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3.3.3.1. Component placement. All inner deckboards shall be parallel to the edges. All posts shall
have the grain of the wood parallel to the length of the stringer boards and shall be positioned as shown
on the applicable drawing. For construction details, see Figure 9 which illustrates the specific order of
component placement and fasteners used for specific joints.
3.3.3.2. Assembly tolerances. Unless otherwise specified herein, tolerances for the assembled
pallet shall be as specified in Figure 5, Figure 6, or Figure 7. Tolerances for the locations of fasteners
shall be as specified in 3.3.3.3.
3.3.3.3. Fastener locations. Pallets shall be assembled with fasteners specified in 3.2.3. Fasteners
shall be positioned not less than 3/4 inch from the ends or sides of deckboards, stringer boards, or posts.
The remaining fasteners shall be uniformly spaced between them. Fasteners shall be driven in a staggered
pattern. Staples shall be driven in two rows. Splits caused by fastening shall be supported by additional
fasteners as specified in 3.2.1.3.1. All fasteners bent in driving shall be removed or broken off below the
surface and replaced. The heads of fasteners shall be driven such that the head is flush to the surface of
the board, or driven no more than 1/16 inch below the surface of the board.
3.4. Identification. Unless otherwise specified, (see 6.3) the pallets shall be marked by stamping,
stenciling, branding, or roller coating with a material such that the markings are clearly visible, durable,
contrasting, and legible. Markings that are not easily read shall be obliterated with a natural wood colored
paint such as tan and the markings reapplied.
3.4.1. Manufacturer s mark. The pallet shall have the manufacturer s initials, month, and year of
manufacture marked on at least one side of the center post for identification and reference for lot
acceptance. The markings shall be 3/4 inch minimum in height (see Figure 5, Figure 6, or Figure 7).
3.4.2. Preservative treatment mark. The pallet shall have the letters that correspond to the type of
preservative treatment utilized. The letters "PA" shall be annotated on all pallets subjected to the Copper-
8-quinolinolate preservative treatment. The letters "PB" shall be annotated on all pallets subjected to the
Zinc Naphthenate preservative treatment. The letters "PC" shall be annotated on all pallets subjected to
the Copper Naphthenate preservative treatment. The marking shall be on the outside of the center post on
both ends in letters one inch minimum in height (see Figure 5, Figure 6, or Figure 7).
3.4.3. ISPM 15 certification mark. The pallet shall be marked to show the conformance to the
IPPC standard. The applicable ISPM 15 compliance marking shall be marked in accordance with the
contract requirements or the locations specified in Defense Ammunition Center Drawing ACV00831.
3.5. Workmanship. Assembled pallets shall be free of dirt, grease, or oils. Assembled pallets shall
be free of large splinters, exposed fastener points, or sharp edges that may cause injury when manually
handled. The assembled pallet s fastener heads shall not be above flush as this will affect items being
strapped to the decks of the pallet (see 3.3.3.3). In addition, unassembled pallets shall be free of defects
which may affect field assembly.
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