MIL-DTL-24558B
3.3.4 Hardware. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable specification sheet, all
hardware (bolts, nuts, screws, washers, press-fit fasteners, and miscellaneous hardware) shall be
of good commercial grade material compatible with that of the basic fixture. Unless otherwise
specified in the applicable specification sheet, stainless steel hardware may be substituted for
steel hardware.
3.4 Design and construction.
3.4.1 Electrical rating. The electrical rating shall be as specified in the applicable
specification sheet.
3.4.2 Wire terminating facilities. Wire terminating facilities shall be as specified in the
applicable specification sheet.
3.4.3 Enclosure. The enclosure shall be as specified in the applicable specification sheet.
3.4.3.1 Submersible. Submersible (15-foot) enclosures shall be in accordance with
MIL-E-24142 and as specified herein.
3.4.3.2 Watertight. Watertight enclosures shall be as specified in the applicable
specification sheet.
3.4.3.3 Stress relief. Metal enclosures shall be stress relieved and marked in accordance
with MIL-E-24142.
3.4.3.4 Cleaning. The enclosure shall be furnished thoroughly cleaned of all brazing and
welding flux and other corrosive agents. Cleaning agent shall be neutralized after cleaning.
3.4.3.5 Finish. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable specification sheet, the
interior of the enclosures (covers optional) shall be primed and shall be painted using white
enamel that complies with MPI #48. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), the exterior of the
enclosures shall not be primed or painted.
3.4.3.6 Alternate finish. If specified (see 6.2), the interior of the terminal connection
boxes may be finished with a powder coating in accordance with MIL-PRF-24712. Powder
coating finish shall be gloss white in accordance with one of the following color numbers:
a. FED-STD-595/17875
b. FED-STD-595/17886
c. FED-STD-595/17925
3.4.4 Terminals. Terminal boards shall be in accordance with A-A-59125 and of the type
specified in the applicable specification sheet. Terminal lug assemblies and terminal lug bases
shall be as specified in the applicable specification sheet.
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