KKK-A-1822 E
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Two alloy steel, rescue, pull chains, 3 m (10 ft.) minimum, with grab hooks and rings.
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One gun kit; air cutting, 1722 kPa (250 psi), with cylinder and chisels.
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One truck jack, hydraulic, 2722 kg (3 ton).
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Two extrication straps, synthetic fabric, 2.7 m (9 feet), with quick release buckles.
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One extrication, loop sling, 2.5 cm (1") wide nylon, or equal, 183 cm (6 ft.) circumference
with closure ring.
3.11.3
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS AND CABINETS DESIGN.
Storage cabinets, drawers, and kits shall be easily opened but shall not come open in transit.
For rapid identification of contents, medical supply cabinets above the litter patients, shall have
shatterproof, transparent or lightly tinted, sliding doors provided with two recessed metal finger
cups, near flush grip, or low profile handles. Storage compartments shall be divided into sections,
shelves shall be adjustable, drawers shall be marine style slide or tilt, and all shall be removable.
Sliding doors for cabinets designed to carry light weight items such as dressings, bandages, etc.
shall automatically latch or be fitted with friction holding devices when in a closed position.
Other compartments designed to carry heavier items such as first aid and drug kits, portable and
spare oxygen bottles, suction units, etc. shall have positively locked latches that are bolted to the
door and the door frame structure and are designed to remain closed in an accident, including
rollovers. Use of sheet metal or wood screws is not acceptable. Side cabinet shelves shall be
no more than 51 cm (20 in.) in depth, when located above the vehicle belt level. Storage
compartments, cabinets, and support equipment area interior surfaces shall be finished in
accordance with 3.10.17. To preclude injury, in the event of an accident, all cabinets shall
be firmly anchored (bolted or welded) to tapping plates of the body structure (3.10.6).
Tops of the cabinets and shelves shall be surrounded by a lip of not less than 13 mm (1/2")
in height covered in a soft, pliable molding. All shelves shall be continuously adjustable.
Storage for the main oxygen cylinder (see 3.12.1) shall be accessible for replacement from
an outside position. The oxygen compartment shall be provided with at least a 58 sq. cm
(9 sq. in.) louvered device to dissipate/vent leaking oxygen to the outside of the ambulance.
Oxygen cylinder compartment shall not be utilized for storage of any other equipment.
Any wiring and electrical devices within this compartment shall comply with 3.7.2. Oxygen
cylinder(s) shall be mounted with a restraining device(s), as required for the crashworthiness
tests of AMD Standard 003, Oxygen Tank Retention System.
3.11.4
SQUAD BENCH, SEATS, AND BACKRESTS.
Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser (see 6.2) the squad bench shall have post cups
and/or wheel cups to prevent lateral and longitudinal movement and support the Style 3
folding stretcher, combination stretcher chair specified (see 3.10.1 and 3.11.5), or other
purchaser specified stretcher (3.15.4 M16, or Style 5). Unless otherwise specified, (see
6.2) the squad bench top shall be between 48 cm (19") and 56 cm (22") wide, a minimum
of 183 cm (72") long, and a height of between 43 cm (17") and 51 cm (20") measured
from the floor to the top of the padded seat. Top opening squad bench platform(s) shall be
fitted with an automatic hold open device, and when closed, a latching device for safety.
All seats in the patient compartment shall be padded, at least 46 cm (18") wide, and have the
largest practical padded backrest. Padding furnished shall be rubber or polyester urethane
foam of a medium to firm density, in covered, finish thickness of at least 6.3 cm (2.5 in.) for
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