A-A-2160 Hose Assembly, Nonmetallic (Booster) (S/S By Nfpa-1964)This description covers booster hoses, double braided, rubber covered, with coupling for both fire protection and general purposes and shall be furnished in the following classes and sizes, as specified: Class I - 800 psf (working pressure) Class II - 400 psf (working pressure) Class III - 300 psf (working pressure) Size A - 3/4 inch Size B - 1 inch.

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A-A-2160

 

Military packaging. Each hose shall be preserved and packed to protect it against physical damage deterioration in a logistic environment characterized by the following:

1. Multiple handling during transportation and intransit storage.

2. Shock, vibration and static loading forces during worldwide shipment by all transport modes.

3. Uncontrolled warehouse storage for extended periods.

4. Weather exposure during shipment and intransit transfer.

5. Stacking loads during shipment and storage.

 

Quantities of hose destined to a single addressee may be unitized into one or more loads.

 

Commercial. Each hose shall be packaged in accordance with the suppliers normal method for retail distribution. Hoses shipped to a single destination may be unitized to handling as a single unit. Shipping containers shall comply with Uniform Freight Classification and National Motor Freight Classification rules.

 

Marking. Unit, intermediate (when provided), and exterior packs shall be marked with the item nomenclature, stock or part number, quantity per pack and contract number as a minimum; additional marking shall be as specified in the contract or order. Exterior packs shall have in addition the complete consignee’s address. Markings shall be applied in a legible manner, in a contrasting color, of an appropriate size and of waterproof material.

 

Notes: Users should select the options permitted by this commercial item description and should specify the following in contract or purchase documents:

 

1. Class and size of hose required.

2. Length of hose required.

3. If specific coupling material is required.

 

NFPA standards are available from National Fire Protection Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269

MILITARY INTEREST:

 

Custodians

 

Army - ME

Navy - YD

Air Force - 99

 

Review Activities

 

DSA - CS

Navy - SH

 

Users Activities

 

Navy - CG, MC

 

CIVIL AGENCY COORDINATING ACTIVITIES:

 

DC GOVT - DCG

HHS - FEC

USDA - AFS

 

PREPARING ACTIVITY:

 

GSA - FSS

 

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