A-A-50607 (SH)
2.1.1 Suspenders. Each dry suit shall be equipped with 38 mm (1-1/2 in) wide electric, adjustable suspenders with 38 mm (1-1/2 in nylon “quick-release” buckles secured inside the suit. The suspenders shall be permanently attached to the suit at waist height in the rear and shall be crossed in the back and sewn. The attachment point of the buckles shall be in the front at waist height. The length of each suspender, prior to being stretched, from the attachment point in the rear to the base of the buckle shall be a minimum of 1.07 mm (42 in).
2.1.2 Exhaust valve. Each dry suit shall be equipped with a low profile, automatic, ambient exhaust valve mounted in the right forearm for the release of air trapped inside the suit. The breaking pressure of the exhaust valve shall be a maximum of 7.6 cm (3.0 in) of water gauge.
2.2 Seams. The dry suit seams shall be tested for breaking strength using method 5100 of FED-STD-191A, Federal Standard for Textile Test Methods where applicable as described in section 3.5. The dry suit seams (without reinforcement) shall have an initial and after aging minimum breaking strength of 155.75 N (35 lbs) when tested as specified in section 3.5.
2.3 Sizing. The suits shall come in size large as sized by commercial standards with size 10 rubber boots for the feet. The boots shall be reinforced in the heel area, the back seam joint and the toe. Also the boots shall have a neoprene sock insert with a thickness of 4 to 5 mm (.16 to .20 in) and a sole with a minimum thickness of 7.49 mm (0.30 in.)
2.4 Labeling. The dry suits shall be labeled as follows: “US Navy Rescue Swimmer Dry Suit”, manufacturer’s name, contract number, date of manufacturer, and any special instructions.
2.5 Repair kit. A repair kit shall be furnished for each dry suit. The repair kit shall include the needed material and equipment for making minor repairs with instructions for care and repair of the suits. Also, one (1) extra neck seal and two (2) extra wrist cuffs with installation instructions shall be provided for each dry suit.
2.6 Product demonstration model. During the solicitation phase, interested firms shall provide the contracting agency with one product demonstration model of the item they propose to furnish for evaluation.
3.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE.
3.1 Workmanship. The dry suits shall be uniform in quality and shall be free from irregularities or defects which adversely affect performance, reliability, or durability.
3.3 Examination of the end item. Examination of the assembled dry suit shall be made in accordance with table 1 prior to the leak test described in section 3.4.
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