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(c) Air. The sweeper measurements shall conform to the dimensional and
loading ramp limitations of a military C-130 aircraft (figure 2)
without disassembly, except that disconnecting and subsequent
reconnection can be performed by one man in 1 hour.
3.5 Winterization. When specified (see 6.2), the sweeper shall be
winterized in accordance with instructions provided by the procuring activity.
3.6 Identical items. All units of the same classification furnished under a
specific contract shall be physically and mechanically identical. Parts
accessories, assemblies, and components are included in this requirement.
Written approval for deviations must be obtained in advance from the contracting
officer.
3.7 Safety and human factors.
3.7.1 Safety. The engine and all driving components that are so located as
to be a hazard to the operator, shall be insulated or guarded. All safety
systems provided for the operator shall be in accordance with DoL, OSHA
standards.
3.7.2 Human factors. The characteristics of the sweeper shall provide for
operation by personnel ranging from the small man (95th percentile), arctic
clothed, in accordance with MIL-STD-1472. The noise level at a radius of 15
feet from the sweeper shall not exceed those specified in HEL-S-1-63.
3.8 Conditions of use. Sweeper shall withstand the extremely hard usage
encountered in military service. Components shall be designed to facilitate
maintenance and servicing operations by personnel wearing bulky clothing and
without the use of special tools.
3.8.1 Reliability. The sweeper shall be so designed and constructed to
insure operational reliability under all service conditions which meet or exceed
the requirements of this specification. Successful completion of tests in 4.3
and 4.4 shall be considered satisfactory reliability.
3.8.2 Maintainability. The sweeper shall be so designed that normal
adjustments, repairs, lubrication, and overhaul can be readily accomplished by
the use of general purpose tools with a minimum removal of, or disturbance of
other elements of the sweeper.
3.8.3 Foolproofness. Where improper installation of a component or assembly
could cause malfunctioning of the component, the assembly or the system into
which it is installed, shall be so designed that the item can only be installed
in its proper operating position.
3.9 Performance. Sweeper shall sweep at least 90 percent of dirt, debris,
and gravel from a pavement in one pass when tested in accordance with 4.3.2.1.
Sweeper shall be constructed for angle sweeping on both sides. Brush movement
shall allow an angle of not less than 30° right and left. Minimum turning radius
of the sweeper shall be not more than 130 inches.
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