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.

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MIL-PRF-83818B

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Tire and Rim Association, Inc.., 3200 West

Market Street, Akron, OH 44313)

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES, INC.

UL 558 - Standard for Safety Industrial Trucks, Internal Combustion Engine-Powered

Ninth Edition; 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 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 Description. The forklift (referred to as "forklift" or "truck" in this document) shall be the

supplier's 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 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 manufacturer's standard commercial product. The truck

shall be equipped with instruments, components, and accessories required for the operation of

the truck. The truck shall be equipped with all components that are standard with the

contractor's products, whether stipulated herein or not, together with such accessories as may be

specified herein. The truck shall be air transportable 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 be 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 representatives. 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. The 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 not

relieve the contractor of his responsibility to furnish trucks that meet the requirements of this

document.