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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translucent reservoir, sight gage or other means for checking the

coolant level shall be provided to enable the operator to check the

coolant level while standing on the ground. In addition, a low coolant

level and a high coolant temperature alarm buzzer and red indicator

warning light shall be provided on the dash instrument panel.

3.1.1.6 Drain plugs. Drain plugs installed in manual transmission

and rear axle shall be of the permanent magnet type.

3.1.1.7 Wood treatment. As specified herein (see 3.5.4), wood

shall be treated in accordance with MIL-STD-1223.

3.1.1.8 Towing devices. Not less than two hooks, loops, or pins

for towing the vehicle shall be furnished on the rear of the vehicle.

Towing devices and rear of vehicle shall withstand, without any signs of

failure, lifting the rear end of the vehicle, turning the vehicle within

its minimum turning radius, and backing or pulling the vehicle on a

level roadway. Decals shall be provided on front and rear bumpers

stating "LIFT AND TOW FROM REAR OF VEHICLE."

3.1.1.9 Front tow attachments. Two tow chain attachment devices

shall be provided at the front of the vehicle to allow recovery of the

vehicle from a ditch or other impediment. Each front attachment device

shall provide an ultimate strength at least equal to the GVW rating of

the vehicle furnished.

3.1.1.10 Towing brakes. In addition to the brake requirements

specified herein (see 3.4.11), an emergency system for controlling at

least the front brakes of the vehicle from a towing vehicle shall be

provided. The installation shall be complete with air brake couplers;

relay emergency valve with no-bleed-back feature, except when spring

applied emergency brake is furnished; and additional air lines and

fittings. Towing brake installation shall not compromise conformance to

any Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation referenced herein or to any

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. Couplers shall be mounted in a

protected location at the rear of the vehicle and shall permit ready

attachment of air hoses from the towing vehicle. Service coupler shall

be located on the curbside and emergency coupler on the streetside.

Couplers shall be identified.

3.2 General design.

3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle and

furnished accessories shall comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards in effect on the date of manufacture.