MIL-S-62183 Semitrailers, Tank: Waste And Sludge Acid, 3,000 To 5,000 Gallon, Modified CommercialThis specification covers two types and three sizes of modified commercial tank semitrailers for collecting, transporting and discharging waste, sludge acids and corrosive liquids weighing up to 13 pounds per gallon. Tank semitrailers procured for this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents.

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MIL-S-62183C

* 3.1.1.1 Treatment and painting. The vehicle shall be treated and painted in accordance with MIL-STD-1223, except the exterior color shall be gloss yellow matching color chip No. 13538 of FED-STD-595 and the finish coat shall be with an acid resistant paint.

* 3.1.1.2 Marking and data plates. Identification markings and data plates shall be in accordance with the military requirements of MIL-STD-1223 for the military service identified by the procuring activity (see 6.2).

3.1.1.3 Rustproofing. When specified (see 6.2), the vehicle shall be rustproofed in accordance with FED-STD-297. When specified (see 6.2), tropical rustproofing in accordance with FED-STD-297 shall be furnished.

3.1.1.4 Instructions and caution plates. Brief operating and precautionary instructions shall be permanently affixed on or near the control panels. The instructions shall be clear, concise and sufficient to enable vehicle use without damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. Sufficient data shall be provided for proper procedure in the preparation of equipment for use. Instruction, data and caution plates shall be engraved phenolic (Formica), 1/8 inch thick, acid resistant or equivalent material.

3.1.1.5 Drain plugs. All drain plugs installed throughout the vehicle for the purpose of draining lubricants shall be of the permanent magnet type.

* 3.1.1.6 Lifting and tying down attachments. When specified (see 6.2), the semitrailer shall be equipped with lifting and tying down attachments. Lifting and tiedown attachments shall conform to type II or type III of MIL-STD-209. A transportation plate conforming to composition A (class l or 2) or composition C of MIL-P-514 shall be attached to the semitrailer. The transportation plate shall be inscribed with a diagram showing the lifting attachments and proposed lifting slings, the capacity of lifting attachments and proposed lifting slings the capacity of each attachment and the required length and size of each sling cable. A silhouette of the semitrailer, showing the center of gravity, shall be provided on the transportation plate. Tiedown attachments shall be identified by stenciling or other suitable markings. Tiedown markings shall clearly indicate that the attachments are intended for the tiedown of the semitrailer on the carrier when shipped.

* 3.2 General design.

* 3.2.1 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The vehicle shal1 comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable to the type of semitrailer furnished and in effect on the date of manufacture .

* 3.2.2 Dissimilar metals. All dissimilar metals used throughout the vehicle shall be insulated from one another to prevent galvanic or electrolytic action.