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

(a) Flow control valve(s) (b) Line check valve(s) (c) Hose ball stop

(d) Four-way roller hose guide

(e) Dual hose, not less than 15 m (50 feet) in length, with dust caps.

3.6.12 Safety. All equipment or exposed portions of the equipment which create extreme temperatures, or that can be damaged by inclement weather, and all rotating or reciprocating parts which are of such a nature, or so located, as to become a hazard to operating personnel, shall be insulated, fully enclosed, or properly guarded.

3.6.12.1 Highway warning kit. Three emergency reflective triangles conforming to Federal

Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.95 (f)(2)(i) shall be furnished and stowed in the cabinets.

* 3.6.13 Stress analysis. A stress analysis for each type, class, size and model vehicle under contract shall be performed. The stress analysis shall include the weight of all major items permanently installed on or within the vehicle, and shall indicate the location of the center of gravity of each component relative to the vehicle axles (travel and critical working positions). In addition, the analysis shall include the value of stresses at the base of the boom(s); at the hinge area between the upper and lower boom sections; at the hinge area between the upper boom section and the basket(s); and the center of gravity of each section of boom. The analysis shall verify the factors of safety specified herein, and shall verify that the yield point of the material used is not exceeded with the specified load on the basket(s).

3.7 Dissimilar metal. All dissimilar metals throughout the vehicle shall be insulated from one another to prevent galvanic or electrolytic action.

3.8 Lubrication system. A lubrication system shall be furnished with fittings for all bearings and other working parts which require relubrication for continued service. The vehicle shall be lubricated prior to delivery with applicable grade of standard lubricant for the ambient air temperature encountered at the delivery point.

3.9 Workmanship. The quality and workmanship of all component parts, including fabricated parts, machined parts and castings, shall be commensurate with sound manufacturing standards for similar equipment. The vehicles shall be free from all burrs, sharp edges, die, tool and metal handling marks, rust, scale, and cracks. All metal and plastic materials used shall be free from delamination defects and shall be prime material. Improper manufacturing or assembling practices, defective components or parts, and assemblies which have been modified to overcome deficiencies, shall not be furnished.