TM 9-4120-407-14
3-6. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. This paragraph covers only the actual installation of the air
conditioner into a shelter or similar facility. All preparations and modifications to the unit and the
shelter must be completed prior to installation.
NOTES
For more information on air conditioner installations, refer to MIL-
HDBK-116 Environmental Control of Small Shelters.
A wiring diagram and electrical schematic are provided at the
end of this paragraph if needed for reference.
a. Mounting Air Conditioner Into Shelter Opening. See Figure 3-4 for dimensional information,
WARNINGS
DO NOT LIFT without holding unit in upright position.
Otherwise, unit will fall over causing injury to personnel.
Do not allow unit to swing while suspended from a lifting device.
Failure to observe warning may result in injury to personnel and
damage to equipment.
Use care in handling to avoid damage to the air conditioner. If an
overhead lifting device must be used, use an appropriate sling so that
the weight of the unit is borne by the base of the shipping container.
(1) Attach an overhead hoist through a sling and spreader bar to the lifting rings on each side of the
cabinet.
(2) Move air conditioner into position and align mounting holes.
(3) Secure air conditioner with appropriate mounting hardware.
NOTE
The bolts used to anchor the cabinet base to the tiedown bars may be
used to anchor it in place in the installed location if the installation
method allows for anchoring from beneath.
0.4375-14 UNC-2C (4 holes)
Base
0.3125-24 UNF-3B (6 holes)
Rear
0.190-32 UNF-3B (10 holes)
(4) Seal openings between cutout in shelter and air conditioner. Use suitable material for an air and
water tight seal.
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