MIL-C-53057(ME)
intended to supersede the requirement that the complete truck be
primed and painted in accordance with MIL-T-704 using the primers and
paints specified above. If another color is specified (see 6.2), the
above system shall be overcoated with MIL-C-46168 or MIL-C-53039 of
the desired color. All surfaces of the crane which exceed 450° F
during operation shall not be primed or painted as specified above,
but shall be painted with paint conforming to either MIL-P-14105 for
steel surfaces or DoD-P-24555 for aluminum surfaces.
3.34 Markings. Registration and other markings shall conform to and
shall be applied in accordance with MIL-STD-642. The gross weight of
the crane shall be stenciled on each side of the crane. The
prescribed tire pressure shall be stenciled in a suitable location
adjacent to each tire with block or stenciltype letters not more than
1 inch and not less than 3/4 inch high. All suitable lifting and
tiedown points shall be marked either "Lifting Point", "Tiedown
Point", or "Lifting and Tiedown Point". Registration numbers will be
furnished by the contracting officer.
3.35 Toolbox. A toolbox shall be fabricated integrally inside the
cab area or a separate toolbox made of steel having a minimum nominal
thickness of 0.048 inch, shall be provided. The toolbox shall have a
hinged opening and a hasp accommodating a padlock shackle of 3/8 inch
diameter, accessible and operable by personnel wearing gloves. The
toolbox shall be bolted or welded to the crane in a protected
position, shall have provisions for drainage of liquids and shall
accommodate any maintenance tools furnished. The toolbox shall be
treated and painted in accordance with 3.33.
3.36 Decontamination bracket assembly A decontamination bracket
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assembly in accordance with MS53052 shall be furnished. The location
of the bracket shall be such that it is accessible to personnel and
provides clearance to remove and emplace a 5-gallon container
conforming to MIL-C-1283.
3.37 Workmanship.
3.37.1 Castings and forgings. All parts, components and assemblies
of the crane which include castings and forgings shall be clean of
harmful extraneous material such as sand, dirt, sprues, scale and
flux. Rework shall be limited to procedures which do not reduce
mechanical properties or affect function.
3.37.2 Metal fabrication. Metal used in fabrication shall be free
from kinks and sharp bends. The straightening of material shall be
done by methods that will not cause damage to the material. Corners
shall be square and true. Flamecutting, using tips suitable for the
thickness of the steel may be employed instead of shearing and
sawing. All bends shall be made with controlled means to insure
uniformity of size and shape. Precaution shall be taken to avoid
overheating. Heated steel shall be allowed to cool slowly, except in
the performance of designed heat treatment. External surfaces shall
be free from burrs, sharp edges and corners, except when sharp edges
or corners are required or where they are not detrimental to safety.
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