MIL-T-52831E
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (CIMA) Light Equipment Manufacturers Bureau - Standard No.1.
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2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this specification and the references cited herein, (except for associated detail specifications, specifications sheets or MS standards), the text of this specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this specification, however, shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 Description. The tamper shall be a hand operated and controlled, gasoline-engine powered, ram type soil compactor that is used for general backfill compaction. The tamper shall be the current commercial production model of a standard product and except for product improvements which have been incorporated in the commercial production units, shall have been marketed and in commercial field use in the exact configuration with all components to be furnished for at least one year prior to opening of the technical proposal or bid. The tamper shall have proven widespread commercial usage experience and acceptance in most types of geographic areas, climatic conditions and altitudes throughout the continental United States. The tamper shall be equipped with all components necessary to enable the tamper to function reliably and efficiently in a sustained operation. The tamper shall conform to all applicable Federal laws and regulations governing safety, noise levels and pollution which are in effect on date of bid.
3.2 First article. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.3 and 6.3). Any changes or deviations of tampers from the approved
first article during production will be subject to the approval of the contracting officer. Approval of the first article will not relieve the contractor of his obligation to furnish tampers conforming
to this specification.
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