CHAPTER 4. PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

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CHAPTER 4

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

Section I. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE

Ensure that the site includes adequate lighting and a power source when drilling is required. Inspect the

vehicle for damage that could affect installation. Have any such damage repaired before installing the

C4ISR equipment.

Section II. ITEMS TO BE REMOVED

2-1. Remove batteries. (Refer to TM 9-2320-280-20.)

2-2. Remove left- and right-hand rear cab enclosure panel, as applicable. (Refer to TM 9-2320-280-20.)

2-3. Remove center tunnel insulation, as applicable. (Refer to TM 9-2320-280-20.)

2-4. Remove standard radio rack. (Refer to TM 9-2320-280-20.)

2-5. Remove gunner's platform. (Refer to TM 9-2320-280-20.)

Section III. LIST OF ITEMS TO BE RETAINED

3-1. Batteries.

3-2. Left- and right-hand rear cab enclosure panel (if applicable).

Section IV. PREPARATION OF C4ISR EQUIPMENT

Unpack, inspect, and check inventory.

Section V. PRECAUTIONS DURING HANDLING

Observe the following precautions to prevent equipment damage.

a. Keep dust covers in place on connectors.

b. Do not disassemble or modify parts in the C4ISR equipment unless authorized to do so.

c. Keep mounting hardware covered and protected until needed.

Section VI. UNPACK AND INSPECT EQUIPMENT

6-1. Unpack and inspect packaging for evidence of damage.

6-2. Report any shipping damage on SF 364 Report of Discrepancy (ROD) as prescribed in

AR 735-11-2/DLAR 4140.55/NAVMATINST 4355.73A/AFR 400-64/MCO 4430.F.

Section VII. INVENTORY C4ISR EQUIPMENT

If any item is missing, fill out and forward Transportation Discrepancy Report (TDR) (SF 361) as described

in AR 55-38/NAVSUPINST 4610.33C/AFR 75-18/MCO P4610.19D/DLAR 450015.

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