Ministry of Defence

Defence Standard 02-123 Part 2

Issue 2 Publication Date 11 November 2002

Requirement for Laundries and Associated

Compartments
Part 2
Laundry Machinery, Equipment and
Fittings

Category 2

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DATE OF
ISSUE

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Revision Note
This Issue of this Standard has been prepared to incorporate changes to text and presentation.
The technical content has been updated in line with current practice.
Historical Record
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NES 123, Part 2, Issue 2
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DEFENCE STANDARD 02123

REQUIREMENTS FOR LAUNDRIES AND ASSOCIATED

COMPARTMENTS

PART 2

LAUNDRY MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND FITTINGS

This Defence Standard is

authorized for use in MOD contracts
by the Defence Procurement Agency and
the Defence Logistics Organization

Published by:
Defence Procurement Agency
An Executive Agency of The Ministry of Defence
UK Defence Standardization
Kentigern House
65 Brown Street
Glasgow G2 8EX
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SCOPE
1.

This DEF STAN 02123 Part 2 specifies the general requirements for the design, manufacture,
installation and testing of Laundry machinery, equipment and fittings for HM Surface Ships and
Submarines.

2.

Standard commercial machinery and equipment are to be assessed against the requirements
contained herein when considering their suitability for installation in HM Surface Ships and
Submarines.
FOREWORD
Sponsorship

1.

This Defence Standard (DEF STAN) is sponsored by the Warship Support Agency (WSA),
Ministry of Defence (MOD).

2.

The complete DEF STAN 02123 comprises:

Requirements for Laundries and Laundry Equipment:
Part 1:

Laundries and Associated Compartments;

Part 2:

Laundry Machinery, Equipment and Fittings.

3.

Any user of this Standard either within MOD or in industry may propose an amendment to it.
Proposals for amendments that are not directly applicable to a particular contract shall be made
to the publishing authority identified on Page 1, and those directly applicable to a particular
contract shall be dealt with using contract procedures.

4.

If it is found to be unsuitable for any particular requirement, MOD shall be informed in writing
of the circumstances.

5.

No alteration shall be made to this Standard except by the issue of an authorized amendment.

6.

Unless otherwise stated, reference in this Standard to approval, approved, authorized and similar
terms means by the MOD in writing.

7.

Any significant amendments that may be made to this Standard at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line interval.

8.

Extracts from British Standards quoted within this Standard have been included with the
permission of the British Standards Institution.

9.

This Standard has been reissued to reflect changes in departmental nomenclature and the changes
to technical requirements.
Conditions of Release
General

10.

This Standard has been devised solely for the use of the MOD, and its contractors in the execution
of contracts for the MOD. To the extent permitted by law, the MOD hereby excludes all liability
whatsoever and howsoever arising (including but without limitation, liability resulting from
negligence) for any loss or damage however caused when the Standard is used for any other
purpose.

11.

This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or third
party rights. It shall not be released, reproduced or published without written permission of the
MOD.

12.

The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this Standard without consulting
or informing any holder.
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MOD Tender or Contract Process

13.

This Standard is the property of the Crown. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
it shall be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection with
which it is issued.

14.

When this Standard is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user shall ensure that
he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made to the
authority named in the tender or contract.

15.

When Defence Standards are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their
correct application and for complying with contractual and any other statutory requirements.
Compliance with a Defence Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
Categories of Standard

16.

The Category of this Standard has been determined using the following criteria:
a.

Category 1. If not applied may have a Critical affect on the following:

Safety of the vessel, its complement or third parties.
Operational performance of the vessel, its systems or equipment.

b.

Category 2. If not applied may have a Significant affect on the following:

Safety of the vessel, its complement or third parties.
Operational performance of the vessel, its systems or equipment.
Through life costs and support.

c.

Category 3. If not applied may have a Minor affect on the following:

MOD best practice and fleet commonality.
Corporate Experience and Knowledge.
Current support practice.

Related Documents
17.

In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and Annex
A can be obtained as follows:
a.

British Standards

British Standards Institution,

389 Chiswick High Road,
London, W4 4AL.

b.

Defence Standards

Defence Procurement Agency,

An Executive Agency of the Ministry of Defence,
UK Defence Standardization,
Kentigern House,
65 Brown Street,
Glasgow, G2 8EX.

c.

Other documents

Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

18.

All applications to MOD for related documents shall quote the relevant MOD Invitation to Tender
or Contract number and date, together with the Sponsoring Directorate and the Tender or Contract
Sponsor.

19.

Prime Contractors shall be responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.
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Health and Safety

Warning
20.

This Standard may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that are injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in no way
absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health and safety at
any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those quoted may not
necessarily be exhaustive.

21.

This Standard has been written, and shall be used, taking into account the policy stipulated in
JSP 430 MOD Ship Safety Management System Handbook.
Additional Information

22.

This Standard specifies substances contained within the Montreal Protocol which are identified
as having ozone depleting potential. Our aim is to eliminate the use of these substances as soon
as a practicable alternative becomes available.

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CONTENTS
Page No
TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Sponsorship

............................................................... 2

Conditions of Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Categories of Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SECTION

1.
1.1

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7
7

SECTION

2.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS . . . . . . .

SECTION

3.
3.1
3.2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8

MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drawings and Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial Machinery and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machinery and Equipment Designated for the DPA . . . . . .
Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Materiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shipping and Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laundry Equipment Trials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
9
9
9

SECTION

4.
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.3

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/GUIDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Material and Workmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washer/Extractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drying Tumblers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.3.1
4.3.2
4.4
4.4.1
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
Table 4.1
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
Figure 4.5
Figure 4.6
Figure 4.7

Lint Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Presses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shipping and Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soiled Bundle Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sorting and Marking Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combined Sorting, Marking and Ironing Table . . . . . . . . . .
Classification Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ironing Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two Tier Work Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issue Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
12
12
13
14
14
15
15
16
16
17

SECTION

5.
5.1

CORPORATE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE . . . . . 18

Water Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ANNEX

A.

RELATED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

ANNEX

B.

ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ANNEX

C.

PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ALPHABETICAL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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1.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION

1.1

General Requirements
a.

2.

Laundry compartments shall be provided for the specified complement of the

Platform in accordance with the guidance contained in Parts 1 & 2 of this Standard.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
(No relevant information included)

3.

MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS

3.1

Environmental Conditions
a.

3.2

Drawings and Documentation

a.

3.2.1

Drawings and documents as described in the following clauses shall be supplied by

the Contractor to the Defence Procurement Agency (DPA) for all machinery,
equipment and fittings installed in HM Ships.

Commercial Machinery and Equipment

a.

b.

3.2.2

All Machinery, equipment and fittings covered by this Standard shall be capable of
efficient operation under the conditions specified in the DEF STAN 00-35, DEF
STAN 08123 and the System Requirements Document (SRD).

The Contractor shall supply:

(1)

Detailed drawings showing the general arrangement of the machinery and

equipment, where applicable, including sectional views, main dimensions,
pipes and electrical connections, identifications of major components,
capacities, weights and centres of gravity in the working condition (loaded
and filled) as well as empty, etc and indicating, where appropriate, the size of
any breakdown units for shipping. A foundation plan with dimensional bolt
positions shall be included;

(2)

A circuit diagram in sufficient detail to enable all modes of control, warning

and safety to be identified and in accordance with the requirements of DEF
STAN 02635;

(3)

Operating and Maintenance Handbooks as specified in the SRD. Handbooks

shall conform to the requirements specified in DEF STAN 0240 Parts 1 & 3;

(4)

List of Parts showing identification numbers and manufacturers of all

components.

For all machinery and equipment accepted for installation additional detailed
drawings shall be supplied as may be necessary to enable the machinery or
equipment to be properly installed, maintained, and repaired. This should indicate
the access panels required for overhaul and maintenance together with clear
indication of the access required to carry out the maintenance and any withdrawal
space necessary, e.g. to clean filters, etc.

Machinery and Equipment Designated for the DPA

a.

The sponsor will provide guidance drawings and a procurement specification

giving basic design information and any restrictions on configuration and design.
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3.2.3

3.3

b.

The Contractor shall prepare design drawings in accordance with Clause

3.2.1a ((1), (2) and (4)) together with a description of the machinery or equipment
giving operating and maintenance requirements and submit them for approval.

c.

After agreement of the design the Contractor shall prepare and submit for
agreement detailed manufacturing drawings.

Drawings
a.

Drawings shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of DEF STAN

02722.

b.

The Shipbuilder shall supply detailed drawings of all fittings in the laundry and
associated spaces, as listed in the SRD, Clause 4.5 and Table 4.1.

Materiel
a.

All materials and components used in the manufacture of laundry machinery,

equipment and fittings covered by this Standard shall conform to the requirements
of the following clauses unless prior agreement has been given for the use of
alternatives.

b.

All components shall be standard commercial products or MOD stock items.

Specially manufactured items shall not be used unless absolutely unavoidable.

c.

Materials used shall be to the following specification:

d.

3.4

DEF STAN 02-791 Part 1

Stainless Steel

BS EN 10088 Part 2

Decorative Laminated Plastic Sheet Flame

Retardant

BS EN 438

The Design Criteria for the use of hazardous materials shall be as follows:
(1)

Aluminium: The use of pure aluminium is restricted. Equipment containing

pure aluminium is only to be offered in satisfaction of this Standard after
consultation with, and with the written approval of, the Sponsor;

(2)

Asbestos: The use of asbestos in any form or quantity is prohibited.

Equipment containing asbestos shall not be offered in satisfaction of this
Standard;

(3)

Cadmium: The use of cadmium is restricted. Equipment containing cadmium

is only to be offered in satisfaction of this Standard after consultation with,
and with the written agreement of, the Sponsor Section;

(4)

Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene and Polyvinyl Chloride: The use of

Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene (CSP) and Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) as
insulating material for electrical cables is restricted.

Electrical Requirements
a.

3.5

Mild Steel

Standard Commercial equipments shall meet the requirements of DEF STAN

02635, all other equipments shall meet the requirements of DEF STAN 08107,
in full unless otherwise stated in the SRD.

Water Supplies
a.

The equipment shall be suitable for operating on cold or hot fresh water system
pressures as specified in DEF STAN 02728.
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3.6

Labelling
a.

3.7

Shipping and Securing

a.

3.8

Marker plates shall be manufactured and secured to the face of all machinery and
equipment adopted by DPA as standard equipment in accordance with
DEF STAN 02723.

All components and subassemblies that require to be upkept by exchange shall be

capable of passing through hatches and openings as specified in DEF STAN
02127.

Laundry Equipment Trials

a.

The Shipbuilder shall be responsible for arranging and carrying out Laundry
Equipment Trials (LET) and Compartment Habitability Trials in accordance with
DEF STAN 0223, DEF STAN 0232 and DEF STAN 02362 unless otherwise
specified in the SRD.

b.

The Shipbuilder shall contract the current laundry operating contractor as specified
in the SRD, to adequately operate all laundry equipment for the trials.

c.

The Shipbuilder shall be responsible for the recording of all parameters as stated in
the test procedures and forms in accordance with DEF STAN 02102 Part 1, DEF
STAN 08159 Part 2 and the SRD.

d.

The Shipbuilder shall provide all test equipment required for the trials.

e.

The Shipbuilder shall provide sufficient washing powder and an adequate supply of
dirty laundry for washing during the trials.

f.

The duration of the Trial shall be specified in the SRD. A continuous cycle of
washing, drying and pressing, with full loads of dirty laundry shall be carried out.

g.

The following pre-requisites shall be considered in addition to all Health and Safety
precautions necessary to carry out the LET:
(1)

All access doors and hatches shall be closed during the Trial;

(2)

All filters in the compartment exhaust trunking and drying tumblers shall be
clean and lint free for the Trial;

(3)

Where the laundry and associated spaces are adjacent to hot compartments,
e.g. machinery spaces, drying rooms, etc, it is required that these
compartments be at their normal temperature.

4.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/GUIDANCE

4.1

General Requirements

4.1.1

Design
a.

All machines, equipment and fittings shall be as compact and light as possible
consistent with strength, durability, and their respective duties. Machines shall be
of fabricated steel construction and overhanging masses reduced to a minimum.

b.

No part of any machine or appliance shall project below the level of its baseplate
which shall be level on the underside.
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c.
4.1.2

4.2

Material and Workmanship

a.

The design, material, workmanship, finish operation, and details of machinery,

equipment and fittings shall be adequate for the purpose intended. The interior and
exterior of the machines, equipment and fittings, where applicable shall be
thoroughly cleaned and properly finished.

b.

The stainless steel used for the manufacture of equipment and fittings shall comply
with BS EN 10088 Part 2, Dull Finish 2J.

c.

Formed sections shall be true 90 bends with flat faces with minimum radii.

d.

Large surfaces shall be flat and true. Any stiffening shall be secured by countersunk
flush rivets or spot welding.

e.

Edges of carcasses, shelves or partitions shall be suitably flanged and stiffened to

withstand operational use.

f.

All burrs shall be removed.

g.

All fasteners and edges shall be finished in such a manner so as not to snag linen or
create a hazard to laundry operators.

h.

Assembly joints on the front and top of carcasses and drawer fronts shall be fully
welded. Welds shall be uniform in profile and shall blend into the surface of the
parent metal.

i.

Spot welds and rivets shall not be spaced more than 75 mm.

j.

Stainless steel furniture shall not be painted.

k.

Plywood shall comply with DEF STAN 07269 and shall be fireproofed.

Washer/Extractors
a.

4.2.1

Machines shall be provided with thermostatically controlled electric heating of the

wash liquids. Heaters shall automatically cutout in low water condition.

Control and Operation

a.

4.3

Subject to efficient washing and rinsing of articles, water consumption shall be kept
to a minimum. See also Clause 5.1.

Heating Arrangements
a.

4.2.3

The equipment shall have a rated dry weight loading capacity in accordance with
the SRD, with a washing cycle of not more than 30 minutes, unless otherwise
specified.

Water Supplies
a.

4.2.2

Metal parts exposed to washing detergents shall be of approved non-corrosive

materials.

The method of operation and control shall be simplified and shall be suitable for use
by an unskilled operator.

Drying Tumblers
a.

The equipment shall have a rated dry weight loading capacity in accordance with
the SRD with a drying weight capacity per hour to match the washer/extractors
selected.
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4.3.1

Lint Screens
a.

4.3.2

A removable lint screen shall be provided in the air outlet ducting. Care shall be
taken in design and manufacture of the lint screen to ensure that air-tight joints are
made and that the screen is readily accessible for removal without undue increase in
the space required round the machine for access. The lint screen shall be designed
for removal from the front end of the machine.

Safety Devices
a.

The following safety devices against burning out of the heating elements shall be
provided:
(1)

The heating circuit shall be electrically interlocked to ensure that the heater
will not operate until the driving motor and fan are running;

(2)

The door shall be electrically interlocked with the power and heating circuits,
so that on opening the door:

(3)

(a)

The main driving motor is switched OFF and the inner cylinder comes
to rest;

(b)

The heater is switched OFF;

A control thermostat and overheat cut-out shall be included in the heating

circuit.

4.4

Presses

4.4.1

Air Pressure
a.

4.5

4.6

The presses shall be pneumatically operated and to work efficiently on an air supply
of 5.2 bar to 6.9 bar.

Configuration
a.

All equipment shall be suitable for siting close to bulkheads or other obstructions
on at least two sides without impeding operation or maintenance of the equipment.

b.

The size of equipment shall be kept to a minimum for upkeep by exchange

purposes. See DEF STAN 02123 Part 1.

c.

Configuration of all equipment is subject to available space and shape.

d.

Drawing guidance for the fittings listed in this Standard are given in Figure 4.1 to
Figure 4.7 and in Table 1.

Construction
a.

Construction guidance for the following fittings is given in Table 1:

(1)

Soiled Bundle Bins (Figure 4.1);

(2)

Sorting and Marking Table (Figure 4.2);

(3)

Combined Sorting and Ironing Table (Figure 4.3);

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4.7

4.10

4.11

Ironing Table with Shelf (Figure 4.5);

(6)

Two Tier Work Table (Figure 4.6);

(7)

Issue Rack (Figure 4.7).

Plates for washer/extractors and drying tumblers shall have the capacity in dry
weight per load included upon them.

The preparation and painting of mechanical machinery items shall be in accordance

with DEF STAN 02737 unless exempted from the requirements by DPA.

Shipping and Securing

a.

Lifting points shall be provided on machinery and equipment where necessary for
shipping purposes and shall be arranged so that damage to the equipment can be
avoided when slinging.

b.

Securing arrangements shall be provided for bolting to a deck seating or plinth.

Safety
a.

Interlocks, guards, etc shall be provided as may be necessary to prevent human

contact with working parts and energized electrical components when the
equipment is operating and to prevent accidental operation during maintenance.
Guidance is given in BS EN 60204 Part 1.

b.

Warning labels shall be provided in accordance with DEF STAN 08107.

c.

The control arrangements shall be designed to ensure that there is no danger to the
operators hands or person during the pressing operation.

Reliability
a.

4.12

(5)

Painting
a.

4.9

Classification Bins (Figure 4.4);

Labelling
a.

4.8

(4)

All equipment covered by this Standard shall be capable of performing the

designed functions continuously under the environmental conditions quoted in
DEF STAN 08123 and as specified in the SRD.

Maintenance
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Requirements for routine maintenance shall be kept to a minimum.

All routine maintenance operations shall be capable of being carried out without
dismantling other fittings or pipework.
All lubrication points shall be easily accessible. Lubrication nipples shall be in
accordance with BS 1486 Part 1.
Access panels to non-electrical gear shall be secured by quick release fastenings to
eliminate the need for tools. All such fastenings shall be of a captive type.
Equipment shall be designed to allow for easy component replacement rather than
for the repair of defective components.
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Soiled Bundle Bin.

Stainless Steel*

Plywood**

Figure

1.6 mm

1. The tops are to have a 40 mm fore-edge with a

clipped lid in accordance with BR 2170(1).

1. The tops are to be open with a 40 mm fore-edge.

2. The fronts below sorting bins are to be open for
stowage of portable polythene containers.
3. The drawer is to be lockable, fitted with a recessed
handle, backstops and a positive drawer catch.

Hinged top covered with Fearnought.

Sorting and Marking

table. Marking Top
between Sorting
Bins.

1.6 mm

19 mm High
Pressure Laminated
(HPL) faced
plywood.

Combined Sorting
and Ironing Table.

1.6 mm

19 mm HPL faced
plywood

Classification Bin.

1.6 mm

Ironing Table with a

plywood top and
shelf.

1.6 mm

25 mm HPL faced
plywood.

4
5

Iron holders, see DEF STAN 02123 Part 1

(Equipment Table).

Hollow Rectangular
Section

Two Tier work table.

1.6 mm

Issue Rack.

1.6 mm

25 mm HPL faced
plywood

As ironing table without Fearnought covered tops and

iron holders.

Each compartment of the rack is to be fitted with a mesh

or grill door manufactured from Stainless Steel.

NOTE * Guidance shall be sought from Defence Procurement Agency

1. * Stainless Steel shall comply with BS EN 10088 Part 2 (Dull Finish 2j).
2. ** HPL plywood shall be Fireproofed and comply with DEF STAN 07269.
Table 1 Construction Information

DEF STAN 02123 PART 2 / ISSUE 2

Fixed and portable

keep battens.

1. Top covered with Fearnought.

2. Fixed and portable keep battens with blanked ends
are to be fitted bellow the shelf.
3. Iron Holder to be provided.

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Iron Holders.

Additional Information

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600 mm
Clipped Lid

600 mm

Figure 4.1 Soiled Bundle Bin

Figure 4.2 Sorting and Marking Table

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KEY
A. Iron Holder
B. Hinged Ironing Table Top

Figure 4.3 Combined Sorting, Marking and Ironing Table

Figure 4.4 Classification Bin

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1200 mm
25 mm

600 mm

325 mm

550 mm

B
B

B
C

120 mm

Iron Holder

Fixed Batten

C.

Portable Batten

Enlarged detail at X showing method

of securing the table to the deck pad.

10 mm dia hole

10 mm

40 mm

5 mm

KEY

R 10 mm

10 mm
40 mm

Figure 4.5 Ironing Table

1200 mm

325 mm

550 mm

25 mm

600 mm

A
A

A
B

120 mm

Portable Batten

Enlarged detail at X showing method

of securing the table to the deck pad.

R 10 mm

Figure 4.6 Two Tier Work Table

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10 mm dia hole

10 mm

Fixed Batten

B.

40 mm

A.

5 mm

KEY

10 mm
40 mm

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A. Mesh/Grill Doors

Note Mesh/Grill to be
fitted to each shelf

Figure 4.7 Issue Rack

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5.

CORPORATE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

5.1

Water Supplies
a.

Water consumption should be kept to a minimum whilst at sea as water supplies are
at a premium. This is particulary important where for operational reasons
onboard water production is reduced e.g. noise reduction.

b.

Reduction of water usage, by whatever means possible has the added benefit of
reducing the overall environmental impact.

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ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A1. The following documents and publications are referred to in this Standard:
BS EN 438

Decorative High Pressure Laminated (HPL) Sheets Based on

Thermosetting Resins.

BS EN 10088

Stainless Steels:
Part 2: Technical Delivery Conditions for Sheet Plate and
Strip.

BS EN 60204

Safety of Machinery. Electrical Equipment of Machines:

Part 1: Specifications for General Requirements.

BS 1486

Lubricating Nipples:
Part 1: Lubricating Nipples and Adaptors for use on
Machinery and Vehicles.

JSP 430

Ship Safety Management System Handbook.

DEF STAN 00-35

Environmental Handbook for Defence Materiel.

DEF STAN 0223

The Requirements for the Organization of Tests and Trials

during the Construction and the Conversion of Surface Ships
and Conventional Submarines

DEF STAN 0232

Requirements for Arranging and Conducting Inspections and

Trials During the Construction and Conversion of HM Surface
Ships.

DEF STAN 0240 Pt 1

DEF STAN 0240 Pt 3

Requirements for the Preparation of Technical Publications.

Part 1: System and Equipment Handbooks
Part 3: Engineering Manuals

DEF STAN 02102 Pt 1

DEF STAN 08159 Pt 2

The Requirements for Air Conditioning and Ventilation

Design.
Part 1: HM Surface Ships and Royal Fleet Auxiliaries
Part 2: Submarines

DEF STAN 02123 Pt 1

Requirements for Laundries and Associated Compartments:

Part 1: Laundries and Associated Compartments

DEF STAN 02127

Requirements for Access Fittings and Equipments.

(Obsolescent)

DEF STAN 02362

Type and Production Testing of Mechanical Equipment.

DEF STAN 08107

General Requirements for the Design of Electrotechnical and

Naval Weapon Equipment.

DEF STAN 02635

Requirements for Electric Motors and Control Gear Associated

with Domestic Workshops and Similar Machinery.

DEF STAN 02722

Requirements for the Preparation, Identification and

Management of Drawings.

DEF STAN 02723

Requirements for Marker Plates.

DEF STAN 02728

Requirements for Domestic Hot and Cold Fresh Water

Systems.
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DEF STAN 02737

Preservation and Painting of Mechanical Machinery Items.

DEF STAN 02791 Pt 1

Requirements for Weldable Structural Steels:

Part 1: Mild Steel Plate Sections and Bars.

DEF STAN 08123

Requirements for Design and Testing of Equipments to Meet

Environmental Conditions.

DEF STAN 07269

Plywood for Naval Requirements

BR 2170 (1)

NBCD Manual
Volume 1: Damage Control and Firefighting.

BR 6576(008)

Dupress 62 Laundry Press.

BR 6576(014)

Compact Laundry Press, Model L1566, Electrically Heated.

BR 6576(016)

Washer Extractor, Type 1803E.

BR 6576(017)

Hydro Extractor, Types HEM239 and HEM289.

BR 6576(018)

Vacuum Ironing Table, Type NPT9B.

BR 6576(019)

Modular 30 lb Dryer.

BR 6576(020)

Washer Extractor BMM Weston WE25.

BR 6576(021)

Washer ExtractorBMM Weston WE50.

BR 7671(1)

Miele Washing Machine, Type WS5406S.

BR 7671(2)

Miele Tumble Dryer, Type T52135.

BR 7811(021A)

Nyborg Tumble Dryer, Type 200T.

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ANNEX B.
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
B1.

B2.

For the purpose of this Standard the following abbreviations apply:

BR

Book of Reference

BS

British Standard

BS EN

British Standard European

CSP

Chlorosulphonated Polyethylene

DEF STAN

Defence Standard

DLO

Defence Logistics Organization

DPA

Defence Procurement Agency

FW

Fresh Water

HPL

High Pressure Laminate

LET

Laundry Equipment Trials

LP

Low Pressure

MOD

Ministry of Defence

NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NSN

NATO Stock Number

PVC

Polyvinyl Chloride

RU

Ready Use

SRD

System Requirements Document

WSA

Warship Support Agency

For the purpose of this Standard the following definitions apply:

Classification Bins A container for seperating items to be laundered into groups of similar
fibre construction, colour, type of dye, etc.
Combined Sorting A table for sorting and marking items to be laundered. Can also be
and Marking Table used as a ironing table.
Drying Tumblers

Equipment of the rotary open-ended type, electrically driven and with

an electrical heating unit of sufficient capacity to dry the quantity of
damp laundry work for which it is designed.

Ironing Table

A table for general ironing.

Issue Racks

A rack for the stowage of laundry bundles or finished items prior to

issue.

Presses

Presses that are air operated with electrically heated heads and tables,
and be suitable for damp pressing of a variety of service clothing and
linen.

Soiled Bundle Bin

Containers for the stowage of items prior to sorting, marking and

laundering.

Sorting and
Marking Table

Tables for sorting and marking of items to be laundered.

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Standard
Commercial
Equipments

Any equipment designed and produced by manufacturers as standard

items for sale on the open market.

System
Requirements
Document

A complete set of individual systems requirements supported by a

general description. Can be either a document or a database.

Two Tier Work

Table

A table for general laundry use.

Washer/Extractors

Equipment of the rotary open-ended type, electrically driven and

capable of automatic processing (washing, rinsing and extracting)
general laundry work for all classifications of materials to a condition
suitable for drying, pressing or ironing.

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ANNEX C.
PROCUREMENT CHECK LIST
Notes:
1.

This Check List is to ensure that certain aspects of this Defence Standard are consulted when
preparing a procurement specification for a particular application.

2.

Clauses where a preference for an option is to be used or where specific data are to be added are
included in the Check List.

3.

Each item is to be marked either:

 = included

NA = not applicable
Check
No.

Check

Clause No.

Standards of Drawings stated

3.2

Operating Manuals/Documentation Requirements

3.2

Workmanship/Finish/Standards

4.1

Trials and Testing of Equipment

3.8

Environmental Conditions

3.1

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
(Note: Page numbers are given)
A

Access panels: 12

Lifting points: 12

Air outlet ducting: 11

Lint screen: 11
Lubrication points: 12

Drawings contractor: 7
Drawings general arrangement: 7

Materials: 8

Drawings sponsor: 7

Dry weight loading capacity: 10

Operational control: 10

Equipment design: 9

Painting: 10, 12

Equipment size and siting: 11

Plywood: 10

Presses - air-operated: 11

Finish equipment: 10

Foundation plan: 7

Quick release fastenings: 12

Handbook operating and maintenance: 7

Heating circuit safety: 11

Reliability- continuous function: 12

Heating wash liquor: 10

Routine maintenance: 12

I
Information plates: 12

Safety control: 12

Interlock and guards: 12

Securing arrangements: 12

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