A-A-50606 Portable Hydraulic Access And Rescue System (Phars) (Shipboard Models)The PHARS is a critical piece of equipment used for shipboard damage control and rescue that must function reliably in an extremely hostile and adverse environment.

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A-A-50606 (SH)

2.1.2.4 The PHARS shall have sufficient fuel capacity for at least three (3) hours of continuous operation.

2.1.2.5 Hydraulic Hoses shall have a total length of 175 feet and shall be provided 2-50 foot and 3-25 foot lengths. They shall be provided on one (1) or two (2) hose reels.

2.1.2.6 The hydraulic hoses shall be provided with quick disconnect couplings with lock rings.

2.1.2.7 The system hydraulic pressure shall not exceed 10,500 PSIG. The PHARS hydraulic fluid shall be in accordance with MIL-H-83282, MIL-H-22072 or MIL-H-19457C (or commercial equivalent).

2.1.2.8 A Remote Manifold Block shall be provided to enable the operator to secure pressure and change tools near the operating site without the need to position a second operator at the Primary Power Unit.

2.1.2.9 Tools shall include:

(a) One (1) Spreader with interchangeable spreading tips and cutting tips.

(b) One (1) Medium size Ram with tip packages of wedges and piercing tips.

[c) One (1) Cutter.

2.1.2.10 The PHARS shall have a �Dead Man� control system on all tools.

2.1.2.11 The spreader, cutter, and ram with attachments, shall not exceed 70 pounds each and shall be able to pass through a 24 inch circular opening.

2.1.2.12 The following spare parts shall be provided in a metal tool box:

(a) Spreader cutting blades or cutting tips (1 pair).

(b) Cutter blades (1 pair].

(d) Ram Pierce Point (1 each).

(e) Special Maintenance Tools (as required) (1 set).

(f) Spare Hydraulic Seals for the Spreader, Ram and Cutter (1 set for each

tool).

2.1.2.13 The PHARS shall be delivered with enough hydraulic fluid to fill the unit and make it ready for operation. The unit may be delivered either wet or dry.

2.1.2.14 All items offered to comply with this Commercial Item Description must have been sold on the commercial market or to the Government, local, state or federal.

2.2 Operational Characteristics.

2.2.1 General. The PHARS is a hydraulic power tool for use in shipboard damage control and rescue. It shall be capable of successful operation against typical ship interior materials and spaces in order to fulfill the damage control/rescue mission.