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SUPERSEDING
MIL-C-22948D(YD)
10 July 1989

FEDERAL SPECIFICATION

COOLERS, AIR, EVAPORATIVE

This specification is approved by the Commissioner, Federal

Supply Service, General Services Administration, for the use
of all Federal agencies.

1. SCOPE AND CLASSIFICATION

1.1 Scope. This specification covers packaged type, evaporative air coolers
consisting essentially of a centrifugal fan, an evaporative media, and a system
for distributing water over the evaporative media, all contained in a metal,
weatherproof cabinet.

1.2 Classification. The evaporative air coolers will be of the following

types, as specified (see 6.2):

Type I - Drip-type with stationary wetted pad.

Type II - Rotary-type with revolving drum or disk.

1.2.1 Part numbers. The specification number, type, style, and class are
combined to form the specification part numbers for the air conditioning units
covered by this specification (see 6.5). The part numbers for the air
conditioning units are established as follows:

OOC2858 X -
Specification number------------* *
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Type code number (see 6.6) ----------------*

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*Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent*
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AMSC N/A FSC 4120

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is

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2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government documents.

2.1.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following

specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the
extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of
Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the
solicitation (see 6.2).

Federal Standard

FED-STD-123 - Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

Military Specifications

MIL-V-173 - Varnish, Moisture and Fungus Resistant (For Treatment of

Communications, Electronics and Associated Equipment)
MIL-R-3593 - Refrigeration and Cooling Equipment (Excluding Household
Refrigerators), Packaging of

Military Standards

MIL-STD-461 - Control of Electromagnetic Interference Emissions and

Susceptibility, Requirements for the
MIL-STD-462 - Electromagnetic Interference Characteristics, Measurement
of
MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of federal and military specifications,

standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Documents Order
Desk, Bldg. 4D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094.)

2.2 Other publications. The following documents form a part of this

document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues
are those cited in the solicitation (see 6.2).

Air Movement and Control Association, Inc. (AMCA)

AMCA Standard 210 - Laboratory Methods of Testing Fans for Rating

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Air Movement and Control
Association, Inc., 30 W. University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004.)

American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI)

ANSI B1.1 - Unified Inch Screw Threads

ANSI B1.20.1 - Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
ANSI B1.20.3 - Dryseal Pipe Threads (Inch)
ANSI Z1.4 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by
Attributes

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(Application for copies should be addressed to the American National

Standards Institute, Inc., 11 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.)

ASTM

ASTM A 123 - Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel

Products
ASTM A 525 - General Requirements for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process
ASTM F 872 - Filter Units, Air Conditioning: Viscous-Impingement Type,
Cleanable
ASTM F 1040 - Filter Units, Air Conditioning: Viscous Impingement and Dry
Types, Replaceable

(Application for copies should be addressed to ASTM, 1916 Race Street,

Philadelphia, PA 19103.)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

NEMA MG 1 - Motors and Generators

(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Electrical

Manufacturers Association, 2101 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037.)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA No. 70 - National Electrical Code

(Application for copies should be addressed to the National Fire Protection

Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101).

Sheet Metal Industry Fund (SMIF)

SMIF - Guidelines for Seismic Restraints of Mechanical Systems

(Sheets 1 through 18)

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Sheet Metal Industry Fund,
3130 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010.)

Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. (SAE)

SAE Handbook - J534 - Lubrication Fittings

(Application for copies should be addressed to the Society of Automotive

Engineers, Inc., 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.)

(Non-Government standards and other publications are normally available from

the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents
also may be available in or through libraries or other informational services.)

2.3 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of

this document and the references cited herein (except for associated detail
specifications, specification sheets or MS standards), the text of this
specification takes precedence. Nothing in this specification, however,

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supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Description. The evaporative air coolers (referred to herein as

"coolers") shall be self-contained package units and shall include the
following:

a. A centrifugal blower to move outside air through the cooler into the
space to be cooled.
b. An evaporative media for introducing water to be evaporated into the
moving airstream.
c. A system for continuously wetting the evaporative media at a
controlled rate.
d. A bleed-off system for reducing the accumulation of salt or scale
deposits on parts in contact with the water.
e. A chemical treatment system in the form of briquets, to retard
precipitation of salts in the make up of water.

The coolers shall include all required motors, belts, pulleys, gear trains,
controls, and other components specified herein. The unit shall be assembled in
a sturdy steel cabinet suitable for outside installation and shall be completed
and ready for operation when connected to water and electrical supplies. When
approved by the contracting officer, fan motors and drives for coolers may be
shipped separately for installation at the site by the Government or by the
installing contractor.

3.2 First article. When specified in the contract or purchase order, a

sample shall be subjected to first article inspection (see 4.2.1, 6.2, and 6.4).

3.3 Standard commercial product. The coolers shall, as a minimum, be in

accordance with the requirements of this specification and shall be the
manufacturer's standard commercial product. Additional or better features which
are not specifically prohibited by this specification but which are a part of
the manufacturer's standard commercial product, shall be included in the air
conditioner units being furnished. A standard commercial product is a product
which has been sold or is being currently offered for sale on the commercial
market through advertisements or manufacturer's catalogs, or brochures, and
represents the latest production model.

3.3.1 Repair parts and service. Replacement or repair parts and service for
the standard commercial product shall be available from the manufacturer or from
commercial parts distributors or service organizations.

3.3.2 System of measurement. The dimensions used in this specification are

not intended to preclude the use of the metric system of measurement in the
fabrication and production of the material, individual parts, and the finished
product, provided form, fit, and function requirements are satisfied.

3.4 Interchangeability. All units of the same classification furnished with

similar options under a specific contract shall be identical to the extent
necessary to insure interchangeability of component parts, assemblies,
accessories, and spare parts.

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3.5 Materials. Materials used shall be free from defects which would
adversely affect the performance or maintainability of individual components or
of the overall assembly. Materials not specified herein shall be of the same
quality used for the intended purpose in commercial practice. Unless otherwise
specified herein, all equipment, material, and articles incorporated in the work
covered by this specification are to be new and fabricated using materials
produced from recovered materials to the maximum extent possible without
jeopardizing the intended use. The term "recovered materials" means materials
which have been collected or recovered from solid waste and reprocessed to
become a source of raw materials, as opposed to virgin raw materials. Unless
otherwise specified, none of the above shall be interpreted to mean that the use
of used or rebuilt products is allowed under this specification.

3.5.1 Dissimilar metals. Contact between dissimilar metals likely to cause

deterioration of parts by galvanic corrosion shall be avoided. When such
contact cannot be avoided, joints between dissimilar metals shall be protected
against galvanic corrosion by plating, coating, insulation, gaskets, or other
suitable means. Bolts, nuts, pins, screws, and other fastenings shall be of the
same material as the metals joined or shall be cathodic to the metals joined.

3.5.2 Zinc-coated steel. Galvanized steel sheets shall have coatings

conforming to ASTM A 525, coating class G90. Subassemblies and steel components
may be galvanized after fabrication at the option of the manufacturer, in which
case the zinc coating shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 123.

3.5.3 Copper and copper alloys. Copper and copper-base alloys shall be of
commercial grades for the intended purpose. If copper-zinc alloys are used,
they shall contain not less than 85 percent copper to prevent dezincification.

3.6 Performance. The coolers shall reduce the dry-bulb temperature of the
ambient air introduced into the space to be cooled by conversion of the sensible
heat of the ambient air to the latent heat of vaporization as the airstream
passes through the wetted evaporative media. The composition, surface area and
thickness of the evaporative media pads, the velocity of air flow through the
evaporative media, and the rate of application of water to the evaporative media
shall insure that the following performance requirements will be met:

a. No moisture shall be entrained into the airstream or shall enter the

space being cooled (see 4.6.2).
b. No sections of the evaporative media shall become dry while the
cooler is supplied with ambient air at 110 degrees Fahrenheit (oF)
(43.33o Celsius (C)) dry-bulb and 72oF (22.22oC) wet-bulb.

3.6.1 Capacity. The capacity of the coolers shall be as specified (see

6.2), and shall be based on the volume of air in cubic feet per minute (cfm)
(cubic meters per second (mÀ3Ù/s) delivered at the discharge outlet against the
specified static pressure external to the cooler in water gage inches. The
capacity shall be based on the standard air density of 0.075 pounds per cubic
foot (lb/ftÀ3Ù) (1.20 kilograms per cubic meter (kg/mÀ3Ù) (see 4.6.2).

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3.6.2 Efficiency. The evaporative efficiency of the coolers shall be not

less than 80 percent when determined by the following formula (see 4.7.2):

Efficiency = (TÚ1¿ - TÚ2¿) x 100

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TÚ1¿ - TÚW¿

Where: TÚ1¿ = dry-bulb temperature in oF (oC) of the ambient air

entering the cooler.

TÚ2¿ = dry-bulb temperature in oF (oC) of the air leaving the

cooler.

TÚW¿ = wet-bulb temperature in oF (oC) of the ambient air

entering the cooler.

3.7 Construction. Coolers shall be rigidly constructed to withstand the

stresses, jars, and vibrations incidental to shipping, storage, installation,
and operation. Fasteners shall be corrosion-resistant. Coolers shall be
weatherproof and shall be furnished complete in all details, including those not
specifically mentioned herein. The cooler shall permit ready accessibility for
maintenance, servicing, cleaning, and repair to interior compartments and
components. Screw-threads and pipe-threads shall conform to ANSI B1.1, B1.20.1,
or B1.20.3, as applicable. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), coolers shall
be constructed to discharge through a vertical side.

3.7.1 Type I. Type I coolers shall be of the drip-type, in which water is

circulated from a water reservoir in the base of the cabinet, through a
distribution system, to drip troughs at the top of the evaporative media pads.
The cabinet, water reservoir, media pad frames, and water distribution troughs
shall be fabricated of zinc-coated steel. The evaporative media shall be
composed of materials that will not support combustion. The pattern, density,
and thickness of media pads shall insure conformance with the applicable
provisions of 3.6. The media shall be held firmly in place by a zinc-coated
steel framework or zinc-coated wire mesh to prevent shifting and sagging during
shipment and operation. Media pad frames shall be constructed to permit easy
removal of the media pads for replacement.

3.7.1.1 Type I components and accessories. Each type I cooler shall be

furnished with a motor-driven recirculating pump, mounted integrally with the
unit. A bleed-off connection to provide a continuous bleed of recirculated
water, a water level float control (see 3.7.3.2), and a drain and an overflow
pipe shall also be furnished. The bleed-off rate shall be manually adjustable.
When specified (see 6.2), an automatic flush valve conforming to the
requirements of 3.7.3.3 shall be furnished in lieu of the continuous bleed-off
connection.

3.7.2 Type II. Type II rotary coolers shall be either the disk-type or
drum-type unless one type is definitely specified (see 6.2). The evaporative
media shall be formed onto a rotating disk or drum and shall be continuously
wetted and flushed of accumulated salt during operation by recurrent immersion
in the water reservoir. The cooler cabinet shall be completely enclosed. The
water reservoir shall be fabricated of copper or stainless steel. The
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secured to and supported on the disk or drum in a manner to prevent significant

shifting or sagging during shipment and operation. Evaporative media shall be
readily replaceable. All parts of the drum or disk coming in contact with the
water shall be fabricated of copper or copper-base alloys.

3.7.2.1 Type II component and accessories. Each type II cooler shall be

furnished with a water-level float control, an automatic flush valve, a manually
operated drain, and an overflow pipe (see 3.7.3.2 and 3.7.3.3). When specified
(see 3.7.5), the air inlet shall be equipped with air filters. The water
reservoir shall be furnished with a bronze or stainless steel container for
holding chemical briquets (see 6.7). The container shall be designed and
located to allow the chemicals to go into solution at a rate suitable for
minimizing the precipitation of scale-forming salts.

3.7.3 Details of components.

3.7.3.1 Cabinet. As a minimum, coolers up to 6,500 cfm (3.07 mÀ3Ù/s) shall

be constructed of 20 gage galvanized sheet steel. Units larger than 6,500 cfm
(3.07 mÀ3Ù/s) shall be 18 gage. Tolerances of ASTM A 525 shall apply.

3.7.3.2 Water level control valve. Type I and type II coolers shall be
furnished with a float-type control valve to maintain the proper water level in
the water reservoir. The valve shall be designed to insure that the prescribed
water level is maintained when the water supply pressure is 40 pounds per square
inch gage (psig) (275.79 kilopascals (kPa (gage)). The valves shall be capable
of closing against a supply pressure of 100 psig (689.47 kPa (gage)). The valve
and float shall be constructed of bronze, stainless steel, or materials of
equivalent corrosion-resistant properties. When specified (see 6.2), a packless
type, corrosion-resistant solenoid valve, designed to close against a water
supply pressure of 100 psig (689.47 kPa (gage)), shall be installed in the water
supply line ahead of the water level float control valve. The solenoid valve
shall be normally closed and shall be energized only when the cooler electrical
circuit is energized.

3.7.3.3 Automatic flush valve. Type II coolers shall be equipped with an

externally-mounted flush valve to automatically discharge a predetermined
quantity of water from the water reservoir each hour during operation to prevent
salt precipitation and to effect removal of sludge and sediment from the
reservoir. The valve shall include an electric timer and an electric solenoid.
The overflow connection and manual draining facility specified in 3.7.2.1 may be
integral with the valve. All metal parts of the valve, coming in direct contact
with water, shall be bronze. Other working parts of the valve shall be suitably
isolated from the fluid. Ferrous parts of the valve shall be either zinc-coated
or cadmium-plated. The electric timer shall provide for draining once every
hour for a period adjustable from 0.1 to 2.5 minutes. Unless otherwise
specified (see 6.2), this feature shall be designed to provide a minimum
discharge of one gallon per hour (gph) (0.001 liters per second) per 1,000 cfm
(0.47 mÀ3Ù/s) rated capacity.

3.7.3.4 Disk or drum rotor shafts. Shafts of type II coolers shall be

cadmium-plated steel, stainless steel, or a nickel-copper alloy and have
replaceable stainless steel bushings at points of contact. The shaft shall be
mounted on prelubricated, sealed, anti-friction bearings or sintered-bronze

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sleeve bearings. Power for rotating the disk or drum shall be provided by a
directly-connected gear motor.

3.7.3.5 Fans. The fans for type I and type II coolers shall be of the
centrifugal type and shall be complete with motor, motor mounting, drive
equipment, and vibration isolation supports with seismic restraints to Seismic
Zones 3 and 4, in accordance with SMIF Guidelines for Seismic Restraints of
Mechanical Systems. The fans shall be rated in accordance with AMCA Standard
210 and sized to provide the specified capacity against the internal resistance
of the cooler, as determined by the manufacturer, plus the external resistance
specified (see 3.6.1). The maximum allowable outlet velocity shall be as
specified (see 6.2). The impeller shall be of the multiblade, forward-curve
type and shall be statically or dynamically balanced. Impeller shafts shall be
supported with two bearings, one on each side of the impeller. The bearings
shall be self-oiling with oil reservoirs adequate for not less then 4 months
continuous operation. The fan shaft shall be stainless steel, a nickel-copper
alloy, or an alloy steel which has been suitably coated to resist corrosion.
The shaft shall be connected to the motor by means of a V-belt and grooved
pulleys. The drive pulley shall be of the variable pitch type and shall be
adjustable to allow for a 20 percent variation in fan speed. The V-belt drive
shall be designed for not less than 50 percent overload capacity based on the
operating conditions specified in 3.6.1. The fan unit shall be isolated from
the cooler cabinet by suitable vibration-isolating mountings. The shaft
bearings and motor shall be isolated from the fan housing by vibration-isolating
mounts and seismic restraints.

3.7.3.6 Electric motors. Electric motors for fans on type I and type II
coolers shall be general-purpose motors, rated in accordance with the
requirements of NEMA MG 1. Motors shall be furnished with drip-proof
enclosures. Fan motors shall be furnished with voltage and frequency ratings to
suit the specified electrical service (see 6.2). When specified (see 6.2), fan
motors shall be two-speed to provide full-rated cooler capacity of the cooler.
The rated brake horsepower (hp) of the fan motors shall be adequate to insure
operation under the conditions specified in 3.6.1 and 3.7.3.5 without overload.

3.7.3.6.1 Recirculating pump motors. On type I coolers, the recirculating

pump motor shall be designed in accordance with the manufacturer's standard
practice. All parts in contact with water shall be corrosion-resistant.

3.7.3.6.2 Disk or drum motors. On type II coolers, power for rotating the
disk or drum shall be furnished by a gear motor directly connected to the rotor
shaft. The gear motor shall be totally enclosed. Unless the impedance of the
motor winding is such that it can indefinitely stall on-line without damage,
built-in thermal overload protection shall be provided. The gear motor shall
have all precision-machined gears with the output shaft supported with
anti-friction or sleeve bearings. The gear enclosure shall be filled to the
proper level with suitable lubricating oil.

3.7.4 Electrical wiring and components. All wiring and electrical

components such as controllers, switches, armored cable, wires, and cords shall
have Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., approval, with installation to be in
accordance with the applicable requirements of NFPA No. 70. Wiring between
electrical components shall be completed through appropriate terminal boards or
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required. Coolers with motors rated at one hp or less shall be furnished with a
suitable starting switch, mounted integrally with the unit or furnished
separately for remote installation, as specified (see 6.2). Coolers with motors
rated more than one hp shall be furnished with magnetic, across-the-line
contactors with thermal overload and under-voltage protection and when specified
(see 6.2), a suitable manual reset control. A wiring diagram shall be furnished
with each cooler.

3.7.5 Air inlet filters. When specified (see 6.2), the air inlet on type II
coolers shall be equipped with air filters. Filters shall be cleanable
conforming to ASTM F 872, type I, or replaceable conforming to ASTM F1040, type
I, as specified (see 6.2).

3.8 Cleaning, treatment, and painting. Surfaces normally painted in good

commercial practice shall be cleaned, treated, and painted as specified herein.
The color of the finish coat shall be as specified (see 6.2). Surfaces to be
painted shall be cleaned and dried to insure that they are free from
contaminants such as oil, grease, welding slag and spatter, loose mill scale,
water, dirt, corrosion product, or any other contaminating substances. As soon
as practicable after cleaning, and before any corrosion product or other
contamination can result, the surfaces shall be prepared or treated to insure
the adhesion of the coating system. The painting shall consist of at least one
coat of primer and one finish coat. The primer shall be applied to a clean, dry
surface as soon as practicable after cleaning and treating. Painting shall be
with manufacturer's current materials according to manufacturer's current
processes and the total dry film thickness shall be not less than 2.5 mils over
the entire surface. The paint shall be free from runs, sags, orange peel, or
other defects.

3.9 Electromagnetic interference suppression. When specified (see 6.2), the

coolers shall conform to the electromagnetic interference suppression
requirements in MIL-STD-461, class C3, group 1.

3.10 Fungus resistance. When specified (see 6.2), electrical components and
circuit elements, including terminal and circuit connections, shall be coated
with varnish conforming to MIL-V-173, except that:

a. Components and elements inherently inert to fungi or

hermetically-sealed enclosures need not be treated.
b. Current-carrying contact surfaces, such as relay contact points,
shall not be coated.

3.11 Lubrication. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), means for

lubrication shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice.
The lubricating points shall be easily visible and accessible. Hydraulic
lubrication fittings shall be in accordance with SAE J534. Where use of
high-pressure lubricating equipment, 1,000 pound-force per square inch (psi)
(6894.3 kPa) or higher, will damage grease seals or other parts, a suitable
warning shall be affixed to the equipment in a conspicuous location. The unit
shall be lubricated prior to delivery with type of lubricant specified in the
operator's manual and grade of lubricant recommended for ambient temperature at
the delivery point. The unit shall be conspicuously tagged to identify the
lubricants and their temperature range.

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3.12 Identification marking. Identification shall be permanently and

legibly marked directly on the evaporative air cooler or on a
corrosion-resisting metal plate securely attached to the evaporative air cooler
at the source of manufacture. Identification shall include the manufacturer's
model and serial number, name and trademark to be readily identifiable to the
manufacturer.

3.13 Weather covers. When specified (see 6.2), coolers shall be furnished
with suitable weather covers to keep out dirt, leaves, and other foreign
material during the noncooling season or during sand storms. Covers shall be
made of a suitable waterproof, milder-resistant material and shall have adequate
strength to resist tearing during high winds. Means shall be provided for
securing covers to the coolers.

3.14 Repair parts and maintenance tools. Repair parts and maintenance tools
shall be furnished as specified (see 6.2).

3.15 Workmanship.

3.15.1 Castings. All castings shall be sound and free from patching,
misplaced coring, warping, or any other defect which reduces the casting's
ability to perform its intended function.

3.15.2 Bolted connections. All bolt holes shall be accurately punched or

drilled and shall have the burrs removed. Washers or lockwashers shall be
provided. All nuts, bolts, and screws shall be tight.

3.15.3 Riveted connections. All rivet holes shall be accurately punched or

drilled and shall have the burrs removed. Rivets shall completely fill the
hole. Rivet heads shall be concentric with the rivet and shall make full
contact with the intended surface. The rivets shall be so fabricated as to
develop a joint strength not less than the design value.

3.15.4 Welding. Welding procedures shall be in accordance with a nationally

recognized welding code. The surface of parts to be welded shall be free from
rust, scale, paint, grease, or other foreign matter. Welds shall be of
sufficient size and shape to develop the full strength of the parts connected by
the welds. Welds shall transmit stress without permanent deformation or failure
when the parts connected by the weld are subjected to proof and service
loadings.

3.15.5 Steel fabrication. The steel used in fabrication shall be free from
kinks, sharp bends, and other conditions which would be deleterious to the
finished product. Manufacturing processes shall not reduce the strength of the
steel to a value less than intended by the design. Manufacturing processes
shall be done neatly and accurately. All bends shall be made by controlled
means to ensure uniformity of size and shape.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1 Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the

contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of
all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein.
Except as otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor

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may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the
inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government.
The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in
the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies
and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance. All items must meet all requirements
of sections 3 and 5. The inspection set forth in this specification shall
become a part of the contractor's overall inspection system or quality program.
The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall not
relieve the contractor of the responsibility of ensuring that all products or
supplies submitted to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements
of the contract. Sampling inspection, as part of manufacturing operations is an
acceptable practice to ascertain conformance to requirements, however, this does
not authorize submission of known defective material, either indicated or
actual, nor does it commit the Government to accept defective material.

4.1.2 Material inspection. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that

supplies and materials are inspected for compliance with all the requirements
specified herein and in applicable referenced documents.

4.2 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified

herein are classified as follows:

a. First article inspection (see 4.2.1).

b. Quality conformance inspection (see 4.2.2).

4.2.1 First article inspection. The first article inspection shall be

performed on one cooler of each type ordered when a first article is required
(see 3.2 and 6.2). This inspection shall include the examination of 4.5 and the
tests of 4.6. The first article may be either a first production item or a
standard production item from the supplier's current inventory provided the item
meets the requirements of the specification and is representative of the design,
construction, and manufacturing technique applicable to the remaining items to
be furnished under the contract.

4.2.2 Quality conformance inspection. The quality conformance inspection

shall include the examination of 4.5, the tests of 4.6, and the packaging
inspection of 4.7. This inspection shall be performed on the samples selected
in accordance with 4.4.

4.2.3 Field inspection. When specified (see 6.2), field inspection shall be
performed at the site of installation. The inspection shall consist of all
tests deemed necessary by the procuring activity to verify compliance with the
requirements of this specification. Field inspection shall be performed either
by the Government, in which case the contractor shall have the privilege of
representation, or by the contractor, as specified (see 6.2). Deficiencies
revealed during such tests shall be corrected at the contractor's expense. Any
required retesting shall be at the contractor's expense.

4.3 Inspection lot. All units of the same type, style, class, capacity, and
mounting offered to the Government at one time shall be considered a lot for
purposes of inspection. The sample unit shall be one complete cooler.

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4.4 Sampling. Sampling and inspection procedures shall be in accordance

with ANSI Z1.4. The unit of product shall be one cooler. All coolers offered
for delivery at one time shall be considered a lot for the purpose of
inspection.

4.4.1 Sampling for examination. (See 6.5.1.)

4.4.2 Sampling for tests. (See 6.5.2.)

4.5 Examination. Each cooler shall be examined for compliance with the
requirements specified in Section 3 of this specification. Any redesign or
modification of the contractor's standard product to comply with specified
requirements, or any necessary redesign or modification following failure to
meet specified requirements shall receive particular attention for adequacy and
suitability. This element of inspection shall encompass all visual examinations
and dimensional measurements. Noncompliance with any specified requirements or
presence of one or more defects preventing or lessening maximum efficiency shall
constitute cause for rejection.

4.6 Tests. The first article shall be tested as specified in 4.2.1. Each
production unit shall be tested as specified in 4.4.2 and 4.6.1. Failure to
pass any test shall constitute cause for rejection.

4.6.1 Operational tests. Each cooler shall be operated for a length of time
sufficient to verify that individual components, such as the fan, motors,
controls, and valves, function in a manner to insure overall satisfactory cooler
operation.

4.6.2 Performance tests. The requirements of 3.6 and 3.6.1 shall be

verified by tests conducted in accordance with AMCA Standard 210. Such tests
may be conducted by the fan manufacturer, in which case the cooler manufacturer
shall have fan performance curves for the particular model fan available for
Government inspection. Fan performance curves shall indicate the total
pressures, static pressures, power input, and total and static efficiency of the
fan at a stated speed and air density. If the stated air density is other than
as specified in 3.6.1, results shall be corrected for the specified conditions.
Tests to verify compliance with the efficiency requirements of 3.6.2 and the
requirement of 3.6 for no entrainment of moisture shall be conducted in
accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice, subject to the approval of
the Government.

4.6.3 Electromagnetic interference tests. When electromagnetic interference

control is specified (see 3.9), the first article shall be tested in accordance
with MIL-STD-462, to verify compliance with the pertinent provisions of
MIL-STD-461.

4.7 Preparation for delivery inspection. The preservation, packaging,

packing, and marking of the item shall be inspected to verify conformance to the
requirements of section 5.

5. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY

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packing shall be in accordance with the requirements of MIL-R-3593 with the

levels of preservation, and level of packing as specified (see 6.2).

5.2 Marking.

5.2.1 Military agencies. Shipments to military agencies shall be marked in

accordance with MIL-STD-129.

5.2.2 Civil agencies. Shipments to civil agencies shall be marked in

accordance with FED-STD-123.

6. NOTES

(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that

may be helpful, but is not mandatory.)

6.1 Intended Use. The coolers covered by this specification are intended
for use in areas where normal ambient, dry-bulb temperatures are 20oF (-6.67oC)
or more in excess of the normal, wet-bulb temperatures. Successful cooling can
be anticipated in areas with dry-bulb temperatures in excess of 85oF (29.44oC)
and concurrent wet-bulb temperatures below 70oF (21.11oC). Moderate success can
be expected with wet-bulb temperatures as high as 76oF (24.44oC). For general
practice, use of the coolers when prevailing wet-bulb temperatures are above
72oF (22.22oC) is not recommended. The relationship between effective
evaporative cooling and the spread between the dry-bulb and wet-bulb
temperatures or the ambient air is as follows:

Wet-bulb depression Cooling effect

(oF) (oC)
30 to 40 -1.11 to 4.44 Excellent
20 to 30 -6.67 to -1.11 Good
15 to 20 -9.44 to -6.67 Fair
10 to 15 -12.22 to -9.44 Marginal

6.1.1 Capacity. Single cooler units are generally available with capacities
ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 cfm (0.47 to 0.188 mÀ3Ù/s). For installations
requiring greater capacities, multiple units may be required.

6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents should specify the

following:

a. Title, number, and date of this specification

b. Type required (see 1.2)
c. Issue of DoDISS to be cited on the solicitation, and if required, the
specific issue of individuals documents referenced (see 2.1.1 and
2.2)
d. When first article is required for inspection and approval (see 3.2,
4.2.1, and 6.4)
e. Capacity required in cfm and static pressure external to the cooler
in water gage inches (see 3.6.1)
f. When cooler should discharge other than through a vertical side (see
3.7)
g. When automatic flush valves are required for type I coolers (see
3.7.1.1)

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h. When either disk or drum type coolers are specifically required for
type II coolers (see 3.7.2)
i. When a solenoid valve is required in the water supply line on type II
coolers (see 3.7.3.2)
j. When the minimum discharge capacity should be other than as specified
(see 3.7.3.3)
k. Maximum allowable outlet velocity (see 3.7.3.5)
l. Voltage and frequency of electrical power supply at the site of
installation and when two-speed fan motors are required (see 3.7.3.6)
m. Whether starting switches for coolers with motors rated at one hp or
less should be integrally mounted or separately furnished (see 3.7.4)
n. When a manual reset control should be furnished for coolers having
motors rated greater than one hp (see 3.7.4)
o. When air filters should be furnished for type II coolers and the type
of filters required (see 3.7.5)
p. Required finish color (see 3.8)
q. When electromagnetic interference control is required (see 3.9)
r. When treatment for moisture and fungus resistance is required (see
3.10)
s. When means for lubrication should be other than the manufacturer's
standard practice (see 3.11)
t. When weather covers are required (see 3.13)
u. Repair parts and maintenance tools required (see 3.14)
v. When field inspection is required, and by whom (see 4.2.3)
w. Level of preservation and level of packing required (see 5.1)

6.3 Data requirements. When this specification is used in an acquisition

and data are required to be delivered, the data requirements shall be developed
as specified by an approved Data Item Description (DD Form 1664) and delivered
in accordance with the approved Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423)
incorporated into the contract. When the provisions of DoD Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR) Supplement, Part 27, Sub-Part 27.475-1 are invoked and the
DD Form 1423 is not used, the data should be delivered by the contractor in
accordance with the contract or purchase order requirements.

6.4 First article. When a first article is required, the item will be
tested and should be a first production item or it may be a standard production
item from the contractor's current inventory as specified in 4.2.1. The first
article should consist of one unit. The contracting officer should include
specific instructions in acquisition documents regarding arrangements for
examination, test and approval of the first article.

6.5 Sampling procedures.

6.5.1 Sampling for examination. Recommended inspection level is II and AQL

is 1.5 (see 4.4.1).

6.5.2 Sampling for tests. Recommended inspection level is S-2 and AQL is
2.5 (see 4.4.2).

6.6 Definitive specification part number. The specification part number is

a definitive part number which corresponds to the type, style, and class of air
conditioner covered by this specification and defines the requirements of the
options presented under this specification. The specification number

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(OO-C-2858), and the type, style, class, and arrangement code numbers are
combined to form the definitive specification part number.

6.6.1 Cataloging data. For cataloging purposes, part numbers for the air
conditioners are as follows:

OOC2858 X-
Specification part number-------* *
*
Type code number (see 6.6.2)--------------*

6.6.2 Types. The type of cooler units (see 1.2) is identified by a single
numerical character (see table I).

TABLE I. Code number to type.

*---------------------------------------*
* Type Code *
*---------------------------------------*
* I 1 *
* II 2 *
*---------------------------------------*

6.7 Chemical treatment. Chemical treatment for evaporative coolers tends to

retard precipitation of salts by increasing the saturation level of the water.
Commonly used chemicals furnished in briquet form are the poly-phosphates, such
as sodium hexametaphosphate. Tanning may also be added to the briquet to act as
a coagulant, keeping any scale that does form in a soft or dispersed state, and
thereby facilitating cleaning.

6.8 Subject term (key word) listing.

Air conditioners
Swamp coolers

6.9 Supersession data. This specification replaces military specification

MIL-C-22948D(YD), dated 10 July 1989.

6.10 Classification cross-reference. Classifications used in this

specification (see 1.2) are identical to those found in the superseded military
specification, MIL-C-22948D(YD).

CIVIL AGENCY
MILITARY INTERESTS: COORDINATING ACTIVITIES:

Custodian GSA - FSS

Navy - YD1
Air Force - 99 Preparing Activity:
Navy - YD1
Review Activities
Air Force - 82 Project 4120-1024
Navy - MC
DLA - GS

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