MIL-D-52987A(ME)
3.5.2 Dissimilar metals. Dissimilar metals shall not be used in intimate contact with each
other unless protected against galvanic corrosion. Dissimilar metals and methods of protection
are defined and detailed in MIL-STD-889.
3.5.3 Identification of materials and finishes. The contractor shall identify the specific
material, material finish or treatment for use with component and subcomponent, and shall make
information available upon request to the contracting officer or designated representative.
3.5.4 Recovered materials. For the purpose of this requirement, recovered materials are
those materials which have been collected from solid waste and reprocessed to become a source
of raw materials, as distinguished from virgin raw materials. The components, pieces and parts
incorporated in the distributor may be newly fabricated from recovered materials to the maximum
extent practicable, provided the distributor produced meets all other requirements of this
specification. Used, rebuilt or remanufactured components, pieces and parts shall not be
incorporated in the distributor.
3.6 Safety. All available standard or optional accessories shall be included to provide
protection for maintenance and operating personnel from rotating or reciprocating parts and from
all parts subject to high operational temperatures and so located as to be a hazard. Exhaust
discharges shall be directed so as to not endanger personnel. All platforms and steps shall have
anti-skid surfaces. Contractor's standard grab irons shall be provided. A decal shall be furnished
and shall be located in the area of the articulation point, warn g of limited personnel clearance
during frame articulation and placement of safety pin or bar for the distributor operating and
transport modes. Asbestos materials shall not be used in this vehicle.
3.6.1 Noise limits. The noise produced by the distributor shall conform to MIL-STD-1474
requirements, with the exception of MIL-STD-1474 5.2, 5.3, and 5.4, when tested in accordance
with 4.5.2.2. The provisions of MIL-STD-1474, 4.3 and 4.4 shall be provided if and only if
MIL-STD-1474 5.1.1.2 procedures have been pursued and documented to the satisfaction of the
procuring activity and written permission to exceed the 85 dB(A) limit is obtained from the
procuring activity. Hazard signs shall conform to MIL-STD-1474 4.3, except the sign shall state
"HEARING PROTECTION REQUIRED WITHIN (specify) FEET". The sign shall be readable
at the distance indicated on the sign.
3.6.2 Rollover protective structure (ROPS) and falling subjects protective structure (FOPS).
The distributor shall be equipped with a removable bolted down ROPS/FOPS canopy. The
canopy shall be replaceable without cutting or welding. Removal of the ROPS/FOPS canopy
shall be limited to the exterior canopy and shall not involve removal of the operators platform or
undercarriage support structure. All gauges and operator's controls shall remain intact. The
ROPS/FOPS shall conform to SAE J1040 and SAE J231 respectively. A seat belt conforming to
SAE J386 shall be properly installed for use by the operator. Quick disconnect fittings (electric,
etc.) shall be provided as applicable to facilitate canopy removal. A slinging eye(s) shall be
provided to facilitate removal of ROPS/FOPS.
3.7 Physical characteristics.
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