AA-F-358J
3.3.1 Design. Filing cabinets shall be 1 drawer wide and shall have the
same general appearance as standard, vertical filing cabinets, with the number
of drawers specified in 1.2.1.
3.3.1.1 Design DL, DM and ML. The general exterior appearance of the DL, DM and ML cabinets shall be as shown in Figures I, II and III, respectively. The illustrations identify the basic styling required. They do not represent specific location or design of face hardware (locks, drawer handles and label holders) on drawer fronts, unless otherwise specified herein. Design ML and DM cabinets shall have interior, drawer compartment partitions installed between each drawer to provide security to the individual drawer user. The partitions shall be welded in position and shall completely isolate each drawer from any other drawer.
3.3.2 Dimensions and weights. The cabinets, exclusive of face hardware and caster base platform, shall be of the maximum dimensions and weights specified in Table I. The weight shall be permanently marked on the cabinet base or on the left or right front upright near the cabinet base. The characters shall be not less than 1/2 inch in height and shall be visible from the front of the cabinet.
3.3.3 Assembly. The cabinet top, bottom, sides, back and case frame members shall be assembled into a rigid unit. Mechanical attachments shall be secured by methods to withstand loosening during the service life of the cabinet. All welding and brazing shall be sound without porosity and shall accomplish secure connections and joints in proper alignment. The greatest depth permitted on depressed spot welds on exterior surfaces shall be not more than 1/64 (0.0156) inch. All excessively depressed spot welds and all cratered spot welds shall be filled, ground smooth and finished so as to blend with the cabinet finish. Interior welds shall be finished to eliminate sharp edges and rough surfaces which might cause personal injury. The cabinet shall withstand the rack test in 4.6.3 without sagging or binding of parts or other damage to cause interference with the smooth, easy operation of drawers, suspensions, followers, lock mechanism and other movable parts.
3.3.3.1 Pedestal construction (S cabinets only). The pedestal shall be assembled and attached to the cabinet in accordance with paragraph 3.3.3. The pedestal shall not exceed the width or depth of the cabinet nor be less than
1/2 inch smaller than these dimensions. The height of the pedestal shall be 4 inches and it shall have a mounting flange contacting the deck or floor of the vessel at least 1-1/2 inches wide on its entire perimeter. In order to facilitate lifting, mounting, and inspection after installation, the pedestal shall have 6 openings formed into it. These openings shall be 6-1/2 inches wide and 2-1/2 inches high. There shall be two openings on each side located equidistant from the center line and not less than 10 inches apart. There shall be one opening on the front and back of the pedestal located on the center line.
3.3.4 Drawers.
3.3.4.1 Components. Each cabinet drawer shall have drawer stops specified in 3.3.4.4, a drawer pull or handle specified in 3.3.4.5, drawer latch with release mechanism specified in 3.3.4.6, a label holder specified in
3.3.4.7 and a follower block specified in 3.3.5. Drawer guide rods are not permitted.
3.3.4.2 Drawer design. The drawer design shall be such that when the drawer is pulled open, the file material stored therein shall be directly accessible to the user without requiring further movement or operation of any cabinet part or component. The drawer shall allow hanging folders. The drawer shall be aligned in the drawer opening and shall fit squarely, equidistant on all four sides. The drawer, when loaded with typical filing material, shall travel easily, quietly and smoothly on its suspension, and at no point in the
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