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| MIL-T-62223B(AT)
3.5.12 Fire extinguisher. A 5-pound chemical type fire extinguisher conforming to
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.95(a) shall be mounted in a convenient location in
the vehicle body. The fire extinguisher shall have an Underwriters' Laboratory rating of 10B:C
or more, shall include a metal safety pin and wire and shall conform to type I or type II, class 2,
size 5 of O-E-915. The fire extinguisher shall permit visual determination of condition of
charge.
3.5.13 Emergency reflective triangles. Three emergency reflective triangles conforming
to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 393.95(f)(2)(i) shall be furnished and properly
stowed.
3.5.14 Stabilizing jacks. Two removable stabilizing jacks shall be mounted under the
front bumper. Two adjustable, heavy duty, geared, 30 inch total travel jacks with eight turns to
the inch travel shall be mounted behind the rear wheels. Each jack shall be rated at
12,000 pounds load capacity and shall be equipped with removable, adjustable height, 8-inch
square sand plate foot section so that cranking can be limited to 2 to 3 inches. The jacks shall be
capable of leveling the vehicle and shall provide adequate stability with relation to the ground
while the vehicle is under normal stationary service.
3.5.14.1 Sight levels. Sight levels shall be provided at the body rear and at the curbside
to aid in leveling the unit.
3.5.15 Awnings. When specified (see 6.2), two spring-loaded, roll-up awnings with
support rods shall be provided and installed on the curbside of the vehicle. Brackets shall be
installed on the body side to hold awning support rods when the awnings are in extended
position. Awnings shall extend not less than 8 feet outward. Each awning shall be not less than
12 feet wide. Awnings shall be located to cover the front door, the rear door, and the area
between the two doors.
3.6 Servicing and adjusting. Prior to acceptance of the vehicle by the Government, the
contractor shall service and adjust the vehicle for operational use including at least the following:
alinement of lights; adjustment of chassis engine, heating and air conditioning systems, and
brake system; filling and charging of all batteries; alinement of front wheels; inflation of all tires;
complete lubrication of chassis, engines and running gear with grades of lubricants
recommended for the ambient air temperature at the delivery point; servicing of engine cooling
systems with ethylene glycol type antifreeze and water in equal parts by volume; and servicing
of windshield washer reservoir with water and appropriate additives.
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