MIL-PRF-5806H
marked in conformance with AWPA C2, except that only ammoniacal copper arsenate or
chromated copper arsenate preservatives shall be used for treatment. Wood used shall have the
appropriate moisture content for the size, species, and ultimate service conditions, but in no case
greater than 20 percent. Wood shall be sealed with a polyurethane-based wood sealer. All parts
shall be treated after cutting, drilling, and welding, and prior to assembly (see 4.4.23).
3.3.21 Paint. All painted/anodized and wood surfaces shall resist absorption of chemical agents
and withstand the use of caustic cleaners (see 4.4.24).
3.3.22 Markings. Markings shall be of black cork coating. They shall be black or white so as to
provide a contrast with the background color and in accordance with the standard paint sample
(see 6.3). The following markings shall be applied to all boxes at the locations and in the size
letters indicated (see 4.4.25):
a. Adjacent to the lifting rings, eyes, or lugs in 2-inch letters: "LIFT HERE". Arrows 5
inches long shall point to the rings, eyes, or lugs.
b. Adjacent to lifting rings, eyes, or lugs, that are located on top of the box in 2-inch letters:
"TOP".
c. Adjacent to the locations where sling provisions have been made, in 1-inch letters:
"SLING HERE". Vertical arrows 2.5 inches long shall point to the correct sling locations.
d. On two places on the top of the box in 2 to 3-inch letters: " DO NOT DROP".
e. On opposite sides of the upper section of the box in 2-inch letters: "REUSABLE BOX -
DO NOT DESTROY - DO NOT PUSH AGAINST SKIN WITH FORKLIFT PRONGS".
f. At the loaded center of balance on both sides of the box, a vertical line 6 inches long and 2
inches wide with adjacent 1-inch letters: "CENTER OF BALANCE".
g. Adjacent to and if possible, above the blade records receptacle in 1-inch letters:
"INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND BLADE RECORD INSIDE".
h. On opposite sides of upper section of box in 1-inch letters: "INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE".
3.3.23 Alignment pin. In order to prevent misalignment of the cover, an alignment pin shall be
located on either the top or bottom section (see 4.4.26).
3.3.24 Name plate. A name plate permanently and legibly marked with the following
information, including all information required to be inserted in the blanks indicated, shall be
permanently attached to each major section of the box (see 4.4.27):
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