Appendix G - Rider Reach Vehicle.pdf

APPENDIX G

FOR A

RIDER-REACH VEHICLE

AT

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

FLIGHT LINE SUPPORT FACILITY

CSN: BCH205

DATE: 20 DECEMBER 2023

PREPARED BY:

Ashlely Ambrose

ASHLEY AMBROSE

PROJECT ENGINEER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

Ronald Parsons

RONALD PARSONS

REVIEWER

AFLCMC/EZPAE

FA860424RB005 ATTACHMENT 8

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Table of Contents

1. SCOPE

1.1 GENERAL SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.2. CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. CAPACITY

3.2.2. RATE OF TRAVEL

3.2.3. PLUGGING

3.2.4. LIFTING/LOWERING

3.2.5. STEERING

3.2.6. REACH MECHANISM

3.2.7. FORK CARRIAGE

3.2.7.1. TILT MECHANISM

3.2.7.2. SIDESHIFT MECHANISM

3.2.7.3. LOAD BACKREST

3.2.7.4. FORK TINES

3.2.8. WHEELS

3.2.9. OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT

3.2.9.1. OVERHEAD GUARD

3.2.9.2. DEADMAN BRAKE

3.2.9.3. HOUR METER

3.2.9.4. BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR

3.2.9.5. KEY SWITCH

3.2.9.6. HORN

3.3. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.3.1. POWER SOURCE

3.3.2. BATTERY SYSTEM

3.3.2.1. BATTERY

3.3.2.2. BATTERY CHARGER

3.3.2.3. BATTERY CONNECTORS

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. INSPECTIONS

4.2. TESTS

4.3 CERTIFICATIONS

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1. SCOPE

1.1 GENERAL SCOPE

This appendix establishes the minimum performance, design, fabrication, installation, and test requirements for one rider-reach vehicle for the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) in the Flight Line Support Facility (FLSF) at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The work shall be completed in accordance with this appendix, the Cover PD, and Air Force (AF) Drawing BCH205-01.

This appendix covers all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to complete installation of the system.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Applicable documents shall be in accordance with Section 2 of the

Cover PD.

3. REQUIREMENTS

3.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The rider-reach vehicle system shall be provided to interface with the pallet rack and cantilever rack as specified in Appendix A and

Appendix C, respectively. The vehicle system shall consist of the following components:

a. One vehicle

b. One onboard battery and charger

c. Conduit, wiring, mechanical fasteners, and all other items required to install an operational system.

3.2. CHARACTERISTICS

3.2.1. CAPACITY

The truck, with a 24-inch load center, shall have a capacity of

3,000 pounds to a lift height of 14 feet.

3.2.2. RATE OF TRAVEL

The truck shall operate at continuously variable speeds in both the forward and reverse directions. It shall have a nominal travel speed of 5 to 6 miles-per-hour (mph).

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3.2.3. PLUGGING

The truck shall be capable of "plugging", whereby the operator can slow or stop the truck by reverse movement of the speed control.

3.2.4. LIFTING/LOWERING

There shall be no pulsating or jerky movement of the fork carriage when being raised or lowered at any speed. The hydraulic control system shall be damped, metered, or automatically regulated to reduce shock and prevent instability of the truck when the maximum capacity load is raised or lowered at maximum speed and then stopped suddenly.

3.2.5. STEERING

Power steering shall be provided. Steering shall be accomplished by a hand operated steering crank or a round steering wheel equipped with a steering knob for convenient operation.

3.2.6. REACH MECHANISM

A pantograph type, hydraulic controlled reach mechanism shall be provided to extend the forks a minimum of 22.5 inches from the fully retracted position with a load of 3,000 pounds. In the fully extended position, the bend in the forks shall extend beyond the truck outriggers. The reach mechanism shall be capable of operating at all lifting heights with up to the rated capacity load.

3.2.7. FORK CARRIAGE

The fork carriage shall be equipped with a hydraulic controlled tilt mechanism, hydraulic controlled sideshift mechanism, and a load backrest. Tilt and sideshift mechanisms shall be designed to operate in all reach positions and at all lifting heights, with up to the rated capacity load.

3.2.7.1. TILT MECHANISM

A hydraulic controlled tilt mechanism shall be provided. The tilt mechanism shall be capable of a minimum 2 degree forward and 4 degree rearward tilt.

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3.2.7.2. SIDESHIFT MECHANISM

A hydraulic controlled sideshift mechanism shall be provided.

Sideshift mechanism shall be capable of positioning the fork carriage two inches to either the right or left of the center position. Total sideshift travel shall be 4 inches.

3.2.7.3. LOAD BACKREST

The fork carriage shall be equipped with a load backrest. Load backrest shall be fabricated of steel and shall be a minimum 36 inches high.

3.2.7.4. FORK TINES

Forks shall be minimum 4 inches wide by 42 inches long, forged steel. Fork spacing shall be adjustable.

3.2.8. WHEELS

Wheels shall clear the truck structure by at least 1/4-inch under all conditions of operation. All tires shall be non-marking, solid polyurethane or non-marking, solid rubber molded onto a steel band pressed onto flat-faced wheels.

3.2.9. OPERATOR’S COMPARTMENT

The flooring shall have a nonskid, low-fatigue surface. The operator's compartment and controls shall be arranged so that no part of the operator's body shall extend beyond the outside plane of the truck during normal operation.

3.2.9.1. OVERHEAD GUARD

The operator's compartment shall be protected by a steel overhead guard which meets the requirements of ANSI B56.1A.

3.2.9.2. DEADMAN BRAKE

The operator shall depress the deadman pedal before any truck activity can be initiated. The brake pedal, when depressed to fully release the brake, shall be in a horizontal position and flush with the floor of the operator's platform.

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3.2.9.3. HOUR METER

An electrically operated hour meter shall be provided to register cumulatively the duration of truck activity. The hour meter shall be capable of displaying a minimum of 9999 hours.

3.2.9.4. BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR

A battery discharge indicator shall be installed to sense an 80 percent discharge condition of the battery. The device shall inhibit lift capabilities when an 80 percent discharge condition exists.

3.2.9.5. KEY SWITCH

A key switch shall be provided to energize and deenergize the truck electrical circuits.

3.2.9.6. HORN

The truck shall be equipped with a push button electric horn.

3.3. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

3.3.1. POWER SOURCE

The Contractor shall furnish and install all necessary wiring and equipment for power distribution to the battery charger from an existing electrical panel.

3.3.2. BATTERY SYSTEM

The truck shall be provided with a battery system with an on-board battery charger. The charger shall be an integral part of the battery casing. The battery and charging equipment shall be a minimum 24 volt system. The battery system shall be a Deka ChargeMate model with a combined battery and charging unit, or equivalent as approved by the

COTR.

3.3.2.1. BATTERY

The truck shall be supplied with a lead-acid battery, rated at a minimum of 24 volts. It shall have a minimum ampere hour rating of 620 amps for eight hours of operation without recharging or replacement.

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3.3.2.2. BATTERY CHARGER

A 24 volt on-board charger shall be provided within the battery casing. The charger shall be provided with an extendible power cord which can be plugged into standard 110 volt AC power outlets. The charger shall supply a charge to the battery capable of powering the truck for eight hours of continuous operation. The charger shall reduce to a trickle charge once the battery is fully charged. The charger shall be equipped with automatic means to prevent overcharging of a partially or fully charged battery.

3.3.2.3. BATTERY CONNECTORS

The truck shall be equipped with connectors to connect the battery to the truck circuit and to the battery charger. Connector halves shall be color coded, labeled or marked to clearly indicate polarity. Connector halves shall be constructed to permit only proper connection of polarities.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

4.1. INSPECTIONS

The system shall be inspected to verify that it meets all the requirements of sections 1, 2, and 3 of this appendix and the

Cover PD. These inspections shall be completed as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

4.2. TESTS

The following tests shall be performed on the system as part of the system checkout test and again as a part of the quality conformance test.

No.

Paragraph Description

1. 3.2.1. The truck shall be tested for four hours as registered on the hour meter. It shall have a fully charged battery before testing begins.

The Contractor shall operate the truck using

Government-furnished test loads of 3,000 pounds. The loads will be placed and removed from Type A pallet rack. If the truck cannot lift the load at least 14 feet off the ground, it fails the test.

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2. 3.2.9.2. An operator shall attempt to move the truck while not standing on the deadman brake. If the truck moves, it fails the test.

4.3 CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide certification that the following requirements have been met. All certifications shall be provided in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List.

No.

Paragraph Description

1. 3.2.9.1. The truck’s overhead guard meets the requirements of ANSI B56.1A.

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TECHNICAL PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR

Joint Base Charleston – Rider-Reach Vehicle TPQ - Page 1 of 2

RIDER-REACH VEHICLE

Solicitation Number: FA8604- -R-

Project Title: Storage Aids System

Base: Joint Base Charleston, SC CSN: BCH205

Appendix G - Rider-Reach Vehicle, 20 December 2023

This questionnaire shall be completed by the Offeror. All entries to this questionnaire shall be typed. The questionnaire will be used to determine the Offeror's understanding of the requirements and acceptability of the proposed equipment.

Please attach product literature/cut sheets for all equipment detailed in this questionnaire and attach any exceptions to the

Purchase Description Appendix as detailed below.

Rider-Reach Vehicle Manufacturer: ______________________________

Model Number: __________________________________________________

Paragraph Characteristics

3.2.1. Vehicle capacity at 14 feet: ______________ pounds

3.2.2. Travel speed: ________________________________ mph

3.2.6. The reach mechanism extends the forks _____ inches

from the fully retracted position with a load of

______ pounds.

3.2.7.1. The tilt mechanism is capable of a _____ degrees

forward and _____ degrees rearward tilt.

3.2.7.2. Sideshift mechanism is capable of positioning the

fork carriage ______ inches to the right and ______ inches to the left.

3.2.7.3. Backrest is _____ inches high.

3.2.7.4. Fork dimensions:

Width: ________ inches

Length: ________ inches

3.3.2.1. Manufacturer of battery: _________________________

Model number of battery: __________________________

Voltage Rating: ___________________________________

Amp Hour Rating: __________________________________

Solicitation Number: FA8604- -R-

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3.3.2.2. Will an on-board charger be provided within the

battery casing as specified? YES NO

Manufacturer of battery charger: ________________

Model number of battery charger: ________________

EXCEPTIONS

Attach any exceptions taken to the Purchase Description

Appendix. Please outline those concerns in detail. Your exceptions will be reviewed to determine acceptability.

Are exceptions taken? YES NO

Number of pages attached: ____________________________________