Attachment 1 - Product Salient Characteristics.pdf

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4- AND 5-STAGE HIGH-PRESSURE MOBILE BREATHING AIR

RECHARGING SYSTEMS

When your needs require a rugged trailer built for the fire service, rather than a cheap lightweight imitation, look to BAUER. Our TCOM® TRAILER designs are powered by a unique diesel/electric dual drive system. Each system is equipped with a 2 position containment fill station, an enclosed fill control panel, four ASME storage cylinders and integral SCBA storage for up to twelve SCBA cylinders all incorporated onto a heavy duty frame built by BAUER.

TCOM® TRAILER

› PRESSURE:

6000 PSIG (414 BAR)

› CHARGING RATE:

13 to 25.2 SCFM (368 to 714 L/MIN)

› ELECTRIC MOTOR:

10 to 20 HP (7.5 to 15 kW)

› DIESEL ENGINE (EPA Tier 4 Compliant):

27 to 37 HP (20 to 27 kW)

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STANDARD SCOPE OF SUPPLY

› BAUER breathing air purification system with B-SECURUS › BAUER PLC based controller with four line text display › NEMA 4 rated electrical enclosure with UL® listed control panel › Automatic condensate drain system with non-corrosive condensate reservoir and integrated float sensor and automatic “Full” indication and compressor shutdown › Four (4) 6000 PSIG ASME code stamped air cylinders › Integral SCBA storage for up to twelve (12) SCBA cylinders › NFPA 1901 2016 edition compliant 2 position containment fill station accommodates SCBA or SCUBA cylinders up to 31” overall length › Unique diesel/electrical dual drive system incorporating our exclusive automatic belt tensioning system › High gloss powder coat paint for a hard durable finish › Hydraulic surge brakes with breakaway actuator › Four (4) bank dual function cascade controls with air direction valve › Formed structural steel frame designed and built by BAUER › Rolled shutter door protection for the operations panel and fill station › Refill port › BAUER Gas-Tek™ CO monitoring system with calibration kit › Lunette eye hitch

SYSTEM FOOTPRINT

DIMENSIONS L x W x H* inches (mm) › 200” x 90” x 105”* (5080mm x 2286mm x 2267mm) WEIGHT pounds (kg) › 8400 lb (3810 kg)

AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

(FACTORY INSTALLED)

› Option Package A - Telescoping light mast with four (4) 500 watt fixtures, snorkel tube for compressor air inlet integrated with light mast and 7500 watt auxiliary generator › Option Package B - Spare tire and wheel chocks with fender well storage › Option Package C - 100 ft hose reel and interior lights › Option Package D - 2 5/16” ball hitch › Option Package E - 100 ½” L x 5 ½” H sign boards

Model Charging Rate1 Number of Stages Motor/Engine FAD2 RPM Purification System

SCFM L/MIN HP kW

6000 PSIG (414 BAR)

TCOM-13H 13 368 4 10 - 27 7.5 - 20 10.8 1420 P5 B-SECURUS

TCOM-25H 25.2 714 5 20 - 37 15 - 27 21 1300 P5 B-SECURUS

1) Based on recharging an 80 cubic foot tank from 500 to 3000 psig.

2) Compressor capacity referenced to standard inlet conditions.

Image shown with additional accessories. Dimensions and weight are approximate and are subject to change.

TECHNICAL DATA

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SUPERSEDES: ALL PRIOR

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It is the intention of this document to describe a specification for a mobile, dual drive SCBA fill system that meets or exceeds the requirements of CGA Pamphlet G-7, Compressed Air for Human Respiration, the requirements of ANSI/CGA g-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air, Grade E, and all other recognized standards for respirable air. The complete system shall be built by the same manufacturer and comprised of a high-pressure compressor with two prime movers, purification system, system control panel, storage system, fill station and a highway rated trailer. The Manufacturer shall operate under a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 for the design, manufacture, inspection, test, and service of air & gas compressors and associated spare parts for commercial and military applications. The station shall be designed for a maximum working pressure of 6,000 PSIG. All equipment shall be new and of current design and manufacture. Used or refurbished equipment is unacceptable.

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DUAL DRIVE TRAILER MOUNTED COMPRESSOR SYSTEM

6000-PSI SERVICE

The SCBA fill system shall consist of the following main components:

— High pressure compressor

— Two prime movers provided with integrated control circuits

— Purification system

— System control panel

— Storage system

— Air control panel

— Two position SCBA fill station

— Highway rated trailer

Standard Features:

— Full compressor instrumentation complete with a gauge for each stage of compression, an oil pressure gauge and hourmeter

— Two prime movers (combination of electric/diesel)

— On/off switch for each prime mover

— Power on light (electric circuit energized)

— Operations and fill station panel lights for night time illumination

— Air pressure switch (start/stop for electric, speed reduction @ pressure for diesel)

— Compressor shall be equipped with a low oil pressure and high temperature shutdown switches and indicator lights

— Diesel engine shall be equipped with low oil pressure, high temperature and over-speed shutdown switches with a common warning light

— Pressure maintaining valve

— Inlet filter restriction indicator for both the diesel engine and compressor

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— Automatic condensate drain complete with combination separator/muffler, drain solenoid timer, condensate reservoir, level switch and drain hose

— Securus® electronic purification system monitor with shutdown

— Electronic carbon monoxide monitor complete with air regulation panel and shutdown

— Carbon monoxide monitor calibration kit including 20 ppm and Zero Gases

— Two position NFPA compliant containment type fill station

— Two fill hoses complete with bleed valves and SCBA fill adapters of choice

— Dual axle, four wheel, heavy duty highway rated trailer

— Battery charger. System shall operate when the shore power cord is plugged into the fire house

— Rear operations panel roller shutter door

— SCBA storage racks built to accommodate up to12-SCBA cylinders shall be integrated within the enclosure

— Storage locker located inside the trailer built to accommodate spare air purification cartridges

— Emergency stop switch

— Four (4) ASME air storage cylinders with dual function cascade controls operable by a single valve per bank

— Lockable door latches

The complete compressor/purification/storage system shall be provided on a steel frame bolted to the trailer’s steel frame. The system shall be completely enclosed in a weather resistant enclosure. The enclosure shall provide access panels for operating, servicing and routine maintenance. All control valves, gauges and warning indicators necessary for the operation and control of the system shall be mounted in such a way that they are readily accessible and visible to the operator. Any and all shutdowns and abnormal functions of the compressor or purification system shall be immediately indicated by fault lamps. The compressor is designed for ambient operating temperatures between 40°F and 115°1F.

Performance Table

Trailer Model

FAD2

SCFM

Charging Rate3

SCFM

Compressor

Model

Purification

System

Air Processing Capability4

(cu ft) TCOM –13H 10.8 13.0 K12.14 II P5 Securus 150,000

Compressor

1 Please consult the Bauer factory for applications outside of this temperature range.

2 Based on standard inlet conditions.

3 Based on recharging an 80 cu ft cylinder from 500 to 3000 PSIG.

4 Based on an inlet temperature of 70°F.

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The compressor shall be an air-cooled, oil lubricated, four stage, three cylinder, reciprocating compressor. The crankcase shall be cast of a high strength, aluminum alloy.

The crankshaft shall be of a single piece Nodular Graphite Iron construction, and supported in the crankcase by three long-life roller bearings. The connecting rods shall be of a single piece design with first, second and third stage being of a high strength aluminum alloy, the fourth stage connecting rod shall be constructed of forged steel. Each connecting rod shall incorporate a roller bearing at the crank end and needle bearing at the pin end. The pistons shall be constructed of an aluminum alloy. Piston rings on the second and third stage are of cast iron; first and fourth stage rings shall be of a high strength polymide. The final stage shall incorporate a ringed, free-floating, aluminum piston, which is driven by a guide piston and the previous stage’s discharge pressure. The cylinders shall be of cast iron construction with deep cooling fins on the external surface for optimum heat dissipation.

The cylinders shall be arranged in a “W” configuration with the first and second stage sharing one common stepped cylinder. Each cylinder shall be located directly in the cooling fan’s blast. The cylinders shall be removable from the crankcase. The compressor’s flywheel shall be of cast iron construction. A multi-wing, high velocity cooling fan shall be integral to the flywheel. The fan wings shall be replaceable.

An intercooler shall be provided after each stage of compression and an aftercooler shall be provided after the final stage of compression. The coolers shall be individually detachable from the compressor, located directly in the cooling fan’s blast and made of a stainless steel. The aftercooler shall be designed to cool the discharge air to within 18°F of ambient temperature. A cool-down cycle shall not be required prior to stopping the compressor.

A separator shall be supplied after the second and third stages of compression, and a coalescing separator shall be supplied at the discharge of the compressor. An automatic condensate drain (A.C.D.) system shall be supplied for all of the separators. The drain solenoids shall be controlled by the Programable Logic Controller (PLC) and factory preset to drain the separators approximately every fifteen minutes for approximately six seconds.

The A.C.D. system shall unload the compressor on shutdown for unloaded restart. An exhaust muffler and condensate reservoir shall be supplied. The condensate reservoir shall have a high liquid level indication system to provide system shutdown and to alert the operator that the condensate reservoir is at capacity. The operator shall be alerted that the reservoir is at capacity via a visual indicator light and equipment shutdown. Manually operated valves shall be supplied to override the automatic operation of the A.C.D. system for test and maintenance purposes.

The compressor shall be lubricated by a combination splash and low pressure lubrication system. The final stage of compression shall be lubricated by a pressurized lubrication circuit. The other stages and the driving gear shall be splash lubricated. The low-pressure lubrication circuit shall include a positive displacement oil pump, gear driven by the crankshaft, a non-adjustable oil pressure regulator, and a full-flow oil filter with replaceable element. A highly visible sight glass shall be included to check the oil level.

The oil drain for the compressor shall be piped to the outside of the frame.

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The compressor shall be equipped with an inlet filter with replaceable particulate element and fitted with a maintenance indicator.

Prime Movers

Both system drive belts shall be equipped with self-tensioning idlers. A unique de-tensioning devise shall be provided that precludes the need for shifting the compressor or both primary movers.

The scope of supply for the prime movers shall be as follows:

Electric Motor

— The system shall be equipped with a 10 HP, 208, 230 or 460 v / 3 phase / 60 Hz T.E.F.C.

(Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) electric motor

— Magnetic starter with overload protection and manual reset

— Control voltage transformer with fuse

Diesel Engine

— The system shall be equipped with a watercooled 27 HP diesel engine

— Electric start, 12 volt D.C.

— Fuel filter with sediment bowl

— Oil filter

— Alternator

— Voltmeter

— Hourmeter

— Speed control solenoid

— Electric clutch

— Inlet filter, replaceable element type

— 13-gallon fuel tank with fuel gauge

— Battery and enclosure

— Glow plugs

— Over speed switch

— High temperature switch

— Low oil pressure switch

— Bearing supported output shaft

— Exhaust muffler with spark arrestor

— Engine exhaust piped to the curb side of the trailer in front of the wheels

Electrical Control

The control panel shall include an across-the-line magnetic motor starter, fused transformer and PLC controller. The electrical panel installed in the NEMA enclosure shall be built in

TCOM – 13H June 2020 compliance to UL’s Industrial Control Panel Custom Builders Program, UL 508A, and shall be affixed with a U.L. label.

The PLC compressor control system consists of a programmable logic controller for the monitoring, protection and control of standard compressor systems.

Standard features include:

– A NEMA 4 enclosure

– Ignition Switch

– On / off selector switch

– Emergency stop

– Warning and alarm indicator lights o All lamps shall be as a minimum 22 mm diameter o Lamp test function built in o Lamps will flash code representing faults and warnings

– Built in overtime timer set at 5 hours - optional times available

– Final separator counter warning and alarm functions

– Full support of SECURUS warning and alarm functions

– Full support of CO monitor alarm functions

– Motor overload alarm

– UL listed panel

– Compressor hourmeter

– Engine hourmeter

– DC bus voltmeter

– Line power fuses with blown fuse indication shall be provided

– Control power fuses with blown fuse indication shall be provided

– A 25-ft power cable with lockable disconnect switch

– Green AC power available lamp

– Onboard battery charger

Two nonresettable hourmeters shall be supplied to record the number of compressor and diesel operation hours. The hourmeters shall be installed in the instrument panel.

The compressor oil pressure shall be monitored by a pressure switch and pressure gauge installed locally on the compressor. The compressor shall shut down and a fault code will flash should the compressor’s oil pressure drop below the factory preset value during operation. The oil pressure switch shall be by-passed during start-up to permit the oil pump to achieve the normal operating pressure.

A temperature switch shall be supplied on the final stage head of the compressor. The compressor shall shutdown and a fault light code will flash should the final stage discharge temperature exceed the tamper-proof set point during operation.

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For ease of system diagnosis and maintenance, the low oil pressure and high pressure air shutdown switches shall be equipped with DIN type connectors. Additionally, all of the wiring shall be color coded and encapsulated within a split corrugated type loom. Each wire end connection shall be machine crimped.

An Amber warning lamp (LED) and red alarm lamp (LED) will be provided to annunciate a flash code. Two warnings and Ten separate alarms shall be displayed. Fault light shall be installed on the instrument panel and shall be LED type and be red in color. Each fault light shall be labeled.

Purification System

The purification system shall purify high pressure air to a quality that meets or exceeds the requirements of CGA Pamphlet G-7, Compressed Air for Human Respiration, ANSI/CGA G-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air, Grade E, and all other recognized standards for breathing air. Purification shall be achieved by mechanical separation of condensed oil and water droplets, adsorption of vaporous water by a desiccant, adsorption of oil vapor and elimination of noxious odors by activated carbon and conversion of carbon monoxide to respirable levels of carbon dioxide by catalyst.

The high pressure purification chambers shall have a working pressure of 6000 PSIG. The purification system shall utilize replaceable cartridges. The purification system shall process 150,000 cubic feet of air prior to purification cartridge replacement. The purification system shall be designed so that the replacement of the cartridges can be accomplished without disconnecting system piping. The design of the chambers shall preclude the possibility of operating the system without cartridges installed or with improperly installed cartridges. Each purification cartridge shall be constructed utilizing an anodized aluminum shell to inhibit corrosion. A bleed valve shall be provided to vent the purification system to facilitate replacing the cartridges. A pressure maintaining valve and a check valve shall be supplied downstream of the purification system to increase the efficiency of the purification system by maintaining a positive back pressure. A check valve shall be supplied between the coalescing separator on the compressor’s discharge line and the purification system to maintain the positive pressure in the purification system when the compressor shuts down.

Per NFPA 1901, A piping connection shall be provided downstream of the pressure maintaining valve to provide an optional air sample for the air quality monitors.

The purification system shall include a Securus®5 Electronic Moisture Monitor System. A sensor shall be located in the Securus purifier cartridge for direct monitoring of moisture levels. A display module shall be supplied to indicate the status of the Securus cartridge.

Securus system shall warn the operator, in advance, of the impending expiration of the Securus cartridge. The compressor shall shut down automatically should the operator fail

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TCOM – 13H June 2020 to change the Securus cartridge within the warning period. The compressor shall not be capable of restarting until the used cartridge is replaced with a new one6. The moisture monitoring system shall be of a fail-safe design. Should the electrical contact between the display module and sensor be disconnected, an immediate fault shut down shall be affected.

For absolute safety and highest quality breathing air, no manual override shall be supplied for the moisture monitor.

The unit shall be equipped with an electronic carbon monoxide monitoring system. The system shall be designed to provide continuous monitoring of the carbon monoxide levels in the processed breathing air and shall shut the compressor system down if the monitor detects trace elements of carbon monoxide in excess of 10 ppm. Along with system shutdown, the panel mounted fault indicator shall illuminate upon high CO. The instruments electronics shall be encased within a NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosure. The case is corrosion resistant, positively pressurized by the compressor air supply line, and sealed except for a bleed hole to exhaust the compressor’s processed air. The unit shall operate on system voltage. Along with a built in flow meter, the system shall include an illuminated display and internal switches to check the system circuitry.

There shall be no calibration adjustments or controls as the system functions are managed by the system microprocessor. The chemical cell shall have a life expectancy of approximately two to three years with a calibration period recommendation of every 30-days. The system shall include two cylinders of test gas; 20-ppm carbon monoxide and zero test gas. Additionally a regulator shall be provided. Recalibration shall only require the following:

Shut off the compressor supply line. If the operator fails to close the valve a prompt on the monitor display shall indicate “Supply Off”.

Connect the test gas to the cal port connector on the instrument The monitor display will read “Cal Gas” and shall automatically initiate a 60 second countdown.

After the unit has automatically calibrated itself a message will appear “CO G Set” indicating that the CO adjustment has been set for 20 ppm.

Storage System

The air storage system shall include four high pressure, ASME code stamped vessels. The vessels shall be mounted inside the trailer enclosure in a horizontal configuration in such a way that they are accessible for periodic inspection. The vessels shall be fabricated and stamped in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME code for unfired pressure vessels.

Each vessel shall have a capacity of 491 cu ft at 6000 PSI and a safety factor or 3:1 at 6000 PSIG. To comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.169, each pressure vessel will have an indicating pressure gauge.

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High pressure valves shall be provided on the bottom of each vessel to facilitate the safe bleed of air from the vessel. The steel base shall provide protection for the valves per NFPA 1901 and protect the operator from the discharge from the valves.

Air Control Panel

The air control panel shall be illuminated by a 12 volt, lighting fixture for nighttime operation and include the following standard features:

— Four air storage bank gauges

— Four bank cascade controls with storage bypass valve to facilitate filling the SCBAs directly from the compressor

— A storage refill port and valve per NFPA 1901 with quick disconnect connection shall be provided

— A system air direction valve shall be provided to allow the system operator to select

“filling from storage” or “filling from the compressor”

— Engine controls

— Roller shutter door to protect the system controls from road debris and or inclement weather

Two Position Containment Fill Station

A front-loading, two position, containment type fill station shall be provided and located at the rear of the trailer. The fill station shall be built and tested to conform to NFPA 1901, 2009 Edition. The fill station shall totally enclose the SCBA cylinders during the refilling process. The fill station will vent the expanding air away from the operator and contain the fragments of a ruptured cylinder in the unlikely event of a bottle failure while being filled.

The fill station’s outer enclosure and door assemblies shall be constructed of formed ¼ inch thick plate steel. Venting shall be provided in the bottom of the fill station to allow the rapidly expanding air from a ruptured cylinder to escape from the fill station. The fill station shall be ergonomically designed for maximum operator convenience and safety for refilling cylinders. The fill station door and cylinder holder assembly shall tilt out towards the operator 89 degrees, providing unobstructed access to the cylinder holder to load and unload the cylinders. A handle and heavy-duty gas spring shall be incorporated into the design of the fill station to assist the operator in opening and closing the fill station door.

It shall take no more than approximately eighteen pounds of effort to open or close the fill station door thereby eliminating operator fatigue.

Each cylinder holder shall be lined to prevent scuffing the outer surface of the SCBA cylinders. For complete operator protection, the fill station shall include a safety interlock system that will prevent refilling SCBA cylinders unless the fill station door is closed and secured in the locked position. The automatic interlock will require no actuation of secondary latching mechanism on the outside of the fill station.

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Two fill hoses shall be located within the fill station. Each fill hose shall be equipped with a bleed valve and SCBA fill adapter of choice. Fill hose retainers shall be provided to anchor the fill hoses when not in use.

A fill control panel shall be installed on the front of the fill station. The control panel shall be factory piped and designed to fill two SCBA or SCUBA cylinders, up to 30” in length, either independently or simultaneously.

The control panel shall include the following standard features:

- Inlet pressure gauge

- Adjustable pressure regulator

- Regulated pressure gauge

- Two (2) fill control valves

- Two (2) fill pressure gauges

- One (1) relief valve for regulated fill pressure

Trailer

All of the components shall be mounted to a heavy duty, highway rated trailer. All of the components shall be sheltered from the elements by a weather resistant enclosure. Door panels are to be opened during the operation of the compressor to facilitate ventilation of the enclosure and equipment.

The Following Features Shall be Incorporated onto The Trailer

— Dual torflex axles, four wheel chassis

— 9,000 lbs GVW

— Hydraulic surge brakes with break away actuator

— 3” pintle eye hitch (ball coupler available)

— Red exterior powder coat top coat finish (optional colors are available)

— 2” exhaust pipe to the curb side of the trailer in front of the wheels

— DOT required lights with a seven-pin connection point shall be provided. A coiled electrical pigtail shall be provided for hook-up to the tow vehicle.

— Fenders

— Maximum towing speed of 55 MPH

— Tongue weight of approximately 750 lbs.

— Safety chains

— Weight-load matched radial tires

— Parking Brake

— Tongue jack with swivel wheel

— Chrome plated wheels

— Four (4) system tie downs, one on each corner of the trailer frame

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Shipping Weight and Dimensions

— 8100 lbs.

— 200” L x 90” W x 105” H

Fuel Consumption on Average

— Thirteen (13) Gallons per Seven (7) Hours of Run Time

Testing and Preparation for Shipment

The system shall be tested by the manufacturer prior to shipment. A copy of the manufacturer’s test report shall accompany the station at shipment.

The system shall be suitably prepared for transport. The compressor intake and similar openings shall be suitably covered. Component parts, loose parts or associated spare parts shall be packaged separately and shipped in the trailer.

Documentation

A documentation package shall be supplied with the mobile compressor system. The documentation package shall include, at a minimum, two operation manuals with recommended spare parts list, warranty information and a start-up/warranty registration form.

The Operator’s Instruction and Maintenance Manual for the breathing air station shall be as detailed as possible, outlining all operation and maintenance instructions. The manual shall be incorporated onto a CD and include detailed illustrated drawings for the compressor block and all system components along with a complete parts listing for all illustrated components. Warnings and safety precautions shall be identified clearly in the manual.

Optional Accessory Groups:

The following Accessory Groups are offered to the user to allow the owner to customize the system to meet their particular requirements.

Accessory Group A:

o This accessory group shall include an onboard generating system and pneumatically telescoping light mast with integral air intake system. An onboard generating system shall be provided that will produce 7500 watts. The power produced shall be sufficient to support the light mast plus four (4) additional 115-volt receptacles integrated onto the generator. The generator shall be belt driven and shall automatically increase diesel engine rpm when

TCOM – 13H June 2020 the light mast equipped lights are turned on or the receptacles are being used.

A unique high idle switch shall be incorporated within the generator access door that will increase the engine rpm whenever the door is opened. The light mast shall be capable of telescoping 15-ft and shall include four (4) 500-watt quartz lights on a unique removable base. The base is capable of being removed without the use of hand-tools. All controls for the light mast and quartz lights shall be located on the compressor operations panel.

Accessory Group B:

o This accessory group shall include a spare tire with cover and four (4) wheel chocks. The spare tire shall be a full sized variant. The cover shall be sized such that it will cover the entire spare tire. The tire assembly shall be mounted on a vertical arm located on the right front corner of the trailer tongue. Four (4) wheel chocks shall be provided with the trailer system and shall be stowed when not in use in convenient fenderwell lockers located on both the curb and street sides of the trailer.

Accessory Group C:

o This accessory group shall include cabinet interior lighting and a 75-ft high pressure hose reel. The lighting shall consist of eight (8) 12-volt lights strategically located within the enclosure, for maximum illumination. A separately mounted and fused switch shall control all of the lights. The hose reel feature shall consist of a spring rewind hose reel, remote fill hose connection including adjustable regulator for up to 6000-psi service, panel mounted pressure gauge and operations panel mounted service valve connected to a cabinet enclosed hose reel with 75-feet of hose rated for 6000 psi.

Accessory Group D:

o This accessory group shall include a 2-5/16” ball coupler in lieu of 3” pintle hook.

Accessory Group E:

o The accessory group shall include sign boards mounted on each side of the trailer system. Each signboard shall be 5-1/2” high x 100-1/2” long.

Reference outline dimension drawing: ASY-0950