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3.3.6 Pipes, fittings, and valves. Parts in contact with the wash solution shall be bronze or corrosion-resistant
steel. The following materials shall be used:
Pipes:
Corrosion-resistant steel, in accordance with ASTM A269, Grade TP 302 or 304.
Brass, in accordance with ASTM B43, Grade A.
Copper, in accordance with ASTM B75.
Fittings:
Bronze, in accordance with ASTM B61 or ASTM B62.
Valves:
Cast bronze, in accordance with ASTM B61.
Plastic, in accordance with the manufacturer's commercial practice.
3.3.7 Drain assembly. The drain assembly shall be made of the following materials:
Drain valve body:
Cast bronze, in accordance with ASTM B61.
Plastic, in accordance with the manufacturer's commercial practice.
Drain fittings:
Cast bronze, in accordance with ASTM B61 or ASTM B62.
Plastic, in accordance with manufacturer's commercial practice.
Drain piping:
Corrosion-resistant steel, in accordance with ASTM A269, Grade TP 302 or 304.
Brass, in accordance with ASTM B43 Grade A.
Copper, in accordance with ASTM B75.
Rubber hose, in accordance with the manufacturer's commercial practice.
3.3.8 Restricted materials. The washer-extractor shall be free from asbestos, wood, and cadmium materials.
3.4 Configuration. The washer-extractor shall be front loading, automatic, shell and cylinder (open pocket)
type with a rotating and reversing action about its horizontal axis. Each machine shall consist of a remote control
box, a washer-extractor enclosed within a cabinet, and the necessary controls, valves, motor, and appurtenances for
automatically washing, rinsing, and extracting clothing as specified herein. The remote control box shall consist of
the automatic program control, and all other components and external cabling required to control washer-extractor
operation from a remote location.
3.4.1 Special design requirements. The washer-extractor shall be so constructed that it can be readily
disassembled into sections or parts that can be passed through a 30-inch diameter by 60-inch long cylinder and
reassembled with a minimum of effort in the submarine laundry space. Cutting of parts by torch or similar means to
accomplish disassembly at the site, and reassembly of parts by welding, riveting, or similar method shall not be
permitted. Internal wiring to components requiring disconnection during disassembly shall use plug type connectors
to allow for easy removal and installation of component parts without the use of special tools. Not less than 50
percent of the original hardware and sound dampening material shall be provided with each machine as spare
material to aid reassembly.
3.4.1.1 Capacity. The washer-extractor dry weight load capacity shall be not less than 16 pounds and shall be
not greater than 20 pounds preload cotton clothing (see 6.2).
3.4.2 Size. Excluding appendages such as the door handle, knobs, etc, the washer-extractor overall dimensions
shall be not greater than 24½ inches wide by 26 inches deep by 34 inches high.
3.4.3 Weight. The washer-extractor weight, including controls, remote control box, and appurtenances, shall
be not greater than 460 pounds.
3.4.4 Water consumption. Water consumption shall be not greater than 50 gallons for the maximum dry weight
load capacity.
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