A-A-51362A
24 March 1989
SUPERSEDING
A-A-51362
15 March 1986
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
BATH, WHIRLPOOL
Arm
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description as a replacement for Federal Specification GG-B-146 which is cancelled.
This Commercial Item Description covers a corrosion-resisting steel whirlpool bath suitable for arm hydrotherapy.
Salient characteristics:
The arm whirlpool bath shall be a corrosion-resisting steel, pedestal mounted bath suitable for hydrotherapy of the arm. The bath shall consist of a tank, an electric turbine ejector, assembly, a dial thermometer, a switch box, a drain, and an overflow.
Corrosion-resisting steel used in the construction of the bath shall conform to American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Series 300. The corrosion-resisting steel shall be the austenitic type containing not more than 2 percent manganese. Pipes, valves and fittings shall be made of brass or bronze, coated with polished chromium plating over nickel. All unions and connections shall be properly fitted and capable of being broken and remade without causing damage or leaks.
The tank shall be oval in shape and shall be approximately 18 inches deep, 15 inches wide, and 28 inches long. The tank shall be mounted on a pedestal and base. The base shall be provided with sufficient holes for floor mounting. The tubular upright shall allow the tank rim, which shall be a smooth, beaded rim, to be approximately 36 inches from the floor. The tank shall be fabricated from corrosion-resisting steel. The pedestal and pedestal base shall be fabricated of a non-corrosive metal or have a corrosion-resisting steel plating.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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