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2.2.2.6 Repair and maintenance. Provisions shall be made in the design of the truck to provide
for replacement of wood decks or boards, racks, push bars, axles, casters and load wheels.
2.2.3 Performance.
2.2.3.1 Static load. The completely assembled truck (including casters, wheels, and axles) shall
withstand a uniformly distributed static load of 300 percent of rated capacity for a period of one
hour without evidence of damage, weld failure, distortion, or permanent deformation.
2.2.3.2 Rolling resistance. The truck, uniformly loaded to rated capacity (see table I), shall be
capable of being towed on a dry, smooth, level surface with a force not exceeding 18 kg
(40 pounds) for trucks up to 453 kg (1000 pounds) capacity and 2 percent of the gross weight
(rated load and truck weight) of the truck for 1133 kg (2500 pounds) capacity trucks.
2.2.3.3 Dynamic load. The truck, uniformly loaded to 150 percent of rated capacity (see table I),
shall be capable of being pushed off a 76 mm (3-inch) step, to a 25 mm (one-inch) step, to the
ground without any evidence of failure or damage to any part of the truck. The truck shall be
capable of withstanding being pushed at a minimum speed of 3 km/hr (2 mph) ten times
perpendicular to the platform and ten times at a 45-degree angle to the platform.
2.2.3.4 Push bar and rack strength. The truck, with push bars or racks assembled to the sockets
and wheels blocked, shall be capable of withstanding a minimum horizontal (with the floor
surface) force of 778 Newtons (force) (175 pounds) for the push-bars and 1112 N (250 pounds)
for the end-racks. The rack or push bar shall show no signs of failure or permanent deformation
after the force has been applied for a period of five minutes at the midpoint of the handle end of
the rack or push bar.
2.2.3.5 Treatment and painting. All bare metallic surfaces shall be cleaned, treated and painted in
accordance with the best commercial practices. When a color choice is standard practice, gloss
yellow is preferred.
2.3 Identification and markings. Identification and markings of the trucks shall be permanent and
legible and shall include, as a minimum, the manufacturer's identification code (CAGE), the
contract number, the part identification number (PIN) (see 5.2), and the national stock number
(NSN).
3. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS
3.1 Responsibility for inspection. The contractor is responsible for the performance of all
inspections (examinations and tests).
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