HomeMy WebLinkAboutStructural Firefighting Apparatus Call for BidsCITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
C A L L F O R B I D S
One (1) New 2009 Structural Firefighting Apparatus Sealed bids will be received by the Bozeman City Clerk's Office, Bozeman, Montana, at
the office in City Hall, 121 North Rouse, Avenue Bozeman, Montana, until 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at which time the bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall
before the City Clerk for One (1) New 2009 Structural Firefighting Apparatus. Full and detailed specifications on the equipment to be furnished may be obtained at the
office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Suite 102, 121 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, Montana
59715, telephone number (406) 582-2320, or by e-mail at www.bozeman.net
The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids received.
DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this 14th day of January 2009.
_______________________________ Stacy Ulmen
City Clerk
Legal Ad Publish: Sunday, January 18, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Structural Firefighting Apparatus Specifications
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INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
It is the intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and delivery to the
purchaser a complete apparatus equipped as hereinafter specified. With a view of
obtaining the best results and the most acceptable apparatus for service in the fire
department, these specifications cover only the general requirements as to the type
of construction and tests to which the apparatus must conform, together with certain
details as to finish, equipment and appliances with which the successful bidder must
conform. Minor details of construction and materials where not otherwise specified
are left to the discretion of the contractor, who shall be solely responsible for the
design and construction of all features. The apparatus shall conform to the
requirements of the current (at the time of bid) National Fire Protection Association
Pamphlet #1901 for Motor Fire Apparatus unless otherwise specified in these
specifications.
Bids shall only be considered from companies which have an established reputation
in the field of fire apparatus construction and have been in business for a minimum of
thirty (30) years. No Exceptions
Each bid shall be accompanied by a set of "Contractor's Specifications" consisting of
a detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed and to which the
apparatus furnished under contract must conform. Computer run-off sheets are not
acceptable as descriptive literature.
The specifications shall indicate size, type, model and make of all component parts
and equipment.
BID SEQUENCE
For ease of evaluation, all bid proposals shall be submitted in the same order as the
fire department’s specification. NO EXCEPTIONS.
EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifications shall be strictly adhered to. Exceptions shall be
considered if they are deemed equal to or superior to the specifications, provided
they are fully explained on a separate page entitled "EXCEPTIONS TO
SPECIFICATIONS." Exceptions shall be listed by page and paragraph.
Failure to denote exceptions in the above manner shall result in immediate rejection
of the proposal.
Proposals taking total exception to specifications shall not be acceptable.
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Also, bidders shall submit a detailed proposal. A letter only, even though written on a
company letterhead, shall not be sufficient.
PURCHASER RIGHTS
The Purchaser reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The purchaser also
reserves the right to award in their best interest and reserves the right to waive any
formalities.
QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP
The design of the apparatus must embody the latest approved automotive
engineering practices.
The workmanship must be the highest quality in its respective field. Special
consideration shall be given to the following points: Accessibility to various areas
requiring periodic maintenance, ease of operation (including both pumping and
driving) and symmetrical proportions.
Construction must be rugged and ample safety factors must be provided to carry
loads as specified and to meet both on and off road requirements and speed as set
forth under "Performance Test and Requirements."
PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS
A road test shall be documented with the apparatus fully loaded and a continuous run
of ten (10) miles or more shall be made under all driving conditions, during which
time the apparatus shall show no loss of power or overheating. The transmission
drive shaft or shafts, and rear axles shall run quietly and free from abnormal vibration
or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus. The apparatus, when
loaded, shall be approximately 66% on the rear axle. The successful bidder shall
furnish a weight certification showing weight on the front and rear axle, and the total
weight of the completed apparatus at the time of delivery.
a. The apparatus must be capable of accelerating to 30 MPH from a
standing start within 25 seconds on a level concrete highway without
exceeding the maximum governed engine RPM.
b. The service brakes shall be capable of stopping the fully loaded vehicle
within 35 feet from a speed of 25 MPH on a level concrete highway.
c. The apparatus, fully loaded, shall be capable of obtaining a speed of 50
MPH on a level highway with the engine not exceeding 95% of its
governed RPM (full load).
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d. The apparatus shall be tested and approved by a qualified testing
agency in accordance with their standard practices for pumping
engines.
e. The contractor shall furnish copies of the Pump Manufacturer's
Certification of Hydrostatic Test (if applicable), the Engine
Manufacturer's current Certified Brake Horsepower Curve and the
Manufacturer's Record of Construction Details.
FAILURE TO MEET TESTS
In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test requirements of these specifications
on the first trial, a second trial may be made at the option of the bidder within thirty
(30) days of the date of the first trials. Such trials shall be final and conclusive and
failure to comply with these requirements shall be cause for rejection. Permission to
keep and/or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the purchaser
shall not constitute acceptance of same.
U.S.A. MANUFACTURER
The entire apparatus shall be assembled within the borders of the Continental United
States to insure more readily available parts (without added costs and delays caused
by tariffs and customs) and service, as well as protecting the purchaser should legal
action ever be required.
MANUFACTURER'S EXPERIENCE
Each manufacturer shall have been in business making similar apparatus for a
minimum of thirty (30) years and must have had single ownership for more than
twenty-five (25) years. No Exceptions
NFPA STANDARDS EFFECTIVE AT TIME OF PROPOSAL
This unit must comply with the NFPA standards effective January of 2009.
Certification of slip resistance of all stepping, standing, and walking surfaces must be
supplied with delivery of the apparatus.
A plate that is highly visible to the driver while seated shall be provided. This plate
shall show the overall height, length, and gross vehicle weight rating.
The manufacturer shall have programs in place for training, proficiency testing and
performance for any staff involved with certifications.
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An official of the company shall designate, in writing, who is qualified to witness and
certify test results.
NFPA COMPLIANCY
Apparatus proposed by the bidder shall meet the applicable requirements of the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as stated in current edition at time of
contract execution. Fire department's specifications that differ from NFPA
specifications shall be indicated in the proposal as "non-NFPA".
ISO COMPLIANCE
The manufacturer shall operate a Quality Management System under the
requirements of ISO 9001. These standards sponsored by the "International
Organization for Standardization (ISO)" specify the quality systems that shall be
established by the manufacturer for design, manufacture, installation and service. A
copy of the certificate of compliance shall be included with the bid.
ELIMINATION OF DIVIDED RESPONSIBILITY
It is required that each bidder produce both the chassis and complete apparatus. To
eliminate divided responsibility and service, the chassis and body must be
manufactured by the same Company. Manufacturer shall state the number of years
the Company has been producing their own chassis and body. Manufacturer shall
state compliance with the paragraph. NO EXCEPTIONS.
FAMA COMPLIANCE
Manufacturer must be a current member of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's
Association.
LIABILITY
The successful bidder shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for the
use of any patented process including any device or article forming a part of the
apparatus or any appliance furnished under the contract.
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
The successful bidder shall, during the performance of the contract and for three (3)
years following acceptance of the product, keep in force at least the following
minimum limits of commercial general liability insurance:
Products/Completed Operations Aggregate $2,000,000
Personal and Advertising Injury $1,000,000
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Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Coverage shall be written on a Commercial General Liability form. The policy shall be
written on an occurrence form and shall include Contractual Liability coverage. The
policy shall include owner as an additional insured as their interest may appear.
The required limits can be provided by one or more policies provided all other
insurance requirements are met.
Coverage shall be provided by a carrier(s) rated "Excellent" by A.M. Bests.
UMBRELLA/EXCESS LIABILITY INSURANCE
The successful bidder shall, during the performance of the contract and for three (3)
years following acceptance of the product, keep in force at least the following
minimum limits of umbrella liability insurance:
Aggregate: $25,000,000
Each Occurrence: $25,000,000
The policy shall be written on an occurrence basis and at a minimum provide the
same coverage's as Bidder's General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employer's
Liability policies. Owner shall be included as an additional insured on the General
Liability and Automobile Liability policies as their interest may appear. The required
limits can be provided by one or more policies provided all other insurance
requirements are met.
Bidder agrees to furnish owner with a current Certificate of Insurance with the
coverage’s listed above along with its bid. The certificate shall be made out to the
purchaser and be an original, no photocopies shall be accepted. The Certificate of
Insurance shall provide that owner be given 30 days advance notice of cancellation,
nonrenewal or material change in coverage.
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE
All bidders shall provide a bid bond as security for the bid in the form of a 10% bid
bond, to accompany their bid. This bid bond shall be issued by a Surety Company
who is listed on the U.S. Treasury Departments list of acceptable sureties as
published in Department Circular 570. The bid bond shall be issued by an authorized
representative of the Surety Company and shall be accompanied by a certified power
of attorney dated on or before the date of bid. The bid bond shall include language
which assures that the bidder/principal shall give a bond or bonds, as may be
specified in the bidding or contract documents, with good and sufficient surety for the
faithful performance of the contract, including the warranty, and for the prompt
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payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution of the contract.
The full amount of the bid surety shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders
following the award of the contract to the successful bidder.
PERFORMANCE BOND
Within twenty (20) days of notification to the successful bidder by the purchaser, prior
to any work commencing on the proposed apparatus, the successful bidder shall, at
their own expense, obtain and submit to the purchasing entity a performance bond in
the amount of 100% equal to the total contract price.
Additionally, each bidder must disclose the price/amount it pays for bonding, per
$1,000. This is to demonstrate the economic stability and credit worthiness of the
bidder. NO EXCEPTIONS.
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
The apparatus shall be designed and the equipment mounted with due consideration
to distribution of load between the front and rear axles so that all specified
equipment, including filled water tank, a full complement of personnel and fire hose
shall be carried without injury to the apparatus. Weight balance and distribution shall
be in accordance with the recommendations of the International Association of Fire
Chiefs and National Fire Protection Association. Certified Laboratories certificate
shall be submitted by the manufacturer. Weight of apparatus shall meet all federal
axle load laws.
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
The apparatus shall be completely equipped as per these specifications upon arrival
and on completion of the required tests shall be ready for immediate service in the
fire department of the purchaser. Any and all alterations required at the scene of
delivery to comply with these specifications must be done at the contractor's
expense.
APPROVAL DRAWING
After the award of bid and pre-construction conference, a detailed layout drawing
depicting the apparatus layout and appearance including any changes agreed upon
shall be provided for customer review and signature. The drawing shall become part
of the contract documents. The drawing shall consist of left side, right side, frontal
and rear elevation views. Apparatus equipped with a fire pump, shall have a general
layout view of the pump operators panel scaled the same as the elevation views.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
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After award of the contract, and prior to construction of the apparatus, a pre-
construction conference shall be held at the facility of the manufacturer. A provision
shall be provided in the bid price for all travel, food and lodging to accommodate
three (3) Fire Department personnel.
INSPECTION TRIPS
An inspection trip at the manufacturers facility prior to delivery of the completed
apparatus shall be provided. Accommodations for three (3) Fire Department
personnel to include all transportation, food and lodging shall be included in the bid
price.
CHASSIS
The chassis shall be manufactured in the factory of the bidder. The chassis shall be
designed and manufactured for heavy duty service with adequate strength and
capacity of all components for the intended load to be sustained and the type of
service required. There shall be no divided responsibility in the production of the
apparatus. No Exceptions
ALUMINUM CAB
The cab shall be a full tilt 6-person 10" rear raised roof cab designed specifically for
the fire service and manufactured by the chassis builder.
Cab shall be built entirely by the apparatus manufacturer within the same facilities.
NO EXCEPTIONS
CAB DESIGN
The cab shall be designed specifically for the fire service and manufactured by the
chassis builder.
The apparatus chassis shall be of an engine forward, fully enclosed tilt cab design.
There shall be four (4) side entry doors.
The cab shall be of a fully open design with no divider wall or window separating the
front and rear cab sections.
Construction of the cab shall consist of high strength 5052H32 aluminum welded to
extruded aluminum framing of 6061-T6 material.
The cab roof shall utilize extruded, radiused outer corner rails with integral drip
channel and box tubing type cross brace supports.
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The cab sides shall be constructed from extruded door pillars and posts that provide
a finished door opening, extruded and formed wheel well openings supports, formed
aluminum wheel well liners and box tubing type support braces.
The cab floor and rear cab wall shall utilize box tubing type framing and support
bracing.
The framework shall be of a welded construction that fully unitizes the structural
frame of the cab.
The structural extrusion framework shall be overlaid with interlocked aluminum alloy
sheet metal panels to form the exterior skin of the cab.
The structural extrusion framework shall support and distribute the forces and
stresses imposed by the chassis and cab loads and shall not rely on the sheet metal
skin for any structural integrity.
CAB DIMENSIONS
The cab shall be designed to satisfy the following minimum width and length
dimensions:
Cab Width (excluding mirrors) 98"
Cab Length (from C/L of front axle)
To front of cab (excluding bumper) 68"
To rear of cab 73"
Total Cab Length (excluding bumper) 141"
CAB MOUNTING
The cab mounting system shall use a steel sub frame, isolated from the cab with six
(6) rubber mounts, to minimize chassis vibration and torsional loads from being
induced into the cab structure. The two tilt pivot points shall have stainless steel
bushing and grease fittings for lubrication and smooth tilting of the cab.
INTERIOR
The cab interior shall have Zolatone gray/black rubberized, mar resistant, textured
finish.
FENDER CROWNS
Polished stainless steel front axle fenderettes with full depth radiused wheel well
liners shall be provided.
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GRILLE
The front of the cab shall be equipped with a grille with sufficient area to allow proper
airflow into the cooling system and engine compartment.
CAB INSULATION
The cab shall be insulated in a manner to reduce noise levels inside the cab. The
cab interior sound levels shall not exceed 90 decibels at 45 mph in all cab seat
positions.
ROOF DESIGN
The cab shall be of a one-half 10" raised roof design with side drip rails and shall
satisfy the following minimum height dimensions:
Cab Dimensions Interior
Front 59"
Rear 65"
Cab Dimensions Exterior
Front 65"
Rear 75"
DOORS
The cab doorframes shall be constructed from aluminum extrusions fitted with an
aluminum sheet metal skin and shall be equipped with dual weather seals. The cab
doors shall be equipped with heavy-duty door latching hardware, which complies with
FMVSS 206. The mechanics of the door operation shall utilize rod linkage for
positive operation. A rubber coated nylon web doorstop shall be provided.
The doors shall be lap type with a full-length stainless steel 3/8" diameter hinge and
shall be fully adjustable.
All openings in the cab shall be grommeted or equipped with rubber boots to seal the
cab from extraneous noise and moisture.
The cab doors shall be designed to satisfy the following minimum opening and step
area dimensions:
Door Opening:
Front 36.5" x 73.00"
Rear 36.5" x 82.25"
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The cab doors shall have brushed severe duty 304 stainless steel interior door
panels.
EXTERIOR GLASS
The cab windshield shall be of a two piece curved design utilizing tinted, laminated,
automotive approved safety glass. The window shall be held in place by an extruded
rubber molding with a chrome plated decorative locking bead. The cab shall be
finished painted prior to the window installation.
Two (2) fixed position side windows shall be provided between the forward cab area
and the crew cab area, one (1) each side and shall utilize tinted, tempered
automotive approved safety glass. The widows shall be approximately 20.5" high x
16.5" wide to provide maximum visibility. The side windows shall be held in place by
an extruded rubber molding with a chrome plated decorative locking bead.
The cab door and canopy windows shall utilize tinted, automotive approved safety
glass.
POWER WINDOWS
All four cab entry doors shall have power windows. Each door shall be individually
operated and the driver’s position shall have master control over all windows. The
front windows shall roll down completely.
SUN VISORS
The sun visors shall be made of dark smoke colored transparent polycarbonate.
There shall be a visor located at both the driver and officer positions.
CAB STEPS
The lower cab steps shall be no more than 22" from the ground. An intermediate
step shall be provided, mid way between the lower cab step, and the cab floor.
The intermediate step shall be slightly inset to provide for safer ingress and egress.
All steps shall be covered with material that exceeds the NFPA requirements for
stepping surfaces.
STEP LIGHTS
A white LED strip light shall illuminate each interior cab step. These lights shall
illuminate whenever the battery switch is on and the cab door is opened.
CAB TILT SYSTEM
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An electric over hydraulic cab tilt system shall be provided in order to facilitate the
lifting of the cab allowing full access to the engine and accessories mounted under
the cab.
The cab shall be mounted to a steel box tube sub-frame through the use of high
durometer rubber mounts. The raising of the tilt cab shall be accomplished through a
hydraulic lift system consisting of two (2) hydraulic lift cylinders, an electrically driven
hydraulic pump, two (2) hydraulically activated latches, and an electrical control
switch. The hydraulic lift cylinders shall be coupled to the steel cab sub-frame (not
directly to the cab) with greaseable Kaiser bushing for the pivot point. The above-
described sub-frame shall be used to minimize stress to the cab during lifting
operations.
The hydraulic cylinders shall lift the cab to a tilt angle of 45 degrees, exposing the
engine and accessories for service. A safety locking system shall be provided that
shall release automatically when the cab is tilted up or down.
The lift system shall operate in a smooth and safe manner and shall include cylinder
interlocks to ensure that the cab shall remain in a fixed position in the event of a
failure in the system.
CAB STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
The cab of the apparatus shall be designed and so attached to the vehicle as to
eliminate, to the greatest possible extent, the risk of injury to the occupants in the
event of an accident.
The apparatus cab shall be tested to specific load and impact tests with regard to the
protection of occupants of a commercial vehicle.
A test shall be conducted to evaluate the frontal impact strength of the apparatus cab
to conform to the test J2420 and the “United Nations Regulation 29, Annex 3,
paragraph 4, (Test A). A second test shall be conducted to evaluate the roof strength
of the apparatus cab to conform to the Society Of Automotive Engineers (SAE) SAE
J2422/SAE J2420 and “United Nations Regulation 29, Annex 3, paragraph 5, (Test
B) and SAE J2420. The evaluation shall consist of the requirements imposed by
ECE Regulation 29, Paragraph 5.
The test shall be conducted by a certified independent third party testing institution.
A letter stating successful completion of the above test on the brand of cab being
supplied shall be included in the bid. There shall be “no exception” to this
requirement.
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MANUAL CAB LIFT
There shall be a manually operated hydraulic pump for tilting the cab in case the
main pump should fail. The operator shall be located under the left front corner of the
front bumper.
COMPUTER TRAY
There shall be a slide-out tray in front of the officer’s seat for a laptop computer or
other use.
DELUXE CONSOLE
There shall be a deluxe console mounted on the engine hood between the driver and
officer. The console shall be covered in black vinyl material to match the engine
hood. The console shall come complete with two drink holders, and recessed wells
for storage of gloves or other miscellaneous items.
The outboard sections shall contain duct work to direct air flow from the heater/AC
towards the driver and officer.
EMS CABINET
There shall be a cabinet constructed of .125 aluminum plate and painted to match
the interior of the cab. The cabinet dimensions shall be approximately 42.5" wide x
24" deep x 40" tall. The cabinet shall come complete with a locking roll up door and
two adjustable shelves. Strip lighting shall be provided in the cabinet. The cabinet
shall be provided on the back wall of the cab, in place of the two forward facing crew
seats.
INTERIOR DOOR PANELS
The interior of the cab entry doors shall have a 304 brushed stainless steel scuff
plate, contoured to the door, from the door sill down.
The lower portion of the doors shall also have a 304 brushed stainless steel scuff
plate and shall include a total of 245 square inches of reflective material on each
door, exceeding the NFPA requirement of 96 square inches. The layout shall be
opposing ruby red “chevron” stripes on each side. The red striping shall be laid over
white 3M reflective materials. The reflective decal shall be plainly visible to oncoming
traffic when the doors are in the open position.
CAB ACCESSORY FUSE PANEL
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A fuse panel shall be located in the rear crew area next the rear facing seat behind
the officer. The fuse panel shall consist of six (6) battery hot and six (6) ignition
switch circuits. Each circuit shall be capable of 10-ampere 12-volt power and total
output of 50-amps. The fuse panel shall be capable of powering accessories such
as hand held spotlights, radio chargers, hand lantern chargers and other
miscellaneous 12-volt electrical components.
AIR HORNS
Two (2) Grover 2040 Stuttertone rectangular, chrome plated, mounted behind grill
opening in the bumper. The horns shall be activated by a split "Y" lanyard in cab
ceiling.
ALTERNATOR
A 320 ampere Prestolite/Leece Neville alternator with serpentine belt shall be
provided The alternator shall generate 260 amperes at idle.
A low voltage alarm, audible and visual, shall be provided.
FRONT AXLE
The front axle shall be a Meritor™ MFS-20-133A 3.74” drop beam with a capacity of
22,000 pounds. The axle shall be hub piloted, 10 stud, furnished with oil seals and
come complete with assist cylinder, hoses, and mounting brackets.
REAR AXLE
The rear axle shall be a Meritor™ RS-26-160 Single reduction drive axle with a
capacity of 27,000 lbs. The axles shall be hub piloted, 10 studs, furnished with oil
seals.
TOP SPEED
Rear axle speed approximately 75 MPH.
AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN SYSTEM
The apparatus shall be equipped with an On-Spot brand Automatic Tire Chain
System.
There shall be one driver's side and one passenger's side chain unit.
A continuous duty solenoid shall be provided and activated by the dashboard switch,
which opens and allows compressed air to flow to the chain units. Compressed air
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shall be delivered to the solenoid from the vehicle's air tank. The solenoid shall be
mounted on the frame rail or crossmember in close proximity of the chain units. This
air/electric solenoid shall be 12-volts and draw no more than 1 ampere of current.
Electrical wire shall be in accordance with NFPA 1901.
A 12-volt dashboard switch shall be provided so that the operator may engage the
chains from the driver's seat. The switch shall be lighted to indicate when the chains
are engaged. The switch shall come complete with a switch guard to avoid
accidental engagement of the automatic chains. The switch guard shall be properly
labeled. A dashboard sticker with operating instructions shall be provided.
BATTERIES
The battery system shall be a single system consisting of four negative ground, 12
volt Interstate Group 31 MHD batteries, cranking performance of 950 CCA each with
total of 3800 amps, 185 minute reserve capacity with 25 ampere draw at 80 degrees
Fahrenheit. Each battery shall have 114 plates. Warranty shall be accepted
nationwide.
The batteries shall be installed in a vented 304 stainless steel battery box with a
removable aluminum cover to protect the batteries from road dirt and moisture. The
batteries are to be placed on dri-deck and secured with a fiberglass hold down. The
batteries shall be wired directly to starter motor and alternator.
The battery cables shall be 3/0 gauge. Battery cable terminals shall be soldering
dipped, color-coded and labeled on heat shrink tubing with a color-coded rubber boot
protecting the terminals from corrosion.
There shall be a 350-ampere fuse protecting the pump primer and a 250-ampere
fuse protecting the electric cab tilt pump and other options as required.
AUTO-EJECT
A seperate, dedicated Kussmaul Model 091-55-20-120 super electric auto-eject with
weatherproof cover and power interrupt shall be provided and installed for the engine
block heater.
BATTERY CHARGING
A Kussmaul Auto Charge 1200 battery system charger shall be provided. The Auto
Charge 1200 is a fully automatic battery charger with a very high output for vehicles
with a single battery system. A remote single bar graph display is provided to
indicate the state of charge of the battery system. The rated output shall be 40 amps
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for the battery system.
A Kussmaul Model 091-55-20-120 super electric auto-eject with weatherproof cover
and power interrupt shall be provided.
An 120 volt Auto Pump air compressor shall also be provided to maintain air within
the air brake system.
A miniature air filter, that mounts in the output pressure line of the air pump to trap
moisture, shall be provided. The micron filter element removes contaminants from
the air line. A transparent bowl permits easy monitoring of water collected and a
manual purge valve allows the operator to conveniently drain the bowl. A Bendix
DV2 heated automatic drain valve shall be provided.
BATTERY JUMPER TERMINAL
There shall be one set (two studs) of battery jumper terminals located by the battery
box under the cab. The terminals shall have plastic color-coded covers. Each
terminal shall be tagged to indicate positive/negative.
BRAKES (Front)
The front brakes shall be Arvin Meritor DiscPlus EX225 Air Disc Brakes. Each disc
brake assembly shall include one (1) 17” vented rotor, one (1) lightweight hub, one
(1) twin-piston caliper, and two (2) quick-change pads.
BRAKE WARRANTY
The air disc brakes shall carry Meritor’s three (3) year unlimited mile warranty,
exclusive of wear items.
BRAKES (Rear)
The rear brakes shall be Meritor S-cam style. They shall be 16.5" x 7" with heavy
duty return springs, and a double anchor pin design. They shall also have quick
change shoes for fast easy brake relining.
BRAKE WARRANTY
The s-cam brakes shall carry Meritor’s five (5) year 75,000 mile warranty, exclusive
of wear items.
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
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The vehicle shall be equipped with air-operated brakes. The system shall meet or
exceed the design and performance requirements of current FMVSS-121 and test
requirements of current NFPA 1901 standards.
Each wheel shall have a separate brake chamber. A dual treadle valve shall split the
braking power between the front and rear systems.
All main brake lines shall be color-coded nylon type protected in high temperature
rated split plastic loom. The brake hoses from frame to axle shall have spring guards
on both ends to prevent wear and crimping as they move with the suspension. All
fittings for brake system plumbing shall be brass.
A Meritor Wabco System Saver 1200 air dryer shall be provided.
The air system shall be provided with a rapid build-up feature, designed to meet
current NFPA 1901 requirements. The system shall be designed so the vehicle can
be moved within 60 seconds of startup. The quick build up system shall provide
sufficient air pressure so that the apparatus has no brake drag and is able to stop
under the intended operating conditions following the 60-second buildup time. The
vehicle shall not be required to have a separate on-board electrical air compressor or
shoreline hookup to meet this requirement.
Four (4) supply tanks shall be provided. One air reservoir shall serve as a wet tank
and a minimum of one tank shall be supplied for each the front and rear axles. A
Schrader fill valve shall be mounted in the front of the driver’s step well.
A spring actuated air release emergency/parking brake shall be provided on the rear
axle. One (1) parking brake control shall be provided and located on the engine
hood next to the transmission shifter within easy reach of the driver. The parking
brake shall automatically apply at 35 ±10 PSI reservoir pressure. A Meritor WABCO
IR-2 Inversion Relay Valve, supplied by both the Primary and Secondary air systems,
shall be used to activate the parking brake and to provide parking brake modulation
in the event of a primary air system failure.
Accessories plumbed from the air system shall go through a pressure protection
valve and to a manifold so that if accessories fail they shall not interfere with the air
brake system.
AIR BRAKING ABS SYSTEM
A Wabco ABS system shall be provided to improve vehicle stability and control by
reducing wheel lock-up during braking. This braking system shall be fitted to axles
and all electrical connections shall be environmentally sealed from water and weather
and be vibration resistant.
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The system shall constantly monitor wheel behavior during braking. Sensors on each
wheel transmit wheel speed data to an electronic processor, which shall sense
approaching wheel lock and instantly modulate brake pressure up to 5 times per
second to prevent wheel lock-up. Each wheel shall be individually controlled. To
improve field performance, the system shall be equipped with a dual circuit design.
The system circuits shall be configured in a diagonal pattern. Should a malfunction
occur, that circuit shall revert to normal braking action. A warning light at the driver's
instrument panel shall indicate malfunction to the operator.
The system shall consist of a sensor clip, sensor, electronic control unit and solenoid
control valve. The sensor clip shall hold the sensor in close proximity to the tooth
wheel. An inductive sensor consisting of a permanent magnet with a round pole pin
and coil shall produce an alternating current with a frequency proportional to wheel
speed. The unit shall be sealed, corrosion-resistant and protected from electro-
magnetic interference. The electronic control unit shall monitor the speed of each
wheel sensor and a microcomputer shall evaluate wheel slip in milliseconds.
BUMPER
There shall be a 12" high double rib polished stainless steel wrap-around bumper
provided at the front of the apparatus. Laser cut perforated grilles shall be
incorporated into the bumper and located at the outboard section of the bumper for
the air horns and at the center for the siren speaker. The bumper shall be mounted
to a reinforcement plate constructed of 1/4" x 10" x 70" carbon steel. A gravel shield
shall be provided, constructed of .188” aluminum diamond plate. The bumper
extension shall be approximately 18".
COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system shall have sufficient capacity to keep the engine properly cooled
under all conditions of road and pumping operations. The cooling system shall be
designed and tested to meet or exceed the engine and transmission manufacturers
and EPA requirements. The complete cooling system shall be mounted in a manner
to isolate the system from vibration and stress. The individual cores shall be mounted
in a manner to allow expansion and contraction at various rates without inducing
stress to the adjoining core(s).
RADIATOR
The radiator shall be a cross-flow design constructed completely of aluminum with
welded side tanks. The radiator shall be bolted to the bottom of the charge air cooler
to allow a single depth core, thus allowing a more efficient and serviceable cooling
system.
The radiator shall be equipped with a drain cock to drain the coolant for serviceability.
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COOLANT
The cooling system shall be filled with Extended Life Coolant to provide a longer life
cycle and reduced change intervals. The coolant makeup shall contain ethylene
glycol and deionized water to keep the coolant from freezing to a temperature of –34
degrees F.
HOSES & CLAMPS
Silicone hoses shall be provided for all engine coolant lines.
All radiator hose clamps shall be spring loaded stainless steel constant torque hose
clamps for all main hose connections to prevent leaks.
CHARGE AIR COOLER
The charge air cooler shall be of a cross-flow design and constructed completely of
aluminum with welded side tanks. The charge air cooler shall be bolted to the top of
the radiator to allow a single depth core, thus allowing a more efficient and
serviceable cooling system.
FAN
The engine cooling system shall incorporate a heavy-duty composite 11-blade fan.
A shroud and recirculation shield system shall be used to ensure air that has passed
through the radiator is not drawn through again.
The fan tip to radiator core clearance shall be kept at a minimal distance to increase
the efficiency of the fan and reduce fan blast noise.
SURGE TANK
The cooling system shall be equipped with a surge tank. The surge tank shall be
equipped with a low coolant probe and sight glass to monitor the coolant level. The
surge tank shall have a cap that meets the engine manufacturer’s pressure
requirements as well as the system design requirements.
DRIVELINE
The driveline shall consist of Spicer 1710 series, or equal, dual grease fitting
universal joints with "Half-Round" end yokes. The drive shaft shall be built with a
heavy-duty steel tube 4.095" outside diameter x .180 wall thickness. The shafts shall
be dynamically balanced prior to installation into the chassis. A splined slip joint shall
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be provided in each shaft assembly. Universal joints shall be extended life. There
shall be two (2) Zerk fittings in each universal joint assembly so the joint can be
greased without turning the shaft.
ENGINE ENCLOSURE
An integral, formed aluminum engine enclosure shall be provided. The engine
enclosure shall be of a contoured design to blend in an aesthetically pleasing manner
with the interior dash and flooring of the cab. The enclosure shall be kept as low as
possible to provide the maximum space.
The enclosure shall be covered in a heavy duty black durawear, molded to fit the
exterior of the engine enclosure to reduce noise and heat in the cab. The inside of
the engine enclosure shall have a sound deadening insulation system. The cab
interior shall have a sound-deadening package to help minimize the noise (DB) levels
and eliminate engine heat from the front and rear of the cab.
A work light shall be installed in the engine enclosure with an individual switch
located on the base of the light.
ENGINE
The apparatus shall be powered by a Cummins Diesel ISM 500 H.P. @ 2100 R.P.M.,
1550 ft. lb. torque @ 1200 R.P.M.
ENGINE WARRANTY
The engine shall have a five year or 100,000 mile warranty and approval by
Cummins for installation in the chassis.
AIR COMPRESSOR
The air compressor shall be an 18.7 CFM engine driven Wabco.
STARTER
The starter shall be a 12-volt Delco Remy model 42MT controlled by a switch on the
left lower cab dash.
FUEL FILTERS
The engine fuel filters shall be mounted in a manner that is easily accessible for
service or replacement. A primary and secondary filter shall be provided and shall be
approved for use by the engine manufacturer.
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
The engine exhaust system shall be horizontal design constructed from heavy-duty
truck components. All exhaust tubing shall be aluminized. A 30" length of stainless
steel flex tube shall be used to isolate the exhaust system from the engine. The
outlet shall be directed to the forward side of the rear wheels, exiting the right side,
with a chrome straight tip. The muffler shall be an aluminized type, mounted under
the right side frame rail, and meeting the engine manufacturer's specifications and
current noise level tests. An orange fiberglass heat-absorbing sleeve shall be used
on the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment area to reduce the heat, to protect
the alternator, and also to protect hands when checking or adding oil in the engine
compartment.
AIR CLEANER/INTAKE
The engine air cleaner shall be sized in accordance with the engine manufacturers
recommendations. The air cleaner shall be manufactured from a fire retardant media
and shall incorporate and ember separator in accordance with NFPA 1901 to protect
the engine from hot embers.
A restriction warning light shall be provided and located on the cab dash.
ENGINE PRE-HEATER
A Kim Manufacturing Hotstart engine block pre-heater with automatic thermostat
shall be provided. The heater shall be wired to the shoreline.
ENGINE BRAKE
The engine shall be equipped with a Jacobs compression engine brake. An “On/Off”
switch and a control for “Low/High” shall be provided on the instrument panel within
easy reach of the driver.
The engine brake shall interface with the Wabco ABS brake controller to prevent
engine brake operations during adverse braking conditions.
A pump shift interlock circuit shall be provided to prevent the engine brake from
activating during pumping operations.
The brake light shall activate when the engine brake is engaged.
FRAME
The chassis frame shall be of a ladder type design utilizing industry accepted
engineering best practices. The frame shall be specifically designed for fire
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apparatus use. Each frame rail shall be constructed of two 3/8" thick-formed
channels. The outer channel shall be 10.06" x 3.50” x .375” and the inner channel
(liner) shall be 9.31” x 3.13” x .375”. The section modulus shall be 31.28 in.3. The
resistance to bending moment (RBM) shall be 1,569,160 in./lbs. The cross-members
shall be constructed of minimum 3/8" formed channels and have formed gusseted
ends at the frame rail attachment.
.625 inch, grade 8 flange, Huck bolt fasteners shall be used on all permanently
attached brackets to the frame to eliminate the need for bolt re-tightening.
The frame shall be painted glossy black prior to installing wiring harness and other
components.
A lifetime warranty shall be provided.
FUEL TANK
The chassis shall be equipped with a 65-gallon stainless steel rectangular fuel tank.
The fuel tank shall be certified to meet FMVSS 393.67 tests. The tank shall be
removable by means of six (6) bolted connections and dropped. One (1) tank baffle
shall be used.
Dual pick-up and return ports with a single 3/4" tank drawtube shall be provided for
diesel generators if required.
The fuel tank shall be equipped with a 2 1/4" filler neck assembly with a 3/4" vent
located on the left hand side of the tank. A fuel fill cap attached with a lanyard shall
be provided. The bottom of the fuel tank shall contain a 1/2" drain plug.
The fuel lines shall be nylon braid reinforced fuel hose with brass fittings. The lines
shall be carefully routed along the inside of the frame rails. All fuel lines are covered
in high temperature rated split plastic loom. Single suction and return fuel lines shall
be provided.
The fuel tank shall be mounted in a saddle with a barrier between the tank and the
saddle.
CAB HANDRAILS
There shall be four (4) 24" long, handrails provided and installed, one (1) at each cab
entrance. The handrails shall be constructed of 1-1/4” diameter, knurled and
anodized, 3/8” heavy wall extruded aluminum and mounted utilizing chrome
stanchions, which shall provide sufficient space to allow for a gloved hand to grip the
rail.
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There shall be two (2) rubber coated grab handles provided and mounted on the
interior of the cab, one each side, near the windshield post for ingress assistance.
The handrail on the driver’s side shall be approximately 11" long and the handrail on
the officer’s side shall be approximately 18" long.
CAB DOOR HANDRAILS
Two (2) 1-1/4" diameter knurled aluminum handrails rails shall be provided on the
inside of the rear crew doors just above the windowsill.
HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONER
There shall be a minimum 44,000 cool BTU and 60,000-heat BTU single unit,
heater/air conditioner mounted over the engine cover. The unit shall be mounted in
center of the cab on the engine hood/enclosure. Unit shall have a shutoff valve at
the right side of the frame, next to the engine. Airflow of the heater/air conditioner
shall be a minimum 1200 CFM. To achieve maximum cooling, a TM-16 Compressor
(10 cu. in.) shall be used. There shall be ductwork to the floor of the cab, facing
forward to provide heat for the front of cab floor area.
The defroster/heater shall be a minimum of 39,000 BTU and shall be a separate unit
mounted over the windshield. There shall be eight (8) louvers/defusers to direct to
windshield and door glass. Airflow of the defroster/heater shall be a minimum 350
CFM. The unit shall be painted Zolatone greystone to match the cab ceiling.
The condenser shall be roof mounted and have 60,000 BTU rating. The unit shall
include two fan motors. Airflow of the condenser shall be a minimum 2250 CFM.
(This roof-mounted condenser shall work at full rated capacity at an idle with no
engine heat problems.)
HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS
The heater/defroster/air conditioning shall be located in the overhead console in the
center of the apparatus cab within easy reach of the driver and officer. The controls
shall be illuminated for easy locating in dark conditions. The controls shall be located
in such a way that the driver shall not be forced to turn away from the road to make
climate control adjustments. Control of all heater/defroster/air conditioning functions
for the entire apparatus cab shall be achieved through these controls.
AUXILIARY DEFROSTER FAN
There shall be a Red Dot model RD-5-5786-OP 12-volt fan mounted in the cab
ceiling, directed at the driver's side windshield. The fan shall be activated by a 3-
position toggle switch located at the base of the fan. The switch positions shall be
High, Low and Off.
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AUXILIARY DEFROSTER FAN
There shall be a Red Dot model RD-5-5786-OP 12-volt fan mounted in the cab
ceiling, directed at the Officer’s side windshield. The fan shall be activated by a 3-
position toggle switch located at the base of the fan. The switch positions shall be
High, Low and Off. The fan shall be silver.
LOAD MANAGER
Load manager shall have the ability to sequence loads on and off. It shall also be
able to shed 8 loads when the vehicle is stationary, starting at 12.7 volts lowest
priority load to be shed, then respectively at 12.6, 12.4, 12.2, 12.0, 11.8, 11.4 and
11.0 volts DC. Any load that has been shed shall be off for a minimum of five
minutes, and then if voltage has rebounded above shed voltage, the shed load shall
automatically come on. There shall also be an indicator panel along side the rocker
switches, which indicate power is on, battery warning and fast idle. Battery warning
indicator shall flash at a rate proportional to the voltage discharge rate.
AUTOMATIC HIGH IDLE ACTIVATION
The load management system shall be capable of activating the apparatus high idle
system when the system voltage drops below 12.3 volts DC. The system shall raise
engine speed for a minimum of five minutes until voltage exceeds 13.0 volt DC. The
load management system shall activate the high idle feature before any devices are
automatically shed OFF. The high idle function request from the load management
device shall function only if the appropriate interlocks are present; that is, control of
the high idle system is monitored and shall be superseded by the state of the
interlock control module. The automatic high idle system shall be deactivated
whenever the brake pedal is pressed, and shall remain inactive for two minutes
thereafter to allow an operator to override the high idle function and return the engine
to idle before PTO engagement.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The main dash shroud, which covers the area directly in front of the driver from the
doorpost to the engine hood, shall be custom molded and covered with a non-glare
black vinyl. The dash shall be a one (1) piece hinged panel that tilts outward for easy
access to service the internal components. The gauge panel shall be constructed of
durable aesthetically pleasing light gray polymer material. The gauges shall be
Maxima Technologies/Datcon gauges with built-in self-diagnostics and red warning
lights to alert the driver of any problems. All gauges and controls shall be backlit for
night vision and identified for function. All main gauges and warning lights shall be
visible to the driver through the steering wheel.
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The vehicle shall be equipped with a keyless ignition, with a two (2)-position rocker
switch, "Ignition Off/On" and a two (2)-position rocker switch, "Off/Start".
Instrumentation on dash panel:
• Tachometer/hourmeter with built in re-settable hour meter
• Speedometer/odometer with built in re-settable trip odometer
• Ammeter
• Voltmeter
• Fuel gauge
• Engine oil pressure
• Transmission temperature
• Engine temperature
• Primary air pressure
• Secondary air pressure
Indicators and warning lights visible to driver:
• Battery on
• Parking brake engaged
• Low air with buzzer
• Turn signals
• Hi-beam
• Engine temperature with buzzer
• Engine oil pressure with buzzer
• Transmission temperature with buzzer
• Do not shift transmission
• Check transmission
• Stop engine with buzzer
• Check engine
• Regeneration
• High exhaust temperature
• Air filter restriction light
• Back pressure
• Cab door open (flashing)
• Compartment door open (flashing)
• Antilock brake warning
• Fasten seat belt
Other indicator and warning lights
• Differential locked
• PTO engaged
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• Auto-slip response
• Retarder engaged
• Retarder temperature
Controls located on main dash panel:
• Master power disconnect with ignition switch
• Engine start switch
• Headlight switch
• Windshield wiper/washer switch
• Differential lock switch (if applicable)
• Dimmer switch for backlighting
• Parking brake control
Controls included in steering column:
• Horn button
• Turn signal switch
• Hi-beam low-beam switch
• 4-way flasher switch
• Tilt-telescopic steering wheel controls
Controls, gauges and indicator lights located to the right of driver's position:
• Transmission shifter
• Pump shift control with OK TO PUMP and PUMP ENGAGED lights
• Heater/defroster controls
• Eighteen (18) illuminated rocker switches
Driving compartment warning labels shall include:
• HEIGHT OF VEHICLE
• OCCUPANTS MUST BE SEATED AND BELTED WHEN APPARATUS IS
IN MOTION
• DO NOT USE AUXILIARY BRAKING SYSTEMS ON WET OR SLIPPERY
ROADS
• EXIT WARNINGS
Additional labels included:
• COMPUTER CODE SWITCH
• ABS CODE SWITCH
• FLUID DATA TAG
• CHASSIS DATA TAG
ENGINE WARNING SYSTEM
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An engine warning system shall be provided to monitor engine conditions such as
low oil pressure, high engine temperature and low coolant level. Warning indication
shall include a STOP ENGINE (red) light with audible buzzer activation and a
CHECK ENGINE (amber) light
Note: (Some engine configurations may also include a fluid warning light.)
There shall be a master information light bar with 24 lights located across the center
of the dash panel that covers up to 24 functions. These are defined under Indicators
and Warning Lights above.
WIRING
All wiring shall have XL high temperature crosslink insulation and shall be 10 gauge,
12 gauge, 14 gauge and 18 gauge depending on load. All wiring shall be color-
coded, and the function and number stamped at 3" intervals on each wire. All wiring
shall be covered with high temperature rated split loom for easy access to wires
when trouble shooting. All electrical connectors and main connectors throughout the
chassis shall be treated to prevent corrosion.
DOOR AJAR INDICATION
Four (4) red LED lights are provided in the forward cab overhead console area,
visible to both driver and officer. Upon releasing the apparatus parking brake one or
more of these lights shall automatically illuminate (flash) if any cab door is open,
compartment door is open, any ladder or equipment rack is not in stowed position,
stabilizer system deployed or any other device has not been properly stowed that
may cause damage if the apparatus is moved.
MASTER ELECTRICAL PANEL
The chassis main breaker panel shall be wired through the master disconnect
solenoid and controlled with a three-position ignition rocker switch. Circuit breakers
and flashers shall be located at officer's right side lower interior firewall with
removable cover and schematic provided with notebook holder on outside cover.
A deluxe breaker panel with up to 22 ground switched relays with circuit breaker
protection shall be provided.
An integrated electrical sub-panel shall be provided and interfaced to the body and
chassis through an engineered wire harness system.
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Twelve (12) 20-ampere and one (1) 70-ampere relay for cab lightbar and assemblies
shall be provided. If the option for a mechanical siren has been selected two (2)
additional relays shall be provided.
Additional four relay boards with circuit breaker protection for additional loads.
Maximum two boards (8 relays) per breaker panel. All relay boards set up to trip with
input from switch of positive-negative or load manager by moving connector on board
(no tools needed to do this).
All relay boards shall be equipped with a power-on indicator light (red), input indicator
light (green) and power output indicator light (red).
Up to 23 additional automatic reset circuit breakers for non-switched loads that are
remotely switched (ie: heater fans, hood lights, etc.).
All relays and circuit breakers on the relay boards shall be pull-out/push-in
replaceable.
All circuit breakers on the relay boards shall be 20 ampere automatic reset which can
be doubled or tripled for 40 or 60-ampere capacity.
The system shall utilize Deutch DRC weather resistant connectors at the breaker
panel, toe board and main dash connections.
All internal wire end terminals, including locking connectors, shall be mechanically
affixed to the wire ends by matching terminal crimping presses to assure the highest
quality terminations.
All internal splices shall be ultrasonically welded connections and all internal wiring
shall be high temperature GXL type wire that is protected by wiring duct wherever
possible.
All switches shall be ground controlled; no power going through any rocker switch.
Any switch controlling a relay in the breaker panel shall be capable of being set to
function only when the parking brake is set. All relays shall be tagged with the
function that the relay is controlling.
PUMP SHIFT MODULE
A pump shift module with indicating lights shall be located within easy reach of the
driver. A gear lockup shall be provided to hold the transmission in direct drive for
pump operation.
AM/FM STEREO CD
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A Pioneer or equal automotive AM/FM stereo system with CD player shall be
provided with four (4) speakers.
INTERIOR
The cab interior shall be finished in gray Durawear on the full front and rear
headliners and rear firewall.
LIGHTING CAB EXTERIOR
Exterior lighting and reflectors shall meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards and National Fire Protection Association requirements in effect at this
time.
There shall be dual sealed beam halogen rectangular headlights in custom housings
on each side of the front of the cab.
LIGHTING CAB INTERIOR
Interior lighting shall be provided inside the cab for passenger safety. Two (2) ceiling
mounted combination red/clear LED dome lights with a push on/off feature in the light
lens. One light shall be located over each the officer and driver’s position. The
lights shall also activate from the open door switch located in each cab doorjamb.
LIGHTING CREW CAB INTERIOR
Interior lighting shall be provided inside the crew cab for passenger safety. Two (2)
ceiling mounted combination red/clear LED dome lights with a push on/off feature in
the light lens shall be provided. The lights shall also activate from the open door
switch located in each cab doorjamb.
MIRRORS
Two (2) Ramco Model #6001 heated and remote controlled polished aluminum
mirrors shall be installed. The right side mirror shall be cowl mounted and have an
18” extension that shall be viewed from the front right windshield. On the left side,
the mirror shall be attached to the driver’s door with a 6” extension so that it can be
viewed through the side window. The mirrors shall incorporate a full-face main
section with a convex mirror with housing, Model #CAS750, mounted to the top. The
adjustment of main sections shall be through dash-mounted switches.
DRIVER’S SEAT
The driver's seat shall be a Bostrom Sierra FX air ride high back, adjustable fore/aft,
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upholstered with gray tweed Durawear. A 3-point seat belt shall be provided.
OFFICER’S SEAT
The officer’s seat shall be a Bostrom Firefighter™ Tanker 450 ABTS SCBA seat.
The seat shall have the following features:
• Integrated 3-point seat belt
• “Auto-Pivot & Return” head rest
• Built in lumbar support
• 100% Durawear™ gray tweed seat material
CREW SEATS
The crew cab area shall have four (4) Bostrom Firefighter™ seats. The seating
arrangement shall be: two (2) rear facing Bostrom Tanker 450 ABTS SCBA seats
and two (2) forward facing Bostrom 400CT ABTS NON - SCBA flip up seats. The
seats shall have the following features:
• Integrated 3-point seat belts
• “Auto-Pivot & Return” head rest
• Built in lumbar support
• 100% Durawear™ gray tweed seat material
SCBA BOTTLE BRACKET
The officer and crew seats shall come equipped with an H.O. Bostrom SecureAll™
SCBA Locking System capable securing all U.S. and international SCBA brands and
sizes while in transit or for storage on fire trucks.
Locking shall be achieved by pushing the SCBA unit (bottle) against the pivot arm to
engage the automatic lock system. A top clamp shall surround the top of the SCBA
tank for a secure fit in all directions. The bracket shall be equipped with a center
guide fork to keep the tank in-place for a safe and comfortable fit in seat cavity.
All adjustment points shall utilize one tool and be easily adjustable.
The bracket system shall be free of straps and clamps that may interfere with
auxiliary equipment on SCBA units.
The release handle shall be integrated into the seat cushion for quick and easy
release and shall eliminate the need for straps or pull cords to interfere with other
SCBA equipment.
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The bracket system shall meet NFPA 1901 standards and requirements of EN 1846-
2.
CREW SEAT COMPARTMENT
A compartment shall be provided under the forward facing crew seats on the back
wall of the cab. Two outward opening doors shall be provided on the front face of the
compartment.
STEERING
Ross heavy duty Model TAS-85 power steering shall be provided. The steering gear
shall be bolted to the frame at the cross-member for steering linkage rigidity. Four (4)
turns from lock to lock with an 18" diameter slip resistant rubber covered steering
wheel. Steering column shall have six-position tilt and 2" telescopic adjustment. The
cramp angle shall be 45 degrees with 315mm tires or 43 degrees with 425mm tires
providing very tight turning ability.
SUSPENSION (Front)
The front suspension shall be a variable rate taper-leaf design, 54" long and 4" wide.
Long life, maintenance free, urethane bushed spring shackles shall be utilized. All
spring and suspension mounting shall be attached directly to frame with high strength
Huck bolts and self-locking round collars. Spring shackles and pins that require
grease shall not be acceptable. NO EXCEPTIONS.
ENHANCED FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The front suspension shall have the handling, stability, and ride quality enhanced by
the use of a Ride Tech auxiliary spring system and Koni high performance shock
absorbers.
This system shall utilize three stage, urethane auxiliary springs, and high
performance gas filled shock absorbers to control the deflection of the leaf springs,
and dampen vibration normally transmitted to the chassis. This maintenance free
system shall be custom tuned to the apparatus gross weight rating for maximum
performance, while maintaining a soft compliant ride. NO EXCEPTIONS.
A (3) three year 36,0000 mile warranty shall be provided by the manufacturer.
SUSPENSION (Rear)
The rear semi-elliptic springs shall be 37-1/4" x 1-1/2 x 9 leaf with trailing arms. The
trailing arms allow free movement of the axle from bump loads and deflections while
holding the axle in chassis alignment. This suspension shall control axle wrap-up
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torque caused by accelerating or braking. The trailing arms shall be mounted in
maintenance free rubber bushings at both ends. The left arm shall be adjustable in
length for maximum accuracy of chassis alignment.
FRONT TIRES
Front tires shall be Goodyear 385/65R22.5, load range J, G291 highway tread, single
tubeless type with a GAWR of 20,000 pounds. Wheels shall be disc type, hub
piloted, 22.5 x 12.25 10 stud 11.25 bolt circle. Chrome plated lug nut caps shall be
provided.
FRONT HUB COVERS
Polished stainless steel hub covers shall be provided for the front axle.
REAR HUB COVERS
Polished stainless steel hub covers shall be provided for the rear axle.
REAR TIRES
Rear tires shall be Goodyear 12R22.5, load range H, G124 Mud and Snow tread,
dual tubeless type with a GAWR of 24,000 pounds. Wheels shall be disc type, hub
piloted, 22.5 x 8.25 10 stud with 11.25" bolt circle. Chrome plated lug nut caps shall
be provided.
MUD FLAPS
Hard rubber mud flaps shall be provided for front and rear tires.
WHEELS
Aluminum wheels shall be provided for the front and for the inside and outside of the
rear wheels. The aluminum wheels shall match the tire and axle capacities of the
apparatus.
TOW EYES (Front)
There shall be two front tow eyes with 3” diameter holes attached directly to the
chassis frame.
TOW EYES (Rear)
There shall be two tow eyes attached directly to the chassis frame rail and shall be
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chromate acid etched for superior corrosion resistance and painted to match the
chassis.
TRANSMISSION
The chassis shall be equipped with a Generation IV Allison EVS4000 six (6) speed
automatic transmission. It shall be programmed five (5) speed, sixth gear locked out,
for fire apparatus vocation, in concert with the specified engine.
An electronic oil level indicator shall be provided as well as a diagnostic reader port
connection. The fifth gear shall be an overdrive ratio, permitting the vehicle to reach
its top speed at the engine's governed speed. The dipstick is dipped in a rubber
coating for ease in checking oil level when hot.
The chassis to transmission wiring harness shall utilize Metri-Pack 280 connectors
with triple lip silicone seals and clip-type positive seal connections to protect electrical
connections from contamination without the use of coatings.
Ratings: Max Input (HP) 600
Max Input (Torque) 1850 (lb ft)
Max Turbine (Torque) 2600 (lb ft)
Mechanical Ratios: 1st - 3.51:1
2nd - 1.91:1
3rd - 1.43:1
4th - 1.00:1
5th - 0.74:1
Reverse - -5.00
TRANSMISSION FLUID
The transmission shall come filled with Castrol TranSynd™ Synthetic Transmission
Fluid or approved equal meeting the Allison TES-295 specification. NO
EXCEPTION.
TRANSMISSION SHIFTER
An Allison "Touch Pad" shift selector shall be mounted to the right of the driver on the
engine cover accessible to the driver. The shift position indicator shall be indirectly lit
for nighttime operation.
FRONT TURN SIGNALS
There shall be two Whelen 400 Series LED rectangular amber turn signal lights
mounted one each side in the front of the headlight housing and one mounted on
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each side of the warning light housing.
WHEELBASE
The approximate wheelbase shall be 210".
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Two (2) black anodized finish two speed synchronized electric windshield wiper
system. Dual motors with positive parking. System includes large dual arm wipers
with built in washer system. One (1) master control works the wiper, washer and
intermittent wipe features. Washer bottle is a remote fill with a 4 quart capacity.
Washer fill is located just inside of officer cab door.
MISCELLANEOUS CHASSIS EQUIPMENT
Fluid capacity plate affixed below driver's seat.
Chassis filter part number plate affixed below driver's seat.
Tire pressure label near each wheel location.
Cab occupancy capacity label affixed next to transmission shifter.
NFPA compliant seat belt and standing warning plates provided.
FIRE PUMP CSU-1500
The pump shall be a single stage, midship mounted, Waterous CSU, 1500 gallon per
minute, centrifugal type and shall comply with all applicable requirements of the latest
standards for automotive fire apparatus of the National Fire Protection Association.
The pump body shall be close-grained gray iron and must be horizontally split in two
sections for easy removal of the entire impeller shaft assembly, and designed for
complete servicing from the bottom of the truck without disturbing setting of the pump
in the chassis or apparatus piping which is connected to the pump. Pump body
halves shall be bolted together on a single horizontal face to minimize chance of
leakage and facilitate reassembly.
The discharge manifold shall be cast as an integral part of the pump body assembly
and shall provide at least three full 3-1/2" openings for ultimate flexibility in providing
various discharge outlets for maximum efficiency, and shall be located as follows:
one outlet on the right side of the pump body, one outlet on the left side of the body
and one outlet directly on top of the pump discharge manifold.
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The impeller shall be bronze with double suction inlets, accurately balanced
(mechanically and hydraulically), of mixed flow design with reverse flow, labyrinth
type, wear rings that resist water bypass and loss of efficiency due to wear. The
impeller shall have flame plated hub to assure maximum pump life and efficiency.
Wear rings shall be bronze and shall be easily replaceable to restore original pump
efficiency and eliminate the need for replacing the entire pump casing due to wear.
The impeller shaft shall be stainless steel, accurately ground to size and supported at
each end by oil or grease lubricated anti-friction ball bearings for rigid and precise
support. Bearings shall be protected from water and sediment by suitable stuffing
boxes, flinger rings and oil seals. The impeller shaft shall be of two-piece
construction separable between the pump and pump transmission to allow true
separation of the transmission from the pump without disassembly of either
component. No sleeve type bearings shall be used.
Stuffing boxes shall be equipped with two-piece glands to permit adjustment or
replacement of packing without disturbing the pump. Lantern rings shall be located
at inner ends of stuffing boxes so that all rings of packing can be removed without
removal of the lantern rings. Water shall be fed into stuffing box lantern rings for
proper lubrication and cooling when the pump is operating.
The pump transmission shall be rigidly attached to the pump body assembly and be
of the latest design incorporating a high strength, involute tooth form Hy-Vo chain
drive capable of operating at high speeds to provide smooth, quiet transfer of power.
The shift engagement shall be accomplished by a free-sliding collar and shall
incorporate an internal locking mechanism to insure that collar shall be maintained in
ROAD or PUMP position.
PUMP SHIFT
The pump shift shall be pneumatically operated and shall use a standard automotive
air valve to control a double action air shift cylinder so that the pump shift remains in
its latest position in the event of loss of air pressure. The in-cab control valve shall
include a detent lock to prevent accidental shifting.
PRIMING SYSTEM
The priming pump shall be a Trident Emergency Products compressed air powered,
high efficiency, multi-stage, venturi based AirPrime System. All wetted metallic parts
of the priming system are to be of brass and stainless steel construction. A single
panel mounted control shall activate the priming pump and open the priming valve to
the pump. The priming system shall have a five year warranty.
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MANUAL PUMP SHIFT OVERRIDE
A manual emergency override shift shall be provided on the pump panel and may be
used by placing both the chassis transmission and the pump air shift control in
"neutral" position.
PUMP CERTIFICATION
The pump, when dry, shall be capable of taking suction and discharging water in
compliance with NFPA #1901 chapter 14. The pump shall be tested by National
Testing and shall deliver the percentages of rated capacities, at 5000 feet above sea
level, at pressures indicated below:
100% of rated capacity @ 150 PSI net pump pressure.
70% of rated capacity @ 200 PSI net pump pressure.
50% of rated capacity @ 250 PSI net pump pressure.
MECHANICAL PUMP SEAL
The pump seal shall be a maintenance free mechanical pump type seal.
THREAD TERMINATION
National Standard Thread shall terminate the inlets and outlets of the apparatus.
PRESSURE GOVERNOR / MONITORING DISPLAY
Fire Research PumpBoss model PBA100-A00 pressure governor and monitoring
display kit shall be installed. The kit shall include a control module, pressure sensor,
and cables. The control module case shall be waterproof and have dimensions not to
exceed 6 3/4" high by 4 5/8" wide by 1 3/4" deep. Inputs for monitored information
shall be from a J1939 databus or independent sensors. Outputs for engine control
shall be on the J1939 databus or engine specific wiring.
The following continuous displays shall be provided:
CHECK ENGINE and STOP ENGINE warning LEDs
Engine RPM; shown with four daylight bright LED digits more than 1/2" high
Engine OIL PRESSURE; shown on an LED bar graph display in 10 psi
increments
Engine TEMPERTURE; shown on an LED bar graph display in 10 degree
increments
BATTERY VOLTAGE; shown on an LED bar graph display in 0.5 volt increments
PSI / RPM setting; shown on a dot matrix message display
PSI and RPM mode LEDs
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THROTTLE READY LED.
A dot-matrix message display shall show diagnostic and warning messages as they
occur. It shall show monitored apparatus information, stored data, and program
options when selected by the operator.
The program shall store the accumulated operating hours for the pump and engine,
previous incident hours, and current incident hours in a non-volatile memory. Stored
elapsed hours shall be displayed at the push of a button. It shall monitor inputs and
support audible and visual warning alarms for the following conditions:
High Engine RPM
High Transmission Temperature
Low Battery Voltage (Engine Off)
Low Battery Voltage (Engine Running)
High Battery Voltage
Low Engine Oil Pressure
High Engine Coolant Temperature
The governor shall operate in two control modes, pressure and RPM. No discharge
pressure or engine RPM variation shall occur when switching between modes. A
control knob that uses optical technology shall adjust pressure or RPM settings. It
shall be 2" in diameter with no mechanical stops, a serrated grip, and have a red idle
push button in the center.
A throttle ready LED shall light when the interlock signal is recognized. The governor
shall start in pressure mode and set the engine RPM to idle. In pressure mode the
governor shall automatically regulate the discharge pressure at the level set by the
operator. In RPM mode the governor shall maintain the engine RPM at the level set
by the operator except in the event of a discharge pressure increase. The governor
shall limit a discharge pressure increase in RPM mode to a maximum of 30 psi. Other
safety features shall include recognition of no water conditions with an automatic
programmed response and a push button to return the engine to idle.
The pressure governor and monitoring display shall be programmed to interface with
a specific engine.
INTAKE RELIEF
There shall be a Waterous pilot operated intake relief valve installed in a position
specified by the purchaser and allow adjustment from 50 psi to 250 psi. The pilot
operated intake relief valve shall allow full opening of the relief valve with a very small
rise in intake pressure above set pressure.
AUXILIARY COOLER
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An auxiliary cooler shall be furnished to provide additional cooling to the engine
under extreme pumping conditions. Water from the pump is to be piped to the coils
of the heat exchanger allowing the engine fluid to be cooled as required.
VALVES
All valves shall be Akron Heavy-Duty swing out 8800/8600 series unless otherwise
noted. The valve shall have an all cast brass body with flow optimizing nickel-chrome
plated brass ball, and dual polymer seats. The valve shall be capable of dual
directional flow while incorporating a self-locking ball feature using an automatic
friction lock design and specially designed flow optimizing brass ball. The valve shall
not require the lubrication of seats or any other internal waterway parts, and be
capable of swinging out of the waterway for maintenance by the removal of six bolts.
The valve shall be compatible with a slow close device. This valve shall be actuated
using manual handles, a Rack & Sector, manual gear, or electric actuator. The
manual handles shall be quickly adjustable to one of eight handle positions, and
require only 90 degrees travel.
VALVE WARRANTY
The valves shall carry a 10-year warranty.
PUMP CONNECTIONS
All suction and discharge lines (except pump manifolds) 1" and larger shall be heavy-
duty stainless steel pipe. Where vibration or chassis flexing may damage or loosen
piping or where a coupling is necessary for servicing, a flexible connection shall be
furnished. All lines shall be drained by a master drain valve or a separate drain
provided at the connection. All individual drain lines for discharges shall be extended
with a rubber hose in order to drain below the chassis frame. All water carrying
gauge lines shall utilize nylon tubing.
6” PUMP INLETS
Two 6" diameter suction ports with 6” NST male threads shall be provided, one on
each side of vehicle. The inlets shall extend through the side pump panels and come
complete with removable strainer and long handle chrome-plated cap.
2-1/2” RIGHT SIDE INLET
One 2-1/2" gated inlet valve shall be provided on the right side pump panel. The
valve shall be supplied with chrome plate female swivel, plug, chain, and removable
strainer.
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The valve shall attach directly to the suction side of the pump with the valve body
behind the pump panel.
2-1/2” LEFT SIDE INLET
One 2-1/2" gated inlet valve shall be provided on the left side pump panel. The valve
shall be supplied with chrome plate female swivel, plug, chain, and removable
strainer.
The valve shall attach directly to the suction side of the pump with the valve body
behind the pump panel.
INLET BUTTERFLY VALVE
Two (2) butterfly valves Jamesbury inline butterfly valve shall be provided in both the
driver's side and the passenger's side main pump inlets.
The 6.00" inlet valve shall be partially recessed behind the pump panel with a "key
hole" shaped stainless steel trim ring around the opening.
A built-in, adjustable pressure relief valve and a 3/4" bleeder valve shall be provided
on the inlet side of the valve.
A chrome plated handwheel control shall be provided on the side pump panel
adjacent to the inlet valve. The valve shall have two (2) indicator lights to show
when the valve is open or closed.
TANK TO PUMP
The booster tank shall be connected to the intake side of the pump with a 1/4 turn 3"
full flow valve with check valve, with the remote control located at the operator's
panel. The 3" tank to pump line shall run from a bottom sump into the 3" valve. To
prevent damage due to chassis flexing or vibration, a short 3" flexible rubber hose
coupling shall be used to connect the tank to the intake valve.
OUTLETS
The discharge valves shall be an inline Tork-Lock constructed of brass and be of the
quarter turn type of fixed pivot design to allow for ease of operation at all pressures.
The valves shall be controlled from the operator's panel and shall be equipped with
swing type locking handles. Each valve shall be supplied with 2-1/2” National
Standard Threads and come with chrome plated female caps and chains. 2-1/2" or
larger discharge outlet shall be supplied with a 3/4" quarter turn drain valve located at
the outlet. All 2-1/2" and larger discharges shall be supplied with a 30 degree angle
down elbow.
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2-1/2” LEFT SIDE DISCHARGES
Two (2) 2-1/2” gated discharges shall be located on the left side pump panel. The
valves shall be of the quarter turn tork-lok ball type of fixed pivot design to allow for
ease of operation at all pressures. The valve shall be connected to the discharge
side of the pump with the valve bodies behind the pump panel. A chrome swing type
handle located on the pump operator’s panel shall control the side discharges.
2-1/2” RIGHT SIDE DISCHARGES
Two (2) 2-1/2” gated discharges shall be located on the right side pump panel. The
valves shall be of the quarter turn tork-lok ball type of fixed pivot design to allow for
ease of operation at all pressures. The valve shall be connected to the discharge
side of the pump with the valve bodies behind the pump panel. A chrome swing type
handle located on the pump operator’s panel shall control the right side discharges.
1-1/2” OUTLET LEFT REAR
There shall be a 1-1/2" gated outlet piped to the left rear, adjacent to the hose bed.
The outlet shall be installed with proper clearance for spanner wrenches or adapters.
Plumbing shall be 2" piping and a full flow 2" ball valve with the control at the pump
operator's panel.
2-1/2” OUTLET LEFT REAR
There shall be a 2-1/2" gated outlet piped to the left rear, adjacent to the hose bed.
The outlet shall be installed with proper clearance for spanner wrenches or adapters.
Plumbing shall be 2-1/2" piping and a full flow 2-1/2" ball valve with the control at the
pump operator's panel.
FRONT BUMPER DISCHARGE
A 2-1/2" discharge with 2-1/2" plumbing shall be provided at the front bumper. The
valve shall be remote controlled at the pump panel.
DELUGE RISER
A 3" deluge riser shall be installed above the pump in such a manner that a monitor
can be mounted and used effectively. Piping shall be rigidly braced. The riser shall
be gated and controlled from the pump operators panel.
DECK GUN MONITOR
The deck gun monitor shall be a Elkhart Vulcan RF. The monitor shall be attached
directly to the deluge riser. The monitor shall have a 3" inside diameter and a 4-bolt
flange. The monitor shall be capable of the full flow of up to 1250 G.P.M. Positioning
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of the monitor shall be accomplished through electric controls located at the pump
panel and hand held transmitter.
DECK GUN MONITOR NOZZLE
The deck gun monitor shall be equipped with an Elkhart SM-1250 E nozzle and a
248A stream shaper. The flow pattern shall be adjustable with the electric controls.
SPEEDLAYS
Two (2) speedlays shall be provided in the body next to the pump module each
equipped with a lift-out tray and accessible from both sides of the apparatus. The
piping and valves shall be 2", the swivel shall be 1-1/2". The valves shall be the
"drop-out" style, push/pull controlled from the pump panel. Each compartment shall
hold 200 ft. of 1-3/4" double jacket hose.
CROSSLAY
One (1) crosslay hose bed shall be supplied. The piping and valve shall be 2-1/2",
the swivel shall be 2-1/2". The valve shall be the "drop-out" style, controlled from the
pump panel.
CROSSLAY COVER
A vinyl cover shall be provided to enclose the top and sides of the crosslays, capable
of being secured at the top and sides.
TANK FILL
A 2" tank fill line shall be provided, using a quarter turn full flow ball valve controlled
from the pump operator's panel.
FOAM TANK
There shall be a 25-gallon foam tank. The tank shall be part of the main booster
tank. There shall be a 3" PVC fill tower and cap and a tank vent. There shall be a 1-
1/2" flanged outlet and drain valve at the lowest point in the tank.
FOAM SYSTEM
The apparatus shall be equipped with a Waterous Advantus 3 direct-injection foam
system. The system shall monitor both supply water and foam solution to deliver
accurate foam injection.
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Injection shall be accomplished using a 12V electric motor driven Hydra-Cell positive
displacement foam concentrate pump. The pump shall be capable of 3.0 GPM at 150
psi. The pump shall be operated by a panel-mounted operator interface with digital
display.
The system shall operate via a paddlewheel-type flow meter mounted in a stainless
steel manifold with check valves.
The system should have the ability to draft foam from an auxiliary foam source. By
using a short pick up tube connected to the pump panel.
The inlet of this stainless steel manifold/check-valve assembly shall be connected to
the fire pump, and the outlet connected to the foam capable discharge outlet(s) on
the fire apparatus. The foam proportioning system shall be equipped with a panel
mounted digital display control unit with a microprocessor that monitors total water
flow and foam concentrate pump output to provide the operator preset proportional
amount of foam concentrate injected on the discharge side of the fire pump. Total
foam concentrate pump concentrate output shall be 3.0 gallons per minute.
Proportioning rate is push-button set by the pump operator on the digital display from
0.1% to 1%, in 0.1% increments as well as 3% and 6%.
The panel-mounted operator interface shall provide the following features:
• Show current flow-per-minute of water
• Show total volume of water discharged during and after foam
operations
• Show total amount of foam concentrate used
• Show which foam supply tank is currently in use
• Flash a “low concentrate” warning when foam levels are low
• Display “no concentrate” when the foam tank(s) is/are empty
• Provide a manual back-up mode controlled by the operator
The system shall be piped to the two crosslays, optional jump line or hose reel and or
right rear 2-1/2" discharge.PUMP AND GAUGE PANELS
The panels shall be constructed of black vinyl covered aluminum for maximum
protection against abrasion caused during normal use. The pump and gauge panels
shall be recessed in a specially designed aluminum extruded frame.
Pump panels on both sides shall be easily removable. The gauge and control panels
shall be two separate panels for ease of maintenance. The upper gauge panel shall
be hinged with a full-length stainless steel hinge held closed with a 1/4-turn latch.
There shall be one (1) hinged access door as large as possible located over the right
side pump panel. This door shall have a full-length stainless steel hinge and a 1/4
turn latching mechanism.
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VALVE CONTROLS
The pump controls and gauges shall be located at the left side of the apparatus and
properly marked. The control panel shall be laid out in a user-friendly manner.
All valve controls shall have the corresponding discharge gauge located immediately
adjacent to control handle to allow operator to view the discharge pressure without
searching the panel.
ESCUTCHEON PLATES
The pump panel shall be equipped with color-coded removable escutcheon plates
around the suction and discharge valves.
COLOR CODING
Each discharge valve control, outlet, and corresponding line gauge shall be color-
coded. The color-coding shall be:
#1 Discharge - Yellow
#2 Discharge – White
#3 Discharge – Navy Blue
#4 Discharge - Black
#5 Discharge - Green
#1 Pre-Connect - Orange
#2 Pre-Connect - Red
#3 Pre-Connect - Brown
#4 Pre-Connect - Magenta
Front Bumper Line - Turquoise
Large Diameter Discharge – Yellow With White Border
Left Hose Bed Pre-Connect - Tan
Right Hose Bed Pre-Connect - Lavender
Left Rear Discharge - Olive
Right Rear Discharge – Light Blue
Deck Gun – Silver
Inlets – Burgundy
Tank fill Lime Green
Tank to Pump - Burgundy
EXTENDED PUMP MODULE
The pump module shall be extended to provide room ahead of the pump panel to
install the crosslay beds in a low position so they may be reached while standing on
the ground.
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PUMP PANEL LIGHTS
Each pump panel shall be illuminated by a minimum of three (3) Weldon model
#2030 lights. The lights shall be mounted in hood directly above the pump panel. A
switch located on the pump panel shall activate the lights.
PUMP ENGAGED LIGHT
A green LED light shall be provided on the pump operator’s panel that shall illuminate
when pump is engaged.
PUMP PANEL GAUGES AND CONTROLS
The following gauges and controls shall be provided at the pump panel:
• Two (2) certified laboratory test gauge outlets.
• Pump primer control.
• Master drain control and additional drains as needed.
• Tank-fill and pump cooler valve controls.
• Tank to pump valve control.
• Pump capacity rating plate.
• All discharge controls.
• Two (2) master pump gauges.
• Gauges on all 1-1/2" and larger discharge lines.
PUMP COMPARTMENT HEATER
A heater shall be provided to heat the in the pump compartment. The heater shall
use water from the water manifold located of the right side of the engine. The
manifold shall have a dedicated valve to turn the water on or off for maintenance or
during warm weather conditions. Hot air radiated from the unit shall be distributed
through the pump compartment by a 12-volt fan activated by a switch located on the
pump operator’s panel.
ENCLOSED PUMP PANEL WITH ROLL UP DOORSMASTER GAUGES
NoShok liquid filled pump pressure and vacuum gauges shall be provided. The
gauges shall be 6" in diameter with white faces and black lettering. The gauges shall
have a pressure range of 30"-0-400 psi.
2-1/2” PRESSURE GAUGES
NoShok liquid filled individual line pressure gauges shall be provided. The gauges
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shall be 2-1/2" in diameter with white faces and black lettering. The gauges shall
have a pressure range of 0-400 psi.
WATER TANK LEVEL GAUGE
Fire Research TankVision® model WL2000 water tank volume indicator kit shall be
installed. The kit shall include an electronic indicator module, a pressure sensor, and
sensor cable. The indicator shall show the volume of water in the tank on nine (9)
easy to see super bright LEDs. A wide view lens over the LEDs shall provide for a
viewing angle of 180 degrees. The indicator case shall be waterproof and
manufactured of aluminum.
The program features shall be accessed from the front of the indicator module. The
program shall support self-diagnostics capabilities, self-calibration, and a datalink to
connect remote indicators. Low water warnings shall include flashing LEDs at 25%,
down chasing LEDs when the tank is almost empty.
The indicator shall receive an input signal from an electronic pressure sensor. The
sensor shall be mounted on the outside of the water tank near the bottom; no probe
shall be place on the interior of the tank. Wiring shall be weather resistant and have
automotive type plug-in connectors.
The gauge shall be located on the pump operator’s panel.
BODY SUB-FRAME
The chassis shall be fitted with a sub-frame system consisting of a series of steel
plate gusseted legs, extending down and out from the chassis frame rails on each
side. This system shall provide additional structural support to the running boards
and side compartments. A heavy-duty rear platform shall be constructed of the same
material to support the rear compartments and rear step. The entire assembly shall
be attached to the chassis frame by a series of heavy-duty U-bolts. Self-supporting
bodies shall not be acceptable. NO EXCEPTIONS
The entire subframe assembly shall be painted to match the chassis frame color.
APPARATUS BODY
The body shall be constructed of 3/16" #5052 aluminum sheet, #3003 bright
aluminum diamond plate and structural aluminum extrusions.
The body shall be of the modular design to allow for proper flexing of the truck
chassis.
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The body shall be custom built and engineered for proper load distribution on the
chassis.
An insulator material shall be used where aluminum and steel are in contact to
prevent corrosion.
The ceilings, sidewalls and floors of the body compartments shall be constructed of
3/16” 5052-H33 smooth aluminum plate with a tensile strength range of 32,000 to
44,000 psi. Continuous 5356 fill welding shall seal compartment panels.
The body framework shall be constructed of custom-designed aluminum alloy
6063T5 extrusions with a tensile strength of 35,000 psi.
To eliminate "dead space" and to maximize compartment interior space, there shall
be no more than 1/4" between outer and inner walls.
The compartment extrusions shall be slotted full-length on backside for uniform fitting
of the aluminum plate work that forms the compartment interiors.
The aluminum extrusion profiles shall incorporate 3/4" x 3/4" recessed continuous
door seal at the bottom of the compartment. The extrusions shall be designed to
allow unobstructed, sweep-out floors in all compartments.
The front, top, and rear surfaces of body shall be covered with .125" bright aluminum
diamond treadplate. The forward and rear recessed surfaces shall be flush with the
corner extrusions.
The compartment tops shall extend downward over the extrusions and form a drip
molding. The material shall be .125 Aluminum treadplate with approved aerated
service for walking.
The compartment assemblies are to be fastened to the sub-frame with mechanical
Huck-type bolts through 3/16" joiner-plates.
The apparatus body shall be a separate module form the pump enclosure and shall
not be fastened together in any manner.
Each compartment shall be properly vented with louvers.
REAR STEP COMPARTMENTATION
A1 - There shall be a compartment provided at the rear step. The compartment
shall be approximately 40" wide x 40" high x 29-1/2" deep inside. The
compartment shall be provided with a roll-up door.
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COMPARTMENTATION LEFT SIDE
L1- There shall be a compartment ahead of the rear wheels approximately 43"
wide x 66" high x 27-1/4" deep.
L2- There shall be a compartment above the rear wheels, approximately 61-1/2"
wide x 36-1/2" high x 27-1/4" deep.
L3- There shall be a compartment behind the rear wheels approximately 53" wide
x 66" high x 27-1/4" deep.
COMPARTMENTATION RIGHT SIDE
R1- There shall be a compartment ahead of the rear wheels approximately 43"
wide x 66" high x 27-1/4" deep. The upper portion of the compartment shall
be 10-1/2" deep to accommodate ladder storage.
R2- There shall be a compartment above the rear wheels approximately 61-1/2"
wide x 36-1/2" high x 10-1/2" deep.
R3- There shall be a compartment behind the rear wheels approximately 53" wide
x 66" high x 27-1/4" deep. The upper portion of the compartment shall be 10-
1/2" deep to accommodate ladder storage.
ROLL-UP COMPARTMENT DOORS
The apparatus body shall be equipped with R.O.M Robinson Shutter doors. The
door slats shall be double wall box frame, manufactured from anodized aluminum.
The doors shall have the following features:
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Manufactured wholly in the United States.
• Concave individual slat design to prevent loose equipment from hindering door
operation.
• Co-Extruded stretch resistant inner seal between slats to prevent metal-to-metal
contact and inhibit moisture and dust penetration.
• Interlocking swagged/dimpled end shoes shall be utilized to provide a tight fitting
assembly and allow for easy removal in the event of damage.
Effective counter balancing for ease of lifting and lowering the doors.
• One-piece side rail and track to provide an unobstructed slide area and reduce
the risk of binding.
• Non-abrasive replaceable water and dust barrier to keep compartment equipment
clean and dry.
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• A magnetic type switch integral to the door shall be supplied for door ajar
indication and compartment light activation.
• A full width positive latch bar shall be operable with one hand, even with heavy
gloves.
A door open indicator light shall be provided in the cab.
PAINTED ROLL-UP DOORS
These doors shall be wet painted before assembly by the door manufacturer. The
paint shall be the same as the apparatus to achieve an exact match of paint color
and have the look and durability the same as on the rest of the truck.
STAINLESS DOOR SILLS
The bottom edge of the apparatus body door shall be caped with 304, 16-gauge
stainless steel to protect the bottom from scratches when removing equipment. The
stainless door sill shall be securely attached with a double sided 3M adhesive tape.
Screws should not be used.
ROLL UP DOOR DRIP PAN/SPLASHGUARD
Each roller shutter door shall be equipped with a drip pan with built in splashguard.
The drip pan shall attach to the pennant plate with spring pins to allow for easy
removal and cleaning. The construction of the pan shall be a corrosion resistant
extruded and injection molded high impact styrene.
SCBA CYLINDER COMPARTMENTS
There shall be four (4) spare breathing air cylinder compartments recessed in the
rear fender wells, two (2) left and two (2) right. The compartments shall have cast
aluminum doors with equipped with a weather resistant flush fitting thumb latch. The
interior of the door shall incorporate a rubber “O”-ring seal to keep the compartment
free of road debris and moisture. The interior compartment shall be constructed of a
high-density polyethylene plastic.
COMPARTMENT MATTING
Turtle Tile interlock matting material shall be provided in each compartment.
AIR BAG STORAGE
A storage area for six (6) air bags shall be built and installed in a compartment. Each
air bag shall have a seperated compartment.
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ADJUSTABLE SHELVES
There shall be seven (7) adjustable shelves provided and installed in a compartment.
The shelves shall be fabricated of .188" aluminum plate.
ADJUSTABLE VERTICAL SLIDE-OUT PANEL
There shall be an adjustable vertical slide-out tool board with a 250 lb. capacity
supplied and mounted on unistrut tracks. Extra compartment lights shall be provided
and located as needed to properly illuminate the compartment.
FIXED ROLLOUT DRAWERS
There shall be two (2) 250 lb. capacity non-adjustable rollout drawer installed in a
compartment. The drawer shall be approximately 3" deep.
UNISTRUT
Each compartment shall come equipped with 1.625" x .875" x .125" aluminum
Unistrut channel. The Unistrut shall be securely fastened to the interior walls of the
compartment.
HOSE BED
The hose bed shall be provided with aluminum slatted flooring radiused at the edges
to prevent hose damage from sharp edges. Each hose bed floor section shall be
removable for easy access to the water tank.
HOSE BED DIVIDER
The hose bed shall be divided by a 3/16" aluminum partition that is fully adjustable by
sliding in tracks located at the front and rear of the hose bed. The divider shall be
located as needed.
HOSE ROLLERS
The crosslays shall be outfitted with stainless steel hose rollers. The rollers shall be
on the right, left and bottom of the crosslay hose bed.
HOSE BED COVER
There shall be a red nylon/vinyl hose bed cover for the main hose bed. The cover
shall be capable of being securely fastened at the front, sides and rear.
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BODY HANDRAILS
Handrails shall be constructed of 1-1/4" diameter knurled anodized aluminum 3/8”
heavy wall extrusion. The handrail shall be mounted utilizing chrome stanchions,
which shall provide sufficient space to allow for a gloved hand to grip the rail. The
rails shall be located in the following areas:
(Note: These are in addition to those previously mentioned in the chassis section):
There shall be one (1) handrail above the hose bed and between the body
stanchions.
There shall be one (1) 30" vertical handrail at rear of the body one each side of the
rear compartment.
There shall be two (2) handrails mounted horizontally, above the pump panel, one (1)
on each side as large as possible.
STEPS
There shall Cast Products Inc., cast aluminum fold-down steps mounted on each side
of the front face of body to provide access to the top of the pump module and
dunnage area. The steps shall have a footing area of 42 square inches.
The rear of the body shall be equipped with Cast Product inc., non-fold down cast
aluminum steps. The steps shall have a surface area of 154 square inches
measuring 11” x 14” to provide safe footing for a booted firefighter. Located
under each step there shall be a Weldon model 2030 incandescent light to illuminate
the step directly under it. Thinly fabricated aluminum steps shall not be utilized.
The quantity and location of steps and handrails shall meet the Current NFPA 1901
pamphlet in effect at the time the apparatus is ordered.
RUB RAILS
The body shall be equipped with anodized aluminum channel style rub rails at the
sides. Rub rails shall be spaced away from the body by 1/2" polymer spacers. The
rub rails shall be polished to a bright finish.
ALUMINUM TREADPLATE
All load bearing aluminum treadplate running boards shall be .155 thick bright-
annealed finish. Running boards and rear step edges shall be flanged down for
added strength. Running boards shall also be flanged up to form kick plates. All
non-load bearing aluminum shall be .125" thick bright annealed finish. In areas
where aluminum treadplate shall function as a load-bearing surface, there shall be a
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heavy steel sub-structure. This structure shall consist of 3" channel and 1-1/2" angle
welded support. This shall assure that there shall be no flexing or cracking of running
boards. The aluminum shall be insulated from the steel by closed cell foam body
barrier material.
Treadplate locations:
1. Skirting around front bumper.
2. The step at the cab entrance.
3. The jump seat steps.
4. The body header.
5. The running boards.
6. The rear step.
7. The top of the compartments.
8. The rear of the apparatus.
9. The rear fenders.
FENDER PANELS
The rear fender panels shall be painted job color.
BOOSTER TANK
The tank shall have a capacity of 750 U.S. gallons.
The tank shall be constructed of 1/2" thick polypropylene sheet stock. This material
shall be a non-corrosive stress relieved copolymer thermo-plastic. The booster tank
shall be of a specific configuration and is so designed to be completely independent
of the body and compartments. All joints and seams shall be welded and/or formed
and tested for maximum strength and integrity. The top of the booster tank is fitted
with removable lifting eyes designed with a 3 to 1 safety factor to facilitate easy
removability. The transverse swash partitions shall be manufactured of 3/8"
polypropylene and extend from approximately 4" off the floor to just under the cover.
The longitudinal swash partitions shall be constructed of 3/8" polypropylene and
extend from the floor of the tank through the cover to allow for positive welding and
maximum integrity. All partitions shall be equipped with vent and air holes to permit
movement of air and water between compartments. The partitions shall be designed
to provide maximum water flow. All swash partitions interlock with one another and
are welded to each other as well as to the walls of the tank.
The tank shall have a combination vent and manual fill tower. The fill tower shall be
constructed of 1/2" polypropylene and shall be a minimum dimension of 8" x 8" outer
perimeter. The tower shall be located in the left front corner of the tank. The tower
shall have 1/4" thick removable polypropylene screen and a polypropylene hinged-
type cover. The cover tank shall be constructed of 1/2" thick polypropylene to
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incorporate a multi three-piece locking design which allows for individual removal and
inspection if necessary.
The sump shall be constructed of 1/2" polypropylene and be located in the left front
quarter of the tank. The sump shall have a minimum of 3" national pipe threaded
outlet on the bottom for a drain plug. This shall be used as a combination clean-out
and drain. All tanks shall have a anti-swirl plate located approximately 2" above the
sump.
All tank fill couplings shall be backed with flow deflectors to break up the stream of
water entering the tank.
The tank shall rest on the body cross members in conjunction with such additional
cross members, spaced at a distance that would not allow for more than 530 square
inches of unsupported area under the tank floor.
The tank shall be completely removable without disturbing or dismantling the
apparatus structure.
ELECTRIC SYSTEM
All electrical wiring in the chassis shall be XLP cross link-insulated type. Wiring is to
be color-coded and include function codes every three (3) inches. Wiring harnesses
shall be routed in protective, heat resistant loom, securely and neatly installed. Two
power distribution centers shall be provided in central locations for greater
accessibility. The power distribution centers contain automatic thermal self-resetting
breakers, power control relays, flashers, diode modules, daytime driving light module,
and engine and transmission data links. All breakers and relays are utilized in
circuits which amp loads are substantially lower than the respective component rating
thus ensuring long component life. Power distribution centers shall be composed of
a system of interlocking plastic modules for ease in custom construction. The power
distribution centers are function oriented. The first is to control major truck function
and the second controls overhead switching and interior operations. Each module is
single function coded and labeled to aid in troubleshooting. The centers also have
accessory breakers and relays for future installations. All harnesses and power
distribution centers shall be electrically tested prior to installation to ensure the
highest system reliability.
All external harness interfaces shall be of a triple seal type connection to ensure a
proper connection. The cab/chassis and the chassis/body connection points shall be
mounted in accessible locations. Complete chassis wiring schematics shall be
supplied with the apparatus.
The wiring harness contained on the chassis shall be designed to utilize wires of
stranded copper or copper alloy of a gauge rated to carry 125% of maximum current
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for which the circuit is protected without exceeding 10% voltage drop across the
circuit. The wiring shall be uniquely identified by color code or circuit function code,
labeled at a minimum of every three (3) inches. The identification of the wiring shall
be referenced on a wiring diagram. All wires conform to SAEJ1127 (Battery Cable),
SAEJ1128 (Low Tension Primary Cable), SAEJ1560 (Low Tension Thin Wall Primary
Cable).
All harnesses shall be covered with moisture resistant loom with a minimum rating of
300 Degrees Fahrenheit and a flammability rating of VW-1 as defined in UL62. The
covering of jacketed cable has a minimum rating of 289 degree Fahrenheit.
All harnesses are securely installed in areas protected against heat, liquid
contaminants and damage. The harness connections and terminations use a
method that provides a positive mechanical and electrical connection and are in
accordance to the device manufacturers instructions. No connections within the
harness utilize wire nut, insulation displacement, or insulation piercing.
All circuits conform to SAE1292. All circuits are provided with low voltage over
current protective devices. These devices are readily accessible and protected
against heat in excess of component rating, mechanical damage, and water spray.
Star washers are not used for ground connections.
BACK-UP ALARM
An Ecco model SA917 automatic self-adjusting electronic back-up alarm producing
87-112 db shall be installed at the rear between the frame rails. It shall operate
whenever the transmission’s reverse gear is selected.
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
A seven position David Clark intercom system shall be provided in the cab. The
seven positions include: driver, officer, four crew seats and pump panel. The driver,
officer and pump panel positions shall be interfaced with radio.
COMPARTMENT LIGHTING
Each compartment shall be equipped with one (1) LED light strip which shall provide
a consistent pattern to illuminate to entire compartment.
ANTENNA MOUNTING
The customer supplied radio antenna shall be installed in the cab roof with the coax
cable run to the radio mounting area. The radio location shall be determined at the
pre-construction meeting.
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LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
A license plate bracket shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus. A Weldon
Technologies light part # 9186-23882-30 shall be mounted directly above the license
plate area for proper illumination.
ANTENNA MOUNTING
Antenna that need to be mounted:
2 coax for radios
1 coax for mdt
1 puck for mdt (customer shall supply)
1 for cell phone (air - card for mdt)REAR TURN SIGNALS
The rear stop/tail/backup and turn signal lights shall be Whelen 600 series triple
cluster lights mounted in a single polished housing on the rear body panels. The
stop/tail lights shall be the top light. The amber arrow turn signals shall be located
below the stop/tail lights and the backup lights shall be located below the turn
signals.
LED ICC/MARKER LIGHTS
LED type ICC/marker lights shall be provided to meet D.O.T. requirements.
STEP LIGHTS
Step lights shall be provided, one each side on the front compartment face at pump
panels. Each step at the rear of the apparatus shall have a Weldon 2030 step light to
illuminate each step and the tailboard.
GROUND LIGHTING
The apparatus shall be equipped with lighting capable of illumination to meet NFPA
requirements. Lighting shall be provided at areas under the driver and crew riding
area exits and shall be automatically activated when the exit doors are opened. The
ground lights shall be Truck-lite® model #40003. Lighting required in other areas
such as work areas, steps and walkways shall be activated when the parking brake is
applied, provided the ICC lights are on.
WORK LIGHTS
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There shall be two (2) Unity brand AG 6" chrome plated sealed beam flood lights
provided. The lights shall be securely mounted at the upper rear of the apparatus
body. Each light shall be supplied with individual switches.
OPTICAL WARNING SYSTEM
The optical warning system shall be capable of two separate signaling modes during
emergency operations. One mode shall signal to drivers and pedestrians that the
apparatus is responding to an emergency and is calling for the right-of-way and the
other mode shall signal that the apparatus is stopped and is blocking the right-of-way.
Switching shall be provided that senses the position of the parking brake.
A master optical warning device switch shall be provided to energize all of the optical
warning devices provided. All lights shall operate at not less than the minimum flash
rate per minute as specified by NFPA.
UPPER LEVEL WARNING DEVICES
The upper level is divided into zones A, B, C and D and the approved lighting
package to be provided shall be as follows:
Zone A (front) shall have one (1) Whelen Freedom 72” Model FN72QLED NFPA
1901 compliant light bar, with twelve (12) LED modules. The light bar shall have ten
(10) red LED and two (2) clear LED heads and shall be mounted on the cab roof.
Zone B (right side) shall be covered by the module from the light bar and the right
rear stanchion beacon.
Zone C (rear) shall have two (2) Whelen Model MCFLED2R Micro Edge Freedom
LED light bars, red, mounted on rear stanchions.
Zone D (left side) shall be covered by the module from the light bar and the left rear
stanchion beacon.
3-M OPTICOM
A programmable Opticom traffic signal control unit shall be provided in the light bar.
LOWER LEVEL WARNING DEVICES
The lower level is divided into zones A, B, C and D and the approved lighting
package to be provided shall be as follows:
Zone A (front) shall have a stainless steel warning light housing each side with two
(2) Whelen 64R00FRR red lights mounted in the front of each housing. The inboard
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pair of lights is in addition to the minimum NFPA warning system and shall be wired
through a load-shedding device.
Zone B (right side) shall have two (2) Whelen 64R00FRR LED red lights mounted
one on the side of the headlight housing and one on the body side at rear of
apparatus.
Zone C (rear) shall have two (2) Whelen 64R00FRR LED, red lights mounted one
each side of the rear of the apparatus.
Zone D (left side) shall have two (2) Whelen 64R00FRR LED red lights mounted one
on the side of the headlight housing and one on the body side at rear of apparatus.
SIREN
One (1) Whelen Model 295 HFSA1 electronic siren shall be installed at the cab
instrument panel complete with noise canceling microphone. The horn button in the
steering wheel, a switch on right hand side of cab floor and the control on the siren
head shall actuate the siren. A selector switch shall be provided on the instrument
panel for control of horn or siren by steering wheel button.
FEDERAL Q2B SIREN
There shall be a Federal Q2B-NN siren installed in the center of the cab grille. The
siren shall be securely mounted and activated by means of a solenoid and shall
include a brake.
The siren shall be wired to the horn button. A rocker switch on the dash shall toggle
between air horns and Q2B.
A foot switch shall be provided on the driver's side of the cab floor.
A foot switch shall be provided on the officer's side of the cab floor.SIREN SPEAKER
One Cast Products SA4201-5-A weatherproof siren speaker shall be provided,
mounted behind the bumper.
GENERATOR
The apparatus shall be equipped with a complete electrical power generation system.
An Onan CMHG-6000 hydraulic 6.0 KW generator shall be provided and installed.
The generator and wiring shall conform to present National Electric Codes as
outlined in the National Fire Protection Association Standards. The output of the
generator shall be controlled by an internal hydraulic system. The generator shall be
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powered by a transmission power take off unit, through a hydraulic pump and motor.
The generator shall be operable anytime that the apparatus engine is running and
meeting the minimum range of RPM’s. A hot shift PTO switch located in the cab
dash shall activate the generator.
The generator housing shall be composed of 100 percent stainless steel housings
and have a total of four (4) air inlet locations. All connections shall be located outside
the housing.
An LCD display hour meter shall be provided. Onan display by FRC with 15’ harness
displays Hz, volt, amps, and oil temperature. The generator shall be equipped with a
three- point vibration isolation mounting system.
The reservoir shall consist of a three (3) gallon hydraulic tank with integral filter.
Total Weight: 263lbs.
Length: 31.0 inches
Width: 15.9 inches
Height: 13.7 inches
Watts: 6000
Hz: 60
Voltage: 120/240
Amperes: 50/25
Phase: Single
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
An IOTA #ts30, 30 amp automatic transfer switch shall be installed to automatically
switch on board loads from shoreline power to generator power.
120-VOLT OUTLETS
Four (4) 120-volt outlets with weatherproof covers shall be provided. All 120 volt
wiring shall be installed in liquid tight conduit.
SHORE POWER
A shore power connection shall be provided with two (2) 110-volt outlets. The
location of the outlets shall be determined during the pre-construction conference.
BREAKER BOX
A circuit breaker box shall be provided with eight (8) spaces for breakers which shall
be provided as needed. All wiring shall be installed in liquid tight conduit.
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QUARTZ LIGHT 1000WATT FOCUS
A Fire Research Focus Model M10 Quartz Halogen Lamp shall be provided. The
lamp shall be housed in a heavy-duty aluminum housing.
Watts: 1000
Amps: 8.3
Volts: 120
Bulb Type: Halogen
Width: 15”
Height: 7 5/8”
Depth: 5 3/8”
The light shall be mounted on the front of the apparatus cab.
QUARTZ LIGHTS 1000WATT FOCUS
Two (2) Fire Research Focus Model M10 Quartz Halogen Lamps shall be provided.
The lights shall be housed in a heavy-duty aluminum housing one on each side of the
truck.
Watts: 1000
Amps: 8.3
Volts: 120
Bulb Type: Halogen
Width: 15”
Height: 7 5/8”
Depth: 5 3/8”
The Light shall be flush mounted on the apparatus.
CORD REELS
There shall be two (2) Hannay Model ECR1614-17-18 electric rewind cable reelS
furnished and mounted in a compartment. The reels shall come complete with 150
feet of 10/3 Seoprene Water-resistant (SOW) yellow jacketed cable. A Hannay Type
"C" roller assembly and HS-3 cable stop ball shall be provided.
SUCTION HOSE AND STRAINER
Two (2) 10 ft. lengths of 6" lightweight (KOCHEK) fire department hard suction hose
with lightweight long handle couplings and pin lug male couplings shall be provided.
The hose shall be mounted in V-shaped troughs and held in position by two heavy-
duty quick release straps. Aluminum treadplate scuff plates shall be provided on the
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body side metal where the long handle couplings would otherwise hit the body sides.
A six-inch strainer especially designed for fire department service. Strainer area
equals four and one-half times the area of the hose.
GROUND LADDERS
The apparatus shall be equipped with heavy duty, box type "I" beam rail, ground
ladders. The ladders shall meet the requirements of NFPA 1931 to ensure proper
design and that sufficient strength is available for the service intended. The ground
ladders shall be constructed of aluminum with non-welded, field replaceable rung to
rail connections to simplify field repairs and removable plated steel butt spurs for
added strength. A full 1/2", non-rotting, poly rope shall be provided for easy ladder
operation.
One (1) Alco-Lite PEL-24 24 ft. two-section aluminum extension ladder.
One (1) Alco-Lite PRL-14 14 ft. aluminum roof ladder.
One (1) Alco-Lite FL-10’ 10 ft. folding ladder.
The ladders shall have lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.
LADDER CHUTE
The ground ladders shall be mounted behind the right upper compartments in an
area accessible from the rear of the apparatus. The ladders shall be individually
located in holders lined with anti-wear strips. An aluminum diamond plate door shall
enclose the ladders at the rear.
PAINTING
All exposed metal surfaces not chrome plated, polished stainless steel or bright
aluminum tread plate shall be thoroughly cleaned and prepared for painting. All
irregularities in painted surfaces shall be rubbed down and all seams shall be caulked
before the application of the finish coat.
All removable items such as brackets, compartment doors, door hinges, trim, etc.
shall be removed and painted separately to insure finish paint behind all mounted
items. Body assemblies that cannot be finish painted after assembly shall be finish
painted before assembly. Both aluminum and steel surfaces to be painted shall be
primed with a two (2)-component primer which is compatible with the finish coat. The
apparatus shall be finish painted with a polyurethane base/clear system. “No
Exception”
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A barrier gasket/washer of "High Density Closed Cell Urethane Foam" shall be used
behind all lights, handrails, door hardware and any miscellaneous items such as
stainless steel snaps, hooks, washers and acorn nuts. The gaskets/washers shall be
coated with pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. All screws used to penetrate painted
surfaces shall be pre-treated/coated under the head with nylon and the threads shall
have pre-coat #80. This procedure shall be strictly adhered to for corrosion
prevention and damage to the finish painted surfaces.
The following paint process shall be utilized:
Surface Preparation:
1. Wash surface thoroughly with mild detergent.
2. Clean and de-grease with Prep-Sol 3812S.
3. Sand and feather edge using 400 grit or finer on a dual action sander.
4. Remove sanding dust with a cleaner compatible with polyurethane base
coat/clear coat final finish.
Substrate treatment:
1. Use a Metal Conditioner followed with a Conversion Coating product.
Priming:
1. Use a priming 615S pretreatment.
2. Use a self etching primer applied to achieve a 1.5 mil dft minimum.
3. Use Prime N Seal sealer compatible with polyurethane base coat.
Color Coat:
1. Apply polyurethane base coat 1-2 mil dft minimum.
Clear coat:
1. Apply polyurethane clear coat 2 mil dft minimum.
PAINT-TWO TONE CAB
The cab exterior surfaces shall be two (2) colors. The paint break line shall be at the
bottom of the windshield.
UNDERCOATING
Ziebart, or equal, undercoating shall be applied to visible surfaces on the underside
of the truck body and chassis to help reduce noise in the cab caused by tires, stones,
sand and water spray. This thick, super-tough coating, being highly abrasion-
resistant does not wear off. It also protects underbody components from moisture,
mud and salt.
ZIEBART WARRANTY
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The application shall come with Ziebart’s ten (10) year rust protection limited
warranty.
LETTERING
Forty (40) 3" 22KT Gold laminate goldleaf letters, with left hand shading and right
hand outline to equal 3-5/8" letter, shall be provided.
Additional 3" letters shall be provided.
Additional 4" letters shall be provided.
Additional 9" letters shall be provided.
AMERICAN FLAG
There shall be a vinyl American flag overlay on the front grille of the cab.
Customer supplied fire department emblems shall be installed on the cab doors, one
each side.
STRIPING
A 10" Scotchlite stripe shall be provided across the front of the cab and along each
side of the apparatus.
An additional 1" Scotchlite stripe shall be provided both above and below the 10"
stripe.
The Scotchlite stripe shall be a mitered "Z" type on the cab sides and continuing
straight along each side of the apparatus.
“Z” STRIPE
The Scotchlite stripe shall be a one-piece "Z" type on the cab sides and continuing
straight along each side of the apparatus.
A 1/2" 22KT gold laminate goldleaf stripe shall be provided on each side of the
apparatus.
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FURNISHED
1 pt. touch-up paint
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WHEEL CHOCKS
Two (2) Ziamatic #SAC-44 folding wheel chocks with SQCH-44H holders shall be
provided. The wheel chocks shall be located in a area close to the rear axles easily
accessible form the side of the apparatus.
RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT
Two (2) Streamlight® SL-20X rechargeable flashlights with AC and DC charger with
two sleeves shall be provided.
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUALS
Two (2) complete "Operation and Service" manuals shall be supplied with the
completed apparatus. Service manual instructions shall include service,
maintenance and troubleshooting for major and minor components of the truck. The
apparatus manufacturer shall supply part numbers for major components (i.e.
Engine, Axles, Transmission, Pump, etc.). A table of contents, hydraulic, air brake
and overall apparatus wiring schematics shall be included.
A video training tape on the operation of the truck shall be supplied with the manuals.
WARRANTIES
Each piece of new fire or rescue apparatus shall be warranted to be free from defects
in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. Each manufacturer shall
supply, as a part of their bid package, a copy of the warranty or warranties that they
propose to provide, and in no case shall it be less than one (1) year on the entire
apparatus.
All other warranties, as outlined in these specifications shall be provided in writing as
a part of the bid package.
Failure to provide the warranties as outlined throughout these specifications shall be
cause for rejection of the bid package.
CONTINGENCY FUND
A $10,000 contingency fund has been added to the price of each apparatus for any
additional items which the Bozeman Fire Department may want to add to the
specified truck at any point after the truck is purchased, and until it is delivered. Any
money that is not spent shall be refunded to Bozeman Fire Department upon delivery
of the vehicle.
DELIVERY
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The custom built fire apparatus shall be driven from the manufacturing facility to the
community by a factory trained delivery engineer who shall thoroughly demonstrate
the complete apparatus operation and maintenance to the fire department
designated personnel.
MANUFACTURING & LOCATIONS
The apparatus shall be manufactured in facilities wholly owned and operated by the
company. A complete stock of service parts, and service shall be provided on a 24
hours around the clock basis. The company shall maintain parts and service for a
minimum period of twenty (20) years on each apparatus model manufactured.
CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA BID FORM
Your bid must be submitted on this form.
The City of Bozeman is requesting sealed bids for One (1) New 2009 Structural Firefighting Apparatus.
Bids will be received by the Bozeman City Clerk's Office, 121 North Rouse, Suite 102,
Bozeman, Montana, until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at which time the bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall before the City Clerk at City Hall.
TOTAL BID: $___________________________________ Written amount of Total Bid:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________ ________________________________
Name of Bidder Signature
_______________________________ ________________________________
Address of Bidder Title
_______________________________ ________________________________ City, State, Zip Code Date
(Seal)
The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in
the bids received.