1、AMSC N/A FSC 3930 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: 642 CBSG/GBEC,460 Richard Ray Blvd; Suite 200
2、Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813. A-A-59829 29 July 2009 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION TRUCK, LIFT, FORK, ELECTRIC, SIT DOWN, SOLID TIRES, 12000 POUND CAPACITY AT 24 INCH LOAD CENTER, 184 INCHES MINIMUM LIFT HEIGHT The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description
3、, for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Description. This commercial item description covers the general requirements for an electric, front wheel drive, rear-wheel steer, sit down operator, solid tired, 12,000 pound at 24 inch load center capacity, forklift truck. It will be Type EE, unless otherw
4、ise specified as Type E, in accordance with UL 583. It will be used for handling cargo in and around warehouses, loading platforms, docks, and on paved or other hard surfaces. 2. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 2.1 Safety. The forklift shall comply with ANSI/ITSDF B56.1, UL 583, and OSHA standards in effect
5、 at the time of manufacture. The forklift shall comply with UL 583, EE rated. When specified (see 7.3), the forklift shall comply with UL 583, E rated. A commercial fire extinguisher shall be mounted on the truck in an easily accessible location. The fire extinguisher shall be a minimum 2-1/2 pound
6、capacity ABC type, or equivalent. The fire extinguisher shall be UL listed. An operators seatbelt conforming to SAE J386, and restraint devices designed to ensure the operators upper body remains entirely within the protection of the overhead guard in the event of tipover shall be provided. Unless o
7、therwise specified (see 6.3), the final color shall be yellow for safe operation in an indoor environment. 2.2 Environmental requirements. The truck shall be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 0 degrees F to +125 degrees F. 2.3 Battery. The battery shall be a commercially available 48
8、, 72, or 80 volt battery and 1600 amp hours. The battery-mounted, half connector shall be “SB” type. When specified (see 6.3), an additional battery and/or the appropriate battery charger shall be shipped with the vehicle. INCH-POUNDProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitte
9、d without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59829 2 2.4 Hydraulic system(s). A pressure relief protection device is required along with pump(s), cylinders, control valves, filter(s), reservoir, hoses, and all other components necessary to make a complete hydraulic system. The hydraulic system shall also be d
10、esigned to prevent forward tilt in the event of system failure; tilt angle shall not deviate more than two degrees if failure occurs at any position during load handling operations. The hydraulic lift system shall be designed so that in the event of hydraulic hose or pump failure, the load shall not
11、 descend (freefall) at an uncontrolled rate; lowering speed shall not exceed eight (8) inches per second under any load condition. A manual override for the tilt function shall also be provided to allow for load removal. 2.5 Uprights and carriage. With no load on the forks, the seated operator with
12、seatbelt engaged shall be able to see at least one fork tip at all lift heights and fork positions. 2.6 Forks and carriage. Fork tines shall have the following standard dimensions. The forks shall be mounted so that when fully lowered and forklift operating in reverse, there is no damage or degradat
13、ion to the fork tines, their attachment, or any other component of the carriage, including fork positioner and side shift. When specified (see 6.3), optional forks shall be furnished. Standard Forks a. Length: 48 1 inches b. Width: 6 inches (maximum) c. Thickness: 2.5 inches maximum Optional Forks a
14、. Length: 72 1 inches b. Width: 6 inches (maximum) c. Thickness: 2.5 inches (maximum) 2.7 Fork positioner. A hydraulically powered fork positioner shall be furnished and controlled by the operator while seated. The fork positioner shall allow tine spacing of 18 inches (or less) to 60 inches (or more
15、), measured between centerlines of the forks. 2.8 Side shift. Hydraulically powered side shift capability shall be furnished. It shall be controlled by the seated operator, and shall provide at least six inch side shift capability (each side of center or 12.0 inches minimum total travel). 2.9 Load b
16、ackrest. The load backrest, in conjunction with the forks and carriage, shall provide a vertical rear load guard of at least 48 inches high, measured from the load carrying surfaces of the forks. 2.10 Steering. Power steering, with emergency steering in the event of power failure, shall be furnished
17、. 2.11 Service brakes. Power brakes conforming to ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 shall be furnished. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59829 3 2.12 Parking brake. Parking brake shall conform to ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. 2.13 Electrical system. A 48, 72,
18、or 80 volt direct current (VDC) electrical system shall be furnished. The electrical system shall consist of all electrical components necessary for operation of the forklift. The forklift shall have sufficient electrical grounding to prevent static discharge. 2.14 Instruments and controls. In addit
19、ion to the instruments supplied on the standard commercial forklift, an hour meter shall be installed in the instrument panel. Except the hour meter, all instruments shall illuminate. All load motion controls shall be right hand operation controls and of the self-centering type, i.e., controls shall
20、 return to the neutral position when released. 2.15 Lighting. Minimum two sealed beam floodlights, one facing forward and one facing rearward, shall be furnished. Tail light(s) and brake stop light(s) shall be installed. All lights shall be protected by location or guards. Individual operator contro
21、lled switches shall be provided for front floodlight, and rear floodlight. 2.16 Horn. Horn button shall be mounted in the center of the steering wheel. 2.17 Operators overhead guard. The guard shall be in accordance with ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. It shall also be a falling-object-protective-structure (FOPS)
22、 conforming to ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. Overhead guard height from ground to top of guard shall be 102 inches maximum. 2.18 Cab. When specified (see 6.3), the forklift, shall be equipped with an enclosed cab that shall incorporate FOPS requirements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. The cab shall have a door on each sid
23、e of the vehicle with at least one window per door which can be opened for ventilation; the doors shall be capable of being locked in either the open or closed positions. In addition to the door windows, the cab shall be furnished with a front windshield, rear window, and roof window. The windshield
24、 and all windows shall be safety glass. The cab interior shall be furnished with water-resistant non-absorbent thermal insulation. A commercial fire extinguisher shall be mounted on the truck in an easily accessible location. The fire extinguisher shall be a minimum 2-1/2 pound capacity ABC type, or
25、 equivalent. The fire extinguisher shall be UL listed. The manufacturers heaviest duty heater and defroster shall be furnished. There shall be at least two wipers furnished, one on the front windshield and one on the rear window. 2.19 Tires. Tire loading shall not exceed those specified in the Tire
26、and Rim Association Yearbook. 2.20 Performance. a. Capability to safely handle a 12,000 pound, 48 inch per side cube with the center of gravity at the center of the cube. It shall be able to handle this load at all lift heights that the forklift is capable of attaining. b. Lifting speed. At least 7.
27、0 inches per second with rated load on the forks. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59829 4 c. Lowering speed. Not more than 18 inches per second with rated load on the forks. Not less than 6 inches per second with no load and with
28、engine at idle speed. d. Right angle turn. With rated load on the forks, forklift positioned perpendicular to a wall, and with the front of the load against the wall, the truck shall be able to back up and make a complete right angle turn (ending up parallel to the wall) within 200 inches. e. Travel
29、 speed. While carrying the rated load on the forks, the travel speed shall be 7 miles per hour (mph) minimum (not to exceed 15 mph), in both forward and reverse. The vehicle speed shall be governed so that the maximum speed for safe operations is not exceeded. f. Slope ascension. With the truck faci
30、ng up the slope and with rated load on the forks, the truck shall be able to accelerate up a 15% (8.5 degree) slope from a dead stop. g. Upright tilt. With no load on the truck, the forks shall have at least 5.0 degrees of forward tilt, and at least 8.0 degrees of rear tilt. h. Upright height (colla
31、psed mast height) and Maximum fork lift height. With no load on the forks and the forks on the ground, the maximum upright height shall be 92 inches. The maximum fork “lift height” shall be at least 184 inches with rated load on the forks and the forks horizontal. i. Ground clearance. With rated loa
32、d on the forks and mast vertical, ground clearance beneath the mast shall be at least 4.0 inches. With no load on the forks, the ground clearance of the truck other than the mast and axles shall be at least 5.0 inches. j. Load drift. With hydraulic fluid at normal operating temperature, the lift ass
33、embly shall hold rated load at maximum lift height for at least 10.0 minutes with not more than 1- inch of vertical drift, and not more than 1.0 degree of rotational drift. k. Stability. The forklift shall meet the ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 “forward stacking“, “forward travel“, “lateral stacking“, and “later
34、al travel“ stability requirements. l. Noise limits. Maximum allowable noise level shall not exceed 84dB(A) at the operators ear. If the noise level at the operators ear exceeds 84 dB(A) (85 to 92 dB(A), a permanent warning decal or placard shall be installed inside the cab clearly visible to the ope
35、rator. Noise level limits that exceed 92dB(A) are not acceptable. 2.21 Painting. The forklift shall be primed and painted using standard commercial practices. The final paint shall be a standard, commercially available polyurethane. The paint finish shall show no evidence of uneven application, curt
36、ains, runs snags, orange peel, lack of adhesion, or other defects. The color shall be the manufacturers standard color. If any components on the truck are not painted, the components shall have a commercially available, protective coating (such as zinc plating). When specified (see 6.3), the manufac
37、turer shall make color 24052 of FED-STD-595 available. 2.22 Identification plates. Corrosion resistant identification plate shall be provided and mounted on the vehicle. The identification plate shall contain the following information: Nomenclature: Make and Model: Manufacturers Serial Number (VIN):
38、 Registration Number: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59829 5 National Stock Number (NSN): Vehicle Curb Weight (lbs): Payload, Maximum (lbs): Gross Weight, Maximum (lbs): Date of Delivery: Warranty (months/miles): Contract Number:
39、 Ship to _ Mark for _ U S Property 2.23 Walkway coating. Floor plates and step surfaces shall be coated with a nonslip coating compound, or be furnished with a nonslip metal or treadplate surface. 2.24 Lifting and tiedown provisions. There shall be permanently installed lifting devices that enable t
40、he forklift to be lifted in its normal travel configuration, and tiedown devices that enable the forklift to be tied down to the floor of the transportation media. All devices shall have an inside diameter of 3.0 inches and minimum structural safety factor of 2:1, based on static load. The notation
41、“LIFT HERE“ and “TIEDOWN“ shall be stenciled, in black, near each lifting and tiedown device. 2.25 Electromagnetic interference (EMI). The forklift shall comply with the EMI requirements shown in table I. TABLE I. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) Name Description Parameters SAE J551-1 Compatibilit
42、y N/A CISPR 12 & CISPR 25 Emissions (Frequency Range: 30 to 1000 MHz) SAE J551-11 Susceptibility (Frequency Range: 100 kHz to 18 GHz) 20 V/m (100 kHz to 200 MHz) 50 V/m (above 200 MHz) 2.26 Highway transportability. The truck, when loaded on a semitrailer, shall be within the highway permit limits f
43、or all states. 2.27 Backup alarm. An audible backup alarm shall be furnished. The alarm shall automatically activate when the transmission selector is placed in reverse. 2.28 Flashing light. When specified (see 6.3), a flashing or strobe light shall be installed on the vehicle. The light shall not i
44、ncrease the overall height of the vehicle. 2.29 Workmanship. The truck shall withstand any operation specified herein without permanent deformation, breakage of connections, malfunction, or component interference caused by incorrect workmanship. Riveted and bolted connections shall be adequately des
45、igned. Welding shall be performed by a certified welder. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59829 6 3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practical, in accord
46、ance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). However, used, rebuilt or remanufactured components, pieces, and parts shall not be incorporated in the forklift. 4. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE 4.1 Product Conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of th
47、is commercial item description, conform to the producers own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. 5. PACKAGING. Preservation, pa
48、cking and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. 5.1. Preservation, Packaging, Labeling and Marking. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.3), the preservation, packaging, and packing shall be to a degree of protection to preclude damage to containers and/or contents thereof under norma
49、l shipping conditions, handling, etc. This involves shipment from the supply source to the receiving activity, and reshipment from the receiving activity. The preservation, packaging, and packing shall conform to applicable carriers rules and regulations. Intermediate and exterior package quantities, labeling and marking shall be as specified in
