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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 mooring chain assembly is intended for mooring seagoing vessels in a
moth ball state for up to 15 years as well as other interim uses.
6.1.1 Assembly dimensions. The assembly sizes are 1.75 inches (44 mm), 2 inches (51 mm),
2.25 inches (57 mm), 2.5 inches (64 mm), 2.75 inches (70 mm), 3 inches (76 mm), 3.5 inches
(89 mm), and 4 inches (102 mm). The chain, which should be of the stud link type, should be
procured in lengths of 90 feet (27.4 m). All components should meet the dimensions and
tolerances given in figures 1a through 12.
6.2 Acquisition requirements. Acquisition documents must specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of the specification.
b. Issue of DoDISS to be cited in the solicitation, and if required, the specific issue of
individual documents referenced (see 2.2.1 and 2.3).
c. With or without chain studs modified for cathodic protection (type 1 or type 2)
(see 3.1.2, 3.1.3 and 3.3.6).
d. Fabrication drawings required (see 3.2).
e. When casting tolerances are not in acceptance with SFSA Steel Castings Handbook,
Supplement 3 (see 3.2).
f. When extra tapered pins, split keys, and lead plugs are required (see 3.3.4).
g. Method for retaining swivel shaft in the swivel body (see 3.3.7).
h. Shackle pin clearance if different (see 3.3.7.2).
i. Welded components if different (see 3.5).
j. Chain studs if different (see 3.6).
k. Cast components if different (see 3.7).
l. Dry film thickness if different (see 3.9).
m. Disposition of test specimens if different (see 4.8).
n. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
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