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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 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, or expanded metal
surface.
3.7.1 Seat belt. An operator's 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 designed to ensure the
operator's 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 warning
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 ½ pound capacity ABC
type or equivalent. The fire extinguisher shall be UL listed.
3.7.3 Horn. The manufacturer's 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. The 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'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 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
deformation, over-heating, malfunctions, leakage, binding, jerking, uneven operation, wearing,
galling or gouging shall be cause for rejection.
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