specifications The S Shelter starts as a basic shelter with a ground footprint of 13.5 ft by 13.5 ft (4.1 m by 4.1 m) for the S1 model. Additional S Shelter models S2 through S6 share the original cross section but expand in length in 5 ft (1.5 m) increments. Figure 1-3 and Table 1-1 detail the various S Shelter configurations. EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS for “S T” Model MODEL S1T MODEL S2T MODEL S3T MODEL S4T MODEL S5T MODEL S6T 9.25 ft. 2.8 m 14.25 ft. 4.
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S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance Section 2 2. ERECTING THE SHELTER........................................................ 2-1 95310-02 Deployment Procedure ............................................. 2-1 001.01 Offloading the Shelter ................................................. 2-1 002.01 Position the Shelter..................................................... 2-1 003.01 Position Personnel & Locate the Exterior Lifting Hubs 2-2 004.01 Position, Lift, &Spread the Shelter ..........
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S Series Shelter 2. Operation & Maintenance ERECTING THE SHELTER This manual and a separate video tape or CD-ROM has been prepared to assist you in understanding the correct procedure for deploying and striking the Shelter. WP M --- . -- -95310-02 Deployment Procedure Whether the Shelter is to be used in a stand alone (single shelter) application or in a complex configuration (two or more shelters interconnected), the set-up and take-down procedures are the same.
S Series Shelter 003.01 Operation & Maintenance Position Personnel & Locate the Exterior Lifting Hubs 1. Locate the outermost hubs. These are the hubs with the coated steel wire looped keepers. The outermost hubs or “lifting hubs” and the top part of the struts are the only places from which the Shelter should be lifted. 2. Check that the wind lines are not snagged on any hubs. Snagged wind lines may prevent the Shelter from spreading. 3.
S Series Shelter 005.01 Operation & Maintenance Raise Shelter to Pole Height 1. Locate the push poles. Locate the red arrow. Push up to push pole height 2. Position personnel at the doorways. Looking to the long side of the shelter, locate the red flags between the covers. These flags are the points from which personnel will lift the shelter into position. If deploying a “T” Model, enter through the boot opening, on the “T” side. 3. Place one hand underneath the push point hub.
S Series Shelter 6. Operation & Maintenance On command (“Ready to lift?…Lift”), all personnel should evenly and in a coordinated effort, lift the DRASH until the side walls come to a vertical position and the DRASH is self supporting. NOTE IF ANY RESISTANCE IS FELT, IMMEDIATELY YELL STOP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE FRAME OR MATERIAL. 7. Let the Shelter rest back on the push poles and check for any obstructions. Figure 2-9 - Shelter in Erected Position 8.
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance d) If deploying a “T” Model, finish attaching the Boot to the Shelter by securing the remaining Velcro along both sides. • Return the Push Poles to the Transport Bag. Make sure all cinch belts and the Repair Kit is also in the bag. Stow the Transport Bag so that it is available for packing and storing. • Locate the skirt on the interior liner. Detach skirts from the tabs and lay the skirts flat on ground cover.
S Series Shelter 010.01 Operation & Maintenance Secure the Shelter 1. All wind lines and staking loops must be utilized, especially during inclement and changing weather conditions. This will help stabilize the shelter. 2. Fully unravel all wind lines and stake them down 4-5 feet from shelter. 3. Use the tensioner on the wind lines to keep them taut. 4. Place stakes in all the stake loops around the Shelter base perimeter to insure that the shelter is adequately secured. 5.
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance WP M --- . -- -95310-02 011.01 Multiple Shelter Deployments Complex Shelter Layout Description A Complex Shelter system is a combination of three S or XB Series shelters supported by the DRASH Utilities Shelter Transporter Trailer. The integration provides electrical power and environmental control to the shelters. Whether the DRASH is used as a stand alone shelter or in a Systems configuration, the Set-up and Take down Procedures for the shelters are the same.
S Series Shelter 012.01 Operation & Maintenance Complexing Multiple Shelters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Unload the shelters and all accessories from the UST trailer. The recommended layout is a “U” with the trailer positioned at the open end of the “U.” This “U” shape permits the most efficient application for heating or cooling as well as power distribution. Refer to Figure 2-13.
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance DOORWAY DOO RWAY MODEL 6 ENTRANCE DRASH CARGO AREA ON E 5 0 FT. T RA IL ER -TO- TR AIL E R ELE C TR ICA L LEA D (11 0 VA C ) DIESEL GENERATOR SET TW O 30 F T. TR AIL E R -TO-TR A ILER E L EC TR IC AL L E AD (1 10 VA C ) TW O SUP PL Y D U CT ING ( 25 FT. L ON G W ITH 1 2 IN . D IAME TE R) MODEL 2 TW O R ET UR N D UC TIN G (2 5 F T. L ONG W ITH 12 IN .
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance 12. Repeat Steps 8 through 11 on the other side of the shelter. 13. To complete installation of the system plenum, plug in the booster fan. 014.01 System Wiring Installation A System Wiring Package includes the following standard components: 1 - 50’ trailer lead 3 - light leads 2 - 30’ trailer leads 3 - GFCI The number of internal leads and Isobars included with the wiring package varies depending on the System. To install a DRASH System Wiring Package: 1.
S Series Shelter WP M --- . -- -95310-02 Operation & Maintenance Installing Shelter Accessories NOTE THE FOLLOWING PAGES DESCRIBE TWO SHELTER-TO-SHELTER CONNECTION PROCEDURES. WP 016.00 is the Shelter-to-Shelter connection procedure for Shelters manufactured prior to Jan 01, 2003. WP 015.00 is the Shelter-to-Shelter connection procedure for Shelters manufactured after Jan 01, 2003. The two figures below show the difference between the old and new styles.
S Series Shelter 016.01 Operation & Maintenance Pre 2003 S Shelter-to-Shelter Connector Set (Prior to 01 JAN 2003) The Shelter-to-Shelter Connector Set provides a weather and light tight connection between any two Shelters. The Connector Set will attach to any doorway on any Shelter unit. The connector set consists of an interior connector and an exterior connector. To connect multiple Shelters together: 1. Remove the Connector Set from bag. 2. Starting with the exterior connector, locate the peak.
S Series Shelter 017.01 Operation & Maintenance Vehicle Door Boot The Shelter’s Door Boot is designed for use with specific vehicles to provide a weather and light tight seal between the shelter and vehicle. A door boot must be attached prior to final erection of shelter. To attach the door boot: 1. Spread the Shelter. 2. Identify the door boot which will be installed over one of the doorways. (Shelters manufactured before Jan 01, 2003, proceed to step #4). 3. Remove door.
S Series Shelter 018.01 Operation & Maintenance Plastic Door Strip A Plastic Strip Door helps maintain interior climate control during continual ingress/egress. To install the plastic Strip Door: 1. Remove the plastic Strip Door from the bag. 2. Locate the peak of the Strip Door. The peak has a grommet and cord located on the Connector Strip. 3. Match the peak of the connector with the peak of the doorway. Locate the peak of the doorway by locating the grommet on the Velcro connector strip. 4.
S Series Shelter 7. Operation & Maintenance Straighten out any ripples found along the length of the Window. Window Sets can be cleaned with a mixture of hot soapy water, or any household window cleaner 023.01 “T” to “T” Connection The length of S Shelters can be extended by joining one or more Shelters together at the ends. To attach “T” shelters to form a longer Shelter: 1. Butt each of the “T” ends together when all of the Shelters are at Push Pole height. 2.
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S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance Section 3 3. STRIKING THE SHELTER.......................................................... 3-1 95310-02 Striking Procedure ..................................................... 3-1 95310-02 024.01 Prepare the Shelter ..................................................... 3-1 025.01 First Lift ....................................................................... 3-1 026.01 Second Lift ..................................................................
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S Series Shelter 3. Operation & Maintenance STRIKING THE SHELTER WP M --- . -- -95310-02 024.01 Striking Procedure Prepare the Shelter 1. Remove all equipment and accessories from inside the Shelter. If striking a “T” Model, be sure to also remove the face plate curtain. 2. Detach the floor by unfastening Velcro and all green hooks. 3. Remove the floor from the Shelter and fold into quarters lengthwise. Place floor far enough away so as not to interfere with striking the Shelter. 4.
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance SECOND LIFT, CONTINUED 3. Position each person so that they can easily grasp the exterior lifting hub. These hubs should be slightly off the ground. CAUTION DO NOT PUT FINGERS INTO THE LOOPS OF THE LOOPED KEEPERS. Figure 3-3 - Remove Ground Stakes 4. The team leader should circle the Shelter to verify that each person is in position and ready to execute on command. 5.
S Series Shelter 028.01 Operation & Maintenance Securing the Shelter 1. Invert the Shelter so the white side is up. 2. Spread the Shelter approximately one foot. 3. Carefully push the interior liner between the struts so that all looped keepers are exposed. 4. Secure one of the cinch straps around the top section of the collapsed shelter approximately 1.5 feet down from the top interior hubs as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 - Secure First Cinch Strap 5.
S Series Shelter 030.01 Operation & Maintenance Loading the Shelter for Transport When loading the Shelter onto any platform, lift and slide the entire package so that Shelter remains parallel with the ground. Note: do not rock the shelter when on-loading. This may cause damage to the struts. Refer to Figure 3-8. YES 95310-02 CAUTION THIS STEP REQUIRES FOUR PERSONNEL TO LIFT THE SHELTER PACKAGE FROM THE GROUND AND PLACE IT SOFTLY ON THE GROUND.
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance Section 4 4. FIELD MAINTENANCE OF THE SHELTER ............................... 4-1 95310-02 Shelter Repairs............................................................ 4-1 95310-02 031.01 Repair of Shelter Struts ............................................... 4-1 032.01 Replacement of Shelter Strut Pairs ............................. 4-2 033.01 Repair of Shelter Liner ................................................ 4-7 034.
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S Series Shelter 4. Operation & Maintenance FIELD MAINTENANCE OF THE SHELTER Before initiating repair to any Shelter, identify the nature of the problem. Most repairs can be made with the standard Field Repair Kit, included with the Shelter.
S Series Shelter 032.01 Operation & Maintenance Replacement of Shelter Strut Pairs CONTENTS OF SPARE PARTS KIT NOTE REPLACING ONE OR MORE STRUT PAIRS REQUIRES THE ACQUISITION OF A SPARE PARTS KIT CONTAINING THE PARTS LISTED ON THE RIGHT.
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S Series Shelter 033.01 Operation & Maintenance Repair of Shelter Liner This repair procedure can be accomplished in any weather condition. 1. Cut enough fabric to cover the tear or hole, with approximately ¼” extra on all sides. NOTE 2. Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the reverse side of patch. IF TIME DOES NOT ALLOW FOR THE ABOVE 3. Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the area around the tear PROCEDURE, THE REPAIR CAN BE DONE ON or hole in the Shelter to which patch will be applied.
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S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance Section 5 5. PARTS LISTS.............................................................................. 5-1 WP R --- -- -95310-02 95310-02 Parts Lists.................................................. 5-1 036.00 Basic Shelter Part Numbers ........................................ 5-1 037.00 S Shelter Package Part Numbers ............................... 5-1 038.00 Basic “T” Shelter Part Numbers .................................. 5-2 039.
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S Series Shelter 5. Operation & Maintenance PARTS LISTS WP R --- . -- -95310-02 036.01 Parts Lists Basic Shelter Part Numbers Refer to Figure 5-1, Illustration DRASH 1 Item No. Description 1 DRASH Model 1 1 DRASH Model 2 1 DRASH Model 3 1 DRASH Model 4 1 DRASH Model 5 1 DRASH Model 6 037.
S Series Shelter 038.01 Operation & Maintenance Basic “T” Shelter Part Numbers Quantity per DRASH model Item No. 1 1 1 1 1 1 039.01 Description DRASH Model S1T DRASH Model S2T DRASH Model S3T DRASH Model S4T DRASH Model S5T DRASH Model S6T Part Number 0010T* 0020T* 0030T* 0040T* 0050T* 0060T* S1T 1 - S2T 1 - S3T 1 - S4T 1 - S5T 1 - S6T 1 “T” Shelter Package Components Quantity per DRASH model Item No.
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S Series Shelter 040.01 Operation & Maintenance S Shelter Accessory Part Numbers Description Part No. Function 1. 2. Door Boot (Custom made) “T” Boot (Custom made) 09975 09976 3. Connector Set 93144* 4. 5. Connector Set Privacy Curtain 93144 93057 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Plastic Strip Doors Model S2/S2T Plenum Model S3/S3T Plenum Model S4/S4T Plenum Model S5/S5T Plenum Model S6/S6T Plenum Model S1 Insulated Sub-floor 90074 93060 93061 93062 93063 93064 93067 Clear Vinyl Strip Door.
S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance S Shelter Accessory Part Numbers (Cont). 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. Description Light Set (2 lights) Light Set (4 lights) S Passageway, Green S Passageway, Tan Curtain Curtain Curtain Curtain Curtain Door Door Door Door Canopy Vinyl Window, Large Vinyl Windows (See below for order quantities) Vinyl Windows (See below for order quantities) Part No.
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S Series Shelter Operation & Maintenance Section 6 6. WARRANTY ................................................................................... 6-1 S Series Shelter Warranty Registration Form ................ 6-2 S Series Shelter Feedback Form ................................... 6-3 95310-02 DHS Systems, LLC This document contains information proprietary to DHS Systems LLC and is intended solely for use by its customers.
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S Series Shelter 6. Operation & Maintenance WARRANTY DHS SYSTEMS LLC LIMITED WARRANTY DHS Systems LLC warrants that all DRASH® (Deployable Rapid Assembly SHelter) products purchased hereunder will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
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