1、 AMSC N/A FSC 3930 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, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 A-A-59831 21 August 2009 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
2、TRUCK, LIFT, FORK, ELECTRIC, SIT DOWN, SOLID TIRES, 4000 POUND CAPACITY AT 24 INCH LOAD CENTER, 144 INCHES MINIMUM LIFT HEIGHT The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description (CID) for all federal agencies. 1. SCOPE 1.1 Description. This Commercial Item
3、 Description (CID) covers the general requirements for an electric, front wheel drive, rear-wheel steer, sit down operator, solid tired, 4000 pound at 24 inch load center capacity, forklift truck. It will be Type E, unless otherwise specified as Type EE or Type EX, in accordance with UL 583. It will
4、 be used for handling cargo in and around warehouses, loading platforms, docks, and on paved or other hard surfaces. 2. CLASSIFICATION. 2.1 Classification. The forklifts shall be one of the following types and classes, as specified (see 6.2). 2.1.1 Types. The types of forklifts are as follows: Type
5、I - Nuclear certified Type II Non-nuclear certified 2.1.2 Class. The classes for forklifts are as follows: Class A: E rated Class B: EE rated Class C: EX rated 2.2 Part or Identifying Number (PIN). The following PIN procedure is for government purposes and does not constitute a requirement for the c
6、ontractor. The PIN to be used for spring loaded pressure relief valves acquired to this CID is created as follows: INCHPOUND Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59831 2 AA- XXXXX - 2 A Composition: A - E rated B - EE rated C - EX rate
7、d Type: 1 - Type I Nuclear certified 2 - Type II Non-nuclear certified CID number: AA prefix 3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS 3.1 Safety. The forklift shall comply with ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 and OSHA standards in effect at the time of manufacture. The forklift shall comply with UL 583, E rated. When specified
8、(see 7.3), the forklift shall comply with UL 583, EE rated or UL 583, EX 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 capacity ABC type, or equivalent. The fire extinguisher shall be UL list
9、ed. An operators seatbelt conforming to SAE J 386, 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 otherwise specified (see 7.3), the final color shall be yellow for safe
10、operation in an indoor environment. 3.1.1 Design and Safety (Type I). In addition to the requirements of 3.1, the forklift shall also meet the requirements of Air Force Manual 91-118. The forklift shall be designed for a structural safety factor (based on yield strength) of at least 3 times the rate
11、d load, or maximum dynamic load multiplied by a factor of 2, whichever is greater. The forklift shall be designed to minimize the transmission of mechanical shock to loads in all modes of operation. 3.2 Environmental requirements. The truck shall be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from
12、0 degrees F to +125 degrees F. When specified (see 7.3), the forklift shall be winterized to 25 degrees F. As a minimum, a cab, cab heater, and windshield defroster shall be provided. 3.3 Battery. The battery shall be a commercially available 48, 72, or 80 volts. The battery shall be at least 500 am
13、p hours. The battery-mounted, half connector shall be “SB” type. When specified (see 7.3), the truck shall be shipped with the following items: additional battery and/or battery charger. 3.4 Hydraulic system(s). A pressure relief protection device is required along with pump(s), cylinders, control v
14、alves, filter(s), reservoir, hoses, and all other components necessary to make a complete hydraulic system. The hydraulic system shall also be designed 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
15、load handling operations. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59831 3 a. Type I, The hydraulic lift system shall be designed so that in the event of hydraulic hose or pump failure, the lift system will automatically prevent load lower
16、ing. A manual override for load lowering and tilt functions shall also be provided to safely lower the load and provide for load removal; lowering speed of the forks shall not exceed eight (8) inches per second under any load conditions. b. Type II, The hydraulic lift system shall be designed so tha
17、t in the event of hydraulic hose or pump failure, the load shall not 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. 3.5 Upright
18、s and carriage. With no load on the forks, the seated operator with seatbelt engaged shall be able to see at least one fork tip at all lift heights and fork positions. 3.6 Forks and carriage. Fork tines shall have the following standard dimensions. The forks shall be mounted so that when fully lower
19、ed and forklift operating in reverse, there is no damage or degradation to the fork tines, their attachment, or any other component of the carriage, including fork positioner and side shift. When specified (see 7.3), optional forks shall be furnished. Standard Forks a. Length: 48 1 inches b. Width:
20、4.0 inches (maximum) c. Thickness: 1.5 inches (maximum) Optional Forks (user specified dimensions) a. Length: 36 to 60 inches b. Width: 4.0 to 5.0 inches c. Thickness: 1.5 to 2.0 inches 3.7 Fork spacing. Manual forklift shall have manual fork positioning. a. Type I. Forks shall allow tine spacing of
21、 12 inches (or less) to 45 inches (or more), measured between centerlines of the forks. b. Type II. Forks shall allow tine spacing of 12 inches (or less) to 32 inches (or more), measured between centerlines of the forks. 3.8 Side shift. A hydraulically powered side shift capability shall be furnishe
22、d. It shall be controlled by the seated operator, and shall provide at least four-inch side shift capability each side of center (or 8.0 inches minimum total travel) with rated load on the forks. 3.9 Load backrest. The load backrest, in conjunction with the forks and carriage, shall provide a vertic
23、al rear load guard of at least 48 inches high, measured from the load carrying surfaces of the forks. Load securing rings or eyes shall be provided on both the left and right sides of the backrest and located not less than 15 to not more than 25 inches above the load carrying surface of the forks. S
24、afety factor for the load securing devices shall not be less than 3 to 1, based on yield strength, assuming each device is loaded equally. Ring or eye opening shall be determined using MIL-STD-209. The load securing device, when not in use, shall not extend forward of any Provided by IHSNot for Resa
25、leNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59831 4 surface on front face backrest. The backrest assembly/load securing device combination shall be capable of withstanding a horizontal force (at load securing devices) equal to three times the truck capacity without fai
26、lure or permanent deformation of carriage assembly (see 5.3.21). 3.10 Steering. Power steering, with emergency steering in the event of power failure, shall be furnished. 3.11 Service brakes. Power brakes conforming to ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 shall be furnished. 3.11.1 Service brakes (Type I). The service
27、brakes shall also be capable of holding the forklift, with rated load, on a minimum 20% grade (11.3 degree) without assistance of the parking brake. 3.12 Parking brake. Parking brake shall conform to ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. 3.12.1 Parking brake (Type I). In addition to the requirements of 3.12, the parkin
28、g brake shall be independent of the service brake system and shall be capable of holding the forklift, with rated load, on a minimum 20% grade (11.3 degree). 3.13 Electrical system. A 48, 72, or 80 volt direct current (VDC) electrical system shall be furnished. The electrical system shall consist of
29、 all electrical components necessary for operation of the forklift. The forklift shall have sufficient electrical grounding to prevent static discharge. 3.13.1 Backup alarm. An audible backup alarm shall be furnished. The alarm shall automatically activate when the transmission selector is placed in
30、 reverse. 3.14 Instruments and controls. In addition 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
31、 of the self-centering type, i.e., controls shall return to the neutral position when released. 3.15 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
32、by location or guards. Individual operator controlled switches shall be provided for front floodlight, and rear floodlight. 3.16 Horn. Horn button shall be mounted in the center of the steering wheel. 3.17 Operators overhead guard. The guard shall be in accordance with ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. It shall als
33、o be a falling-object-protective-structure (FOPS) conforming to ANSI/ITSDF B56.1. Overhead guard height from ground to top of guard shall be 88 inches maximum. 3.18 Cab. When specified (see 7.3), the forklift shall be equipped with an enclosed cab that shall incorporate FOPS requirements of ANSI/ITS
34、DF B56.1. The cab shall have a door on each side 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 opened or closed positions. In addition to the door windows, the cab shall be furnished with a front windshi
35、eld, rear window, and roof window. The windshield and all windows shall be safety glass. The cab interior shall be Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59831 5 furnished with water-resistant non-absorbent thermal insulation. The manufa
36、cturers 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. 3.19 Tires. The tires shall be pneumatically-shaped solid tires. Tire loading shall not exceed those specified in the Tire and Rim Asso
37、ciation Yearbook. 3.20 Performance. The truck shall be capable of meeting the following performance requirements: a. Capability to safely handle a 4,000 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 and sid
38、e shift positions that the forklift is capable of attaining. b. Lifting speed: Shall be capable of raising the rated load at least 7.0 inches per second. c. Lowering speed: Shall be not more than 16 inches per second with rated load on the forks and not less than 4 inches per second with no load and
39、 with 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 160 inches. e.
40、Travel speed: Shall travel at a speed of at least 5 miles per hour (mph) and at most 15 mph, in both forward and reverse directions, while carrying rated load on the forks. The vehicle speed shall be governed so that maximum speed for safe operations is not exceeded. f. Slope ascension: With the tru
41、ck facing 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 5.0 degrees of rear tilt. h. Upright height
42、 (collapsed 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 88 inches. The maximum fork “lift height” shall be at least 144 inches with rated load on the forks and the forks horizontal. i. Free lift height: The hei
43、ght that the forks can raise the rated load before the collapsed mast height is increased shall be at least 45.0 inches. j. Ground clearance: With rated load on the forks and mast vertical, ground clearance beneath the mast shall be at least 3.0 inches. With no load on the forks, the ground clearanc
44、e of the truck other than the mast and axles shall be at least 4.0 inches. k. Load drift: With hydraulic fluid at normal operating temperature, the lift assembly 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
45、 degree of rotational drift. l. Stability: The forklift shall meet the ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 “forward stacking“, “forward travel“, “lateral stacking“, and “lateral travel“ stability requirements. m. Noise limits: Maximum allowable noise level shall not exceed 84 dB(A) at the operators ear. If the noise l
46、evel 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 operator. Noise level limits that exceed 92 dB(A) are not acceptable. 3.21 Painting. The forklift shall be primed and painted using standard comme
47、rcial practices. The final paint shall be a standard, commercially available polyurethane. The paint finish shall Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-59831 6 show no evidence of uneven application, curtains, runs snags, orange peel, l
48、ack 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 7.3), the manufacturer shall make color 24052 of
49、FED-STD-595 available. 3.22 Identification plates. Corrosion resistant identification plate shall be permanently installed on the vehicle. The identification plate shall contain the following information: Nomenclature: Make and Model: Manufacturers Serial Number (VIN): Registration Number: National Stock Number (NSN): Ve
