TM 11-5840-360-14-1-1
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION
the bottom of the shipping crate.
NOTE
The installations outlined herein are
4. Carefully lift and remove the pedestal from the
for guidance only. Refer to current
packing crate.
Coast Guard directives for applicable
CAUTION
information.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
UNPACKING AND REMOVING THE
SECTION I: GENERAL
ANTENNA TO AVOID SCRATCHING
OR DAMIAGING THE PROTECTIVE
2.1 INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT
COVER. IF DAMAGE IS NOTICED,
CONTACT THE NEAREST RAYTHEON
2.1.1 Unpacking Instructions
SERVICE CENTER LISTED ON THE
NOTE
INSIDE FRONT COVER OF THIS
Retain the shipping container,
MANUAL.
packing material, and hardware for
The antenna is shipped in a wooden/fiberboard
storage or reshipment.
container. Three-layer fiberboard sides are form
wrapped on wooden ends and secured with two metal
2.1.1.1 Major Units
bands. To unpack the antenna, carefully cut the metal
Each of the major units (including cables and
shipping bands, fold back the fiberglass cover and
optional units) comprising Radar Set AN/SPS-64 (V) is
carefully lift the antenna from the container. Retain the
packed in a separate cardboard shipping carton or
end-cushioning material for repacking if storage is
wooden shipping crate. The cardboard shipping cartons
anticipated.
contain fitted packing covers and/or loose filler pellets to
The indicator is shipped in a wooden crate.
provide cushioning and protection for the unit. Each of
When packed for shipping, the indicator is bolted and
the units can be removed by cutting the shipping tape
banded to a pallet which serves as the bottom of the
and carefully removing the unit along with its protective
shipping crate. The procedure below should be followed
cover from its shipping container.
when unpacking the indicator.
NOTE
NOTE
Exercise caution while cutting the
Exercise caution while unpacking the
shipping tape to avoid damage to the
indicator. If any damage is noticed,
contents. If damage to any units is
contact the nearest Raytheon Service
noticed, contact the nearest
Center listed on the inside front
Raytheon Service Center listed on
cover of this manual.
the inside front cover of this manual.
1. Cut and remove the shipping bands from the
The receiver transmitter is packed in a
packing crate.
cardboard carton which is sealed with shipping tape.
2. Carefully remove the nails that secure the
This container is enclosed by two cushioned packing
packing crate cover, and remove the cover from the
covers and placed into a second cardboard carton. The
crate.
receiver transmitter may be removed by first opening
3. Carefully remove the four sides of the packing
the outer carton, removing the inner carton with its
crate.
packing covers, removing the covers, and then opening
4. Cut and remove the shipping bands that secure
the inner carton.
the indicator to the shipping pallet.
The antenna pedestal is shipped in a wooden
5. Remove the bolts that secure the indicator to
shipping crate. Unpack the pedestal as follows:
the shipping pallet.
NOTE
Exercise caution while cutting the
6. Carefully lift and remove the indicator from the
metal shipping bands which secure
shipping pallet.
the shipping crate. If any damage is
noticed, contact the nearest
2.1.1.2 Miscellaneous Units
Raytheon Service Center listed on
The video amplifier, switching units signal data
the inside front cover of this manual.
converter, waveguide switch, interface unit, control
1. Cut and remove the shipping bands from the
indicator and amplifier-generator are shipped in
packing crate.
separate cardboard shipping cartons or wooden shipping
2. Carefully remove the nails that secure the
crates. Unpack the equipment following the procedures
cover, and remove the cover from the crate.
given above.
3. Remove the hardware securing the pedestal to
2-1
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