HomeMy WebLinkAboutBid Invite and Spec Documents for 2013 Midmount Aerial PlatformCITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Bozeman, Montana, is accepting sealed bids for the:
CITY OF BOZEMAN 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM
Sealed bids for structural and component improvements to the City of Bozeman’s 100’ Midmount Aerial Platform will be received by the City Clerk, City Hall, 121 N . Rouse Avenue, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, Montana 59771-1230 until 2:00 p.m., mountain standard
time, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, and then publicly opened and read aloud.
Please write the name of the project: 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM on the front of the sealed bid. The physical address is:
City Clerk’s Office, Suite 200, City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, Montana.
The mailing address is: City Clerk’s Office, Suite 200, City Hall, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, Montana, 59771.
Bids must be received before 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Original copies must be
submitted – no faxed of electronic bids will be accepted. Bids will be opened and read following the close of bids.
The project is detailed in the Instructions to Bidders, Bid Specifications, Bid Form, and Purchase
Agreement. This project is for a new 100’ midmount aerial platform for the Bozeman Fire
Department.
Further requirements for this project including the Instructions to Bidders, Bid Specifications,
Bid Form, and Purchase Agreement may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall,
121 North Rouse, Suite 200, Bozeman, Montana 59771, telephone number (406) 582-2320, by
e-mail at agenda@bozeman.net, or interest parties may download the project requirements at www.bozeman.net under the “Bid / Projects" icon on the left side of the homepage. As required by the Instructions to Bidders, any entity submitting a bid under this invitation must
sign and return the required affirmation stating that they will not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or
perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in the performance of the work under this invitation should it be awarded to that entity. Each entity submitting under this invitation
shall also recognize in writing the eventual contract will contain a provision prohibiting
discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply to the hiring
and treatment of the Contractor’s employees and to all subcontracts.
Also as required by the Instructions to Bidders, each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a
Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Bozeman, Montana, in an
amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 2:00
p.m. local time, April 2, 2013.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive informalities, to postpone
the award for a period of not to exceed Sixty (60) days, and to accept the bid which is in the best
interests of the City.
Dated at Bozeman, Montana, this 27th day of February, 2013.
Stacy Ulmen, CMC
City Clerk, City of Bozeman
Published Bozeman, Montana
March 3, 2013
March 24, 2013
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (City of Bozeman 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM)
BID DOCUMENTS: The bid documents for the City of Bozeman 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL
PLATFORM include the Invitation to Bid, this Instruction to Bidders, the Bid Specifications, the Bid
Form, and the Purchase Agreement. BIDS: All bids must be legibly written in ink. No alterations by erasures or interlineations will be
permitted in bids or in the printed forms. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to: Bozeman City Clerk, PO Box 1231 Bozeman, Montana 59715, or physically delivered to the address on
the Invitation to Bid and endorsed on the outside of the envelope with the words: 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM.
Bids shall be strictly in accordance with the prescribed Bid Form. A ny modifications thereof or deviations there from may be considered as su fficient cause for rejection. Bids carrying riders or
qualifications to the bid being submitted may be rejected as irregular.
Each Bidder must return a signed Bid Form incorporating as Exhibit 2 a copy of the Bid Specifications indicating on each line item of equipment or required service whether the Bidder can
provide the equipment/service shown in that category or whether the Bidder can provide similar equipment or required service meeting the listed equipment or required service and indicating the details of the alternative equipment or required service. The City reserves the right to reject any
alternative equipment or required service. Each Bidder must return a signed BOZEMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT GRADING
QUESTIONNAIRE. This questionnaire must be answered COMPLETELY - for each bid
submitted and will be used to assist in evaluating the bids. B ids that do not include this
questionnaire may be considered as incomplete and are subject to rejection.
Each bid shall indicate the total bid price. The price quoted in a bid shall include all items of labor, materials, tools, equipment and other costs necessary to fully complete the manufacture and delivery of the completed 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM pursuant to the Bid Specifications. It is the intention of the Bid Specifications to provide for and require a complete 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM of
the type prescribed in the Bid Specifications and ready for operation by the City.
Any items omitted from the Bid Specifications which are clearly necessary for the completion and operation of such equipment and its appurtenances shall be considered a portion of such equipment although not directly specified or called for in the Bid Specifications.
All parts shall be new. In all cases, materials must be furnished as specified.
Acceptance of delivery of the 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM shall not release the successful contractor from liability for faulty design, workmanship or materials appearing even after final payment has been made.
The City reserves the right and shall be at liberty to inspect all materials and workmanship at any
time during the manufacturing process and shall have the right to reject all materials and workmanship which do not conform to the specifications. However, the City is under no duty to make inspection, and if no inspection is made, the chosen contractor shall not be relieved of any obligation to furnish materials and workmanship strictly in accordance with specifications.
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BID SECURITY: To be considered, the bid must be accompanied by a bid security unconditionally
payable to the City of Bozeman for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid and attached as Exhibit 1 on the Bid Form. Each Bidder shall expressly covenant in the bid that if the Bidder is awarded
the bid, the Bidder will, within thirty (30) days after the bid is awarded, enter into a Purchase Agreement
with the City of Bozeman in substantially the same form as shown on the Purchase Agreement. Bid security must be provided in a form specified in §18-1-203, MCA, which includes, but is not limited to,
certified check, cashier’s check, bank draft, bid bond, guaranty bond, o r surety bond. B id security through a bid, guaranty or surety bond must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Montana. The bid security protects and indemnifies the City against the failure or refusal of
the successful Bidder to timely enter into the Purchase Agreement. SIGNATURE OF BIDDERS: Each bid must be signed in ink by the Bidder with the Bidder’s full name
and business address or place of residence. If the Bidder is a firm or partnership, the name and residence of each member must be inserted. If the bid is submitted by or in behalf of a corporation, it must be signed in the name of the corporation by a corporate official authorized to bind the corporation and who
shall also affix the corporate seal of the corporation to the bid. Any bid by a corporation signed by a person other than a corporate officer must be accompanied by a power of attorney showing that person’s
authority to sign for the corporation.
ONLY ONE PROPOSAL: No Bidder may submit more than one bid. Two bids under different names
will not be received from one firm, partnership, association, or corporation.
RESPONSIBILITY OF AGENT: Any person signing a bid as the agent of another, or of others, may
be required to submit satisfactory evidence of authority to so sign.
TITLE: The position title of any person executing the bid or Agreement shall be clearly indicated
beneath the signature. RESPONSIBLE BIDDER: Bidder is not deemed a responsible bidder if Bidder is delinquent in
payment of property taxes or special improvement district assessments within the City of Bozeman for at least six (6) months.
Any Bidder required by the Bozeman Municipal Code to have a general business license in the City of Bozeman must obtain such license before a bid can be awarded to a bidder.
EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS: Before submitting a bid, each Bidder should examine the Bid Specifications, these Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, and the Purchase Agreement thoroughly
and become familiar with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that may, in any
manner, affect the cost or delivery of the goods.
INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: If any person contemplating submission of a
bid for the proposed Purchase Agreement is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the specifications, that person may submit a written request to the City for an interpretation thereof. The
person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation of the proposed purchase agreement will be made only by an addendum duly issued and a copy of any such addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving the specifications.
TIME OF COMPLETION: The time of delivery of the goods to be purchased is a basic consideration of the contract. It is necessary that each Bidder satisfy the City of the Bidder’s ability to deliver the goods
being purchased within the stipulated time. ADDENDA: If applicable, any addenda issued during the time of bidding, or forming a part of the
specifications provided to Bidder for the preparation of Bidder’s proposal, shall be covered in the bid and
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shall be made a part of the Purchase Agreement. Receipt of each addendum shall be acknowledged in the
bid. Any bid in which all issued addenda are not acknowledged will be considered incomplete and will
not be read. WITHDRAWAL OF BID: No Bidder may withdraw any bid for a period as specified in the Invitation
to Bid after the date and hour set for the opening declared herein. Prior to that time, Bidder may withdraw a bid by written request. The request to withdraw a bid must be signed in the same manner and
by the same person or persons who signed the bid.
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS: The City reserves the right to accept or reject the bids
in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities in any bid submitted, to reject non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional bids, to correct arithmetic errors without changing unit price, and postpone awarding of the Purchase Agreement for a period not
exceeding sixty (60) days. AWARD OF BID: If the bid is to be awarded, City will award the bid to the responsible Bidder whose
bid is responsive and conforms to all material terms and conditions of the bidding documents and proposed Purchase Agreement, is lowest in price, is in the best interest of the project, and other factors
considered. The award will be based on the lowest responsive cumulative base bid plus any added
alternate schedules the City determines to include with the project. If the bid is awarded, the award will be made within the period specified in the Purchase Agreement. The successful Bidder will be notified
by letter mailed to the address shown on the bid that the bid has been accepted and that Bidder has been
awarded the bid. CANCELLATION OF AWARD: The City reserves the right to cancel the award of any bid at any time
before the complete execution of the Purchase Agreement by all parties without any liability against the City.
EXECUTION AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: The Purchase Agreement shall be signed by the successful Bidder and returned within the time shown on the bid. If the Purchase Agreement is not
executed by the City within fifteen (15) days following receipt from Bidder of the signed Agreement, Bidder has the right to withdraw the bid without penalty. The Purchase Agreement is not effective until it has been fully executed by all of the parties thereto.
FAILURE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT: Failure to execute the Purchase Agreement shall be just cause for annulment of the award. In the event of such annulment, the bid guarantee shall be forfeited to
the City, not as a penalty, but as liquidation of damages sustained. Award may then be made to the next lowest responsible and qualified Bidder, or the project may be re-advertised as the City may decide.
PAYMENT: Payment for all goods purchased under the Purchase Agreement will be made by the City within the time period specified in and in accordance with the procedures outlined therein.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with law, each entity submitting a bid shall affirm on the form provided by the City that the Bidder shall not discriminate in the performance of the work called for
in the Bid Specifications on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, with regard to, but not limited to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for
training, or rendition of services.
It is further understood that any vendor who is in violation of this clause shall be barred forthwith from receiving awards of any purchase from the City of Bozeman unless a satisfactory showing is made that discriminatory practices have ceased, and the recurrence of such acts is unlikely.
Bid Form
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BID FORM (Purchase Agreement)
PROJECT: 100’ MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM THIS BID SUBMITTED TO:
Bozeman City Clerk, City of Bozeman, MT, 121 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715.
1. THE UNDERSIGNED BIDDER proposes and agrees that if this bid is accepted, Bidder will enter into a Purchase Agreement with the City in the form included in the bidding
documents and will furnish the goods or product to be purchased by the City within the
number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the bidding documents. 2. Bidder has examined, understands, accepts, and abides by all of the terms and conditions
of the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Specifications, and Purchase
Agreement.
3. Bidder expressly covenants that if Bidder is awarded the bid, Bidder will, after the bid is awarded and within the time specified in the Request for Bid, enter into a formal
Purchase Agreement with City. The bid must be accompanied by Bid Security payable to
the City of Bozeman for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, including
alternates, if any. The Bid Security must be in a form specified in §18-1-203, MCA, which includes, but is not limited to, certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond. The Bid Security is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
4. This bid will remain subject to acceptance for sixty (60) days after the bid opening, or for
such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of City. 5. Bidder further represents that this bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on
behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any
agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; Bidder has not
solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding; and Bidder has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other bidder or over City.
6. Bidder certifies that no employee or official of the City or any member of such employee
or official’s immediate family has any direct or indirect interest in the pecuniary profits or contracts of the Bidder. 7. Bidder will provide the goods, product, or equipment being purchased by the City in
accordance with the Purchase Agreement, for the price stated on t he completed Bid
Specifications sheet attached hereto as Exhibit 2. 8. Bidder understands that the unit prices shall govern in checking the bid, and should a
discrepancy exist in the total estimated price and total amount of unit prices bid as listed
on the Bid Sheet after extensions are checked and corrections made, if any, the total
amount of unit prices bid as corrected shall be used in awarding the contract.
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9. Bidder certifies that Bidder is a responsible bidder.
10. Bidder agrees that the good, product, or equipment to be purchased by City will be delivered and ready for final payment in accordance with the Purchase Agreement.
11. If applicable, Bidder certifies receipt of City’s revisions or additions made subsequent to
the advertised proposal, which are specifically acknowledged on Receipt of Addendum,
attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
12. Bidder represents that the bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham and that bidder has
not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any bidder or
person, to put in a sham bid or to refrain from bidding. Bidder further represents that
Bidder has not sought by agreement or collusion, directly or indirectly, with any person, to fix the bid price of any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of
said bid price or that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the City or
any person interested in the proposed bid. Bidder affirms that all statements in this bid
are true.
SUBMITTED on the _____ day of ____________, 20_____.
Bidder’s Tax ID #
IF BIDDER is:
An Individual: (Name typed or printed) By: (SEAL) (Individual’s Signature) Doing business as:
Business Address:
Telephone # FAX #
A Partnership: (Partnership Name) By: (SEAL) (Signature) (Name typed or printed)
Business Address: Telephone # FAX #
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A Corporation: (SEAL)
(Corporation Name)
State of Incorporation:
Type (General Business, Professional, Service, Limited Liability):
By:
(Signature of Authorized Representative) Print Name and Title:
Attest: (Corporate Seal)
(Signature of Secretary) Business Address:
Telephone # FAX #
Date of Qualification To Do Business Is:
A Joint Venture: Each Joint Venture Must Sign
Joint Venture Name: (SEAL)
(Name) By:
(Signature of Joint Venture Partner)
Name:
(Name, printed or typed) Title:
Business Address:
Telephone # FAX #
A Joint Venture: Each Joint Venture Must Sign
Joint Venture Name: (SEAL)
(Name) By:
(Signature of Joint Venture Partner)
Name:
(Name, printed or typed) Title:
Business Address: Telephone # FAX #
Address of Joint Venture for Receipt of Official Communication:
Address:
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Telephone # FAX #
(Each Joint Venture must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership and corporation that is a party to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)
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Exhibit 1
Bid Security
Attached.
Bid Form
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Exhibit 2
Bid Sheet
Attach a completed Bid Specification Form.
The Bidder must state the Total Bid Price here:
Total Bid Price (written out and in dollar amount):
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Exhibit 3
Receipt of Addendum (if applicable).
Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addendum of revisions or additions:
Addendum Number Date Issued Authorized Signature For Each
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2
3
4
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BID PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this _____ day of _________, 20___, by and between the CITY OF BOZEMAN, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Ave., Montana 59715, hereinafter referred to as “City,” and _______________________, with a mailing address of _________________________,
hereinafter referred to as (“Seller”).
In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows:
1. PROPERTY PURCHASED: Seller agrees to sell and City agrees to purchase
the property requested and described in the City’s Bid Specifications, as modified by the parts of
Seller’s response accepted by City, all of which is incorporated into this Purchase Agreement by this reference. By accepting this Purchase Agreement, Seller hereby agrees that the sale, use, or
incorporation into manufactured products of all machines, software, hardware, materials and
other devices furnished under this Purchase Agreement which are not of the Seller’s design,
composition, or manufacture shall be free and clear of infringement of any valid patent,
copyright, or trademark. Seller shall hold the City harmless from any and all costs and expenses, including attorney fees, liability, and loss of any kind growing out of claims, suits, or actions
alleging such infringement, and Seller agrees to defend such claims, suits, or actions.
The property being purchased (“Property”) consists of:
100 FOOT MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM as shown on the Bid Specifications. TOTAL PRICE: [include price here]
2. SPECIFICATIONS: The Seller agrees that all material and workmanship in and upon this Property complies with the City’s Bid Specifications as shown on the Seller’s Bid Form and the Seller’s response thereto as accepted by the City. Unless otherwise agreed to by
the City, the City’s Bid Specifications as shown on the Seller’s Bid Form govern in the event of
inconsistencies with the Seller’s response to the same.
3. PRICE: The City agrees to pay ____________________________ Dollars
($_______) as the purchase price. All prices are less any applicable local, state or federal taxes
that may be applied to the Property to be purchased. This price is firm and not subject to
escalation under agreed to in writing by the City.
4. DELIVERY AND PAYMENT: Time is of the essence in the performance of
this Purchase Agreement. Seller assumes full responsibility for all transportation, transportation
scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other served associated with delivery of the
Property. Seller agrees to deliver the above-described Property to the City within fifteen (15)
months of the receipt of City’s order. Delivery will occur at the City of Bozeman’s Fire Station
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No. 1 (34 North Rouse Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715), or at a place otherwise selected by City. If
delivery of the Property and/or performance of services required under this Purchase Agreement
cannot be made Seller shall promptly notify the City of the earliest possible date for delivery or
performance. Notwithstanding such notice, if Seller for any reason fails to deliver the Property or perform required services within the time specific or to the City’s satisfaction the City may terminate this Purchase Agreement or any part therefore without liability except or good or
services previously provided and accepted. The City’s receipt or acceptance of any part of a non-
conforming delivery or service shall not constitute a waiver of any claim, right or remedy the
City has under this Purchase Agreement or applicable law. Upon delivery and for a reasonable period thereafter, City has the right to inspect the Property to ensure that it meets Bid Specifications as modified by Seller’s responses accepted by City. If the Property meets the
modified Bid Specifications, City shall tender the purchase price stated above to Seller through
the City’s normal claim process. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, payment terms shall be
net thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of invoice or acceptance of goods and services by the City, whichever occurs last. Payment will be made to Seller at the address previously stated unless Seller provides a different address in writing. Invoices must be mailed to: Jason Shrauger,
Bozeman Fire Chief, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230.
5. NONDISCRIMINATION: Seller will not discriminate in the performance of this Agreement on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and shall
ensure this provision applies to all subcontracts let by the Seller in fulfillment of this Purchase
Agreement.
6. DEFAULT/ TERMINATION/ REMEDIES: In the event of Seller’s breach of
this Purchase Agreement, including if Seller fails to deliver the Property as set forth herein or
fails to meet City’s Bid Specifications, City may, at its option, take any or all of the following
actions without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to the City by law: (i) declare
the Seller in default and immediately cancel and rescind this Purchase Agreement; (ii) require Seller to repair or replace any equipment or materials used in the Property, and upon Seller’s
failure or refusal to do so, repair or replace the same at Seller’s expense; (iii) reject any material
or equipment included in the Property containing defective or nonconforming equipment or
material and return for credit or replacement at Seller’s option; or (iv) cancel any outstanding
deliveries and treat such breach by Seller as Seller’s repudiation of this Purchase Agreement. Thereafter, City may procure substitute property to replace the Property described herein. In
such event, Seller is liable to City for the difference between the price set forth herein and the
price paid by City for the replacement property. Additionally, the City may pursue any other
remedy it has at law or in equity.
In the event of the City’s breach hereunder, Seller’s exclusive remedy shall be Seller’s
recovery of the material or equipment or of the Purchase Price or portion of the Purchase Price
payable for equipment and material delivered to the City prior to such breach.
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7. CHANGE ORDERS: The City shall have the right to revoke, amend, or modify
this Purchase Agreement or the equipment or material included in the Bid Specifications at any
time. Seller’s receipt of City’s written change order without response received by the City within
10 (ten) business days or Seller’s shipment or other performance reflecting the change, whichever occurs first, shall be Seller’s acceptance of the change without any price or other
adjustment.
8. WARRANTY: THE SELLER SHALL WARRANTY THE PROPERTY
INCLUDING ALL COMPONENT PARTS FOR A MINIMUM OF THE PERIOD REQUIRED IN THE BID SPECIFICATIONS AND SHALL ASSIGN TO THE CITY ALL WARRANTIES FOR ALL COMPONENT PARTS OF THE PROPERTY NOT WARRANTIED BY SELLER. IN ADDITION, THE SELLER AGREES THE
PROPERTY IS COVERED BY IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT HAS BEEN PURCHASED. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING, SELLER ALSO WARRANTS THAT ALL EQUIPMENT DELIVERED HEREUNDER WILL BE NEW,
SUITABLE FOR USE AS DESCRIBED, OF THE GRADE AND QUALITY SPECIFIED,
FREE FROM ALL DEFECTS IN DESIGN, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP; IN CONFORMITY WITH ALL SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED; IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS AND FREE FROM ANY LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES. THESE
WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO EXCLUDE SELLER’S STANDARD
WARRANTIES OR OTHER RIGHTS OR WARRANTIES WHICH THE CITY MAY HAVE OR OBTAIN.
9. INSURANCE/INDEMNIFICATION: The Seller shall insure the Property for a
minimum of the purchase price against all damages during the delivery period per the
specifications. In addition to and independent from the above, during the delivery period Seller shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City, its officers, employees, and agents harmless against
claims, demands, suits, damages, losses, and expenses connected therewith that may be asserted
or claimed against, recovered from or suffered by the City by reason of any injury or loss,
including but not limited to, personal injury, including bodily injury or death, property damage,
occasioned by, growing out of, or in any way arising or resulting from any intentional or negligent act on the part of Seller, it’s agents or employees. This provision shall survive delivery
and acceptance by the city of the prope
10. ASSIGNMENT: Seller may not delegate, subcontract, or assign any duties and
services or assign any rights or claims under this Purchase Agreement without the express written consent of City.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including its appendices, if any,
embodies the entire understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter contained
herein. No agent or representative of either party has authority to make any representations,
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statements, warranties or agreements not herein expressed and all modifications or amendments
of this Agreement, including the appendices, must be in writing and signed by an authorized
representative of each of the parties hereto.
12. APPLICABILITY: This Agreement and any extensions hereof shall be
governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, venue shall be in
the Eighteen Judicial District, Gallatin County Montana, and the same is binding upon t he
parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives the day and year first above written.
CITY OF BOZEMAN ______________________________________ SELLER (Type Name Above)
By___________________________________ By____________________________________
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager Print Name: ___________________________ Print Title: ____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By____________________________________ Greg Sullivan, City Attorney
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SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ONE
100' MIDMOUNT AERIAL PLATFORM
FOR THE
BOZEMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 8
STATEMENT OF EXCEPTIONS TO NFPA 1901 .................................................................................... 8 QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP ......................................................................................................... 9
PERFORMANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 9 FAILURE TO MEET TESTS ................................................................................................................ 10
EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................. 10 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION .............................................................................................................. 10
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 11
PURCHASER RIGHTS ........................................................................................................................ 11 U.S.A. MANUFACTURER ................................................................................................................... 11
MANUFACTURER'S EXPERIENCE .................................................................................................... 11 ELIMINATION OF DIVIDED RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................ 11
FAMA COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................................................... 11 PRICING OF FUTURE PURCHASES AND “TAG ON” ORDERS ......................................................... 12
FUTURE PURCHASES AND “TAG ON” ORDERS .............................................................................. 12 CONFIGURATION OF TAG ON ORDERS ........................................................................................... 12
BID SEQUENCE .................................................................................................................................. 13 PROPOSAL DRAWING ....................................................................................................................... 13
APPROVAL DRAWING ...................................................................................................................... 13
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ............................................................................................... 13 INSPECTION TRIPS ............................................................................................................................ 13
PROPOSAL GUARANTEE .................................................................................................................. 14 PERFORMANCE BOND ...................................................................................................................... 14
CHASSIS ............................................................................................................................................. 14 ALUMINUM CAB ............................................................................................................................... 14
CAB DESIGN ...................................................................................................................................... 14 CAB SUB-FRAME ............................................................................................................................... 15
CAB TILT SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 15 CAB DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................................. 16
INTERIOR ........................................................................................................................................... 16
FENDER CROWNS ............................................................................................................................. 16 GRILLE ............................................................................................................................................... 16
CAB INSULATION ............................................................................................................................. 17 ROOF DESIGN .................................................................................................................................... 17
DIAMOND PLATE, CAB ROOF .......................................................................................................... 17 EXTERIOR GLASS ............................................................................................................................. 17
SUN VISORS ....................................................................................................................................... 18 CAB STEPS ......................................................................................................................................... 18
STEP LIGHTS ..................................................................................................................................... 18 CAB STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ....................................................................................................... 18
SEAT BELT TESTING ......................................................................................................................... 19 MANUAL CAB LIFT ........................................................................................................................... 19
CAB DOORS ....................................................................................................................................... 19
POWER WINDOWS ............................................................................................................................ 20 REAR CAB WINDOWS ....................................................................................................................... 20
COMPUTER TRAY ............................................................................................................................. 20 CENTER CONSOLE ............................................................................................................................ 20
EMS CABINET, FORWARD FACING ................................................................................................. 20 INTERIOR DOOR PANELS ................................................................................................................. 20
CAB ACCESSORY FUSE PANEL ........................................................................................................ 21 AIR HORNS ........................................................................................................................................ 21
ALTERNATOR .................................................................................................................................... 21 FRONT AXLE ..................................................................................................................................... 21
REAR AXLE........................................................................................................................................ 22 INTER-AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ................................................................................................. 22
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TOP SPEED ......................................................................................................................................... 22 IMPORTANT NOTE: VEHICLE WEIGHT........................................................................................... 22
AUTOMATIC TIRE CHAIN SYSTEM ................................................................................................. 23 BATTERIES ........................................................................................................................................ 23
BATTERY CHARGING ....................................................................................................................... 24 BATTERY JUMPER TERMINAL ......................................................................................................... 24
AIR DISC BRAKES ............................................................................................................................. 24 AIR BRAKE SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................... 24
AIR BRAKING ABS SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 25
AUTOMATIC SLIP RESPONSE ........................................................................................................... 26 ASR SWITCH ...................................................................................................................................... 26
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM ................................................................................ 26 BUMPER ............................................................................................................................................. 27
DIAMOND PLATE BUMPER LID ....................................................................................................... 27 STORAGE WELL COMPARTMENT ................................................................................................... 27
COOLING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 27 RADIATOR ......................................................................................................................................... 28
CHARGE AIR COOLER ...................................................................................................................... 28 COOLANT .......................................................................................................................................... 28
HOSES & CLAMPS ............................................................................................................................. 28 FAN .................................................................................................................................................... 28
FAN CLUTCH ..................................................................................................................................... 29
SURGE TANK ..................................................................................................................................... 29 DRIVELINE ........................................................................................................................................ 29
ENGINE ENCLOSURE ........................................................................................................................ 29 ENGINE .............................................................................................................................................. 30
ENGINE WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ 30 AIR COMPRESSOR ............................................................................................................................. 30
STARTER ............................................................................................................................................ 30 FUEL FILTERS ................................................................................................................................... 31
EXHAUST SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 31 AFTER TREATMENT SYSTEM .......................................................................................................... 31
AIR CLEANER/INTAKE ..................................................................................................................... 32 ENGINE PRE-HEATER ....................................................................................................................... 32
ENGINE BRAKE ................................................................................................................................. 32
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK ....................................................................................................... 33 FRAME ............................................................................................................................................... 33
FUEL TANK ........................................................................................................................................ 33 FUEL COOLER ................................................................................................................................... 34
CAB HANDRAILS .............................................................................................................................. 34 CAB DOOR HANDRAILS ................................................................................................................... 34
HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONER ....................................................................................... 35 HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONING CONTROLS ................................................................. 35
AUXILIARY DEFROSTER FAN .......................................................................................................... 35 AUXILIARY DEFROSTER FAN .......................................................................................................... 35
LOAD MANAGER .............................................................................................................................. 36
AUTOMATIC HIGH IDLE ACTIVATION ............................................................................................ 36 INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................................................................................................................ 36
MASTER BATTERY & IGNITION SWITCH ....................................................................................... 37 DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CONTROLS .................................................................................... 37
INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS ................................................................................................. 37 DOOR AJAR INDICATION ................................................................................................................. 39
ENGINE WARNING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 39 CHASSIS WIRING .............................................................................................................................. 40
PUMP SHIFT MODULE ...................................................................................................................... 40
HIGH IDLE.......................................................................................................................................... 40 AUXILIARY POWER POINTS ............................................................................................................ 40
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VEHICLE DATA RECORDER ............................................................................................................. 40 INTERIOR ........................................................................................................................................... 40
LIGHTING CAB EXTERIOR ............................................................................................................... 41 HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS .................................................................................................................. 41
LIGHTING CAB INTERIOR ................................................................................................................ 41 LIGHTING CREW CAB INTERIOR ..................................................................................................... 41
MIRRORS ........................................................................................................................................... 41 HELMET STORAGE ........................................................................................................................... 42
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 42
DRIVER’S SEAT ................................................................................................................................. 42 OFFICER’S SEAT ................................................................................................................................ 42
UNDER SEAT STORAGE .................................................................................................................... 42 CREW SEATS ..................................................................................................................................... 43
FLIP UP SEAT ..................................................................................................................................... 43 SCBA BOTTLE BRACKET .................................................................................................................. 43
CREW SEAT COMPARTMENT ........................................................................................................... 44 STEERING .......................................................................................................................................... 44
SUSPENSION (FRONT) ....................................................................................................................... 44 ENHANCED FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 44
SUSPENSION (REAR) 48,000 TANDEM AIR RIDE ............................................................................. 45 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR ............................................................................................................... 45
FRONT TIRES ..................................................................................................................................... 45
FRONT HUB COVERS ........................................................................................................................ 45 REAR HUB COVERS .......................................................................................................................... 45
REAR TIRES ....................................................................................................................................... 45 MUD FLAPS........................................................................................................................................ 46
WHEELS ............................................................................................................................................. 46 TOW EYES (Front) .............................................................................................................................. 46
TOW EYES (Rear) ............................................................................................................................... 46 TRANSMISSION ................................................................................................................................. 46
TRANSMISSION COOLER .................................................................................................................. 47 TRANSMISSION FLUID ..................................................................................................................... 47
TRANSMISSION SHIFTER ................................................................................................................. 47 FRONT TURN SIGNALS ..................................................................................................................... 47
WHEELBASE ...................................................................................................................................... 47
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ....................................................................................................................... 48 MISCELLANEOUS CHASSIS EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 48
FIRE PUMP HALE QMAX-200 ............................................................................................................ 48 PUMP TRANSFER CASE .................................................................................................................... 49
PRIMING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................. 50 PUMP ANODE .................................................................................................................................... 50
PUMP CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................................................... 50 MECHANICAL PUMP SEAL ............................................................................................................... 50
THREAD TERMINATION ................................................................................................................... 50 PRESSURE GOVERNOR ..................................................................................................................... 50
INTAKE RELIEF ................................................................................................................................. 51
AUXILIARY COOLER ........................................................................................................................ 51 VALVES ............................................................................................................................................. 51
VALVE WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 52 PUMP CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 52
6” PUMP INLETS ................................................................................................................................ 52 INTAKE VALVE ................................................................................................................................. 52
INTAKE VALVE ................................................................................................................................. 52 30 ° ELBOW ........................................................................................................................................ 52
2.5" RIGHT SIDE INLET ..................................................................................................................... 53
2.5" LEFT SIDE INLET ........................................................................................................................ 53 TANK TO PUMP ................................................................................................................................. 53
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OUTLETS ............................................................................................................................................ 53 2-1/2” LEFT SIDE DISCHARGES ........................................................................................................ 54
2-1/2” RIGHT SIDE DISCHARGES ...................................................................................................... 54 3.00” RIGHT SIDE DISCHARGES ....................................................................................................... 54
CROSSLAYS ....................................................................................................................................... 54 CROSSLAY COVER ............................................................................................................................ 55
TANK FILL ......................................................................................................................................... 55 PUMP AND GAUGE PANELS ............................................................................................................. 55
VALVE CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................... 55
ESCUTCHEON PLATES ...................................................................................................................... 55 COLOR CODING ................................................................................................................................ 55
PUMP FINISH ..................................................................................................................................... 56 PUMP PANEL LIGHTS........................................................................................................................ 56
PUMP PANEL GAUGES AND CONTROLS ......................................................................................... 56 MASTER GAUGES ............................................................................................................................. 57
2.5" PRESSURE GAUGES ................................................................................................................... 57 WATER TANK GAUGE ...................................................................................................................... 57
WATERWAY CONTROLLER & FLOWMETER .................................................................................. 57 AERIAL BODY SUB-FRAME ............................................................................................................. 58
APPARATUS BODY ........................................................................................................................... 58 REAR COMPARTMENT BELOW HOSE BED ..................................................................................... 58
COMPARTMENTATION LEFT SIDE .................................................................................................. 59
COMPARTMENTATION RIGHT SIDE ................................................................................................ 59 ROLL-UP COMPARTMENT DOORS ................................................................................................... 60
PAINTED ROLL-UP DOORS ............................................................................................................... 60 AIR BOTTLE STORAGE RACK .......................................................................................................... 61
WHEEL LINERS ................................................................................................................................. 61 ADJUSTABLE SHELF ......................................................................................................................... 61
COMPARTMENT DIVIDER ................................................................................................................ 61 ADJUSTABLE VERTICAL SLIDE-OUT PANEL.................................................................................. 61
ADJUSTABLE ROLLOUT DRAWERS ................................................................................................ 61 TILT DOWN DRAWER ....................................................................................................................... 61
1000# SLIDE-MASTER TRAY ............................................................................................................. 62 UNISTRUT .......................................................................................................................................... 62
HOSE BED .......................................................................................................................................... 62
HOSE BED COVER ............................................................................................................................. 62 BODY HANDRAILS ............................................................................................................................ 62
STEPS ................................................................................................................................................. 63 RUB RAILS ......................................................................................................................................... 63
ALUMINUM TREADPLATE ............................................................................................................... 63 BOOSTER TANK ................................................................................................................................ 64
MASTER ELECTRICAL PANEL ......................................................................................................... 65 BODY ELECTRIC SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 66
BACK-UP ALARM .............................................................................................................................. 67 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 67
COMPARTMENT LIGHTING .............................................................................................................. 68 ELECTRICAL PROVISION ................................................................................................................. 68
POWER GROUND STUDS .................................................................................................................. 68
ANTENNA MOUNTING ...................................................................................................................... 68 LICENSE PLATE BRACKET ............................................................................................................... 68
TAIL/STOP/TURN LIGHTS ................................................................................................................. 68 LED ICC/MARKER LIGHTS ............................................................................................................... 69
FLEXIBLE MARKER LIGHTS ............................................................................................................ 69 STEP LIGHTS ..................................................................................................................................... 69
GROUND LIGHTING .......................................................................................................................... 69 WORK LIGHTS ................................................................................................................................... 69
OPTICAL WARNING SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 69
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UPPER LEVEL WARNING DEVICES ................................................................................................. 70 OPTICOM ........................................................................................................................................... 70
LOWER LEVEL WARNING DEVICES ................................................................................................ 70 SIREN ................................................................................................................................................. 71
FEDERAL Q2B SIREN ........................................................................................................................ 71 SIREN SPEAKER ................................................................................................................................ 71
GENERATOR ...................................................................................................................................... 72 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH .................................................................................................... 72
120-VOLT OUTLETS .......................................................................................................................... 72
SHORE POWER .................................................................................................................................. 73 LIGHT SWITCH .................................................................................................................................. 73
BREAKER BOX .................................................................................................................................. 73 QUARTZ LIGHT BROW 750WATT OPTIMUM ................................................................................... 73
RECESSED 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT ................................................................................................ 73 TELESCOPIC 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT ............................................................................................. 74
TELESCOPIC 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT ............................................................................................. 74 TELESCOPIC 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT ............................................................................................. 75
RECESSED 750 WATT FLOODLIGHTS .............................................................................................. 75 CORD REELS ...................................................................................................................................... 76
FOUR WAY RECEPTACLES ............................................................................................................... 76 FOUR-WAY RECEPTACLE MOUNTING ............................................................................................ 76
GROUND LADDERS ........................................................................................................................... 76
LADDER ENCLOSURE ....................................................................................................................... 77 CORROSION REDUCTION POLICY ................................................................................................... 77
PAINTING ........................................................................................................................................... 81 PAINT-TWO TONE CAB ..................................................................................................................... 83
TURNTABLE PAINT ........................................................................................................................... 83 PAINT PACKAGE ............................................................................................................................... 83
PAINTED FRAME ............................................................................................................................... 83 LETTERING ........................................................................................................................................ 83
STRIPING ........................................................................................................................................... 84 STRIPING, CHEVRON STYLE, REAR BODY, OUTBOARD ............................................................... 84
BOOM SIGN........................................................................................................................................ 84 BOOM SIGN LETTERING ................................................................................................................... 84
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FURNISHED .................................................................................. 84
WHEEL CHOCKS ............................................................................................................................... 85 OUTRIGGER PADS ............................................................................................................................. 85
AERIAL LOWER MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY .................................................................................... 85 TURNTABLE BEARING ..................................................................................................................... 85
UPPER TURNTABLE .......................................................................................................................... 86 LOWER TURNTABLE ACCESS LADDER .......................................................................................... 87
UPPER TURNTABLE ACCESS LADDER ............................................................................................ 87 INTERLOCK ....................................................................................................................................... 87
ROTATION LIMITING SYSTEM ......................................................................................................... 88 SMART BOOM WARNING SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 88
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................... 88
CONTROL PEDESTAL ........................................................................................................................ 89 INCLINOMETER ................................................................................................................................. 90
BOOM TRACKING LIGHTS ............................................................................................................... 90 LADDER LIGHTING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 90
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC POWER .................................................................................................... 90 OUTRIGGER GROUND JACKS .......................................................................................................... 91
FRONT SUSPENSION LOCKING CYLINDERS ................................................................................... 92 BOOM ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................. 92
AERIAL PLATFORM DEVICE ............................................................................................................ 93
CLIMBING LADDER .......................................................................................................................... 93 LOAD CAPACITIES ............................................................................................................................ 93
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50 MPH WIND CONDITION (DRY) ..................................................................................................... 94 50 MPH WIND CONDITION (WET) .................................................................................................... 94
LIFTING CYLINDERS ........................................................................................................................ 94 EXTENSION AND RETRACTION ...................................................................................................... 94
OPERATIONAL TEST ........................................................................................................................ 95 WATER SYSTEM TO THE PLATFORM .............................................................................................. 95
PLATFORM ACCESS LADDER .......................................................................................................... 96 PLATFORM AND EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................... 97
PLATFORM BOOM OR SECTION BED LOCK .................................................................................... 98 LOAD LIMITATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 98
PARAPET LADDER ............................................................................................................................ 98 PLATFORM SPOT LIGHT ................................................................................................................... 98
PLATFORM CONTROLS FOR BOOM OPERATION ........................................................................... 98
INCLINOMETER ................................................................................................................................. 99 120 VOLT CIRCUIT TO PLATFORM .................................................................................................. 99
RIGHT SIDE PLATFORM MONITOR ................................................................................................ 100 LEFT SIDE PLATFORM MONITOR .................................................................................................. 100
RIGHT SIDE MONITOR NOZZLE ..................................................................................................... 100 LEFT SIDE MONITOR NOZZLE ....................................................................................................... 100
AUXILIARY YOKE OUTLETS .......................................................................................................... 100 WATER CURTAIN ............................................................................................................................ 101
INTERCOM ....................................................................................................................................... 101 BREATHING AIR SYSTEM .............................................................................................................. 101
BREATHING MASK STORAGE ........................................................................................................ 101
AIR BOTTLE REFILL........................................................................................................................ 101 STOKES STORAGE BOX .................................................................................................................. 102
STOKES ARMS ................................................................................................................................. 102 LIFTING EYE .................................................................................................................................... 102
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUALS .......................................................................................... 102 WARRANTIES .................................................................................................................................. 103
CONTINGENCY FUND ..................................................................................................................... 103 DELIVERY ........................................................................................................................................ 103
MANUFACTURING & LOCATIONS ................................................................................................. 103
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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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 ten (10) years.
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.
STATEMENT OF EXCEPTIONS TO NFPA 1901
If, at the time of delivery, the apparatus manufacturer is not in compliance, a statement of exceptions must be provided as follows:
• The specific standard affected.
• A statement describing why the manufacturer is not in compliance.
• A description of the remedy, and who the responsible party is.
The document must be signed by an officer of the company, and an authorized agent of the purchaser. NO EXCEPTIONS
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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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).
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
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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.
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 noted to the right and 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. In addition a general statement taking "TOTAL
EXCEPTION" to the specifications shall result in immediate rejection of bid.
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 Association (or American Insurance Association). Certified Laboratories certificate shall be submitted by the manufacturer. Weight of
apparatus shall meet all federal axle load laws.
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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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.
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.
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.
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.
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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PRICING OF FUTURE PURCHASES AND “TAG ON” ORDERS
Apparatus purchased in future years beyond the bid award date are subject to cost increases for material and labor. The successful bidder shall extend the proposed price for future years through the use of the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producer Price Index (PPI) to calculate
the selling price increase.
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Product - Buses, Including military and firefighting vehicles
The price adjustment shall not exceed the percentage adjustment of the PPI at the time of the bid opening date to the most current month for which the statistic is available. The original quoted price shall be the base price.
Note: 2010 model year engine and cooling package changes shall be an
exception to the above statement. Any new apparatus purchased requiring the newer engines shall be subject to the cost associated with engine and cooling package and all other related chassis
components.
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FUTURE PURCHASES AND “TAG ON” ORDERS
The successful bidder shall accept “tag on” orders to this bid proposal for
a period not to exceed three (3) years from the bid opening date. The successful bidder shall honor the “tag on” order from any municipality within the United States or Canada.
CONFIGURATION OF TAG ON ORDERS
In many cases the entity wishing to “tag on” to an existing order may require their apparatus to be configured differently from the original
proposed apparatus. The successful bidder shall allow changes to the
configuration within good engineering guidelines. The changes shall be
subject to current pricing in effect at the time of order. For example, a different engine may be required. This shall be considered a “change order” and the purchase price shall be adjusted up or down depending on
the current option price.
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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BID SEQUENCE
For ease of evaluation, all bid proposals shall be submitted in the same
order as the fire department’s specification. NO EXCEPTIONS.
PROPOSAL DRAWING
A general layout drawing depicting the apparatus layout and appearance
shall be provided with the bid. 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. The drawing shall be a depiction
of the actual apparatus proposed and not of a generic similar product.
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
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.
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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PROPOSAL GUARANTEE
A certified check or bid bond in the sum of ten percent (10%) of the total
bid price shall be submitted with the “Bid Proposal” at the time of the bid.
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.
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.
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.
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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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.
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 SUB-FRAME
The cab shall be mounted to a steel box tube sub-frame, and shall be isolated from the chassis, through the use of no less than six (6)
elastomeric bushings. The sub frame shall be painted to match the
primary chassis color.
The sub-frame shall be mounted to the chassis through the use of lubricated Kaiser bushing for the front pivot point, and two (2) hydraulically
activated cab latches, to secure the rear.
CAB TILT SYSTEM
An electrically powered hydraulic cab tilt system shall be provided, and
shall lift the cab to an angle of 45 degrees, exposing the engine and
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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accessories for service. The system shall be interlocked to only operate when the parking brake is set.
The lift system shall be comprised of two (2) hydraulic lift cylinders, an
electrically driven hydraulic pump, and a control switch. A mechanical locking system shall be provided to ensure the cab remains in the raised position in the event of a hydraulic failure. The cab tilt controls shall be
interlocked to the parking brake to ensure the cab shall not move, unless
the parking brake is set.
The hydraulic lift cylinders shall be connected to a steel cab sub-frame, and not directly to the cab. NO EXCEPTIONS
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 62"
Total Cab Length (excluding bumper) 130"
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.
GRILLE
The front of the cab shall be equipped with a stainless steel grille with
sufficient area to allow proper airflow into the cooling system and engine
compartment.
EXCEPTIONS TAKEN YES NO
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CAB INSULATION
The exterior walls, doors, and ceiling of the cab shall be insulated from the
heat and cold, and to further reduce noise levels inside the cab. The cab
interior sound levels shall not exceed 90 decibels at 45 mph in all cab seat positions. NO EXCEPTIONS
ROOF DESIGN
The cab shall be of a 10" one-half rear 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"
DIAMOND PLATE, CAB ROOF
The roof of the cab shall have a diamond plate overlay. The overlay shall
be constructed of .125" aluminum serrated diamond plate and measure
30" x 60".
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. 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 16.50" wide to provide maximum visibility. The
side windows shall be held in place by an extruded rubber molding.
The cab door and canopy windows shall utilize tinted, automotive approved safety glass.
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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, recessed in a molded form for a flush finish.
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 meets or
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 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.
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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.
SEAT BELT TESTING
The seat belt anchorage system shall be tested to meet FMVSS 207
Section 4.2a and FMVSS 210 section 4.2. Testing shall be conducted by
an independent third party product evaluation company.
A copy of the certification letter shall be supplied with the bid documents.
MANUAL CAB LIFT
There shall be a manually operated hydraulic pump for tilting the cab in case the main pump should fail. Access to the pump shall be located under the left corner of the front bumper.
CAB 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 outside cab door window opening shall be framed by
a black anodized aluminum trim, to provide a clean appearance. The cab
doors shall be equipped with heavy-duty door latching hardware, which complies with FMVSS 206. The door latch mechanism shall utilize control cable 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"
Rear 36.5" x 73"
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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. All four windows shall roll down completely. NO EXCEPTIONS.
REAR CAB WINDOWS
Two sliding windows approximately 16.25" wide x 14.25" high shall be provided in the back wall of the cab.
COMPUTER TRAY
There shall be a slide-out tray in front of the officer’s seat for a laptop computer or other use.
CENTER CONSOLE
There shall be a center 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, FORWARD FACING
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 46" wide x 18" deep x 38" 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 located on the back wall of the cab, mounted on the crew seat riser in place of the two forward facing crew seats.
INTERIOR DOOR PANELS
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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
A fuse panel shall be located underneath the rear facing seat on the
officer’s side. 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, air horns
shall be recess mounted, one (1) each side behind the perforated grille of
the bumper. The air horns shall be controlled by a toggle switch wired through the horn button. A foot switch for the air horns shall also be provided on the officer's side.
ALTERNATOR
A 320 ampere Prestolite/Leece Neville Model 4962PA, 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.
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REAR AXLE
The rear axle shall be a Meritor™ RT-48-160 Tandem drive axle with a
capacity of 48,000 lbs. The axles shall be hub piloted, 10 studs, furnished with oil seals.
INTER-AXLE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
A locking inter-axle differential shall be provided between the two rear axles. An activation switch shall be provided on the driver’s dash.
TOP SPEED
Top speed shall be 60 MPH.
IMPORTANT NOTE: VEHICLE WEIGHT
The City of Bozeman is aware that studies have proven that increasing the
weight of a vehicle shall greatly increase the risk of serious injuries and fatalities when involved in an accident. The City does not want to be liable for any issues resulting from weight laws being broken, or the increased
likelihood of liable damages resulting from accidents.
The City is also aware of the increased damages to roads and bridges caused by operating excessively heavy apparatus. In addition heavier apparatus require more frequent maintenance due to excessive wear on
the truck’s components, which directly results in higher operating costs per
mile.
Bidders must provide the overall center of gravity of the apparatus and the power to weight ratio.
The bidders must also provide actual empty weights for ten (10) apparatus
of exact make and model that were built in the last twelve (12) months. If proposing an apparatus with a GVWR of more than 70,000 lbs., the vehicle must be equipped with a transmission redarder as well as a
magnetic driveline retarder.
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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 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.
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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 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.
AIR DISC BRAKES
The apparatus shall be equipped with 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.
AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
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.
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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.
Six (6) 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.
The system shall constantly monitor wheel behavior during braking.
Sensors on each wheel transmit wheel speed data to an electronic
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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 in wheel slip in
milliseconds.
AUTOMATIC SLIP RESPONSE
The Rockwell/Wabco 4 Channel Anti-lock braking system shall be
provided with six (6) sensors. The system shall be supplied with (ASR)
Automatic slip response. The ASR controls slip under acceleration.
ASR SWITCH
An on/off switch for the Acceleration Slip Resistance shall be provided on
the dash. This shall allow the driver to override the computer and turn the
ASR on when at a higher speed for better traction in deep snow or mud.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM
An Arvin Meritor / Wabco Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system shall
be provided and installed. The ESC system continually monitors the vertical acceleration, and yaw (horizontal plain rotation) of the vehicle, and compares it to a critical threshold where vehicle rollover may occur. When
the critical threshold is met, the ESC shall intervene by reducing engine
torque and engaging the engine retarder, while automatically applying
both the steering and drive axle brakes as needed. In many cases, activation occurs before the driver is even aware it is needed.
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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 of the frame rails 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 24".
DIAMOND PLATE BUMPER LID
There shall be a 1/8” diamond plate cover with latches provided for the
front bumper trough. The cover shall have a 2” rise to accommodate the storage well requirements.
STORAGE WELL COMPARTMENT
There shall be a hose well compartment located in the center of the front bumper. The compartment shall run the full width of the bumper and measure approximately 75" wide x 16" long x 6" deep at the ends and 12"
deep in the center. The compartment shall be constructed of .125"
smooth aluminum plate.
COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system shall be designed 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 manufacturer’s requirements, and EPA regulations.
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).
The cooling system shall be comprised of a charge air cooler to radiator
serial flow package that provides the maximum cooling capacity for the
specified engine as well as serviceability. The main components shall include a surge tank, a charge air cooler, bolted to the top of the radiator to maximize cooling, recirculation shields, a shroud, a fan, and required
tubing. All components shall consist of an individually sealed system.
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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. The drain cock shall be located at the lowest point of the aluminum cooling system to maximize draining of the system.
CHARGE AIR COOLER
The charge air cooler shall be of a cross-flow design and constructed completely of aluminum with extruded tanks. The charge air cooler shall be bolted to the top of the radiator to allow a single depth core.
COOLANT
The cooling system shall be filled with a 50/50 mix. The coolant makeup shall contain ethylene glycol and de-ionized water to prevent 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. Recirculation shields shall be installed where required to prevent heated air from reentering the cooling package and affecting performance.
FAN
The engine cooling system shall incorporate a heavy-duty composite 11- blade Z-series fan. It shall provide the highest cooling efficiently while
producing the lowest amount of noise. This robust yet light-weight fan
results in less wear and stress on motors and bearings.
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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.
FAN CLUTCH
A fan clutch shall be provided that shall allow the cooling fan to operate
only when needed. The fan shall remain continuously activated when the truck is placed in pump gear.
SURGE TANK
The cooling system shall be equipped with an aluminum surge tank mounted to the officer’s side of the cooling system core. The surge tank shall house a low coolant probe and sight glass to monitor the coolant
level. Low coolant shall be alarmed with the check engine light. The surge
tank shall be equipped with a dual seal cap that meets the engine
manufacturer’s pressure requirements, and system design requirements. The tank shall allow for expansion and to remove entrained air from the
system. There shall also be an extended fill neck to prevent system overfill
and encroachment of expansion air space. Baffling shall be installed in the
tank to prevent agitated coolant from being drawn into the engine cooling system.
DRIVELINE
The driveline shall consist of Spicer 1710 series 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 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 and composite engine enclosure shall be provided. The engine enclosure shall be contoured and blended in an
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aesthetically pleasing manner with the interior dash and flooring of the cab. The enclosure shall be kept as low as possible, to maximize space
and increase crew comfort.
The enclosure shall be constructed from 5052 H2 aluminum plate and GRP composite materials, providing high strength, low weight, and superior heat and sound deadening qualities. The exterior sides shall be
covered with rubberized carpeting to aid in sound deadening and heat
resistance. The top shall be covered with a fiberglass grade cover, with a
heavy duty, molded black vinyl, wear resistant covering, further reducing noise and heat in the cab.
The underside of the engine enclosure shall be covered with a sound
deadening, heat reflective insulation system, and shall further minimize
noise (DB levels), and eliminate engine heat from the front and rear of the cab. The insulation material shall be bonded with adhesive and mechanically fastened to the underside of the cab. All seams shall be
sealed to prevent water absorption. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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 ISX 11.9 500 HP @ 1800 R.P.M., 1645 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. There shall be no deductible for the first two years. A one hundred dollar deductible shall apply for
service during the next three years.
AIR COMPRESSOR
The air compressor shall be an 18.7 CFM engine driven Wabco.
STARTER
A 12-volt starter shall be provided, controlled by a switch on the left lower cab dash.
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FUEL FILTERS
The engine fuel filters shall be mounted in a manner that is easily
accessible for service or replacement. A Cummins approved primary FleetGuard Fuel Pro filter shall be remote mounted to the Chassis frame rail. A secondary FleetGuard FF2200 spin on filter shall be mounted on
the engine.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The engine exhaust system shall include the following components:
• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
• Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
• Selective Catalytic Reduction Filter (SCR)
The SCR catalyst utilizes the DEF fluid, which consists of urea and
purified water, to convert NOx into nitrogen and water. This shall meet or
exceed 2010 EPA emissions requirements.
The engine exhaust system shall be horizontal design constructed from
heavy-duty truck components. The exhaust tubing shall be stainless steel
to the DPF through to the SCR, aluminized steel from the SCR to the exhaust tip. A heavy duty stainless steel bellows tube shall be used to
isolate the exhaust system from the engine. The system shall be equipped
with single canister consisting of a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and a
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), and shall be mounted under the right side
frame rail, meeting the specific engine manufacturer's specifications and current emission level requirements. The outlet shall be directed to the
forward side of the rear wheels, exiting the right side with a heavy duty
heat diffuser. The heat diffuser shall prevent the exhaust temperature from
exceeding 851 deg. F during a regeneration cycle. A heat-absorbing
sleeve shall be provided on the exhaust pipe in the engine compartment area to reduce the heat, protect the alternator, and also to protect
personnel while servicing the engine compartment.
AFTER TREATMENT SYSTEM
To meet EPA requirements of Particulate output, a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) is used. To meet EPA requirements of Nitrous Oxide
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output an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system utilizing DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) is used.
AIR CLEANER/INTAKE
The engine air intake and filter shall be designed in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. It shall be 99.9% effective in
removing airborne contaminants when tested per the industry standard
SAE J726 procedure and offer a dirt holding capacity of at least 3.0
gm/cfm of fine dust (tested per SAE J726) offering superior engine protection.
The air filter shall be located at the front of the apparatus and shall be at
least 66” above the ground, to allow fording deep water in an emergency
situation. An ember separator shall be provided in the engine air intake meeting, the
requirements of NFPA 1901.
An Air 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 a dedicated shoreline connection.
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.
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DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID TANK
The exhaust system shall include a molded cross linked polyethylene
tank. The tank shall have a capacity of 5 usable gallons and shall be
mounted on the left side of the chassis frame. The DEF tank fill neck shall accept only a 19mm dispensing nozzle versus
the standard 22mm diesel fuel dispensing nozzle to prevent cross
contamination. The DEF tank cap shall be blue in color to further prevent
cross cross contamination. A placard shall accompany fill location noting DEF specifications.
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 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.
A lifetime warranty shall be provided, per manufacturer's written statement.
FUEL TANK
The chassis shall be equipped with a 65-gallon rear mounted, behind the rear axle, rectangular fuel tank that shall be constructed of steel. The fuel tank shall be certified to meet FMVSS 393.67 tests. It shall also maintain
engine manufacturer's recommended expansion room of 5%.
There shall be two (2) tank baffles. Dual pick-up and return ports shall be provided for diesel generators if
required.
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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.
FUEL COOLER
Installed on the apparatus fuel system shall be an Air-To-Liquid aluminum
fuel cooler. The fuel cooler shall be located in the lowest module of the
cooling system.
CAB HANDRAILS
There shall be a 24" long, handrail provided and installed, at each cab
entrance. The handrails shall be constructed of type 304 stainless steel
1.25 inch diameter tubing with bright finish and knurled gripping
surface. Mounting flanges shall be constructed from 7 gauge, .180 thick, stainless sheet. Each grab rail shall have 90 degree returns to flanges.
The ends of grab rail shall pass through the flanges and be welded to form
one structural unit. The handrails shall be mounted using 1.25" SS Hex
bolts, with a barrier rubber gasket at each flange.
Sufficient space shall allow for a gloved hand to firmly grip the rail.
There shall be two (2) rubber coated grab handles provided and mounted
on the interior of the cab, one each side, on 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) 1.25" diameter knurled stainless steel handrails shall be provided on the inside of the rear crew doors just above the windowsill.
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HEATER/DEFROSTER/AIR CONDITIONER
There shall be a minimum 65,000 cool BTU and 75,000 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-21 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 35,000 BTU and shall be a
separate unit mounted over the windshield. There shall be eight (8)
louvers/diffusers 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 65,000 BTU rating. The
unit shall include three 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 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.
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
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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-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, placed over a heavy
duty steel backing plate, for added strength and durability.
The gauges shall be Beede Instruments, NexSys Link gauges with built-in self-diagnostics and red warning lights to alert the driver of any problems.
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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.
MASTER BATTERY & IGNITION SWITCH
The vehicle shall be equipped with a keyless ignition, with a two (2)-
position Master Battery rocker switch, "Ignition Off/On" and a two (2)-
position Engine Start rocker switch, "Off/Start".
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CONTROLS
There shall be two (2) controls for the diesel particulate filter. One control
shall be for regeneration and one control shall be to inhibit engine
regeneration.
INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS
Instrumentation on dash panel:
• Tachometer/hourmeter with built in high exhaust system
regeneration temperature, and instrument malfunction indicators
• Speedometer/odometer with built in turn signal, high beam and
re-settable trip odometer
• Voltmeter
• Diesel fuel gauge
• DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) 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
• Transmission temperature
• Do not shift transmission
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• 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
• Low voltage
• Upper aerial power on (when applicable)
Other indicator and warning lights
• Differential locked
• PTO (s) engaged
• Auto-slip response
• Retarder engaged
• Retarder temperature
• Jacks out
• Jacks down
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
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
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• Heater/defroster controls
• Eighteen (18) illuminated rocker switches
• Parking brake control
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
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.
ENGINE WARNING SYSTEM
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.
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CHASSIS WIRING
All chassis 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.
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.
HIGH IDLE
The engine shall have a "high idle" switch on the dash that shall maintain
an engine RPM of 1,000. The switch shall be installed at the cab instrument panel for activation/deactivation. The "high idle" mode shall become operational only when the parking brake is on and the truck
transmission is in neutral.
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS
Two (2) 12-volt 20-ampere auxiliary lighter socket type plug-ins, shall be
provided in the cab, one near the driver and one near the officer.
VEHICLE DATA RECORDER
An Akron / Weldon vehicle data recorder as required by the 2009 edition
of NFPA 1901 shall be installed. Vehicle data shall be sampled at the rate
of 1 second per 48 hours, and 1 minute per 100 engine hours.
Software shall be provided to allow the fire department to collect the data as needed.
INTERIOR
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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.
HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS
There shall be dual beam halogen rectangular headlights in custom
housings on each side of the front of the cab.
Headlight alignment shall conform to SAE J599 AUG. 1997 • DOT Approved FMVSS 108 • SAE J96 ECE Reg. 112
• Sealed to IP67
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
button on/off switch 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 button on/off switch 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 mirrors shall be cowl mounted on
both the left and right side. The mirrors shall incorporate a full-face main section with a convex mirror with housing, Model #CAS750, mounted to
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the top. The adjustment of main sections shall be through dash-mounted switches.
HELMET STORAGE
The helmets shall be stowed in a compartment. A placard shall be provided for each riding position warning that injury may occur if helmets
are worn while seated.
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM
An Akron / Weldon seat belt warning system shall be provided, and shall
monitor each seating position. Each seat shall be supplied with a sensor
that, in conjunction with the display module located on the dash, shall
determine when the seat belt was fastened and if the seat is occupied. An icon shall represent that the seat is properly occupied. An audible and visual alarm shall be activated if the seat is occupied and/or the belt is not
fastened in the proper sequence.
DRIVER’S SEAT
The driver's seat shall be a Bostrom Sierra FX air ride high back,
adjustable fore/aft, 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
UNDER SEAT STORAGE
There shall be a storage compartment under the officer’s seat
approximately 15" wide x 10.5" tall x 15.5" deep.
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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. 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
FLIP UP SEAT
There shall be two (2) spring loaded flip-up seats on the body header at
the jump seat area, one each side. Each seat shall be supplied with a
seat belt.
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.
The bracket system shall meet NFPA 1901 standards and requirements of
EN 1846-2.
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CREW SEAT COMPARTMENT
A compartment shall be provided under the forward facing crew seats on
the back wall of the cab. The compartment shall be full through, with an
access door on each side, accessible from the side of the crew cab doors.
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.
A (3) three year 36,0000 mile warranty shall be provided by the
manufacturer.
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SUSPENSION (REAR) 48,000 TANDEM AIR RIDE
The rear suspension shall be a Raydan Manufacturing, Air Link™ model
952-48-199 air ride suspension. This suspension shall incorporate a quad
air spring system. The air suspension bags shall have internal rubber stops giving the ability to operate without air if the need arises. Heavy-duty shock absorbers shall be provided, inboard mounted, to dampen load
forces, reduce tire hops, and improve stopping. Torque rods shall be
incorporated to restrict lateral movement of the differentials and to reduce
bushing and tire wear. Dual height control valves shall be provided to maintain even, balanced loads. Suspension shall have a ground rating of 48,000 pounds.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
A Real Wheels LED tire pressure sensor shall be provided for each wheel. The pressure sensor shall indicate if a particular tire is not properly inflated. A total of ten (10) indicators shall be provided.
FRONT TIRES
Front tires shall be Michelin 425/65R22.5, load range L, XFE tread, single tubeless type with a GAWR of 22,000 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 Michelin 12R22.5, load range H, XDS Mud and Snow tread, dual tubeless type with a GAWV of 52,000 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.
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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 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)
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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 COOLER
The apparatus transmission shall be equipped with a Liquid-To-Liquid
remote mounted cooler with aluminum internal components. The cooler
shall be encased in an aluminum housing and mounted to the outside of the officer’s side frame rail for accessibility and ease of service.
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 each side of the warning light housing.
WHEELBASE
The wheelbase shall be 236".
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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.
Maximum rated tire speed plaque near driver.
Tire pressure label near each wheel location.
Cab occupancy capacity label affixed next to transmission shifter. Do not wear helmet while riding plaque for each seating position.
NFPA compliant seat belt and standing warning plates provided.
FIRE PUMP HALE QMAX-200
Fire pump shall be midship mounted. The fire pump shall be of the double
suction single stage centrifugal type, carefully designed in accordance
with good modern practice. End suction pump designs shall not be acceptable.
The pump shall be of fine grain alloy cast iron, with a minimum tensile
strength of 30,000 PSI.
The pump body shall be horizontally split, on a single plane, casing type with removable lower casing for easy removal of the entire impeller
assembly including wear rings and bearings from beneath the pump
without disturbing piping or the mounting of the pump in the chassis.
All moving parts in contact with water shall be of high quality bronze or stainless steel. Easily replaceable bronze labyrinth wear rings shall be
provided. Discharge passage shall be designed to accomplish uniform
pressure readings as the actual pump pressure. The rated capacity of the
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fire pump shall be 2000 gallons per minute in accordance with NFPA# 1901.
The pump shaft shall be rigidly supported by three bearings for a minimum
deflection. One high lead bronze sleeve bearing to be located immediately adjacent to the impeller (on side opposite the drive unit). The sleeve bearing shall be lubricated by a force fed, automatic lubrication
system, pressure balanced to exclude foreign material. The remaining
bearings shall be heavy duty type, deep groove ball bearings in the gear
box and they shall be splash lubricated. The pump shaft shall have only one packing gland located on the inlet
side of the pump. It shall be of split design for ease of repacking. The
packing gland must be a full circle threaded design to exert uniform
pressure on the packing to prevent "cocking" and uneven packing load when it is tightened. It shall be easily adjustable by hand with a rod or screw driver and requiring no special tools or wrenches. The packing
rings shall be of a unique combination of braided graphite filament and
braided synthetic packing and have sacrificial zinc foil separators to
protect the pump shaft from galvanic corrosion.
PUMP TRANSFER CASE
The drive unit shall be designed of ample capacity for lubricating reserve
and to maintain the proper operating temperature. Pump drive unit shall be of sufficient size to withstand up to 16,000 lbs. ft. torque of the engine in both road and pump operating conditions.
The gearbox drive shafts shall be heat treated chrome nickel steel input
and output shafts shall be at least 2-3/4" in diameter, on both the input and output shafts. They shall withstand the full torque of the engine in both road and pump operating conditions.
The engagement of the pump transmission shall be of such design so as
to permit transfer of power from road to pump operation only after vehicle is completely stopped. The pump shift shall be air actuated from the cab and have both a green "Pump Engaged" light, and a green "O.K.-To-
Pump" light. A Third green light shall be provided on the pump operator's
panel for "Throttle Ready".
The pump drive unit shall be cast and completely manufactured and tested at the pump manufacturer's factory.
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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.
PUMP ANODE
A Hale pump anode kit assembly # 529-0050-00-0 shall be provided and
installed in the pump body. A minimum of two (2) anodes shall be
installed one (1) in the suction side and one (1) in the discharge side of
the pump.
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 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
Apparatus shall be equipped with a Class1 Pressure Governor that is connected to the Electronic Control Module (ECM) mounted on the
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engine. The Governor shall operate as a pressure sensor (regulating) governor (PSG) utilizing the engine’s data for optimal resolution and
response.
Programmable presets for RPM and Pressure settings shall be easily configurable using the menu structure.
Engine RPM, system voltage, engine oil pressure and engine temperature
with audible alarm output for all shall be provided.
INTAKE RELIEF
There shall be a Hale stainless steel intake relief valve installed on the
intake side of the pump. The surplus water shall be discharged away from
the pump operator and terminate with Male NST hose thread. System is field adjustable.
AUXILIARY COOLER
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 stainless steel 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 stainless steel 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.
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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.
INTAKE VALVE
A Hale Master Intake valves shall be installed on the main pump inlet (driver's side). It shall be manually actuated from the pump panel. The valve shall include a pressure relief valve to guard against incoming
pressure surges.
INTAKE VALVE
A Hale Master Intake valve shall be installed on the main pump inlet (curb
side). It shall be electrically actuated from the pump panel and include a
manual override hand wheel on the pump panel. The valve shall include a
pressure relief valve to guard against incoming pressure surges.
30 ° ELBOW
Two (2) Snap-Tite 30° elbow adapter, 6" FNST x 5" Storz with 5" Storz
blind cap and chain shall be provided.
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2.5" RIGHT SIDE INLET
One 2.5" 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.
The valve shall attach directly to the suction side of the pump with the
valve body behind the pump panel.
2.5" LEFT SIDE INLET
One 2.5" 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.
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
One (1) 2-1/2” gated discharge shall be located on the right side pump
panel. The valve 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.
3.00” RIGHT SIDE DISCHARGES
One (1) 3.00” gated discharge 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 discharge.
CROSSLAYS
Three (3) crosslay hose beds shall be supplied as follows:
One crosslay with 2.5" piping and 2.5" swivel with the capacity of 200' of
2.5" hose.
Two crosslays with 2" piping and 1.5" swivel with the capacity of 200' of 1.75" hose each.
All crosslays shall be equipped with 2" valves. The valves shall be the
"drop-out" style and controlled from the pump panel with electric actuators.
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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 1.5" tank fill shall be provided, using a quarter turn full flow ball valve
controlled from the pump operator's panel.
PUMP AND GAUGE PANELS
The panels shall be constructed of black vinyl covered aluminum for
maximum protection against abrasion caused during normal use.
Pump panels on both sides shall be easily removable. The gauge and control panels shall be two separate panels for ease of maintenance.
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. Where
possible, horizontally operated swing type locking handles shall be used for 2-1/2” and larger discharges. Horizontally operated swing handles shall be required to provide better leverage as valves wear and become
more difficult to open and close. The smaller valves shall be controlled by
pull type locking handles.
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
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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
PUMP FINISH
The fire pump and attached valves shall be painted to match the primary chassis frame color. The paint finish shall be applied before the installation
of any wiring, gauge lines, valve linkages, or operators.
PUMP PANEL LIGHTS
The pump panel shall be illuminated by two (2) Truck-lite® model #40003
grommet mounted lights. The lights shall be located one each side of the
body area and positioned to properly light the panel.
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.
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• 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.
MASTER 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.
2.5" PRESSURE GAUGES
NoShok liquid filled individual line pressure gauges shall be provided. The
gauges shall be 2.5" in diameter with white faces and black lettering. The gauges shall have a pressure range of 0-400 psi.
WATER TANK GAUGE
An Innovative Controls weather proof encapsulated (14) super bright LED
light indicator shall monitor the water tank level and shall be mounted on
the pump operator's panel. The fourteen LED lights are arranged in a "V"
pattern for easy identification of liquid level. When the liquid level reaches
less than a 1/4 full the refill level begins to flash. The tank-sensing probe shall be chemical resistant PVC with stainless steel sensing wires. The
cover plate shall be aluminum sub-plate, black background and blue
graphics, with an outdoor exposure rated composite overlay.
WATERWAY CONTROLLER & FLOWMETER
The waterway valve shall be an Akron 3" electric with a 9315 controller
pressure gauge and flowmeter. The control head shall be provided on the
pump operator’s panel.
The control shall be of a current limiting design, requiring no clutches in
the motor. The unit shall have momentary open and close booted
switches to operate the actuator. The controller shall have an LCD bar
graph to indicate valve position. The unit shall have solid-state electronics
to provide easy, accurate flow calibration through electric programming, two-button operation to read pressure, flow and total flow. 5/8" tall LCD
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numerals shall show pressure and flow. The controller shall have a 5-year warranty.
AERIAL BODY SUB-FRAME
The chassis shall be fitted with a sub-frame system consisting of a series of stainless 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 mild steel to support the rear compartments. 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.
APPARATUS BODY
All side metal, compartments and compartment floors shall be bolted
together (no welding) using high quality (low carbon content) 304 Grade
Stainless Steel. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The body shall be assembled with heavy-duty stainless steel channel sills with bracing for extreme rigidity and mounted on a steel subframe.
The compartment body, pump housing and the engine compartment shall
be separate modules (segmented body design) that are not to be fastened together in any manner in order to provide "flex joints" to alleviate stress and cracking of body compartments and running boards.
Compartments shall extend from the front jacks to the tailgate of the
apparatus and shall be recessed to the frame of the apparatus where possible.
Compartments shall have sweep-out flooring (no obstruction at the floor
bottom).
Each compartment shall be properly vented with louvers.
REAR COMPARTMENT BELOW HOSE BED
There shall be a compartment below the hose, between the frame rails, approximately 26" wide x 9-7/8" high x 88" deep.
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COMPARTMENTATION LEFT SIDE
There shall be a compartment below the turntable as follows:
L1- Approximately 20-1/4" wide x 38-5/8" high x 20-1/4" deep. There shall be two compartments above the rear wheels:
L2- Approximately 41-3/4" wide x 19-1/2" high x 12-1/8" deep. This
compartment shall have a pan type lift up door equipped with “D” ring latch and gas door stay.
L3- Approximately 58" wide x 19-1/2" high x 12-1/8" deep. This
compartment shall have a pan type lift up door equipped with “D”
ring latch and gas door stay. There shall be three compartments behind the rear wheels:
L4- Approximately 45-3/4" wide x 48-1/2" high x 26-1/2" deep.
L5- Approximately 22" wide x 48-1/2" high x 26-1/2" deep.
L6- Approximately 34-3/4" wide x 40-1/8" high x 26-1/2" deep.
COMPARTMENTATION RIGHT SIDE
There shall be a compartment below the turntable as follows:
R1- Approximately 40-1/4" wide x 38-5/8" high x 27-1/2". The lower
portion shall be 10" deep. There shall be a 14" high x 17-1/2" deep x 40-1/4" wide notch in the lower rear portion of the compartment to accommodate the apparatus exhaust system.
There shall be two compartments above the rear wheels:
R2- Approximately 41-3/4" wide x 19-1/2" high x 26-1/2" deep. This compartment shall have a pan type lift up door equipped with “D”
ring latch and gas door stay.
R3- Approximately 58" wide x 19-1/2" high x 26-1/2" deep. This compartment shall have a pan type lift up door equipped with “D” ring latch and gas door stay.
There shall be three compartments behind the rear wheels:
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R4- Approximately 45-3/4" wide x 48-1/2" high x 26-1/2" deep.
R5- Approximately 45-3/4" wide x 48-1/2" high x 26-1/2" deep.
R6- Approximately 34-3/4" wide x 40-1/8" high x 26-1/2" deep. The total amount of useable compartmentation on the body shall be no
less than a minimum of 268 cubic feet. NO EXCEPTIONS.
ROLL-UP COMPARTMENT DOORS
The apparatus body shall be equipped with R.O.M Robinson Shutter
doors where not stated otherwise. The door slats shall be double wall box
frame, manufactured from anodized aluminum. The doors shall have the
following features:
• 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 swaged/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 and unobstructed slide
area and reduce the risk of binding.
• Non-abrasive replaceable water and dust barrier to keep compartment equipment clean and dry.
• 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
The 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 same as on the rest of the truck.
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AIR BOTTLE STORAGE RACK
A storage rack capable of holding six air bottles shall be provided,
mounted in a body compartment.
WHEEL LINERS
Fiberglass fully radiused wheel well liners with adequate support to
maintain their rigidity through adverse weather conditions shall be
provided.
ADJUSTABLE SHELF
There shall be an adjustable shelf provided and installed in a
compartment. The shelf shall be fabricated of .188" aluminum plate.
COMPARTMENT DIVIDER
There shall be a vertical divider/partition provided in a compartment as
specified. The divider shall be constructed of .188" thick smooth aluminum plate. The top and bottom of the divider shall have a formed flange bolted to the interior of the compartment.
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.
ADJUSTABLE ROLLOUT DRAWERS
There shall be seven (7) 250 lb. capacity rollout drawers supplied and
installed in compartments. The drawers shall be approximately 3" deep
and shall be mounted on adjustable tracks.
TILT DOWN DRAWER
A Slide-Master pull out drawer with 30 degree tilt down feature shall be
provided and installed in a compartment. The drawer shall have a
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distributed load capacity of 250 lbs. and be capable of extending 90% of it's depth. The tray shall be fabricated of .188" aluminum plate and have a
formed lip that measures 2".
1000# SLIDE-MASTER TRAY
There shall be a Slide-Master pullout drawer provided and installed. The
drawer shall have a distributed load capacity of 1,000 lbs. and be capable
of extending 70% of its depth. The tray shall be fabricated of .188"
aluminum plate with a 2" perimeter lip.
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 rear hose bed shall be completely wide open to allow for quick and easy loading and unloading of hose thus preventing hose and hose couplings from being caught or tangled.
Rear opening of the rear hose bed shall be a minimum of 19" wide x 30"
high x 150" deep and shall be no more than 44" from the ground. Any rear hose bed opening(s) requiring hose chutes shall not be acceptable. A side stacker hose bed is not acceptable.
Hose bed flooring shall be removable slatted aluminum.
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.
BODY HANDRAILS
Handrails shall be constructed of type 304 stainless steel 1.25 inch
diameter tubing with bright finish and knurled gripping surface. Mounting flanges shall be constructed from 7 gauge, .180 thick, stainless sheet.
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Each grab rail shall have 90 degree returns to flanges. The ends of grab rail shall pass through the flanges and be welded to form one structural
unit. The handrails, shall be mounted using 1.25" SS Hex bolts, with a
barrier rubber gasket at each flange. Sufficient space shall allow for a
gloved hand to firmly grip the rail. The rails shall be located in the following areas:
(Note: These are in addition to those previously mentioned in the cab
section):
There shall be one (1) handrail at the side of the pedestal.
There shall be one (1) handrail located at the entrance to the aerial
platform
There shall be two (2) handrails at the rear access ladder to the platform.
STEPS
There shall be fold-down steps mounted on each side of the front face of body to provide access to the top of the pump module area.
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 with a serrated embossed 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 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.
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Treadplate locations:
1. Skirting around front bumper.
2. The step at the cab entrance. 3. The jump seat steps. 4. The running boards.
5. The rear step.
6. The top of the compartments.
BOOSTER TANK
The tank shall have a capacity of 300 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 tank cover shall be constructed of 1/2" thick polypropylene to 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.
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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.
MASTER ELECTRICAL PANEL
The 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.
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.
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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.
BODY ELECTRIC SYSTEM
All body 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.
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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 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.
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COMPARTMENT LIGHTING
Each compartment shall be equipped with two (2) LED light strips which
shall provide a consistent pattern to illuminate to entire compartment.
ELECTRICAL PROVISION
Wiring shall be provided in the cab for the future installation of electrical
chargers. The location shall be determined during the pre-construction
conference.
POWER GROUND STUDS
There shall be a minimum of four (4) threaded power studs provided in the
chassis electrical compartment to accommodate the future installation of two-way radios. The studs shall be wired as follows:
One (1) 12-volt 40-amp controlled by the battery switch
One (1) 12-volt 100-amp ground
One (1) 12-volt 60-amp controlled by the ignition switch One (1) 12-volt 60-amp, direct to the battery
ANTENNA MOUNTING
The customer supplied radio antennas 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.
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.
TAIL/STOP/TURN LIGHTS
The taillights are to be Whelen 600 LED style. The brake/tail lights to be
red and exceed SAE requirements. The turn signal shall be populated in
an arrow pattern, amber in color. The backup lights are to be halogen.
One opening shall be open to accept a 600 series warning light.
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LED ICC/MARKER LIGHTS
LED type ICC/marker lights shall be provided to meet D.O.T.
requirements.
FLEXIBLE MARKER LIGHTS
A Britax L427.200.L12V LED flexible marker light shall be mounted on the
rear lower corners of the body, one each side.
STEP LIGHTS
Whelen 2G Series LED 4" step lights shall be provided, one each side on
the front compartment face at pump panels, one at turntable step, and one
each side of rear step.
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® LED
model #44042C. 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
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
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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 Model FN72QLED 12 LED
Freedom Series 72” Lightbar.
Zone B (right side) shall be covered by the module from the lightbar and the right rear stanchion beacon.
Zone C (rear) shall have two (2) Whelen Model MCFLED2R Micro Edge
Freedom LED light bars mounted on the rear stanchions and two (2) Whelen Model 60A00FAA amber LED, mounted at upper rear of apparatus.
Zone D (left side) shall be covered by the module from the lightbar and the
left rear stanchion beacon.
OPTICOM
An 3M compatible 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 600 Super LED red lights mounted in the front of
each housing. The inboard 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 four (4) Whelen 600 Series Super LED red
lights mounted one on the side of the headlight housing, one at the middle
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of the apparatus, one on the body side at rear of apparatus, and one on the side of the aerial device.
Zone C (rear) shall have two (2) Whelen 600 Series Super LED, red lights
mounted one each side of the rear of the apparatus. Zone D (left side) shall have four (4) Whelen 600 Series Super LED, red
lights mounted one on the end of the headlight housing, one at the middle
of the apparatus, one on the body side at rear of apparatus and one on
the side of the aerial device.
SIREN
One (1) Whelen Model 295 SLSA1 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.
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.
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.
SIREN SPEAKER
One Cast Products SA4201-5-A weatherproof siren speaker shall be provided, mounted behind the bumper.
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GENERATOR
The apparatus shall be equipped with a complete electrical power
generation system. An Onan CMHG-10000 hydraulic 10.0 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 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.
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. The generator shall be designed to operate with an ambient temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit
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: 247lbs. Length: 31.0 inches Width: 16.0 inches
Height: 13.8 inches
Watts: 10000
Hz: 60 Voltage: 120/240 Amperes: 83/42
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
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Two (2) 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.
LIGHT SWITCH
A remote switch shall be provided on the pump panel to activate the
quartz lights.
BREAKER BOX
A circuit breaker box shall be provided with sixteen (16) spaces for
breakers which shall be provided as needed. All wiring shall be installed
in liquid tight conduit.
QUARTZ LIGHT BROW 750WATT OPTIMUM
A Fire Research Optimum Model OPA811-S72 Quartz Halogen Lamp
shall be provided. The light shall be housed in a heavy-duty aluminum
housing. Watts: 750
Amps: 3.1
Volts: 240
Bulb Type: Halogen Width: 8 11/16" Height: 6 7/16"
Depth: 5 1/6"
The light shall be mounted on the front of the apparatus cab.
RECESSED 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT
Fire Research Optimum model OPA200-S72 recessed light shall be
installed. The housing shall incorporate internal heat-dissipating fins and have cutout dimensions not to exceed 2" deep by 4 1/4" high by 9 3/4"
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wide. The lamphead shall protrude no more than 3 1/8" from the housing flange. Wiring shall extend from the bottom of the recessed housing.
The lamphead shall have one (1) quartz halogen 750 watt 240 volt bulb.
The bulb shall draw 3.1 amps and generate 16,100 lumens. The bulb shall be accessible through the front. The lamphead shall incorporate a vacuum deposit polished reflector and two optimizing mirrors to produce a uniform
beam that lights up an area 100° vertically by 150° horizontally. The
lamphead shall have a heat dissipating curved front lens. The curve of the
lens shall have a radius of 5.16 inches to optimize light emission. Lamphead and brackets shall be powder coated white.
Location of floodlight shall be in the front of the platform.
TELESCOPIC 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT
Fire Research Optimum model OPA542-S72 side mount pull up telescopic
light shall be installed. The light pole shall be anodized aluminum and
have a knurled twist lock mechanism to secure the extension pole in
position. The extension pole shall rotate 360 degrees. The outer pole shall be a grooved aluminum extrusion and qualify as an NFPA compliant handrail. The pole mounting brackets shall have a 2 3/4" offset. Wiring
shall extend from the pole bottom with a 4' retractile cord.
The lamphead shall have one (1) quartz halogen 750 watt 240 volt bulb. The bulb shall draw 3.1 amps and generate 16,100 lumens. The bulb shall be accessible through the front. The lamphead shall incorporate a vacuum
deposit polished reflector and two optimizing mirrors to produce a uniform
beam that lights up an area 100° vertically by 150° horizontally. The
lamphead shall have a heat dissipating curved front lens. The curve of the lens shall have a radius of 5.16 inches to optimize light emission. The lamphead shall be no more than 4 3/4" deep by 5 1/8" high by 8 3/4" wide.
Lamphead and brackets shall be powder coated white.
Location of floodlight shall be on the rear of the platform.
TELESCOPIC 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT
Fire Research Optimum model OPA542-S72 side mount pull up telescopic
light shall be installed. The light pole shall be anodized aluminum and have a knurled twist lock mechanism to secure the extension pole in position. The extension pole shall rotate 360 degrees. The outer pole shall
be a grooved aluminum extrusion and qualify as an NFPA compliant
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handrail. The pole mounting brackets shall have a 2 3/4" offset. Wiring shall extend from the pole bottom with a 4' retractile cord.
The lamphead shall have one (1) quartz halogen 750 watt 240 volt bulb.
The bulb shall draw 3.1 amps and generate 16,100 lumens. The bulb shall be accessible through the front. The lamphead shall incorporate a vacuum deposit polished reflector and two optimizing mirrors to produce a uniform
beam that lights up an area 100° vertically by 150° horizontally. The
lamphead shall have a heat dissipating curved front lens. The curve of the
lens shall have a radius of 5.16 inches to optimize light emission. The lamphead shall be no more than 4 3/4" deep by 5 1/8" high by 8 3/4" wide. Lamphead and brackets shall be powder coated white.
Location of floodlight shall be on the side of the pedestal
TELESCOPIC 750 WATT FLOODLIGHT
Fire Research Optimum model OPA542-S72 side mount pull up telescopic
light shall be installed. The light pole shall be anodized aluminum and
have a knurled twist lock mechanism to secure the extension pole in position. The extension pole shall rotate 360 degrees. The outer pole shall be a grooved aluminum extrusion and qualify as an NFPA compliant
handrail. The pole mounting brackets shall have a 2 3/4" offset. Wiring
shall extend from the pole bottom with a 4' retractile cord.
The lamphead shall have one (1) quartz halogen 750 watt 240 volt bulb. The bulb shall draw 3.1 amps and generate 16,100 lumens. The bulb shall
be accessible through the front. The lamphead shall incorporate a vacuum
deposit polished reflector and two optimizing mirrors to produce a uniform
beam that lights up an area 100° vertically by 150° horizontally. The lamphead shall have a heat dissipating curved front lens. The curve of the lens shall have a radius of 5.16 inches to optimize light emission. The
lamphead shall be no more than 4 3/4" deep by 5 1/8" high by 8 3/4" wide.
Lamphead and brackets shall be powder coated white.
The light shall be located on the side of the apparatus over the breathing air bottle.
RECESSED 750 WATT FLOODLIGHTS
Two (2) Fire Research Optimum model OPA200-S72 recessed light shall be installed. The housing shall incorporate internal heat-dissipating fins
and have cutout dimensions not to exceed 2" deep by 4 1/4" high by 9 3/4"
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wide. The lamphead shall protrude no more than 3 1/8" from the housing flange. Wiring shall extend from the bottom of the recessed housing.
The lamphead shall have one (1) quartz halogen 750 watt 240 volt bulb.
The bulb shall draw 3.1 amps and generate 16,100 lumens. The bulb shall be accessible through the front. The lamphead shall incorporate a vacuum deposit polished reflector and two optimizing mirrors to produce a uniform
beam that lights up an area 100° vertically by 150° horizontally. The
lamphead shall have a heat dissipating curved front lens. The curve of the
lens shall have a radius of 5.16 inches to optimize light emission. Lamphead and brackets shall be powder coated white.
CORD REELS
There shall be two (2) Hannay Model ECR1616-17-18 electric rewind cable reels furnished and mouned on truck. The reels shall come complete with 200 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.
FOUR WAY RECEPTACLES
Two (2) Akron (GFE) four-way receptacle boxes with light shall be
provided and hard wired to the end of the cable. The boxes shall be
securely mounted in the immediate area of the cord reel. The mounting shall be a fabricated aluminum bracket equipped with a Velcro strap to secure the box.
FOUR-WAY RECEPTACLE MOUNTING
Two (2) four-way receptacle boxes shall be mounted on a compartment wall or shelf.
GROUND LADDERS
The apparatus shall be equipped with 185’ of 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. Removable plated steel butt spurs
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shall be utilized for added strength. A full 1/2", non-rotting, poly rope shall be provided for easy ladder operation.
ALCO-LITE LADDERS
One (1) 10 ft. folding ladder, (mounted in fly section)
One (1) 14 ft. combination ladder
Two (2) 16 ft. roof ladders One (1) 24 ft. 2-section extension ladder
One (3) 35 ft. 2-section extension ladders
The ladders shall have lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects.
LADDER ENCLOSURE
The ground ladders shall be stored within a weather resistant enclosed area on the officer’s side of the hosebed area. The ladders shall be mounted on non-metallic slides so each ladder can be removed
individually. All ladders shall be stored on beam if possible. A vertically
hinged treadplate door shall enclose the ladders on the rear.
CORROSION REDUCTION POLICY
The manufacturer shall have in place a formal corrosion reduction
program and assembly procedures designed for reducing and eliminating
the possibility of corrosion. It is understood that fire apparatus shall operate in harsh environments. At the time of the bid the apparatus manufacturer shall show proof of a corrosion policy. Failure to submit this
information could be grounds for rejection. If a formal policy is not in place
explain in your bid how your firm shall take the necessary steps for
corrosion reduction. There shall be no exception to this requirement. In addition to a formal program the manufacture shall show proof of testing
corrosion reduction processes to ASTMB117. A copy of recent test shall
be included in the bid.
Frame Rails The chassis frame rails shall be coated with a high performance, two
component, reinforced inorganic zinc rich primer with a proven cathodic
protection makeup preferably Cathacoat 302HB. The surface shall be
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clean and free of all salts, chalk and oils prior to application. Were the primer has been broken during the frame assembly process the area shall
be touch up to reestablish the seal. Prior to finish paint a second primer
Devran 201 shall be applied. Once the assembly of the frame is complete
and the second primer is applied the entire assembly shall be covered with high quality top coat paint preferably Imron 5000 or equal. The manufacturer shall submit with the bid a copy of the product brochure and
or description of the primer to be used.
Electro Plating Steel and Iron brackets such as the pump module bracket shall be Zinc plated to protect against corrosion. Plating shall be in accordance with
ASTM B663. The apparatus manufacturer shall list all components with
plating.
Fasteners In any area that a stainless steel screw or bolt head is to come in contact
with aluminum or steel, painted or non-painted, the fastener shall have the
underside if the head pre-coated with nylon. The nylon coating shall act
as a barrier between the fastener head and the metal or painted surface. Screw or bolt taped into the metal shall be pre-coated with a Threadlocker
type material pre-applied on the threads.
When bolting together stainless steel the manufacturer shall use a pan-head bolt with nylon coating under the head, a stainless washer with a rubber backing, and a Stover flange nut to secure the bolt.
When mounting aluminum components such as a step to the apparatus
body. The manufacturer shall use stainless washers with rubber backing. All mounted components shall a barrier material between the two surfaces.
All rivet type fasteners shall be of the same material being secured.
Whenever possible, pre-drill and tap all holes for mounting components such as lights, steps and hand rails prior to the paint process to reduce the
corrosion opportunity. If a hole must be drilled into a previously painted
surface, re-establish the paint barrier around the hole and use a flange-
type nutsert with a gasket under the flange. Where possible, minimize the number of stainless trim screws in
aluminum. Structural tape and or adhesive shall be used were possible
for mounting trim to the body or cab.
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If a pre-treated screw or bolt is not available, hand apply Dynatex Boltlocker or Theadlocker on the threads of the screw, bolt or nutsert.
This shall help seal threads from moisture and help prevent the fasteners
from loosening.
If lubricant is used when tapping the hole, clean out the lubricant and the shavings before applying blue Threadlocker into the hole.
Barrier Tape
Barrier tape shall be used on the backsides of all lights, trim pieces, or other components when bolting them to the apparatus; also when attaching stainless steel over an aluminum surface or when attaching
aluminum treadplate to the stainless steel. All instances of dis-similar
metals contacting each other require the addition of barrier tape between
the metals where contact is made. Before applying the tape, be sure the metal surface is clean from oil or dirt
by cleaning the surface with a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water pr similar
solvent.
Gaskets Gaskets shall be used under all snaps, loops and fasteners for such items
as for hose bed covers. Reestablish paint seal around the mounting hole
edges after drilling.
Mounting with Threadlocker coating shall be used.
Flat washers with rubber backing shall be used behind all lights that have
stainless screws.
Rollup Doors 1 3/4" X 1/16” barrier tape shall be used on the frame opening to act as
barrier between the aluminum door rail and the painted door opening
surface.
Use a paint stick around the holes after drilling and tapping. In mounting the rails, use screws with the nylon under the head and Threadlocker on
the threads for mounting the doorframes.
Install barrier tape to the painted surface where the trim is located on top of the door opening.
Hinged Doors
Barrier tape shall be applied to the painted surface of the body and on the
painted hinge side of the door.
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On the hinge side, mount tape out toward the edge to space over the barrel of the hinge, being sure to not touch the door.
Make sure the hinge fits into the extrusion frame with no corner weld
beads interfering with the door fit. Do not put the hinge in a bind or cause the stainless steel hinge to touch the aluminum. Install the doors using a truss head bolt with the nylon coating under the head and Threadlocker on
the threads.
Painting Steel The manufacturer shall wipe any oil residue dry, remove any rust and remove weld slag or smoke. Clean the surface with solvent before
painting. Prime with one even coat of black Color primer, and then spray
a topcoat over the primer for the finish coat. After bolts are tightened to
the proper torque, touch up the bolt area and ends of the bolts with primer or cold galvanizing coating.
Mounting Emergency Lights and Options
All emergency lights, accessory mountings, Kussmaul covers, and 110
outlet boxes mounted to the body should be mounted with pre-coated Threadlocker and nylon under the head screws or bolts to minimize corrosion between dissimilar metals.
Electrical Grounding
Grounding straps shall be installed consisting of a minimum 2-gauge strap bolted to the chassis frame.
A ground cable from the cab to the right side frame rail
From the alternator to the right side frame rail
From the pump module frame to the right side truck frame. Aerials: from the hydraulic and pump module framework. From the pump mount to the truck frame rail.
From the body module to the right side truck frame.
Proper grounding shall help eliminate ground loop problems throughout the truck, reducing the possibility for electrolysis and corrosion to occur. Provide clean connection points on all ground connections, (remove paint
where applicable), and spray or brush on electrical sealer as necessary.
When installing foam system pump wiring the power must come from a dedicated breaker to a power solenoid, and then to the power terminal provided by FoamLogix or FoamPro. Pay particular attention to the
grounding detail for wire size and good grounding practice, including
removing the paint at the point of ground attachment to the chassis. Keep
the length of ground wire as short as practically possible.
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SALT SPRAY TESTING Salt spray test shall be used to confirm the relative resistance to corrosion
of coated and uncoated metallic specimens, when exposed to a salt spray
climate at an elevated temperature. Test specimens shall be placed in an
enclosed chamber and exposed to a continuous indirect spray of neutral (pH 6.5 to 7.2) salt water solution, which falls-out on to the specimens at a rate of 1.0 to 2.0 ml/80cm²/hour, in a chamber temperature of +35C. This
climate shall be maintained under constant steady state conditions.
Method Salt fog testing shall be performed by placing samples in a test cabinet that has been designed in accordance with Paragraph 4 (Apparatus) of
ASTM B117 and operated in accordance with Paragraph 10 (Conditions)
of ASTM B117.
A 5% salt solution, prepared by dissolving sodium chloride into water that meets the requirements of ASTM D1193 Specification for Reagent Water,
Type IV is supplied to the chamber. At the time the samples are placed
into test, the cabinet should be pre-conditioned to the operating
temperature of 35ºC and fogging a 5% salt solution at the specified rate. The fog collection rate is determined by placing a minimum of two 80 sq. cm. funnels inserted into measuring cylinders graduated in ml. inside the
chamber. One collection device shall be located nearest the nozzle and
one in the farthest corner.
Orientation Unless otherwise agreed upon, the samples are placed at a 15-30 degree
angle from vertical or tested in the “installed” position. This orientation
allows the condensation to run down the specimens and minimizes
condensation pooling. Overcrowding of samples within the cabinet should be avoided. An important aspect of the test is the utilization of a free-falling mist, which uniformly settles on the test samples. Samples should
be placed in the chamber so that condensation does not drip from one to
another.
Test durations Test durations shall be 500 hours except for sample rotation and daily
monitoring of collection rates, the cabinet should remain closed for the
duration of the test.
PAINTING
The apparatus shall undergo extensive pre-paint preparation. All cab and
body trim parts are to be removed prior to painting. All appliance-
mounting holes are to be drilled and de-burred prior to painting. This
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allows mounting holes to be primed and painted. Before prime and finish coats are applied, the complete apparatus shall be properly prepared and
treated to permit the best possible adhesion of the primer and finish coats.
All materials used in the paint process shall be of the of the highest quality available. Modern methods shall be employed to assure the finest finish surface possible. All priming, surfacing and painting shall be done in a
modern down draft or cross flow paint facility. Experienced personnel
trained by the paint manufacturer shall perform all paint application in
order to provide the highest quality and most enduring paint finish available. 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”
Utilizing the stainless steel body fabrication, the interior of all compartments, inside hose bed and surrounding areas adjacent to
compartments doors shall remain unpainted, with a #4 brushed stainless
steel finish. NO EXCEPTIONS.
This practice shall eliminate the possibility of paint chipping, and electrolysis of aluminum, which can cause corrosive action between dissimilar metals. The chassis, compartment doors, front and rear jack
doors, and rear fender panels shall be painted the color indicated.
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.
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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.
TURNTABLE PAINT
The turntable, side plates and lift cylinders shall be painted the same color
as the apparatus.
PAINT PACKAGE
The ladder sheaves, extension cylinder and yoke shall be painted silver.
PAINTED FRAME
The frame rails, fuel beam, and body subframe shall be painted glossy black.
LETTERING
Forty two (42) 6" 22KT Gold laminate goldleaf letters, with left hand shading and right hand outline to equal 6-5/8" letter, shall be provided.
Additional 11" letters shall be provided.
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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.
Two (2) additional 1" Scotchlite stripes shall be provided.
The Scotchlite stripe shall be a mitered "Z" type on the cab sides and continuing straight along each side of the apparatus.
STRIPING, CHEVRON STYLE, REAR BODY, OUTBOARD
The apparatus shall have 6" red and yellow reflective DiamondGrade Chevron style striping affixed to the outboard right and left portion of the
rear body and the aerial platform rear door(s). The striping shall be set in
a manner to have the effect of an inverted “V” shape. The stripe shall
travel low to high from the outside to the inside.
BOOM SIGN
A boom sign, approximately 115" x 12", shall be provided on each side of
the boom. The background of the boom sign shall be painted primary truck color.
BOOM SIGN LETTERING
Up to twenty-one (21) 8" 22KT Gold laminated goldleaf letters, with left hand shading and right hand outline to equal 8-5/8" letter, shall be provided on each boom sign.
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT FURNISHED
1 pt. touch-up paint
Pike pole tubes shall be provided, three each side of the rear
compartment.
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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 from the side of the apparatus.
OUTRIGGER PADS
Two (2) jack pads made of black high-density polyethylene material shall
be provided.
AERIAL LOWER MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY
The mainframe assembly shall be mounted mid-ship on the chassis,
forward of the pump and over the transmission. This shall leave the rear hose bed open for use of large diameter and regular fire hose.
An open tube or angle substructure for the mainframe assembly shall not
be acceptable.
The main frame assembly base plate, located at the top of the assembly which supports and holds the turntable rotation bearing, shall be a
minimum 1" steel measuring 54" x 43". There shall be a minimum of two
steel tension and compression bars mounted underneath, fore and aft, of
the main frame assembly which shall tie the aerial and chassis together. The bars shall function to withstand vertical torsional loads. The forward tension and compression bar shall be attached from the rear area of the
front spring suspension hanger to the underside area of the mainframe
assembly. The rear tension and compression bar shall be attached from
the forward area of the rear spring suspension hanger to the under side area of the mainframe assembly.
TURNTABLE BEARING
The turntable bearing shall be constructed of steel. There shall be a minimum of 36 drilled and tapped holes in the turntable bearing.
The diameter of the turntable bearing shall be a minimum of 47". The
turntable bearing shall be able to rotate 360 degrees in either direction on
a one inch thick steel plate. The turntable bearing shall be bolted to the top of the main frame assembly using a minimum of 36 Grade 8 bolts.
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UPPER TURNTABLE
The turntable shall be a minimum of one-inch thick plate and ninety-six
(96) inches in diameter. The side plates to which the main base section of
the aerial ladder is connected shall have a minimum height of four feet and shall include I-beam gussets of approximately fifty inches in length that tolerate the side thrust and tremendous forces to which the unit would
be subjected.
The turntable shall be bolted to the turntable bearing using a minimum of 36 Grade 8 bolts.
The turntable shall be equipped with two removable aluminum sections for
access into the pump.
The turntable side plates shall be positioned at a 45-degree angle (opposite the angle of the raise/lower cylinders) to act as a partial counter
balance weight on the opposite side of the truck from the ladder extension.
The turntable shall be equipped with a rotating mechanism consisting of two hydraulically powered, planetary gear boxes that shall handle torque loads imposed by water hammer and hose breakage. The rotating
mechanism shall give the turntable and boom built in coast as an added
safety precaution to avoid lateral boom side-to-side deflection (reactionary
whipping effect) caused by the boom being stopped suddenly. A parking brake system shall be provided that is capable of holding the
turntable in a stationary position regardless of the angle or extension of
the aerial, while carrying the manufacturer’s rated load capacity with the
waterway in operation and discharging water at the tip of the aerial fly section. An override shall be provided to release the parking brake when operating with the emergency auxiliary power unit.
The power operated turntable shall provide continuous rotating of the
aerial structure clockwise or counter clockwise, thus enabling the structure to be positioned in any segment through 360 degrees. The rotating mechanism shall also provide sufficient power to rotate the aerial sections
in any direction at any angle, fully extended, while carrying the
manufacturer's rated load capacity with the waterway in operation and
discharging water at the tip of the aerial fly section. Provisions shall be made for emergency operation of the rotation system
should loss of engine power occur. This shall be done through an
auxiliary power unit that is capable of providing hydraulic power to safely
rotate the aerial.
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There shall be one heavy-duty steel pivot shaft that shall attach the base section of the boom (at the top and very back) to the top portion of the
turntable side plates. The minimum steel shaft measurement shall be 34"
long, 4" diameter with 1" wall thickness. Turntables using two separate
attachments to hold and position the ladder in place shall not be acceptable.
The complete rotation system shall have built in relief to prevent damage
from rotating the boom into buildings or from overloaded water streams.
Suitable indicators, clearly visible at all times, shall be provided to facilitate correct alignment of the turntable with the bed of the boom. An automatic light shall be used to show correct alignment for bedding of the ladder
from the turntable control station and the platform station.
Wide access steps to the turntable shall be provided on the left side of the apparatus.
LOWER TURNTABLE ACCESS LADDER
There shall be a ladder located on the left side of the apparatus to access the turntable pedestal. The ladder shall be a Ziamatic model “Quick-Lift” swing out and fold down type. The ladder shall be constructed of 1.25"
heavy-wall aluminum tubing and cast aluminum rungs with a non-skid
footing surface. Each step shall be 3.00" deep x 15.5" wide.
UPPER TURNTABLE ACCESS LADDER
An additional ladder shall be provided on the left side turntable to allow
easy access to the climbing ladder. The ladder shall be constructed from
heavy wall, knurled aluminum tubing 1.25" in diameter. A large treadplate step with a Gripstrut insert shall be located at the top to act as a landing. The entire assembly shall be securely bolted to the upper turntable side
plate.
INTERLOCK
An interlock shall be provided that prevents operation of the aerial device
until the chassis spring brakes have been set and the transmission has
been placed in neutral or the transmission is in the drive position with the
driveline to the rear axle disengaged.
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An interlock shall be provided that allows operation of the engine speed control only after the chassis spring brakes have been set and the
transmission is in neutral.
An interlock system shall be provided to prevent the lifting of the aerial device from the travel position until all the stabilizers are in a configuration to meet the stability requirements. The interlock system shall also prevent
the moving of the stabilizers unless the aerial device is in the travel
position.
ROTATION LIMITING SYSTEM
An aerial rotation limiting system shall be provided to notify and prevent
the operator from rotating the aerial into a restricted position due to a
"short-set" outrigger configuration. The system shall enable the operator to place the aerial in a 180-degree rotation to the opposite side of the apparatus than that of the "short-set" outriggers only.
The aerial shall automatically slow down when it approaches the limit of
rotation travel. The system shall be capable of rotating the aerial two degrees past the
centerline of the apparatus on the "short-set" side to enable bedding of the
aerial within the travel support structure without system cutout.
Indicator lights shall be provided to assist with set-up and troubleshooting of the system.
SMART BOOM WARNING SYSTEM
This system shall warn both audibly and visually of impending contact with either the cab or the body of the truck.
When in an area of impending contact, the system shall shift the aerial
controls into a reduced speed "creep mode" but shall not limit travel of the aerial.
Both rotation interlock and the smart boom warning system shall display
information on a visual LED information center mounted at the turntable
control pedestal and in the platform.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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A flange mounted 30 GPM hydraulic pump shall be driven by a power take off unit that is connected to the chassis transmission to provide the power
required for operating the aerial. The hydraulic system shall have a
minimum hydraulic reservoir for 65 gallons of special hydraulic fluid. The
hydraulic reservoir shall be located at the left side of the lower mainframe assembly. The hydraulic fluid must be discharged through a fine mesh stainless steel strainer. Within the system, pilot operated check valves
shall be incorporated so that all valves hold in their respective function(s).
A ten (10) micron return filter of 40 gpm capacity, with replaceable
cartridge, shall be provided. The hydraulic system shall also incorporate automatic by-passes to
compensate in the event the boom is forced into a building or the operator
accidentally moving the control valve in the opposite direction while at full
speed. The hydraulic system shall provide coast in the lift cylinders to prevent the
outrigger jack system from coming off the ground. This shall be
accomplished through programmable platform controls that limit the
acceleration and deceleration of the boom. Intercooling of the hydraulic oil shall be accomplished through a built in
heat exchanger to cool oil at all times.
All hydraulic lines shall be of the double braided type, with synthetic cover, rated at 12,000-psi burst pressure or above. A PTO hour meter shall be provided to record the time when the aerial hydraulic system is engaged.
CONTROL PEDESTAL
There shall be an aerial control pedestal located on the left side of the turntable. The control station shall encompass three electric over hydraulic
proportional lever type controllers for raising/lowering,
extending/retracting, and rotating the aerial device.
The turntable pedestal controls shall have manual overrides within the console useable through an access door. The lower pedestal controls
shall cancel the platform controls under all conditions.
The pedestal shall have removable panels for access to the hydraulic lines, valves and electrical wiring. There shall also be a hinged cover at the top of the control station for additional access.
The following additional items shall be mounted at the top of the turntable
pedestal control station:
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a] on/off control switch for light to display control station for
night time operation and for boom lights (one light mounted
on each side of the boom)
b] on/off control switch for high speed foot control of the hydraulic system
c] intercom communication system controls
d] plaque displaying functions for each pedestal boom operation
e] plaque displaying rated load capacity for the platform
f] Deactivation switch of the electric platform controls (all upper power) with the turntable electric controls remaining
operable.
A safety guardrail shall be provided at the turntable pedestal control station to prevent the operator from falling.
INCLINOMETER
An illuminated inclinometer shall be provided and mounted in plain view of
the pedestal operator location.
BOOM TRACKING LIGHTS
Two (2) Unity, 6" spot lights shall be provided, one on each side of the
boom base section to light the aerial device for night time operation.
LADDER LIGHTING SYSTEM
A series of readily identifiable LED lights, spaced at approximately 4'
increments, shall be provided full length each side of the climbing ladder. The lights shall be 12 volt and activated by a switch at the turntable.
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC POWER
A 12-volt auxiliary pump shall be provided to supply emergency power to the hydraulic system. This system shall be operated off the truck batteries
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and provide limited but adequate power to operate the boom and outrigger jacks under emergency conditions.
OUTRIGGER GROUND JACKS
The outrigger control station shall be located between the L1 compartment and the left hand outrigger. The single outrigger control station shall
control all outrigger operations allowing for a one-person operation and
quick set-up.
Individual control valves shall be supplied for each mode of outrigger operation. There shall be a plaque located next to each control displaying
the function.
A two position hydraulic transfer valve (diverter valve) shall be installed to direct hydraulic power to either the outrigger operations or the boom operations to prevent operation of both circuits at the same time.
Fluid capacity plate for all lubricants and filter part numbers shall be
provided. There shall be three other controls located at the outrigger control station:
a] on/off switch for auxiliary hydraulic motor
b] high speed control for hydraulic system
c] on/off switch for electrical power to pedestal and platform.
The mid-ship mounted outrigger jack rams shall have a minimum bore and stroke of 5"x 23". Outriggers that employ exposed hydraulic lines shall not be acceptable.
The extendable outrigger stabilizers, when fully extended, shall have a
spread of 20 feet. The stabilizer sections shall have a minimum overlap of 43" for safety and stability. The stabilizers shall be operated independently or simultaneously and may be positioned to accommodate
obstructions such as curbs, pavement depressions, parked vehicles, or
any other hindrance. The extendable portion of the outrigger stabilizers
and the support in the mainframe shall be constructed of reinforced structural tubing, Type A500 Grade B or equivalent. Poly wear pads shall be installed between inner and outer tubes. The extendable portion of the
outrigger shall ride on UHMW (ultra high molecular weight) slideblocks.
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There shall be two rear jacks located directly behind the rear tandem axle area, one each side of the vehicle, designed to extend straight down to
take the weight off the rear suspension system. This shall enable the
vehicle to be set up in tight or confining spaces with cars, additional fire
apparatus, or other obstructions nearby. Any beam or contributing structural member, through which the jacks
supports the weight of the boom (aerial sections), or any position of the
apparatus plus the live loads peculiar to fire fighting operations, shall be of
ample strength to carry these loads without evidence of stress, bending, twisting or other failure(s). Pilot operated check valves shall be incorporated on each jack cylinder and manual pin locks shall be provided
for each main outrigger jack, for additional safety.
There shall be an audible alarm and warning light that are automatically activated when the outriggers are being deployed.
FRONT SUSPENSION LOCKING CYLINDERS
Two (2) hydraulic suspension-locking cylinders shall be provided. The cylinders shall be mounted to the chassis frame rails directly above the front axle. The cylinders shall be activated when the main outrigger
system is deployed.
BOOM ASSEMBLY
An elevated platform of the telescopic design consisting of a minimum of
five sections shall be provided.
The five sections produce a compact retracted length, allowing the platform to be positioned in tight or confined spaces at lower degrees of elevation.
All sections shall be of the lightweight open lattice, non-crossing enclosed
box design of truss type construction to obtain optimal stability and strength at full horizontal reach. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The telescoping sections shall be constructed from heat-treated 6061-T6
aluminum alloy material fastened by Aircraft type Huck bolts. NO
EXCEPTIONS. There shall be no welding on the boom so as not to lower the yield
strength of the material and cause torsional fracture, grain distortions and
unequal conductivity. There shall be a minimum of 500 Aircraft type Huck
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bolts per section of boom. The base section of the boom shall have a
section modulus of 468 in.3 and a resisting bending moment of
16,000,000 in. lb. The base section shall also consist of two heavy-duty
steel side plates; one mounted each side of the boom. The steel side
plates shall be Huck bolted into place and shall function to tie the boom, turntable, and lift cylinders together. There shall be trailing beams attached to the side plates that shall function to position and anchor lift
cylinders into place and to distribute shock loads imposed by water
hammer or hose breakage.
The boom shall be left in a natural aluminum finish. Painting the boom shall not be acceptable. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The boom shall have the capability to shed ice build up during freezing
conditions.
AERIAL PLATFORM DEVICE
An aerial platform device with a minimum 100-foot vertical reach shall be
provided. The height dimension shall be calculated with the boom at 80 degrees. The horizontal reach of the device shall not be less than 89 feet. The overall height of the apparatus with the aerial device in the bedded
positions shall be no more than 11 feet, 6 inches and the overall length of
vehicle shall be not more than 45 feet, 9-3/4 inches.
CLIMBING LADDER
A NFPA compliant climbing ladder with high handrails shall be provided
for a continuous escape way and accessibility to and from the platform.
Each section of the ladder shall be attached to a specific boom section allowing the ladder to extend automatically at the same rate as the boom.
The climbing area shall be free of cables, waterway and extension
cylinders. The ladder climbing area shall be a continuous escape way
free of all obstacles.
LOAD CAPACITIES
The following load capacities shall be established with the stabilizers at full
horizontal extension and placed in the down position. Capacities shall be based upon full extension and 360 degree rotation.
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50 MPH WIND CONDITION (DRY)
The aerial platform shall have a rated capacity of 1000 pounds at any
elevation or extension. This condition shall be with “NO WATER” flowing
or in the waterway.
50 MPH WIND CONDITION (WET)
The aerial platform shall have a rated capacity of 500 pounds at any
elevation or extension. This condition shall be “WITH WATER” flowing or in the waterway.
LIFTING CYLINDERS
The raising and lowering mechanism shall consist of two hydraulic cylinders approximately 7" in diameter. The cylinders shall be attached to the boom assembly in a manner that requires only 50% of the lifting force.
The cylinders shall be capable of lifting the full rated load of 1000 lb. with
the boom at full horizontal extension with less than 1500 psi. hydraulic
pressure. The power operated raising and lowering cylinders shall provide
movement of the ladder and platforms rapidly and smoothly without undue
sway or vibration. A positive locking device shall be provided so the
desired angle of elevation can be maintained indefinitely without dependence upon engine power.
As a safeguard feature, the lifting system shall be structurally and
hydraulically designed and mounted to prevent rapid descent (lowering) of
the aerial unit in the event of detachment, failure or hydraulic hose break. In the event of failure of any raising mechanism during operation, the gravity descent of the ladder shall be kept at a speed, which shall prevent
damage to the equipment or danger to personnel. Provisions shall be
made to prevent damage at full raise and lowering. There shall be a pilot
controlled check valve on each cylinder.
EXTENSION AND RETRACTION
The boom and platform shall be extended by dual hydraulic rams mounted
midway between the upper and lower main rails of the base section. The cylinders shall be mounted at the ends of the base section and supported through the middle to accommodate the load stress(s) of the boom.
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The hydraulic cylinders shall extend the second section so that both cylinders hydraulically equalize and provide the additional safety feature of
a double extension system. The extension/retraction cylinder shaft size
shall be a minimum of 3" in diameter. Each cylinder rod shall have a
tubular design to save weight. The third, fourth, and fifth sections shall be connected to the second
section of the boom by dual aircraft cables. This design feature shall
eliminate the extra weight of hydraulic cylinders on the outer sections
when extended to the side of the apparatus. The design shall be such that the operating hydraulic pressures of the
main system shall be 2,000 psi or less. Once again, as a safeguard
feature, the system shall be structurally and hydraulically designed and
mounted to prevent rapid descent (retraction) of the aerial unit should a detachment, failure or hydraulic hose break.
All sections of the boom shall extend and retract (slide) on special polymer
slide blocks. Each slide block shall be bolted into place and shall be
removable for inspection and maintenance. There shall be minimum of 44 slide blocks throughout the five sections of the boom for proper alignment and stability.
OPERATIONAL TEST
After starting the engine, setting the jacks and transmitting power to the platform, a complete cycle of the platform operation shall be carried out as
follows: With one person operating the machine from the platform control
station, raise the platform from horizontal, rotate through a 90 degree turn
and extend to full specified height. This shall be completed in less than 150 seconds, smoothly and without vibration. The platform shall then be retracted and lowered to its starting position after which a thorough
inspection shall be made of all moving parts with special attention given to
the platform leveling system.
This test shall be repeated employing the controls at the lower pedestal control station. The effectiveness of the lower control override shall be
demonstrated.
WATER SYSTEM TO THE PLATFORM
Water shall be supplied through a machine honed and fitted telescopic
waterway constructed of high tensile aluminum. The waterway sections
shall be provided with special pack gland type seals for minimum
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maintenance and the seals shall be located on the inside of the telescoping waterway. Waterway seals located on the outside of the
waterway shall not be acceptable due to the decreased life expectancy
caused by foreign particles and bad weather conditions damaging seals.
NO EXCPTIONS. The waterway shall be completely enclosed by the boom sections with
supports for the end of each waterway section. This shall leave the
bottom side of each boom section completely free of extension/retraction
cylinders, waterway supply line and waterway supports, hydraulic lines and nozzle(s) from possible damage due to the boom accidentally hitting against roof cornice or other types of constructions. The water supply line
shall come directly off the main pump discharge manifold and shall be
piped through smooth high pressure piping without the use of 90 degree
chicksan joints, to reduce friction loss. A full flow ball valve to eliminate any possibility of water hammer on the waterway shall control the water flow. The water shall be passed through a special 4" passage-rotating
swivel designed to also provide hydraulic passages and electrical circuits
to the turntable. A 1.5” waterway drain valve shall be provided, and
controlled from the pump operator’s panel. Waterway piping immediately above the hydraulic swivel shall have one
90 degree elbow connected to a straight pipe attached to a reinforced
smooth bore hose. There shall be no chicksan swivels or multiple bends
or twists of the waterway pipe immediately above the hydraulic swivel, which would increase friction loss.
The waterway diameter at the base section of the boom shall have a
minimum inside diameter of 3-1/4" and shall finish in the fifth section of the
boom with a minimum inside diameter of 5-1/4". This shall be done in order to decrease the friction loss as much as possible while increasing the water flow. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The waterway and platform nozzles shall have the capability of flowing a
minimum of 2,000 gallons per minute. Two (2) automatic relief valves, at the top and the bottom of the waterway,
shall be provided in to eliminate any damage to the waterway by pressure
shock or retracting the boom with the drain valve closed.
PLATFORM ACCESS LADDER
There shall be an aluminum treadplate access ladder furnished near the
rear of the body, on the left side, to access the platform. The ladder shall
be furnished with a drop down aluminum step to allow easy access when
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the vehicle is set-up on the outriggers. Each step shall be illuminated for night operation.
PLATFORM AND EQUIPMENT
The platform shall be constructed of heat reflecting reinforced aluminum to protect occupants against flash fires and freezing weather. The platform
shall have a minimum floor area of 19.5 sq. ft. and shall be provided with
closed sides, 42" high all around. The platform shall be completely
enclosed along the floorboard to protect occupants. There shall be four doors in the platform, two in the front and two in the rear, each of which shall be provided with a suitable safety latch. All doors shall latch and
open inward to avoid accidentally falling from the platform.
A total of four (4) anchor points shall be provided within the platform for the attachment of safety harnesses.
A slip-resistant front access step shall be provided, full width of the
platform, approximately 8-1/2" wide. The front corners shall be chamfered
for accessibility to parapets and roofs. Drain openings shall be provided to prevent water accumulation in the
platform.
The platform-supporting member shall be a welded steel fabrication in the form of a yoke. The yoke supporting tube shall be bolted to the fly section of the boom. The platform shall be attached to the yoke supporting tube
through two swivel points, one each side, above center. The position of
the supporting yoke tube shall enable the platform to reach over roof
cornices and other obstructions and position the platform directly on top of the roof without damaging the platform undercarriage, waterway supply line, hydraulic lines or boom sections.
A platform leveling system shall be provided and so designed that the
platform together with its rated load shall be supported and maintained level in relation to the turntable regardless of the position of the boom or sections. This shall include dual hydraulic cylinders on each side of the
platform (four cylinders total) and a self-contained hydraulic leveling
system (fully enclosed) in the end of the boom so that no hydraulic lines,
reel or base controls have to travel through the telescoping sections, helping to eliminate service problems or failure of the leveling system due to ruptured lines or leaking reels. The platform pivots shall be mounted
above center (characteristic of a ferris-wheel suspension) to prevent
dumping the platform should a malfunction of the leveling system occur.
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As a safety feature, should a malfunction occur, there shall be an emergency manual override control to level the platform.
PLATFORM BOOM OR SECTION BED LOCK
An interlock device shall be provided which shall prevent action and movement of the retracted elevating platform boom or sections in their bed
until the ground jacks are placed in position to stabilize the vehicle. The
interlock device shall be located at the outrigger control station.
LOAD LIMITATIONS
Load instruction plates shall be located at the turntable pedestal control
station and the platform control station indicating the safe load of the
platform. The platform shall carry the rated load capacity indicated in the following manner: raise, extend, rotate, retract and lower without exceeding the hydraulic pressures prescribed by the manufacturer.
Extensions, retraction, and elevation functions can be operated
simultaneously.
THE PLATFORM SHALL BE CAPABLE OF CARRYING ITS RATED LOAD SAFELY IN ANY POSITION OF OPERATION ACCORDING TO
NFPA #1901.
PARAPET LADDER
There shall be a two-section ladder assembly pivoting off of the front step
of the platform that permits access over parapet walls and onto roof
surfaces. The ladder shall be self-storing and easily deployed and
retracted using a gas spring assisted lever.
PLATFORM SPOT LIGHT
A Unity 6" spotlight shall be provided on the top rail of the platform for the
use of the operator.
PLATFORM CONTROLS FOR BOOM OPERATION
The platform control station shall be on the forward wall of the platform,
centered for ease in operator viewing while operating the platform. The three controls shall control the functions of raising and lowering, extension
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and retraction and rotation of the aerial. The placement of the controls shall conform to NFPA.
The controls shall be of the electronic type. This system shall provide
diagnostic functions to aid in trouble shooting as well as programmable features to control speed, acceleration and deceleration.
The controls shall be lighted for nighttime operation.
All electrical connections to the control panel shall be made through waterproof connections and be easily removed or replaced for service.
The following additional items shall be located at the platform control
station:
1] On/off control switch for light to illuminate controls for nighttime operation.
2] Foot operated switch for high-speed control of the hydraulic
system. 3] A button to activate “creep mode” of the aerial operation
4] Slave intercom station allowing "hands free" operation of the
intercom. 5] A "rungs aligned for climbing" for all high-handrail aerial
ladder platforms.
6] A low breathing air pressure warning alarm. A red vinyl cover shall be provided to cover the control panel in the aerial
platform. The cover shall be secured at the top and snaps shall be used
at the bottom.
INCLINOMETER
An illuminated inclinometer shall be provided and mounted in plain view of
the aerial platform operator.
120 VOLT CIRCUIT TO PLATFORM
One (1) 20 amp electrical circuit utilizing 12 gauge 3 conductor electric
cable shall be provided to the tip of the ladder. The circuit shall be wired
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from an enclosed terminal strip below the turntable through the collector ring assembly.
One (1) (NEMA-L5-20) female, three-prong, twist lock receptacle, with
environmental cover, shall be located below the aerial platform controls.
RIGHT SIDE PLATFORM MONITOR
The right side platform monitor shall be an Akron Gemini™ style 3473
manual hand wheel controlled. The monitor shall be constructed of lightweight Pyrolite® and have a flow capacity of 1000 GPM. The monitor shall be attached directly to the platform supporting yoke with a valve to
control the flow of water.
LEFT SIDE PLATFORM MONITOR
The left side platform monitor shall be a Elkhart Vulcan RF. The monitor
shall be attached directly to the platform supporting yoke with a valve to
control the flow of water. The monitor shall have a 3" inside diameter and
a 4-bolt flange. The monitor shall be capable of the full flow of the aerial waterway of up to 1250 G.P.M. Positioning of the monitor shall be accomplished through electric controls located at the aerial tip, pump
panel and hand held transmitter.
RIGHT SIDE MONITOR NOZZLE
The right side monitor shall be equipped with an Akron 5160 80 psi
automatic nozzle with a flow range of 250-1250 gpm.
LEFT SIDE MONITOR NOZZLE
The left side 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.
AUXILIARY YOKE OUTLETS
Directly behind each turret a 2-1/2" NST outlet, reduced to an 1-1/2" with
cap and chain, shall be provided as auxiliary outlets with gate valves near
the platform. A hose carrier for 50 ft. 1-1/2" hose shall be provided in the platform.
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WATER CURTAIN
A water spray system shall be provided beneath the platform and
controlled by a hand operated valve inside the platform. The spray system shall provide 75 GPM of water in a 25 ft. diameter water curtain below the platform. As a safety factor, one or both turret nozzles may be
directed straight down for large volumes of water directly below.
INTERCOM
A Fire Research Model IC201 intercom system shall be provided between
the platform and the lower control station. The platform station shall be a
"hands free" model while the lower "master" station shall utilize a noise
canceling handheld microphone. The finish shall be black chrome powder coat.
BREATHING AIR SYSTEM
A breathing air system to the platform shall be provided.
One 6000-psi DOT cylinder, with pressure regulator, relief valve, and low air warning alarm, shall be mounted on the aerial turntable. The system shall terminate in the platform with a three place manifold, ready to accept
the customer supplied air fittings.
All valves, pressure regulators and gauges shall be protected from
accidental damage.
BREATHING MASK STORAGE
Storage shall be provided for breathing masks in the platform.
AIR BOTTLE REFILL
There shall be a screw-type shutoff valve and a CGA air fitting supplied on
the air system plumbing to which a refill hose can be connected. The fitting shall be installed with a stainless steel tee. There shall be a protective dust cap installed on the air line fittings. The air storage bottle
shall be refillable without disconnecting the air line plumbing.
There shall be a second 6000 psi DOT air bottle mounted on the turntable floor. It shall be plumbed together with the primary bottle so that either
bottle may be used.
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STOKES STORAGE BOX
A storage box shall be attached to the side of the base section of the
aerial for the storage of a Stokes style rescue stretcher. The box shall be constructed from smooth aluminum plate, and shall be provided with a polished aluminum treadplate lid. The boom sign shall be mounted to the
outside of the box.
STOKES ARMS
There shall be two arms mounted under the front step of the platform that
swing out and lock in the deployed position to provide support for a full
size stokes basket and victim. The arms and platform shall have six
anchor points to securely tie down a basket and victim.
LIFTING EYE
A single lifting eye shall be attached to the fly section of the boom for the
purpose of hoisting a stokes basket. When a stokes basket is suspended from the eye, the basket shall be able to be reached by an attendant in the platform. Capacity of the eye shall be 800 lb. and any weight suspended
from it shall be subtracted from the rated capacity of the platform.
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUALS
Complete "Operation and Service" manuals shall be supplied with the
completed apparatus, one (1) printed copy and one (1) CD. 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 demonstration DVD on the operation of the truck shall be supplied with the manuals.
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WARRANTIES
Fire personnel or their designees will have access to factory personnel for
warranty issues, parts ordering, and service.
The following warranties shall be supplied:
1. The apparatus shall be warranted to be free from mechanical
defects in workmanship for a period of one (1) year. The apparatus
shall be covered for parts and labor costs associated with repairs for a period one (1) year. 2. Life-time warranty on the frame.
3. Seven (7) year warranty on paint.
4. Ten (10) body structural warranty
5. Ten (10) year cab structural warranty 6. Two (2) year aerial mechanical warranty 7. Twenty (20) year aerial structural warranty
8. Manufacturers Warranties for all major components.
CONTINGENCY FUND
A $10,000 contingency fund has been added to the price of this apparatus for any
additional items which the Bozeman Fire Department or the City of Bozeman 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 or the City of Bozeman upon delivery of the vehicle.
DELIVERY
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 for a minimum
of three (3) days.
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.
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MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS
Fire personnel will have access to Project Engineer through build process by phone or email. Questions from Fire Department personnel will be
answered in a timely manner, preferably two working days.
BOZEMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT GRADING QUESTIONNAIRE
This questionnaire must be answered COMPLETELY - for each bid submitted and
will be used to assist in evaluating the bids. Bids that do not include this questionnaire may be considered as incomplete and are subject to rejection. This questionnaire should be completed in black ink, hand printed or typed. 1. Earliest guaranteed delivery date for vehicle #1 (state in calendar days after
receipt of order)? ___________________________________________________
2. Cab manufacturer? _______________________________________________
3. Cab model? _____________________________________________________
4. Chassis manufacturer? _______________________________________________
5. Chassis model? _____________________________________________________
6. Aerial manufacturer? ________________________________________________
7. Aerial model? ______________________________________________________
8. Number of years this model of midship aerial has been in production?
_________________________________________________________________
9. Number of years this manufacturer has been in business under it’s current
ownership? ________________________________________________________
10. Number of years the aerial manufacturer has been in the business of designing
and manufacturing aerial devices specifically to be used in the fire service? __________________________________________________________________
11. Please state the Structural Safety Factor of your aerial device as defined by NFPA
1901, A.20.20.1 ___________________________________________________
12. State the Structural Safety Factor of the aerial device while flowing water.
__________________________________________________________________
13. Please state the Stability Safety Factor of your aerial device as defined by NFPA 1901, 20.21.1 through 20.21.2. ______________________________________
14. Are rated load capacities of the aerial reduced when operating the vehicle out of
level at 5 degrees side slope? ________________________________________
15. If yes, please indicate what those reductions are and submit a copy of the actual
Load Chart that will be permanently affixed on the aerial that clearly shows all
loads and load reductions. ____________________________________________
16. Provide a copy of the actual Load Chart, per NFPA 1901, that will be
permanently affixed to the aerial ladder assembly.
17. Clearly state the material utilized in the construction of the ladder sections (i.e.
steel, aluminum, etc.) ________________________________________________
18. Clearly state the tensile strength of the alloys being used in all ladder components
(i.e. tensile strength of the ladder rails, rungs, K-braces, vertical trusses, handrails,
etc.)
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
19. Are the ladder sections painted? _______________________________________
20. If yes, clearly state why the sections are painted ___________________________
__________________________________________________________________
21. If yes, please state the current cost to completely repaint the entire aerial device
$ _____________________________
22. Does the aerial manufacturer offer an annual inspection program conducted by a
factory service representative that can be conducted on-site in Gwinnett County to verify proper operation of the apparatus and includes routine adjustments as
necessary? ________________________________________________________
23. If yes, please state the current total cost to conduct this inspection including any
travel expenses.
$ ______________________________
25. State the number of degrees below 0 elevation (minimum) that the aerial device
will operate. _________________________________________________________________
26. State the number of degrees above 0 elevation (maximum) that the aerial device
will operate. ______________________________________________________
27. State the maximum height of the aerial when positioned at full extension and full
elevation. _________________________________________________________
28. State the horizontal reach of the aerial when positioned at 0 degrees elevation and
fully retracted. __________________________________________
29. State the maximum horizontal reach of the aerial when positioned at 0 degrees
elevation and fully extended. _________________________________________
30. State the aerial platform load rating with the aerial waterway dry.
__________________________________________________________________
31. State the aerial platform load rating with the aerial waterway charged and flowing
rated capacity. _____________________________________________________
32. State the maximum wind speed rating the aerial is designed to operate under with the waterway dry and loaded to full load rated capacity. ____________________
33. State the maximum wind speed rating the aerial is designed to operate under with
the waterway charged and flowing the rated capacity and loaded to full rated
capacity. __________________________________________________________
34. State the water flow rated capacity of aerial. ______________________________
35. State the pump discharge pressure required to flow the rated capacity of the
waterway at full extension and full elevation. ____________________________
36. State the pressure rating for the aerial waterway internal relief valve. __________
37. Rotate the midship aerial around to a position directly over the front of the cab.
Fully extend the aerial. Lower the aerial as far as possible without hitting the cab roof. State the degrees of aerial elevation in this position.
_______________________________
State the maximum horizontal reach in this position. _______________________
38. Body manufacturer? _________________________________________________
39. Location of apparatus construction? ____________________________________
40. Number of years that the manufacturer has been in continuous operation under the current business name? ______________________________________________
41. Total number of this type and model of apparatus delivered from 1-1-2003 to 1-1-
2013?
__________________________________________________________________
42. Total number of this type of apparatus manufactured since the design was initially
marketed? _________________________________________________________
43. Year that this apparatus design was initially marketed? _____________________
44. List the number of full time licensed engineers employed by the manufacturer that
are dedicated solely to fire apparatus.
__________________________________________________________________
45. Body: Construction material? _________________________________________
46. Type of construction? _______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ 47. Substructure material? _______________________________________________
48. State the total cubic feet of compartment storage space as proposed:
__________________________________________________________________ 49. Indicate the mathematical formula that you used to calculate the cubic feet of
space:_____________________________________________________________
50. Door Manufacturer? _________________________________________________ 51. Body construction material gauge thickness? _____________________________
52. Tread plate over lay gauge thickness? ___________________________________
53. Cab construction material? ___________________________________________
54. Type of construction? _______________________________________________
55. Are any composite or plastic materials used in cab construction, either inside or outside? __________________________________________________________
56. If yes, indicate the location and purpose. ________________________________
57. List any accessories or features that are standard on apparatus or that are being provided in addition to those requested in specifications:
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________
58. Does the apparatus you are bidding fully comply with latest edition of NFPA
1500 and 2009 edition of NFPA 1901 standards?__________________________
59. Approach angle ? ____________________________________________ degrees
60. Ramp break over angle ? ______________________________________ degrees
61. Departure angle? ____________________________________________ degrees
62. Estimated maximum apparatus road speed? ________________________ MPH
63. State front steering maximum left turn cramp angle with the tire and wheel
provided in the proposal. _____________________________________________
64. State front steering maximum right turn cramp angle with the tire and wheel
provided in the proposal. _____________________________________________
65. Wall to wall turning circle diameter (outside full circle): Left? _______________
Right? ____________________________________________________________
66. Overall height at highest point? ________________________________________
67. What is highest point on apparatus? ____________________________________
68. Overall vehicle length? ______________________________________________
69. Overall body width? ________________________________________________
70. Wheel base? ______________________________________________________
71. Centerline of rear axle to front of body? ________________________________
72. Centerline of rear axle to end of body, less rear step? ______________________
73. Centerline of rear axle to end of rear step? _______________________________
74. Ground to bottom of hose bed? ________________________________________
75. Ground to top of hose bed? ___________________________________________
76. Hose bed depth? ____________________________________________________
77. Ground to top of compartments? _______________________________________
78. Body Length ?______________________________________________________
79. Aerial overhang length from the end of the body (in road travel position)? ______
__________________________________________________________________
80. Front GVW? ______________________________________________________
81. Rear GVW? ______________________________________________________
82. Total GVW? ______________________________________________________
83. Actual front axle weight (unloaded, less water, hose, loose equipment, and
personnel)? ____________________________________________________
84. Actual rear axle weight (unloaded, less water, hose, loose equipment, and
personnel)?
_____________________________________________________________
85. List stopping distance for the apparatus for the following speeds.
25 MPH ____________
45 MPH ____________ 60 MPH ____________
Test should be conducted by accelerating to the desired speed and applying the
brakes as one would in an emergency situation and record the distance. Perform
the test at the lowest speed first and work your way to the highest speed. Time between each test shall not exceed 90 seconds, or the time needed to return to the
starting point, whichever is shorter.