1、INCH-POUNDMIL-PRF-83818B 2 FEBRUARY 2004 SUPERSEDING MIL-PRF-83818A (USAF) 15 JUNE 1997 Comments, suggestions, or questions on this document should be addressed to: WR-ALC/LEEV, 295 Byron Street, Robins AFB GA 31098-1611. Since contact information can change, you may PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION TRUCK,
2、 FORKLIFT, 4,000 AND 6,200 POUND CAPACITY, FRONT/SIDE LOADING, INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE This specification is approved for use by the Department of the Air Force and is available for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense. 1. SCOPE. 1.1 . Scope. This Specification covers
3、a front/side loading, sit-down rider, diesel-engine-driven, counter-balanced forklift truck. The truck will have a telescopic mast, front wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic brakes, solid pneumatic tires, and an overhead guard. 1.2 Classification. Forklifts will be one of the following types as s
4、pecified (see 6.2): 1.2.1 Types. The types of pound capacity at load center are as follows: Type I: - 4,000 pound capacity at 24 inch load center Type II: - 6,200 pound capacity at 24 inch load center 1.3 Part or Identifying Number (PIN). The following PIN procedure is for government purposes and do
5、es not constitute a requirement for the contractor. The PIN to be used for this Forklift Truck acquired to this specification is created as follows: M XXXXX X Type: 1 - Type I 4,000 pound capacity at 24 inch load center 2 - Type II 6,200 pound capacity at 24 inch load center Specification number: M
6、prefix AMSC N/A FSC 3930 want to verify the currency of this address information using the ASSIST Online database at www.dodssp.daps.mil. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-83818B 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS. 2.1 General. The documen
7、ts listed in this section are specified in sections 3 and 4 of this specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list,
8、 document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements documents cited in sections 3 and 4 or this specification, whether or not they are listed. 2.2 Government documents. 2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks for
9、m a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). FEDERAL STANDARDS
10、 FED-STD-595 - Color Used in Government Procurement COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS A-A-52557 - Fuel Oil, Diesel; For Posts, Camps and Stations A-A-59295 - Corrosion Preventative Compounds, Cold Application DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS MIL-PRF-83282 - Hydraulic Fluid, Fire Resistant, Synthetic
11、Hydrocarbon Base, Metric, NATO Code Number H-537 MIL-DTL-83133 - Turbine Fuels, Aviation, Kerosene Types, NATO F-34 (JP-8), NATO F-35, and JP-8+100 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARDS MIL-STD-209 - Lifting and Tiedown Provisions DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HANDBOOK MIL-HDBK-1791 - Designing for Internal Aeria
12、l Delivery in Fixed Wing Aircraft (Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094). 2 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or net
13、working permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-83818B 2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted are those listed in the issue of the DoDIS
14、S cited in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of documents not listed in DoDISS are the issues of the documents cited in the solicitation (see 6.2). AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME) ASME B56.1-2000 Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks ASME Boiler/Pre
15、ssure Vessel Code Section IX - Qualification Standard for Welding/Brazing Procedures, Welders, Brazers, Reprint with Revisions Through and Including 09/02/1998 (Application for copies should be addressed to the UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096) 2.4 Order
16、 of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specified exemption has been obtained. 3. REQUIREMENTS. 3.1
17、 Description. The forklift (referred to as “forklift” or “truck” in this document) shall be the suppliers standard, commercial forklift modified to meet the requirements of this specification. The truck shall have a diesel, internal combustion engine, or if otherwise specified (see 6.2), the engine
18、shall be a liquid petroleum gas (LPG). The truck shall be a sit-down rider, counterbalanced, front/side loading truck with front wheel drive, and rear wheel steer. The truck shall be based on the latest model of the manufacturers standard commercial product. The truck shall be equipped with instrume
19、nts, components, and accessories required for the operation of the truck. The truck shall be equipped with all components that are standard with the contractors products, whether stipulated herein or not, together with such accessories as may be specified herein. The truck shall be air transportable
20、 in C-130, C-17 and C-5 aircraft, as a reference only, refer to MIL-HDBK-1791. 3.2 First article. The contractor shall when specified (see 6.2), furnish one complete truck for first article inspection and demonstration and test in accordance with (see 4.2 and 4.3) of this document. The truck shall b
21、e a pre-production unit that shall be identical to all trucks produced on this contract. If the contractor determines it is necessary to make configuration changes during production, pre-approval must be obtained from WR-ALC/LESVG. All testing shall be observed and approved by Government representat
22、ives. The approved first article truck shall be refurbished to a like new condition and delivered as soon as possible. 3.2.1 First article report. The first article inspection report shall include a detailed description of the inspection (see 4.2) and demonstration and test (see 4.3.1) performed. Th
23、e report shall be submitted in digital format, and every effort shall be made to keep the file size reasonable while maintaining image quality. All deficiencies encountered and actions taken to correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. Approval of the first article test report shall
24、not relieve the contractor of his responsibility to furnish trucks that meet the requirements of this document. 4 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-83818B 3.3 Materials. Shall be as specified herein. Materials not specified shal
25、l be selected by the contractor and shall be subject to all provisions of this specification. 3.3.1 Recovered materials. The components, pieces and parts incorporated in the trucks may be newly fabricated from recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, provided the trucks produced meet a
26、ll other requirements of this specification. Used, rebuilt or remanufactured components, pieces and parts shall not be incorporated in the truck. 3.3.2 Dissimilar metals. Unless suitably protected against galvanic corrosion, dissimilar metals shall not be in intimate contact with each other. 3.3.3 D
27、rain holes. Structures shall be designed to eliminate pockets where debris and water might accumulate. All structural configurations shall allow water run-off, or shall have adequate sized and placed drain holes. 3.4 Pivot and shift assembly. Pivot and shift assembly shall be provided to allow 90 de
28、grees minimum pivoting of load and full sideshift action to facilitate transfer of pallets (size 48 inches deep by 48 inches wide) between the truck and storage position. Pivot and shift shall be accomplished hydraulically. With the forks pivoted 90 degrees and shifted to the extreme left or right,
29、the transverse motion shall be such that the vertical, load carrying, face of the fork extends 1 inch minimum beyond the right or left side of the truck. With the forks in the front handling position, side shift shall provide for a minimum movement of 12 inches across the width of the truck. With fo
30、rks in the side handling position and side shifted, the truck shall be capable of carrying 16-inch wide loads on the deck of the truck. 3.5 Operation. Truck shall operate over paved surfaces and will be used for transporting long loads and pallet loads. Trucks shall pick up and handle long loads, at
31、 least 20 feet long with a maximum width of 30 inches, in an aisle not more than 83 inches wide. Truck shall select and replenish pallet loads in a pallet storage rack area with 64 inch wide clear operating aisles (pallet face to pallet face). The truck shall also load and unload long loads and pall
32、et loads onto and off of over-the-road flatbed trailers from the side and in and out of bulk storage areas from the front-loading and or side-loading positions. Type I trucks shall be capable of driving onto trailers and trailer vans to load and unload. 3.5.1 Operating temperature. The truck shall b
33、e capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 0 F to +125 F. The truck, with type C winterization system (see 3.21.2), shall be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 25 F to +125 F. The truck, with type A winterization system (see 3.21.1), shall be capable of operating in temperatu
34、res ranging from 65 F to +125 F. 3.6 Design. The truck shall be capable of safely handling the rated capacity load at all lift heights, mast pivot and side shift positions specified herein. Trucks covered by this document and components incorporated therein shall conform to accepted commercial desig
35、n practices. Trucks shall be constructed and equipped to meet all requirements specified herein. Component parts of the unit need not be products of the same manufacturer. However, the manufacturer 5 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MI
36、L-PRF-83818B shall be so established that prompt and continuing service and delivery of repair parts will be assured. The truck shall be equipped with all other components and parts not specifically mentioned but necessary to provide a functional machine and shall conform in quality to that normally
37、 provided to the commercial industry. 3.7 Safety. The truck shall conform to the applicable requirements of ASME B56.1, UL 558, SAE J98, and OSHA standards in effect at the time of issue of the solicitation. All surface areas subject to personnel standing or walking shall have a nonskid, tread-plate
38、, or expanded metal surface. 3.7.1 Seat belt. An operators seat belt with a retractor shall be installed on the truck. The seat belt must conform to SAE J386, Type 1. However, the installation of a lap belt alone will not be considered as adequate occupant restraint. Additional restraint devices des
39、igned to ensure the operators body remains entirely within the protection of the frame and overhead guard in the event of tip over will also be provided. The restraint system shall not interfere with operator access or mobility, or the vehicles operation. (i.e. special seat, shoulder belt, etc.) A w
40、arning decal shall be provided advising of the hazards of tip over and the importance of using the restraint system. 3.7.2 Fire extinguisher. A commercial fire extinguisher shall be mounted on the truck in an easily accessible location. The fire extinguisher shall be a minimum 2 pound capacity ABC t
41、ype or equivalent. The fire extinguisher shall be UL listed. 3.7.3 Horn. The manufacturers standard horn shall be provided. 3.7.4 Backup alarm. An audible backup alarm shall be furnished. The alarm shall automatically activate when the transmission selector is placed in reverse. 3.8 Human factors. T
42、he truck shall provide for operation and maintenance by personnel ranging from small person normally clothed, through large person arctic clothed, in accordance with SAE J833 and SAE J925. This shall include, but not be limited to all travel, load motion, and steering controls; entry to the operator
43、s seat and access to all fluid level check points. 3.9 Structure. 3.9.1 Chassis and frame. The frame and related structure shall be capable of withstanding 300 percent of rated load without permanent deformation. Frame members, bracing, and all their joints shall provide a rigid unit structure. The
44、frame and related structure shall not crack, deform, or fail under the testing specified in (see 4.3.3). 3.9.2 Fork lifting overload. The fork lifting mechanism shall be capable of withstanding 125 percent of rated load and cycled through the extreme ranges of motion 50 times. Any permanent deformat
45、ion, over-heating, malfunctions, leakage, binding, jerking, uneven operation, wearing, galling or gouging shall be cause for rejection. 6 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-MIL-PRF-83818B 3.9.3 Operators overhead guard. An overhead guard
46、 shall be furnished. The overhead guard shall meet all of the requirements of ASME B56.1 including falling object protective structure (FOPS) and inside clearances. 3.9.4 Welding. All welds shall be smooth, continuous, with complete heat penetration and shall transmit stress without permanent deform
47、ation or failure when the truck is subjected to normal service and the testing of this specification. The contractors welders, welding operators and welding procedures shall be qualified to meet the welding requirements of the AWS B2.1 or ASME Boiler/Pressure Vessel Code Section IX. 3.10 Rated load.
48、 The rated load for the Type I shall be a 4,000 (+100, -0) pound cube, 48 inches on each side with a center of gravity located at the geometric center of the cube. The rated load for the Type II shall be a 6,200 (+125, -0) pound cube, 48 inches on each side with a center of gravity located at the ge
49、ometric center of the cube. 3.11 Engine. The truck shall be powered by a standard, commercial engine. Horsepower and torque characteristics shall be sufficient to provide the performance specified herein and shall be at a RPM which will assure performance with an adequate margin of safety. 3.11.1 Diesel engine. The truck shall be equipped with a diesel engine. Emergency shutdown provisions shall be furnished when recommende
