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the using activity. Weapons containers are intended for weapons storage and
are not authorized for storage of classified material. Cabinets designated as
special size are for use in mobile or transportable tactical communication
assemblages where, through installation, they will become an integral part of
the assemblage. They are not recommended as items of office furniture. Class
6-S containers are intended primarily for use on DoD ships where, through
installation, they will become an integral part of the assemblage. They are
not recommended as items of office furniture.
6.2 Installation (S cabinet only). The S cabinet is designed to be mounted in the field by the end user. Mounting may be accomplished by either bolting or welding the cabinet's pedestal directly to the deck or a preinstalled plinth which is part of the ship. Drilling, hot work and painting performed only at the specified locations (see below) shall not affect the cabinet's security integrity or its GSA approval. Any other modifications to the cabinet are prohibited.
6.2.1 Bolting (S cabinet only). The cabinet requires a minimum of six Grade 5, �-13 UNC hex head bolts and lock nuts be used. The mounting flange located at the bottom of the cabinet's pedestal may be drilled to accommodate these bolts. The bolt pattern should be evenly distributed around the perimeter of the pedestal. In order to clear integral members below the surface of the deck, the bolt pattern may be adjusted. The cabinet may be moved and reinstalled as required. Mounting requirements in excess of those described shall be the responsibility of the end user.
6.2.2 Welding (S cabinet only). The cabinet requires that a minimum 20% of the pedestal's footprint perimeter be welded to the deck or plinth. Welds shall not extend higher than � inch from the bottom of the cabinet's pedestal. Welds shall be evenly distributed around the perimeter of the pedestal. The cabinet may be moved and reinstalled as required by grinding off the welds. In the process of grinding the pedestal shall not be damaged. Welding
requirements in excess of those described shall be the responsibility of the end user.
6.2.3 Painting (S cabinet only). The cabinet's pedestal may be repainted after mounting to prevent corrosion. The pedestal shall not be repainted higher than 3 inches from its bottom, either outside or inside. The type and color of the paint used shall match that of the deck or plinth that the cabinet is mounted on. No other part of the cabinet may be repainted except in accordance with FED-STD-809.
6.3 Ordering data. Purchasers should exercise any desired options offered herein, and procurement documents should specify the following:
(a) Title, symbol and date of this specification. (b) Class and size required (see 1.2.1).
(c) Whether ML, DL or DM design required (see 1.2.2).
(d) If DM design, number of dual lock drawers (see 1.2.2).
(e) Color of finish (see 3.2.5).
(f) Hand or key change type of combination lock required (see 3.4.2).
(g) Whether caster base platform required (see 3.3.9).
(h) Levels of packaging, packing and marking required (see 5).
6.4 Qualification. With respect to the products requiring qualification, awards will be made only for such products as have, prior to the time set in the solicitation for bids or request for proposal, been tested and approved
for inclusion on the applicable Federal Qualified Products List, whether or not such products have actually been so listed by that date. The attention of suppliers is called to this requirement, and the manufacturers are urged to arrange to have products that they propose to offer the Federal Government tested for qualification so that they may be eligible to be awarded contracts or orders for the products covered by this specification. The activity
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