MIL-T-62518 Trucks, Maintenance: With 9 To 37 Meters 30 To 120 Foot Multi-Position Aerial Platform, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel and gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear-wheel drive; four-wheel, four-wheel drive; and six-wheel, four-wheel-drive trucks having minimum gross vehicle weights GVW of 6800 kilograms kg 15,000 to 22 700 kg 50,000 pounds, equipped with maintenance bodies and 9 to 37 meters m 30 to 120 foot multi-position, articulating, boom type aerial platforms. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-T-62518A

* 3.1.1.2 Marking and data plates. As specified by the procuring activity for the appropriate military service (see 6.2), identification marking and data plates shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1223. When specified (see 6.2), concealed markings shall be furnished.

* 3.1.1.2.1 Warning plates. Warning plates shall be furnished and mounted in a conspicuous location near the lower and upper controls and in the driver's compartment. Plates shall conform to composition A (class l or 2) or composition C of MIL-P-514. At least the following information shall appear on each of the three plates:

WARNING

(a) AERIAL PLATFORM AND OUTRIGGERS MUST BE IN STOWED POSITION WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING MOVED.

(b) RATED PLATFORM LOAD, HYDRAULIC OUTRIGGERS DOWN , NOT IN

EXCESS OF POUNDS.

(d) MAXIMUM VOLTAGE BOOM AND PLATFORM WILL WITHSTAND

VOLTS AC.

(e) OVERALL TRAVEL HEIGHT WHEN BOOMS ARE IN STOWED POSITION .

(f) VEHICLE SHALL NOT BE OPERATED IN WINDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH.

(g) BASKET LINER(S) MUST BE INSTALLED WHEN OPERATING ON OR NEAR

ELECTRICAL LINES.

(h) DO NOT PERMIT DIRECT CONTACT OF BASKET TO GROUND WHEN

OPERATING ON OR NEAR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION LINES. (i) MAXIMUM LONGITUDINAL INCLINE DEGREES.

(j) MAXIMUM TRANSVERSE SLOPE DEGREES.

(k) BOOMS AND BASKET(S) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF DAMPNESS.

(l) DO NOT DRILL HOLES IN BOOM OR BASKET TO DRAIN WATER, DUMP OUT WATER

(m) USE ONLY RECOMMENDED TYPE OF HYDRAULIC FLUID.

(n) WIRE BRAID HYDRAULIC HOSES MUST NOT BE USED ON OR NEAR

ELECTRICAL LINES.

* 3.1.1.2.2 Instruction plates. An instruction plate showing a schematic of all valves, valve controls and equipment, and complete warnings and instructions for operating the aerial equipment shall be fastened on the inside of a curbside vertical cabinet door. Each control lever shall be marked with an instruction plate depicting the function of the control. Individual markings shall be adjacent to each control. Plates shall conform to composition A (class l or 2) or composition C of MIL-P-514.

3.1.1.2.3 Warning signs. Warning signs or labels, as recommended by the Manufacturers of

Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks Council, shall be furnished and attached.

3.1.1.3 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished.