MIL-S-62095 Semitrailers, Tank: General Purpose Water, 7580 And 15 160 Liters 2,000 And 4,000 Gallon, Modified CommercialThis specification covers 7580 liter L 2,000-gallon, single axle and 15 160 L 4,000-gallon, tandem axle, tank type semitrailers for the transportation of nonpotable water. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items that are required to be warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-S-62095C(AT)

* 3.2.6 Accessibility. The design of the vehicle and optional equipment shall permit access for routine servicing and shall permit access for replacement and adjustment of component parts and accessories with minimal disturbance of other components and systems.

* 3.2.7 Lubrication. Lubrication means shall be provided for all parts of the semitrailer normally requiring lubrication. Where the use of high lubricating pressure will damage grease seals or other parts, fittings with pressure release shall be used.

* 3.2.8 Safety. All equipment or exposed portions of the equipment which are subject to extreme temperatures and inclement weather and all rotating or reciprocating parts which are of such a nature or so located as to become a hazard to operating personnel shall be insulated, fully enclosed, or properly guarded. A sign shall be attached in a suitable location near the discharge line(s), with a minimum of 50 mm (2-inch) high letters, stating: "WATER IS NOT FIT FOR DRINKING." The sign shall conform to 3.1.1.8.

* 3.2.9 Radio interference suppression. The engine on type I forced discharge semitrailers shall be suppressed to limit electromagnetic radiation in accordance with SAE J551.

* 3.3 Performance. The semitrailer shall evidence no part failure, deformation, permanent set or interference between parts when towed, both empty and when loaded as specified in 3.4:

(a) At speeds as great as 32 kilometers per hour (km/h) (20 miles per hour (mph)) over unimproved roads and reasonably hard uneven terrain;

(b) At speeds as great as 97 km/h (60 mph) over improved roads; and

(c) At speeds as great as 16 km/h (10 mph) on 10 percent side slopes on unimproved roads and reasonably hard uneven terrain.

3.3.1 Turning ability. The semitrailer shall be capable of assuming a 90-degree angle to a truck tractor without cramping or damage to the semitrailer or the truck tractor.

3.3.2 Tracking ability. The semitrailer shall conform to the tracking ability requirements of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.70(a) when operated under the conditions specified in 3.3.

* 3.3.3 Service brakes. The service brakes shall control, decelerate and stop the semitrailer-tractor combination, with the semitrailer loaded with specified payload, within the stopping distance requirements of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.52. Requirements shall be met with a truck tractor loaded to its full rated gross vehicle weight (GVW) and gross combination weight (GCW).