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3.2 Design and construction. Unless otherwise specified in figures 1 thru 3, the design and construction of the battery retainers shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and drawings.
3.2.1 Welding. The welding of the battery retainer shall be appropriate for highly stressed joints per AWS D1.1.
3.2.2 Spotwelding. The maximum carbon content of the battery retainer spots to be welded shall not exceed 0.20 percent (%) in accordance with AWS C1.1. After welding the outer surface of spots shall be smooth and free of cracks, tip pickup, pits, and metal expulsion.
3.3 Finish.
3.3.1 Cleaning. The cleaning of the battery retainer shall be per the manufacturer’s cleaning standard. The retainer parts shall be free of oil, grease, wax, dirt, acid, rust and should not show visible signs of corrosion products.
3.3.2 Galvanizing. The retainer assembly shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123/A123M, Thickness Grade 100, prior to plastisol coating.
3.3.3 Plastisol coating. The battery retainer shall be spray coated with plastisol, 0.25 mm thick. This coating shall be free from runs and sags and shall provide maximum resistance to corrosion, abrasion, and chemicals.
3.3.4 Rubber dip coating. Rubber dip coating with polychloroprene is optional, it shall be 0.25 mm thick and done as per M2BC505F17 of ASTM D2000.
3.4 Identification marking. Identification marking shall be permanent and legible and shall include, as a minimum, the part identification number (PIN) and the manufacturer’s CAGE code and part number (see 7.2 and 7.3).
4. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. 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).
5. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS
5.1 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 marketplace. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
6. PACKAGING. Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and marking for the desired level shall be as specified in the contract (see 7.2).
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