MIL-T-2452 Trucks, Refuse Collection: Compaction Type, Rear Hopper Loading, With Tilt Cab, Diesel And Gasoline Engine Driven, 19,000 To 44,500 Pounds Gvw, 4X2 And 6X4, 10 To 25 Yard, CommercialThis specification covers diesel gasoline engine driven, 4-wheel, 2-rear wheel drive and 6-wheel, 4-rear wheel drive, commercial, compaction type, refuse collection trucks having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW 19,000 to 44,500 pounds. The bodies shall be of 10- through 25-cubic yard minimum rated capacities with rear hopper loading. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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*        3.4.11.2.1  Air dryer.  A replaceable cartridge desiccant type air dryer shall be installed in the air brake system.  The dryer shall have the capability of removing not less than 95 percent of the moisture in the air being dried.  The dryer shall have a precooler and a filter to screen out oil and solid contaminants.  The dryer shall have an automatic self-cleaning cycle and a thermostatically controlled heater to prevent icing of the purge valve.

3.4.11.3  Brake controls for use from a towing vehicle.  When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be furnished with a system for controlling the brakes from a towing vehicle (wrecker).  The installation shall be complete with air brake couplers, a relay emergency valve with no-bleed-back feature (except when a spring applied emergency brake is furnished) and additional air lines and fittings.  The service and emergency couplers shall be mounted on the front in a protected position providing for ready attachment of air hoses from a towing vehicle. The service and emergency couplers shall be identified and provided with dummy gladhand couplers with chains.  The system shall not compromise conformance to any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard.

*        3.4.12  Cab.  Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), a full width tilt cab with tilting and locking mechanism shall be furnished.  Tilt cab features shall be in accordance with the Employee Safety and Health Standards of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 399, including the first step height, which shall be not more than 24 inches.  When specified (see 6.2), the chassis manufacturer shall furnish any type of his standard or optional full width cab.  Cab doors shall be equipped with locks, operable from inside the cab through mechanical linkage,

and with at least the curbside door equipped with an external, key operated lock.  Full length drip rails shall be installed above the cab doors.  Unless otherwise specified, the cab shall have an upholstered, full width, adjustable seat and back or an individual, adjustable driver's seat and individual passenger seat.  When specified (see 6.2), an individual adjustable driver's seat and an individual passenger seat shall be provided.  The color of the upholstery and the interior finish shall be compatible with the exterior color (see 3.1.1.1).  White upholstery shall not be furnished. Safety grips or grab handles shall be provided on each side of the cab to assist personnel in

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