MIL-T-62097 Truck, Motor Home Shell, For Customization Into Mobile Laboratory, Electronics Van, Work Area, Etc., 14,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, forward control motor home shells, having a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 14,000 pounds, for normal operating conditions. The vehicle has an integral drivers compartment and body for later installation of such special equipment as may be desired. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in procurement documents.

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MIL-T-62097C

3.4.18 Air conditioning. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be equipped with the manufacturer's standard air conditioning system, including tinted windshield and tinted glass. When specified (see 6.2), an air conditioning system of increased capacity shall be provided.

3.4.19 Engine compartment cover. An engine compartment insulated cover, for engine and component maintenance, shall be manufacturer's standard type. When specified (see 6.2), the engine compartment access cover shall be airtight, shall be heavily insulated for soundproofing, or shall be customized as required.

* 3.4.20 Controls and operating mechanisms. All controls and operating mechanisms shall be located for left-hand drive. Controls shall be complete and conveniently operable by the driver. Lever controls shall be designed and located to permit easy entrance and exit of the operator to and from the driver's compartment. Instruments and controls shall be identified as to their function and installed in a manner to facilitate removal and servicing. Instruments shall be visible to the driver when seated in the driving position.

* 3.4.21 Accessories and equipment. Chassis equipment shall be complete with all accessories furnished as standard equipment by the manufacturer. The following minimum equipment shall be furnished:

(a) (b)

Inside rearview mirror

Key-operated ignition switch

(c)

(d)

Ammeter or voltmeter, or charging indicator

Fuel gage

(e)

(f)

Oil pressure gage or red indicator warning light

Engine coolant temperature gage or high coolant temperature or low coolant level

(g)

red indicator warning light

High coolant temperature or low coolant level warning buzzer

(h)

(i)

Speedometer with recording odometer

Ash receptacle

(j)

(k)

Dual sunvisors

Front door mounted armrests on driver's and passenger's sides

(l)

(m)

Driver's compartment ventilator other than window

Map reading lamp, shaded

(n)

Tachometer (for diesel engine driven vehicles).

When specified (see 6.2), an automatic engine shutdown system also shall be furnished. The system shall include an engine coolant temperature, engine coolant level and engine oil pressure red indicator warning light and alarm buzzer. The warning light and buzzer actuation shall preceed engine shutdown. The system shall permit engine restart and run for approximately

30 seconds following automatic shutdown. Also, engine oil pressure and engine coolant temperature gages shall be provided with the automatic engine shutdown system.