Telephone Set TA312/PT, installed for transit.
Section lI. PREOPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
14. Siting
a generator set as a component. If a gen-
erator set is available to supply ac power,
a. General. The location of Operations
locate the generator approximately 75 feet
Center, Communications AN/MSC-31 in
from the AN/MSC-31 to minimize gener-
relation to other components of an area-
ator noise interference.
type communications system depends on
the tactical situation and local terrain
cons ideations.
b. Ground Installation. When the AN/
Note. Four men are needed to install the shelter
MSC-31 is to be installed on the ground,
on the ground or on a truck. A device capable of
lifting 3,000 pounds is also required.
locate it on firm, level, dry ground with
good drainage. Place the AN/MSC-31 on
c o n c r e t e blocks or wooden beams, if
22). If the AN/MSC-31 is to be transported
possible, and position it to facilitate con-
by helicopter, follow only the procedures
nections to the entrance boxes.
in (1) through (4) below and observe the
airlift warning notice mounted on the out-
c. Truck installation. When the shelter
is installed on a truck (para 15), remove
side of the shelter. If the shelter is to be
the ladder assembly from the shelter
installed on a truck, follow the procedures
in (1) through (10) below.
gate.
(1) Use the sling center hooks (fig.
d. Power Unit Location. An ac source
22) to connect the sling assembly
of power is required for the AN/MSC-31
to the shelter lifting eyes.
(2) Place the sling assembly on top
