Appendix A.doc

Appendix A Klassic Clone HU-40 Pneumatic Drum Winch, with the following modifications and requirements:

A. Drum Modification- The contractor shall furnish a 316 stainless steel two piece drum saddle that shall be installed over the existing 7" drum barrel that will increase the diameter to 9 1/2" to achieve a drum diameter ratio of no less than 16:1 when used with 5/8" wire rope. The drum saddle shall be fastened in place over the existing drum barrel with 316 stainless steel hardware. The saddle shall allow for proper anchoring of wire rope.

B. Testing - Each winch shall be tested at an authorized RAM Winch & Hoist test facility. Each winch shall be tested in accordance with ASME B30.7, Base Mounted Drum Hoist (2001). The air system used to test these winches shall be able to supply 175 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air, at 90 PSIG. Each winch shall perform a rated load line pull test. Load test shall be 110% of the rated operational loads at first wrap line pull (9,900 lbs). Each winch brake shall be weight tested at 125% of rated load (11,250 lbs). The test results for each test requirement shall be documented certified and included with each unit. A copy of the test results shall be sent to the Contracting within five working days after completion of each test.

C. Winch Data Plates- The contractor shall ensure each winch has a stainless steel or aluminum data plate riveted or screwed to the exterior body with the following information to meet ASME B30.7, Chapter 7. Lettering shall contrast with the data plate backgrounds and be no smaller then 3/16-inch:

a. Model Number.

b. Serial Number.

c. Load Rating.

d. Drum size consisting of barrel diameter, barrel length, and flange diameter.

e. Rope Size.

f. Rope Speed in feet per minute.

g. Rated Air Supply in Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI)

h. Date of Manufacture

D. Paint Application - All non- painted surfaces or openings shall be protected by masking or capping to protect them from being painted. The surface shall be cleaned prior to paint application in accordance with the paint manufactures recommendations. Paint application shall be applied as follows: 1 coat, 5-6 mils, dry film thickness, high build epoxy. 1 coat (2nd Application), 5-6 mils, dry film thickness, high build epoxy.

1 top coat, 2-3 mils, dry film thickness, MIL-PRF-24635 Silicone Alkyd, Type II, Class 1, color: Black (17038) to FED STD 595. Paint application and drying time between coats shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

E. Preservation - Preservation of each unit shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951-98 and as below. After final testing, each winch shall be completely drained of all oil and drain plugs reinstalled. A red warning tag shall be attached to the winch stating that the winch has been drained of lubricants. All openings not previously plugged, shall be sealed with plastic caps.

F. Packaging - Each overhauled and preserved winch shall be sealed in a clear polyethylene plastic bag or shrink-wrapped in clear polyethylene plastic wrap. The shipping container received with each winch shall be inspected to determine if it meets MIL-C-104C Type II, Class 1 or 2. Each newly manufactured winch shall be individually packaged in its own skid-mounted crate. Each winch shall be lag bolted through the mounting feet into crate base to prevent the winch from shifting within the crate. A copy of the Parts, Operation and maintenance manual for each type of winch shall accompany the respective winch.

G. Marking- The marking described herein shall be placed on the longest two sides of each box on opposite ends. Each container shall be marked in legible ½-inch to ¾-inch high black waterproof print on a contrasting background and marked as follows:

STOCK NUMBER

3950-01-566-3921

ITEM NAME

WINCH, PNEUMATIC

PART NUMBER

HU40 REMAN

CONTRACT NUMBER

See Contract

GROSS WEIGHT

as determined by contractor

CONDITION CODE

CONDITION A

QUANTITY & UNIT

1- EA

USCG SFLC MATERIAL REUSABLE CONTAINER