MIL-DTL-16034B
2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent
specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or
contract.
ASTM INTERNATIONAL
ASTM D709
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Materials, Laminated Thermosetting (DoD adopted)
ASTM D1974
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Fiberboard Boxes, Methods of Closing, Sealing and Reinforcing (DoD
adopted)
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Fiberboard Shipping, Fabrication of (DoD adopted)
ASTM
D5118/D5118M
ASTM D5948
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Compounds, Molding, Thermosetting (DoD adopted)
ASTM D6251
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Standard Specification for Wood-Cleated Panelboard Shipping Boxes
ASTM D6880
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Standard Specification for Wood Boxes
(Copies of these documents are available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Dr., PO Box C700, West
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 or online at www.astm.org.)
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Specification sheets. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein and in accordance with
the applicable specification sheet. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this specification and the
specification sheet, the former shall govern.
3.2 Qualification. Meters furnished under this specification shall be products that are authorized by the
qualifying activity for listing on the applicable qualified products list before contract award (see 4.3 and 6.3).
3.3 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or environmentally
preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible, provided that the material meets or exceeds the
operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes economically advantageous life cycle costs.
3.4 Material. The material for each part shall be as specified herein. When a definite material is not specified,
a material shall be used which is adequate for the purpose intended and for meeting the requirements herein.
Acceptance or approval of any constituent material shall not be construed as a guaranty of the acceptance of the
finished product.
3.4.1 Plastic material.
3.4.1.1 Molded thermosetting. Molded thermosetting plastic material conforming to ASTM D5948 shall be
used and shall be of the proper type for its intended use.
3.4.1.2 Laminated thermosetting. Laminated thermosetting plastic materials used for nameplates shall conform
to ASTM D709.
3.4.2 Fume-emitting material. Material that emits deleterious or toxic fumes at 85 °C or lower shall not be
used.
3.4.3 Coatings and finishes. Coatings and finishes which will melt, crack, chip, or scale as a result of tests
specified in section 4 shall not be used.
3.5 Design and construction.
3.5.1 Balancing. The moving element shall be balanced by a means which will provide an easy method of
rebalancing, such as threaded lock- or split-nuts, or a wire helix moving along a cross arm and counter-weight arm.
The use of solder, or an adhesive such as shellac, to hold the balance weights or to function as a part of the balance
weight, will not be acceptable.
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