MIL-S-18141J
2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of
this specification and the references cited herein (except for associated detail
specifications, specification sheets or MS standards), the text of this
specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this specification, however,
shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has
been obtained.
REQUIREMENTS
3.
3.1 Description. The sweeper shall have a welded steel frame, adjustable
power driven brush, diesel or gasoline engine, front wheel steer, tow bar, and
other parts and accessories to make a complete and serviceable unit.
3.2 First article. When specified (see 6.2), the contractor shall furnish
one complete sweeper for first article inspection (see 4.3 and 6.4).
3.2.1 Initial Production. When specified (see 6.2), the contractor shall
furnish to the Government one or more sweepers for inspection as specified in
4.4.
3.3 Standard commercial product. The sweeper shall, as a minimum, be in
accordance with the requirements of this specification and shall be the
manufacturer's standard commercial product. Additional or better features which
are not specifically prohibited by this specification but which are a part of
the manufacturer's standard commercial product, shall be included in the sweeper
being furnished. A standard commercial product is a product which has been sold
or is being currently offered for sale on the commercial market through
advertisements or manufacturer's catalogs, or brochures, and represents the
latest production model.
3.4 Lifting and tying down attachments. When specified (see 6.2), the
sweeper shall be equipped with lifting and tying down attachments. Lifting and
tying down attachments shall conform to MIL-STD-209, type III. Attachments
shall be indicated by a transportation plate conforming to MIL-P-514, except
tying down attachments may be identified by stenciling or other suitable marking
on the sweeper. Tying down markings shall clearly indicate that the attachments
are intended for tying down of the sweeper on the carrier when shipped.
3.4.1 Transport.
(a) Road. The sweeper, with brush raised in travel position, shall be
capable of being towed over highway and secondary roads without
damage or permanent deformation. The sweeper shall be capable of
being towed at 25 miles per hour (mph) without interference or
failure to track the towing vehicle. The sweeper shall be capable of
transport for 125 miles at convoy speed on paved and secondary roads
and unload from a 25-ton low-bed trailer.
(b) Rail. The overall dimensions of the sweeper with exhaust and air
cleaner stacks removed shall meet Berne International dimensional
requirements (figure 1) for rail shipment. When specified (see 6.2),
the sweeper shall withstand rail impact when tested in accordance
with MIL-STD-810, method 516, procedure VI.
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