MIL-T-62299 Truck, Mobile Blood Donor, With Component And Processing Laboratory, 4-Bed, Diesel Engine Driven, 33,000 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, CommercialThis specification covers a completely equipped, self-propelled, self-contained, mobile unit designed to serve as a combination blood component laboratory, 4-bed donor unit, and processing laboratory. The vehicle shall be diesel engine driven, fully air conditioned and heated and mounted on a four wheel, two wheel drive forward control bus type chassis. The vehicle shall have a minimum gross vehicle weight \(GVW\) of 33,000 pounds. The vehicle shall be furnished with a 45 kilowatt \(kW\) generator. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which shall be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in procurement documents.

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MIL-T-62299B(AT)

3.4.2.5 Radio interference suppression. The vehicle shall be

suppressed to limit electromagnetic radiation in accordance with SAE

J551. Any body equipment emitting radiation shall be suppressed to the

same level as the vehicle chassis.

3.4.3 Fuel system. The fuel system shall conform to Federal Motor

Carrier Safety Regulations 393.65 and 393.67.

3.4.3.1 Air cleaner. A single-stage or two-stage dry type air

cleaner shall be furnished. The air cleaner shall include an indicator

or dash mounted light to indicate when filter should be changed.

3.4.3.2 Fuel tanks. Dual safety fuel tanks conforming to Federal

Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 393.65 and 393.67 shall be furnished.

Each tank shall have a capacity of not less than 65 gallons. Means

shall be provided to assure equalized fuel levels in both tanks. The

tanks shall be mounted on each side, as far forward as possible. The

filler shall be identified and be arranged for safe and convenient

filling from the exterior body. The access for the filler neck shall be

designed to prevent the entry of spilled fuel to any point inside the

vehicle body or entrapment between body walls. Sealing may be

accomplished by use of a neoprene rubber thimble or grommet, or other

device installed in the access hole.

3.4.4 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, conforming to Federal

Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.83, shall be substantially

constructed, effectively leakproof, and quiet in operation. Properly

supported exhaust tailpipe shall extend to the rear bumper and shall be

located to properly and effectively minimize the possibility of exhaust

fumes entering the body. The exhaust system shall include muffler(s).

3.4.5 Transmission. The transmission input torque capacity shall

be at least equal to the maximum torque delivered by the engine.

3.4.5.1 Manual transmission. Unless otherwise specified (see

3.4.5.2), the manufacturer's standard manual synchromesh transmission

shall be furnished. The transmission shall provide one reverse speed

and not less than five forward speeds. Gear ratios in the transmission

and axle shall be matched to provide a progressive shifting pattern

throughout the complete range and shall provide the required vehicle

performance. The transmission shall provide for maximum ease of

shifting in all speeds.

3.4.5.101 Clutch. The clutch shall be the largest capacity clutch

offered for the size of engine furnished with clutch torque capacity

exceeding maximum delivered engine torque.