Specifications

5.7
5.7.
MIL-STD-)472E
Works~ace desire.
1 General Unlessotbwiwnoted, tkfollowing cri*tia a~lyto~und imMlationsmd,
as practical,to airborneand shipbotudinstallations;however,wherea visual displayterminalis used
fo; text processing, data entry, or data irtqui~ applications in an offke environnient or quivalent, see
5.16.
5.7.1.1 Kick space Cabinets, consoles, and work surfaces that require an operator to stand or
sit close to their front surfaces shall contain a kick space at the base at least 10 cm (4 in) deep and 10
cm (4 in) high to allow for protective or specialized footwear.
5.7.1.2. H~dles. Handles on cabinets andconsoles shall be recessed whenever practicable, to
eliminate pqectmm on the surface. If handles cannot be ~ they shall be configured, located,
and oriented to preclude injuring personnel or entangling their clothing or quipmnt.
5.7,1.3 Work smcc Whenever feasible, fme floor spacc of not less than 122crn (4 ft) shall be
provided in front of each console. For equipment racks that mquim maintenance, fm.efloor space shall
be provided in accordance with the following criteria.
5.7.1 .3.1 DePth of work B Clearance from the front of t& rack to the nearest facing swface
or obstacle shall be not less than 107cm (42 in). The minimum space between rows of cabinets shall
be 20 cm (8 in) greater than the depth of the deepest drawer (equipment).
5.7.1 .3.2 Lateral work mace. Lateral workspace for racks having drawers or removable
equipment weighing less than 20 kg (44 lb) shall be not less than 46 cm (18 in) on one side and 10cm
(4 in) on the other (meanwed
fiwmthe drawem or Cquipment in the extended position); lateral
workspace for such racks with removable equipment weighing 20 kg (44 lb) or more shall be not less
than 46 cm (18 in) on each side.
5.7.1.3.3 Space between rows of cabinets. Space between rows of cabinets shall be not less
ti20m(8ti) -titi&~ofti k~t&waord-
5.7.1 .3.4
Stortwe
smcc. Adequatespats shall be providedonconsoks or immediate
work
space for storing manuals, worksheets, and other rquired mater@.
5.7.2 Standingoperations. (SMTable I.)
5.7.2.1 Work surface Unless otherwise specifkl, work surfaces to support documents such as
job instruction manuals or worksheets shall be 90-93 cm (35.4 -36.6 in) above the floor.
5.7.2.2 DisplayPlacement. noxrnal, Visual displays mounted on vertical panels and used in
normal equipment opemdtm shzdlbemotmted 104-178 cm(41 - 70in)ab0wstheaumd@ surface.
5.7.2.3
hPhY rhcemmt, SW
ial. Displays mcpiring precise and fiquent reading shall be
mounted 127-165 cm (50 -65 in) above the standing
surface.
5.7.2.4 Controiphmment,
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normal equipment operation shall be mounted 86- 178cm (34 -70 in) above the standing surface.
5.7.2.5Control @icement,
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ffequtm q.witiw ad
C.B3LXgCQCycmtds SM.!! be mwwf R~ -
13S Cm (34 -53 in) above the standing .surface
and no
fatiher than 53 cm (2 I in) laterally fmm the centerline.
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