MIL-DTL-16377J(SH)
3.9.1.2 Adhesive. The adhesive shall be a pressure-sensitive, permanent type. It shall be water-insoluble,
homogeneous, and shall be coated in a smooth layer on one side of the label. The adhesive shall require no solvent,
heat, or other preparation prior to application. Adhesive shall adhere to metal or plastic.
3.9.1.2.1 Adhesion. The label shall adhere to the clean, dry surfaces to which applied under normal pressure
without curling, breaking, or lifting.
3.9.1.3 Color. Unless otherwise specified herein, the color of the labels shall be white, yellow, or silver.
3.9.1.4 Thickness. Thickness of material prior to coating with adhesive shall be sufficient to give structural
body for printing and handling.
3.9.1.5 Size. The size of labels shall accommodate the desired information.
3.9.1.6 Writing quality. Labels shall be suitable for printing or writing on with ink.
3.9.1.7 Marking. Marking, in general, shall be with black waterproof ink. Other colors of ink may be used
when contrast is desired. Nonwaterproof ink may be used, provided it is followed by the application of a transparent
waterproof coating. Height of characters shall be approximately as shown on figure 11 for Type I labels and not less
than 1/16 inch for Types II, III, IV, and VI labels.
3.9.1.8 Application and classification. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable specification sheet, labels
shall be applied as specified herein. Labels shall be of the types specified herein, as specified in the applicable
specification sheet.
3.9.1.8.1 Type I labels. Type I label shall be for equipment identification and shall be as shown on figure 11.
Unless otherwise specified in the applicable specification sheet, two Type I labels shall be applied to each fixture;
one located on the outside back surface and the other located on an inner nonreflecting surface.
3.9.1.8.2 Type II labels. Type II labels for use with Type I and Type III fixtures that are provided with three
(or more) conductor cables for either single white or red or combination white and red illumination shall be as
shown on figure 12. Type II labels shall be applied on the outside surface adjacent to the cable entrance of each
flush mounted fixture.
3.9.1.8.3 Type III labels. Unless otherwise specified in the applicable specification sheet, Type III labels shall
be used to indicate internal wiring of fixtures and shall be as shown on figure 13. Type III labels shall be applied as
specified in the applicable specification sheet.
3.9.1.8.4 Type IV labels. Type IV labels shall be used for supplying information pertinent to the fixtures or
parts and shall be as shown on figure 14. The information to be imprinted thereon and the application to fixtures or
parts shall be as specified in the applicable specification sheet.
3.9.1.8.5 Type V labels. Type V labels shall be as shown on figure 15 and shall be used for warning
information. The warning information and the application to fixtures or parts shall be as specified in the applicable
specification sheet.
3.9.1.8.6 Type VI labels. Type VI labels shall be as shown on figure 16. Unless otherwise specified in the
applicable specification sheet, one Type VI label shall be applied on the outside of each window assembly that is
furnished as a replacement part for Type I fixtures. The adhesive for these labels shall be of a pressure-sensitive
type that will allow the label to be easily removed (this does not apply to windows shown in MIL-F-16377/18,
MIL-F-16377/65 or MIL-F-16377/66).
3.9.2 Identification and information plates. When specified in the applicable specification sheet, identification
and information plates shaft be furnished in accordance with MIL-DTL-15024 and MIL-P-15024/5. Identification
plates for use on fixtures that will be exposed to the weather shall be Type A, B, C, D, or I, made from nickel-copper
alloy, brass, or Type H made from anodized aluminum. Type E and G plates shall be used only for wiring diagrams
and other plates that are housed within the equipment enclosure. Plastic Type B plates shall have black inner (or
record) laminations and gray cover laminations.
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