A-A-52545 Heaters, Vehicular Compartment 28 Volt, DcThis CID covers two types of heaters of 28 volt (V) direct current (dc) nominal rating, used for heating crew and engine compartments of military vehicles or equipment. Type I heaters are intended for use on military vehicles or equipment which may be required to operate in an ambient temperature to minus 65 degrees Fahrenheit (-65 Degrees F); from which a supply of gasoline is available; when heated air is required without the vehicle engine being operated. Type II heaters are intended for use on military vehicles or equipment from which a supply of heated circulating liquid (engine coolant) is available, which may be required to operate in an ambient temperature to -25 Degrees F.

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3. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this commercial item description, conform to the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Recovered materials. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph 23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (see 2.1).

5. PACKAGING. Preservation, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order (see 6.2).

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Addresses for obtaining copies of referenced documents.

6.1.1 Government documents. Copies of FMCSR 49 CFR Parts 100 to 177 can be obtained from Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402-9371. Copies of A-A-52624 “Antifreeze, Multi Engine Type” and A-A-52499 “Lead, Electrical (Storage Battery)” are available from the Defense Printing Services Detachment Office, Bldg. 4D (Customer Service), 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.

6.1.2 Non-Government documents. Copies of SAE J638 “Motor Vehicle Heater Test Procedure, Recommended Practice,” can be obtained from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096. Copies of ASTM D2000 “Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications (SAE Recommended Practice J200) (DoD Adopted)” can be obtained from American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.