CHAPTER 4. PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

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CHAPTER 4

PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION

Section I. PREPARATION OF VEHICLE

To prepare the vehicle for installation, 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 9-2320-387-24.)

2-2.

Remove right-hand rear fixed door if desired. (Refer to TM 9-2320-387-24.)

2-3.

Remove right-hand rear cab enclosure panel. (Refer to TM 9-2320-387-24.)

2-4.

Remove right rear ammo storage tray.

Section III. LIST OF ITEMS TO BE RETAINED

3-1.

Batteries

3-2.

Right-hand rear cab enclosure (if applicable).

3-3.

Right-hand rear fixed door (if applicable).

Section IV. PREPARATION OF C4ISR EQUIPMENT

To prepare 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.

Any shipping damage should be reported on SF364 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 Deficiency Report (TDR) (SF361) as described in

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

Section VIII. EXAMINE EACH ITEM FOR DAMAGE

If any item is damaged, fill out and forward SF364 Report of Discrepancy (ROD) as prescribed in

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

reported as prescribed by DA PAM 750-8, as contained in the Maintenance Management Update.

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