Small Shelter Systems (SSS) Course

1.)Electrical System troubleshooting is straightforward and takes a ____ approach
-Systematic

2.) Included in the container is a ____ to connect the shelter distribution box to an external power source.
-50-foot extension cord

3.) When assembling the base frame, the two green color-coded end bases are positioned ____ in the frame.
-diagonally

4.) Top cover contour ropes are tied to the ___ tie-off cleats
-red

5.) What must be done first before beginning disassembly of the electrical system?
-Remove Primary Power

6.) The door-header is fitted into the uprights on the ___.
-hard door end panel

7.) How many pull ropes are required to install the top cover over the arches?
-4

8.) Top cover base ropes are tied to the ___ tie off cleats
-silver

9.) Before erecting the SSS, choose a site at least ___ in size.
-35 by 50 feet

10.) What part of the door is inserted into the base frame?
-metal pin

11.) Guy rope rings should be positioned midway between each arch. (T/F)
-False

12.) The end-panel base rope is secured to what color tie off cleat?
-Yellow color coded tie off

13.) The base assembly should be the same distance diagonally from each other. (T/F)
-True

14.) The three red purlins are installed____
-on the same end of the shelter

15.) Maintain distance between light fixtures at ____
-10 ft

16.) The SSS comes with ___ light fixtures.
-six

17.) What would you do if the electrical cables become nicked or frayed excessively?
-replace it

18.) After the top cover and end walls have been removed, what is the next logical step in the disassembly process?
-QRP and purlins

19.) The end-panel contour ropes should be tied off to the ___ cleat
-green

20.) The long section of the plenum is attached with the hook and loop straps to the____.
-center purlin

21.) Three yellow color-coded purlins are installed at the ____ end of the purlins.
-opposite

22.) How should the non-slip floor be folded for packing?
-In an accordion style

23.) The male connector is used to connect to ___.
- the incoming power

24.) Inventory the SSS for missing parts using the ___ contained in the Technical Order.
-inventory list

25.) The SSS overhead lights are strung along the side purlins and attached with ____
-hook and loop strips

26.) The internal electrical distribution box _____.
-controls power to the shelter lights and receptacles

27.) After the top cover, end walls, purlins and uprights have been removed, what is the next logical step in the disassembly process?
-Arches

28.) One complete arch consists of one red color coded arch and___.
- three arch pieces

29.) When the contour rope is tight, the top cover should overlap the end panel by ______
-four to five inches

30.) Receptacle power is protected by the use of______.
- A 20 amp, ground fault circuit interrupting breaker

31.) If you have difficulty placing the first leg of the arch, have your partner _____ the arch.
-raise his/her side

32.) The base assembly is secured to the ground using ______.
- double headed spikes

33.) Folding the top cover requires at least _____.
-four people

34.) At what point should the hooking tool be used on the end panels?
- After all ropes are attached and tightened.

35.) What should be removed before removing the top cover?
-Remove guy ropes

36.) The supply and return air ducts are secured to the ECU by_____.
-a screw type clamp.

37.) Guy ropes must be used when ____.
- winds are expected above 40 mph

38.) What ties the end-panel uprights with the hard door end panel?
-Door header

39.) If the floor cutouts do not line up with the appropriate base stub ______.
- the base is not correctly aligned

40.) A 20-amp light switch is located on the ____ of the distribution box.
-side

41.) Connect the yellow light string to the _____ connector at the distribution box.
-switched

42.) Attach the floor to the top cover and the end walls by matching the ______.
-hook and loop strips

43.) The receptacle lines are connected to the female connector
-True

44.) Where are the ducts for the ECU stored?
- compartment in the top of the ECU

45.) Start the liner installation with the ____ side up.
-silver

46.) The spare parts kit contains vital replacement parts to repair the SSS during a deployment situation.
-True

47.) Once assembled the SSS has ____ total arches.
-six

48.) How should the top cover be folded for packing?
-In an accordion style

49.) After the components are inspected, they should be laid out in the order they will be used, during tent erection.
-T

50.) Leaving a droop in the center of the overhead liner allows ____ across the top of the structure.
-ventilation.

51.) The ____ is the largest and heaviest piece in the kit.
- top cover

52.) There are ____ guy ropes used to securely anchor the top cover to the ground.
-twelve

53.) what tool is used to remove the double-headed spikes from the ground?
-Hook tool

54.) Position the ECU in front of the shelter duct openings, about ___ from the end wall.
- 3 feet

55.) Typically, the zippered door will be used for the main entrance.
-true

56.) The 45-degree angle plenum section is connected to the ___ air duct
-ventilation

57.) Ensure that you use safety shoes, leather gloves, hard hat and ____ during the base assembly process.
-eye protection