MIL-PRF-83830C
3.4.1 Operating temperature. The truck shall be capable of operating in temperatures
ranging from 0° F to +125° F. The truck, with type C winterization system (see 3.20.2), shall be
capable of operating in temperatures ranging from 25° F to +125° F. The truck, with type A
winterization system (see 3.20.1), shall be capable of operating in temperatures ranging from
65° F to +125° F.
3.5 Design. The truck shall be designed for at least 25,000 pound capacity at 48 inch
horizontal and vertical load center, with the forks at the maximum lift height of the truck and
with the forks tilted to extreme forward position and with the load side shifted to extreme right
and left positions. Trucks covered by this document and components incorporated therein shall
conform to accepted commercial design 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 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.
3.6 Safety. The truck shall conform to the applicable requirements of ANSI/ITSDF B56.6,
UL 558, SAE J98, and OSHA standards in effect at the time of issue of the manufacture. The
trucks shall be DS rated according to UL 558. All surface areas subject to personnel standing or
walking shall have a nonskid, tread-plate, or expanded metal surface. If necessary to assist in
cab entry, a grab handle and steps shall be provided on the exterior of the cab. All rotating and
reciprocating parts and parts subject to high temperature shall be guarded when such parts are
exposed to contact by operator and maintenance personnel performing daily maintenance
functions. There shall be no sharp edges on surfaces. Nonfunctional edges shall be rounded,
projecting points shall be blunted or rounded, and excessive length of fasteners shall be avoided.
3.6.1 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.
3.6.2 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.
3.6.3 Horn. The manufacturer's standard horn shall be provided.
3.6.4 Backup alarm. An audible backup alarm shall be furnished. The alarm shall
automatically activate when the transmission selector is placed in reverse. The backup alarm
must conform to SAE J994.
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