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This is a detailed specification document for a Danko Wildland Quick Attack fire apparatus for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Folkston, GA, dated 06/19/25. The specification covers a comprehensive wildland fire vehicle built on a Ford Super Duty F-550 crew cab chassis, featuring a custom-designed body, fire pump, water tank, and extensive emergency equipment. Key specifications include a Waterous 2515LE fire pump with a Kubota diesel engine, a 400-gallon UPF Defender poly water tank, a 12-gallon foam cell, and multiple electrical and lighting systems compliant with NFPA 1900 standards.

The apparatus includes advanced features such as a multiplexed electrical system, LED ground and surface lighting, emergency lighting (including a Whelen Justice lightbar), searchlights, scene lights, and a sophisticated pump control system. It is equipped with a booster reel, front ground sweep nozzles, and a Scotty foam eductor/mixer. The vehicle is designed for rugged performance with super single wheel/tire package, a Thunder Struck front bumper with winch, and comprehensive warranty coverage including a 7-year body structure warranty and a 10-year stainless steel plumbing warranty. The specification provides extensive detail on every aspect of the vehicle's construction, electrical systems, plumbing, and operational capabilities.

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U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

FOLKSTON, GA

06/19/25 Page 1 of 28

DANKO WILDLAND QUICK ATTACK

NFPA 1900 COMPLIANCE

The NFPA 1900 “Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles, Automotive Fire Apparatus, Wildland Fire Apparatus, and Automotive Ambulances" 2024 Edition are hereby adopted and made a part of these specifications, the same as if it were written out in full detail.

Should any area, section or portion of the apparatus not meet the intent and applicable requirements of NFPA 1900; a clearly defined listing or explanation of what and or why compliance was not achieved shall be written within these specifications.

The manufacturer shall provide any equipment written within these specifications to be included with the completed apparatus.

DRAWINGS

A detailed drawing that represents the apparatus as described herein shall be provided with these specifications. Generic layouts or drawings of similar apparatus shall not be acceptable.

VEHICLE STABILITY

The apparatus shall comply with the vehicle stability requirements of the 2024 edition of NFPA 1900 section 7.14.3.

HIGHWAY PERFORMANCE

The apparatus shall be tested at its estimated in-service weight to verify the NFPA 1900 section 7.16 Highway Performance and 7.18 General Pre-Delivery Tests are met for the apparatus prior to delivery.

TIRE PRESSURE INDICATING VALVE CAPS

The apparatus shall be equipped with a visual indicator on each tire to warn the operator when tire pressure needs to be checked.

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PERMANENT FLUID PLATE

A permanent plate shall be affixed to the completed apparatus specifying the quantity and type of the following fluids that may be used in the apparatus for normal maintenance. Where a fluid is not applicable to the unit, the plate shall be marked N/A to inform a service technician who may not be familiar with the apparatus.

APPARATUS FLUIDS

Engine Oil 10W-30 HD 13.0 Quarts

Engine Coolant OAT 39.8 Quarts

Chassis Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV 18.0 Quarts

Pump Transmission Fluid N/A N/A

Pump Engine Oil SAE 30 1.0 Quart

Chassis Fuel Diesel 40.0 Gallons

** Sample label for reference only

NFPA 1900 required safety signs shall be placed as needed on the apparatus to meet compliance.

CHASSIS

The chassis shall be a Ford Super Duty F-550 crew cab.

Any factory parts removed from the chassis and replaced shall not be returned to the customer unless otherwise specified.

The chassis engine shall be diesel powered.

At time of delivery at the factory the completed apparatus shall be full of diesel and DEF (urea) and all fluid levels checked.

CLEAN & DETAIL APPARATUS

At time of delivery at the factory the completed apparatus shall be cleaned and detailed both inside and out.

FUEL FILL

A diesel fuel fill pocket flange shall be supplied and mounted at the rear of the body.

DEF TANK FILL

The DEF (urea) tank fill shall be mounted on the left side of the apparatus at the front of the body.

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CHASSIS AUTOMATIC HIGH IDLE

The chassis shall be provided with a SEIC (Stationary Engine Idle Control) system from Ford. The SEIC shall automatically engage high idle when the chassis detects a significant voltage drop and the transmission is in park.

BACKUP ALARM

The chassis shall be equipped with a backup alarm. The backup alarm shall be provided and installed on the chassis by the chassis manufacturer. The backup alarm shall provide an audible alert any time the transmission is shifted into reverse.

OEM PAINTED CHASSIS CAB

The chassis cab shall be painted standard OEM white from the chassis manufacturer.

SUPER SINGLE WHEEL/TIRE PACKAGE

The original tires and wheels shall be replaced with a super single tire package.

The wheel/tire package shall include: four (4) Continental MPT 81 335/80 R20 22 ply rating tires mounted on 20.0 X 11.0 super single steel rims. The rims shall carry a 1 year warranty from the manufacturer.

The tires are engineered to go through mud, snow, rocky terrain and soft ground conditions. The large tread blocks and design of the tires provide improved traction for all off-road conditions.

The tires shall have the following specifications:

Tire Size: 335/80 R20 Overall Diameter: 40.60" Tread Width: 12.4" Load Index: 147- 6,780 lbs.

Pressure: 90 PSI Speed Rating: K- 68 MPH Ply Rating: 22

The front wheel well area shall be modified to ensure a proper fit and turning ability. The tires shall be properly aligned and balanced after installation.

A black rubber protective fender flare shall be provided around the front wheel well in order to protect the chassis cab as well as to eliminate mud and gravel from becoming lodged in the wheel well area.

An inline calibrator shall be installed to insure accurate speedometer and odometer readings.

The chassis GVWR shall be rated accordingly based on the chassis and tire ratings and may vary from factory ratings.

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WHEEL RIMS

The wheel rims shall be powder coated black.

LIFT KIT

The completed apparatus shall be equipped with a lift kit in order to provide additional clearance with the larger tires. This will also insure a proper fit and turning radius.

FRONT BUMPER REPLACEMENT

The chassis front bumper shall be removed and replaced with a Thunder Struck wide body bumper replacement with full grille guard providing heavy duty protection for the vehicle. The wide body model is designed for use with the super single tire package on the apparatus to better fit the vehicle and provide better coverage of the front of the tires.

The Thunder Struck bumper is constructed with 1 1/4" square tube and 1/8" steel. The 90° corners on the square tube give the grille guard unmatched strength and durability. The OEM tow eyes shall be repositioned on the Thunder Struck bumper for easy access.

The Thunderstruck bumper replacement shall be provided with a winch plate for the installation of a permanent mount winch and a 2" receiver tube.

The Thunder Struck bumper replacement shall have a black powder coat finish.

WARN ZEON 10 PORTABLE WINCH

A Warn ZEON 10 portable winch with 10,000 lbs of pulling capacity shall be provided. The winch includes 80' of 3/8" wire rope, hook, remote control on 12' lead, and fairlead roller.

The winch shall be wired for use with a quick connect power plug and mounted in a Warn 107000 Multi Mount Kit to allow use with a 2" receiver tube.

QUICK CONNECT WITH PLUG COVER

One (1), 12-volt winch quick-connector with a weatherproof cover shall be supplied and mounted near the front receiver tube.

SPOT/FLOOD LIGHT

There shall be a Rigid Industries E-Series 30" spot/flood combo installed on the front bumper replacement grille and controlled by a switch in the cab.

The light features two rows of white LEDs with both spot and flood reflectors to provide good light coverage. The light shall output 32,700 raw lumens to completely and evenly light the area.

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BATTERY CHARGER

There shall be a Kussmaul Auto Charge 1000 model 091-215-12, 15 amp battery charger and 3 amp Battery Saver installed on the apparatus. The Auto Charge 1000 is a compact microprocessor controlled automatic single channel battery charger and battery conditioner with parasitic load compensation.

The Battery Saver component shall eliminate drain on the vehicle’s battery system when the vehicle is not in use. This system shall automatically disconnect auxiliary vehicle loads from the battery when the charger is energized.

The Parasitic Load Compensation feature is designed to prevent flash lights, gas detectors, and other items from tricking the charger into over charging the batteries. This will lead to longer battery life with no overcharging or overheating.

The charger shall have the following operational specifications:

• Input: 120 volt AC at 3.5 amps max

• Output: 12 volt DC at 15 amps

• Battery Saver: 3 amps 13 volt DC

• "AC Power Applied" indicator light on front panel

The battery charger shall supply a ‘single battery bank’ with automatic operation and with an aluminum enclosure. There shall be a built-in sense circuit to check the battery voltage 120 times a second; the system shall compensate for voltage drop in charging wires and provide quick recharging with no over-charging.

The battery charger shall have a 3 year warranty.

SUPER AUTO EJECT SHORELINE RECEPTACLE

A Kussmaul model 091-55-15-120 Super Auto Eject 120-volt shoreline receptacle shall be installed on the left side of the apparatus and connected to the battery charger.

When the vehicle is started the shoreline shall automatically eject to prevent the vehicle from being moved while still connected.

An industrial grade 120-volt connector designed to function with the super auto eject shall be provided.

DELUXE COVER WITH INDICATOR DISPLAY

The Super Auto Eject shall be supplied with a Deluxe cover that incorporates a bar graph indicator display along with a weatherproof cover. The Deluxe cover shall have a single green "Power On" light and a 10 bar red LED graph to display the charge level of the batteries.

The color of the Deluxe cover shall be YELLOW unless otherwise specified.

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120 VOLT RECEPTACLE

One (1) duplex 120 volt grounded receptacle shall be installed in the cab, for a total of two (2) outlets;

and wired to the shoreline to receive power when the apparatus is plugged in. One of the duplex outlets shall be used to power the 12V battery charger. There shall be one (1) free outlet.

120 VOLT RECEPTACLE OUTLET BOX

Two (2) outlet box(s) shall be installed on the apparatus and wired in conjunction with the shoreline.

Each outlet box shall have one (1) duplex outlet for a total of two (2) individual outlets.

The outlet box(s) location shall be as follows:

L2 Compartment

R2 Compartment

GRIP STEP RUNNING BOARDS

One (1), set of Luverne Grip Step running boards shall be supplied and installed on the chassis. These running boards feature a 7" x 2-1/2" stepping surface constructed of grip strut aluminum with a black powder coat finish. The steps shall be installed with high-strength steel brackets and stainless steel fasteners.

The running boards shall be lowered approximately 3 inches to allow better access to the cab while still allowing for adequate ground clearance.

APPARATUS BODY

The apparatus body shall be designed to mount on a 60" cab to axle chassis. The body shall have overall dimensions of 96" wide x 110" long with a height of 48".

There shall be a rear center cargo area measuring approximately 52" wide x 27" high and extending the full length of the body. The cargo area shall have a treadbrite floor.

FRAME AND CROSS MEMBERS

The complete body shall be of a modular design consisting of independent body modules and/or subassemblies and welded to an independent heavy duty support framework. The main body frame rails shall consist of extruded square tubing 2" x 2" x 1/4" wall and extruded angle 2" x 2" x 1/4" thick.

The cross members shall extend the full width of the body to support the compartments. There shall be a minimum of four (4) cross members spaced from front to rear.

This uniform method of construction forms the aluminum into a strong, yet flexible structure.

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ELECTRICAL ACCESS PANELS

The rear wall of the rear compartments shall have removable access panels constructed of aluminum treadbrite, to cover and protect all electrical accessories, lights, and wiring mounted at the rear of the apparatus. The panels shall be easily removable to provide access if needed.

GRAVEL SHIELD

There shall be a 1/8" treadbrite aluminum gravel shield attached to the front, outer edges of the apparatus body extending the full height of the body. The gravel shield shall provide protection to help reduce potential damage to the paint from road debris.

REAR FENDERS

The rear fenders shall be constructed of smooth, painted aluminum with a heavy-duty, extruded aluminum fenderette.

There shall be no inner wheel well liner.

BODY FASTENERS

The body shall be fastened to the chassis frame in a minimum of 6 locations. There shall be two (2) spring loaded fastening points at the front to allow flexing as well as two rigid fasteners near the center and two at the rear.

MUD FLAPS

Two (2), mud flaps shall be supplied and mounted one on each side behind the rear wheels.

TAILBOARD

The tailboard shall be bolted to the receiver assembly to allow for easy replacement if damaged. The tailboard shall be 8" in depth and 88" wide, with a space between the body and the tailboard to allow for easy cleaning. The framework shall be covered with .125" embossed aluminum treadbrite.

PULL-OUT STEPS

Two (2), heavy duty Zico pull-out steps shall be supplied and mounted below the tailboard. The step surface shall measure approximately 11" wide and 5" deep with an 8" drop.

TOW EYES

There shall be two (2) tow eyes located at the rear of the apparatus near the rear receiver. The tow eyes shall be constructed of plate steel.

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REAR RECEIVER TUBE

There shall be a 2" class 5 receiver tube located at the rear of the apparatus with two safety chain attachment points. The receiver tube shall be rated at 12,000 .lb gross trailer weight and 1,200 .lb maximum tongue weight.

A label shall be placed near the receiver stating the gross trailer weight, and tongue weight.

WINCH QUICK CONNECT WITH PLUG COVER

One (1), 12-volt winch quick-connector with a weatherproof cover shall be supplied and mounted near the rear receiver tube.

TRAILER ELECTRICAL PLUG

One (1), 7-prong blade connector with a weatherproof cover shall be supplied and mounted near the rear receiver tube.

HEADACHE RACK

There shall be an aluminum headache rack at the front of the body to provide protection for the rear of the chassis cab. The headache rack shall be constructed as an integral part of the body and shall consist of aluminum rectangular tubing and a laser cut screen to protect the chassis rear window while still allowing visibility from inside the chassis.

BODY & COMPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION- SMOOTH ALUMINUM

The entire body shall be constructed of smooth aluminum with all major structural body supports, panels, and compartment floors being fabricated from 3/16" (.1875) smooth aluminum sheets.

All body compartments shall properly sealed to keep dirt and water from entering and shall have smooth aluminum sweep-out floors.

COMPARTMENT VENTING

Body compartments shall be vented as needed to allow doors to properly open and close. The vents shall be mounted in a manner that will reduce the amount of dirt and water that may enter the compartment.

COMPARTMENT DRAIN HOLES

Each compartment shall be have drain holes to allow standing water to exit the compartment.

COMPARTMENT LIGHTING

Each lighted compartment shall be lit with a rugged LED strip light; running vertically along the compartment door opening and activated by an automatic switch. This style of lighting shall provide uniform and consistent illumination throughout the compartment.

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PAINTED COMPARTMENT LAP DOORS

The compartment doors shall be double panel lap doors. The outside door panel shall be 3/16" (.1875) 3003 alloy smooth aluminum sheeting and the inner stiffener panel shall be 1/8" (.125) 3003 alloy smooth aluminum sheeting.

There shall be a heavy-duty, automotive type, extruded rubber molding installed around the doors to insure a weatherproof seal. Compartment doors shall have a polished stainless steel continuous hinge with a 1/4" diameter stainless steel pin and shall be fastened to the body with 1024 stainless steel bolts.

Door handles shall be 6" diameter stainless steel recessed "D" ring handles. There shall be a polymer film placed between the handle and door to insulate dissimilar metals and protect against galvanic corrosion. The "D" ring compartment latches shall be adjustable with a single point striker pin and double catch.

The compartment doors shall be painted to match the chassis paint color.

VERTICALLY HINGED SWING-OUT DOORS

All vertically hinged swing-out compartment door(s) shall open from the rear of the body and be spring loaded to hold the door in an open position. The spring loaded door holder shall close the door automatically when the door is positioned over center.

INNER DOOR PANELS, DA SANDED

All compartment inner door stiffener panels shall be DA sanded in order to create a smooth finish.

COMPARTMENT L1

There shall be a compartment located behind the chassis cab with an approximate door opening of 24" wide x 38" high and a single, vertically hinged swing-out door.

The compartment door handle shall be non-locking.

The compartment shall have a usable depth of approximately 20".

One (1), heavy duty Zico pull-out step shall be supplied and mounted below the L1 compartment, just forward of the rear tire. The step surface shall measure approximately 11" wide and 5" deep with an 8" drop.

There shall be one (1) adjustable shelf(ves) located in the compartment. The shelf(ves) will be constructed of 3/16" smooth aluminum with a 2” lip at the front and rear of the shelf.

The shelf(ves) shall be mounted on strut channel to allow them to be adjusted in the compartment.

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There shall be matting installed in the adjustable shelf to provide traction and drainage should water enter the compartment.

There shall be floor matting installed in the compartment to provide traction and drainage should water

This compartment door opening shall be supplied with two (2) lighting strips, located one on each side of the door opening running vertically.

COMPARTMENT L2

There shall be a compartment located above the rear chassis wheels with an approximate door opening of 50" wide x 16" high and vertically hinged double doors; split in the center.

There shall be floor matting installed in the compartment to provide traction and drainage should water

This compartment door opening shall be supplied with two (2) lighting strips, located one on each side

COMPARTMENT L3

There shall be a compartment located behind the rear chassis wheels with an approximate door opening of 22" wide x 15" high and a single, vertically hinged swing-out door. The top of this compartment shall be the same height as the rear cargo area floor to allow for mounting of a booster reel on the outer corner.

There shall be floor matting installed in the compartment to provide traction and drainage should water

This compartment door opening shall be supplied with two (2) lighting strips, located one on each side

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DUNNAGE STORAGE

There shall be a dunnage storage area built integral above the left side compartments running the full length of the body. The dunnage area shall be approximately 8" in height and accessible from the top.

This area shall be equipped with drain holes to allow standing water to exit.

There shall be matting in the dunnage storage area(s) to provide traction and drainage should water enter the area.

NOTE: Lighting will not be provided in this area and the door or cover (if applicable) will not be connected to the open door warning light.

LASER CUTOUTS

There shall be a laser cut pattern in the inner and outer sides of the dunnage area to allow better visibility into the dunnage area from ground level.

COMPARTMENT R1

There shall be a compartment located behind the chassis cab with an approximate door opening of 24" wide x 38" high and a single, vertically hinged swing-out door.

One (1), heavy duty Zico pull-out step shall be supplied and mounted below the R1 compartment, just forward of the rear tire. The step surface shall measure approximately 11" wide and 5" deep with an 8" drop.

There shall be matting installed in the adjustable shelf to provide traction and drainage should water

There shall be floor matting installed in the compartment to provide traction and drainage should water

This compartment door opening shall be supplied with two (2) lighting strips, located one on each side

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COMPARTMENT R2

There shall be a compartment located above the rear chassis wheels with an approximate door opening of 50" wide x 16" high and vertically hinged double doors; split in the center.

There shall be floor matting installed in the compartment to provide traction and drainage should water

This compartment door opening shall be supplied with two (2) lighting strips, located one on each side

COMPARTMENT R3

There shall be a compartment located behind the rear chassis wheels with an approximate door opening of 22" wide x 38" high and a single, vertically hinged swing-out door.

There shall be matting installed in the adjustable shelf to provide traction and drainage should water

There shall be floor matting installed in the compartment to provide traction and drainage should water

This compartment door opening shall be supplied with two (2) lighting strips, located one on each side

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DUNNAGE STORAGE

There shall be a dunnage storage area built integral above the right side compartments running the full length of the body. The dunnage area shall be approximately 8" in height and accessible from the top.

This area shall be equipped with drain holes to allow standing water to exit.

There shall be matting in the dunnage storage area(s) to provide traction and drainage should water enter the area.

NOTE: Lighting will not be provided in this area and the door or cover (if applicable) will not be connected to the open door warning light.

LASER CUTOUTS

There shall be a laser cut pattern in the inner and outer sides of the dunnage area to allow better visibility into the dunnage area from ground level.

HANDRAIL

Handrails shall be round extruded aluminum with slip resistant rubber inserts. The handrail brackets shall be brass, chrome plated and fastened to the body with stainless steel bolts.

One (1) vertical handrail shall be mounted on right side of the body.

BOOSTER REEL HANDRAIL

Handrails shall be custom made from steel and painted; with slip resistant rubber handgrips. The handrail shall be securely mounted to the side of the booster reel.

One (1) vertical handrail shall be mounted to the booster reel located at the left side of the apparatus.

12-VOLT ELECTRICAL

All electrical equipment shall be installed using high temperature, copper, multi-strand, crosslink-coated wire. The wiring shall be colored coded and the function labeled every 3” end to end.

All wiring shall be enclosed in a protective loom throughout the electrical system and rubber grommets shall be used where the wiring passes through module walls.

All wire connections located under the apparatus body shall be weatherproofed with a clear, flexible, protective coating.

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CAB CONSOLE

There shall be a custom built console installed in the chassis cab between the front bucket seats. The console shall have a standard layout designed by the manufacturer to accommodate light and siren controls, and other items specific to the apparatus.

The console shall be finished with a black, durable textured coating.

The top of the console shall be flat.

There shall be two (2) plastic cup holders provided in the cab console.

MULTIPLEXED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

An InPower VCMS multiplexed switch module system shall be connected to one or more power modules via a logic cable to provide power outputs and digital input system control. The power modules shall contain 12 volt DC power outputs rated at 15 amps each and include over current and short circuit automatic fault shutdown protection.

There shall be an electrical box located towards the rear of the apparatus to house the rear power modules. The electrical box shall be mounted in an easily accessible location and constructed of aluminum. It shall be sealed to provide weather resistance. The rear electrical box is the main interface point between the chassis and body; allowing for simple isolation of the body.

SWITCH PANEL

An InPower switch panel shall be provided and mounted in an easily accessible location inside the chassis cab. The switch panel shall contain an adequate number of push button switches to be used for controlling the vehicle 12 volt auxiliary lights and devices.

The switch panel features a durable low profile metal case and push button switches with a LED status indicator directly above each switch. Each switch shall be LED backlit and clearly labeled for quick identification.

There shall be a singular "Master Warning Lights" switch provided to simultaneously control all optical warning devices on the apparatus, with the exception of a traffic advisor if equipped.

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APPARATUS BODY 12-VOLT DISCONNECT

One (1), disconnect solenoid with a sufficient amp rating shall be wired from the battery and activated by the chassis ignition to disconnect all electrical accessories added by the body manufacturer. Items such as auxiliary engine starter, winch, booster reel(s), or high amp load items shall be excluded from the disconnect solenoid.

One (1), reset breaker shall be installed between the solenoid output and any electrical load.

One (1), indicator light shall be provided to indicate the apparatus 12-volt system is on. The light shall be located in the chassis cab and be visible from the driver’s positions. The light shall be green in color and labeled "BATTERY ON".

DOOR OPEN WARNING LIGHT

A flashing red LED hazardous warning light shall be mounted in the chassis cab. This light shall indicate any open compartment doors, and/or other items permanently attached to the apparatus that may cause damage should the apparatus be moved.

The warning light shall be marked with a decal that states "DO NOT MOVE APPARATUS WHEN

LIGHT IS ON".

Note: Doors without a light strip shall not be connected to the open door warning light.

NO RADIO PROVISIONS

There shall be no radio, antenna, or coaxial provisions included.

BRAKE/REVERSE LIGHTS

The rear brake/turn/tail lights shall be 4" round LED with red lens.

The rear reverse lights shall be 4" round LED with clear lens.

CLEARANCE MARKER LIGHTS

There shall be LED clearance marker lights provided to comply with ICC regulations. The clearance marker lights shall be located one on each rear corner of the apparatus body and a triple red light cluster recessed at the rear center of the body for a total of five clearance marker lights.

Reflectors shall be supplied on the perimeter of the apparatus as specified by ICC regulations.

LICENSE PLATE BRACKET

A polished aluminum, LED lighted license plate bracket shall be mounted at the rear of the apparatus.

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LED GROUND & SURFACE LIGHTING

LED ground and surface lighting shall be installed in areas where personnel may be expected to climb onto the apparatus and to illuminate all work surfaces, steps, and walkways.

The ground lights shall illuminate the ground within 30" of the apparatus to provide visibility of any obstructions or hazards. These areas shall include cab doors, and the rear step area.

The ground and surface lighting shall be activated when the park brake is applied.

An additional switch shall be provided in the cab to activate or deactivate the ground and surface lighting at any time.

SIREN

One (1), Whelen model 295HFS2 100/200 watt selectable output electronic siren with a flush mount control head shall be supplied and installed in the cab.

The control head operating controls shall consist of a power switch, manual button, and a function rotary switch. The control head overlay shall be illuminated with adjustable soft LED non-glaring backlighting.

The siren shall have 4 Scan-Lock™ siren tones with two (2) manual functions for additional siren tones.

The siren amplifier shall have a "Siren in Use" icon driver and adjustable preset repeat radio volume.

The PTT (push to talk) switch on the microphone shall override all siren functions.

SPEAKER

One (1), Cast Products compact speaker, model SA4201-6B, 100 watt speaker shall be mounted on the apparatus.

UPPER ZONE A LIGHTING

One (1), Whelen Justice JE2NFPA 56" LED lightbar shall be installed on the apparatus. The lightbar shall have four corner red Linear-LEDs and six front CON3 LEDs (4-Red/2-White).

All white emergency lights shall be deactivated when the parking brake is engaged in the Blocking Right of Way mode as required by NFPA.

The lightbar shall be mounted on the headache rack at the front of the body.

LIGHTBAR SHIELD

There shall be a 3/16" aluminum shield constructed around the lightbar to protect it from damage. The shield shall have laser cut slots to allow the lightbar to be visible.

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UPPER ZONE C LIGHTING

Two (2) Whelen ION T-Series LED lights model TLIR shall be installed in the outer rear corners of the apparatus, one per side. The lighthead shall have red LEDs and a clear lens cover with a black housing

LOWER ZONE A LIGHTING

Two (2), Whelen ION T-Series LED lights model TLIR shall be installed at the front of the apparatus, one on each side. Each light shall have red LEDs and a clear lens with a black housing.

LOWER ZONE B/ZONE D LIGHTING

The following perimeter lighting shall be installed in the lower B and D zones of the apparatus.

One (1) Whelen ION T-Series LED light model TLIR shall be installed on the front passenger's side of the apparatus. The light shall have red LEDs and a clear lens cover with a black housing.

One (1) Whelen ION T-Series LED light model TLIR shall be installed on the rear passenger's side of the apparatus. The light shall have red LEDs and a clear lens cover with a black housing.

One (1) Whelen ION T-Series LED light model TLIR shall be installed on the front driver's side of the apparatus. The light shall have red LEDs and a clear lens cover with a black housing.

One (1) Whelen ION T-Series LED light model TLIR shall be installed on the rear driver's side of the apparatus. The light shall have red LEDs and a clear lens cover with a black housing.

LOWER ZONE C LIGHTING

Two (2) Whelen ION T-Series LED lights model TLIR shall be installed at the rear lower section of the apparatus, one on each side. The lighthead shall have red LEDs and a clear lens with a black housing.

OEM BACKUP CAMERA

There shall be an OEM backup camera supplied with the chassis by the chassis manufacturer. The camera shall be mounted at the rear of the apparatus with the monitor located in the chassis cab.

SEARCHLIGHT(S)

Two (2) Golight Stryker LED searchlight(s), model 30214, shall be provided. The light(s) shall be permanently mounted one on each side to the apparatus headache rack and shall be controlled with seperate hard wired remote controller, one for each light mounted in the chassis cab.

The searchlight features LED technology, 370 degree rotation and 135 degree tilt angle, is UV and salt water resistant and shall have a black housing.

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SCENE LIGHTS

Whelen M6EZ series linear-LED scene lights with chrome flanges featuring inner optics to direct the light downward shall be provided and mounted at the following locations:

One (1) Whelen M6EZ LED scene light shall be mounted on the left upper center side of the apparatus body.

The left side scene lights shall be activated by a lighted switch located in the chassis cab. The switch shall be labeled "LEFT SCENE.”

One (1) Whelen M6EZ LED scene light shall be mounted on the right upper center side of the apparatus body.

The right side scene lights shall be activated by a lighted switch located in the chassis cab. The switch shall be labeled "RIGHT SCENE.”

Two (2) Whelen M6EZ LED scene lights shall be mounted at the rear of the apparatus, one per side.

The rear scene lights shall be activated by a lighted switch located in the chassis cab. The switch shall be labeled "REAR SCENE.”

PAINTING

After the apparatus body and components have been fabricated and assembled, the apparatus body shall be completely sanded and deburred for removal of sharp edges. The apparatus and components shall be metal prepped to provide a superior substrate for painting.

The apparatus body and components shall undergo a degreasing/cleaning process, starting with a clear, acidic liquid, designed to remove surface soils and oxidation. This process develops a light phosphate coating, which gives aluminum a superior base for good paint adhesion.

The apparatus body shall be painted to match the OEM chassis paint color:

BODY PAINT COLOR: WHITE

PAINT MFG: PPG

PAINT CODE: *****

After the cleaning process, a fast build epoxy primer shall be applied and sanded prior to the top finish coatings. The finish painting process shall consist of applying two (2), coats of high quality, 3.5 VOC polyurethane paint to maintain proper film thickness.

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COMPARTMENT INTERIOR PAINT

All compartment interiors shall be painted with a multicolor textured paint. The color shall be "Marblestone" a white and grey finish.

The finish offers exceptional durability for use in apparatus compartments providing a scuff and chemical resistant finish.

ELECTROLYSIS CORROSION CONTROL

The apparatus shall be assembled using ECK or electrolysis corrosion control, on all high corrosion potential areas, such as door latches, door hinges, trim plates, fenderettes, etc. This coating is a high zinc compound that shall act as a sacrificial barrier to prevent electrolysis and corrosion between dissimilar metals. This shall be in addition to any other barrier material that may be used.

All ¼” diameter and smaller screws and bolts shall be stainless steel with a powdered aluminum coating. This coating shall be bonded metallurgically to the stainless screws to prevent peeling and flaking. This coating is designed to reduce the potential for electrolysis and corrosion to occur where items are assembled and attached.

BODY UNDERCOATING

The entire underside of the body shall be coated with a tough, pliable, rubberized coating for protection against abrasion and corrosion. This hybrid undercoating features a water based formula with quick dry capability to achieve early water and weather resistance.

The undercoating shall be applied prior to installation of the body onto the chassis to avoid spraying the product on air lines, cables, or other items that would cause normal maintenance to be hindered.

NO LETTERING INCLUDED

There shall be no lettering or graphics supplied or installed.

RED REFLECTIVE STRIPING

Reflective striping shall be applied to the exterior of the apparatus in a manner consistent with NFPA. A reflective stripe shall also be applied to the interior of each chassis cab door and body door as well as any equipment such as roll-out trays or frames that protrude beyond the body of the apparatus to indicate a hazard or obstruction.

The color of the striping shall be RED.

The striping shall be 4" wide and applied to the chassis and body in a "Z" pattern.

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REAR CHEVRON REFLECTIVE STRIPING - RED/YELLOW

There shall be retro-reflective striping applied in a chevron pattern to the rear facing vertical surfaces of the apparatus including the rear wall of the L2 compartment.

The striping shall consist of alternating red and fluorescent yellow retro-reflective stripes. Each stripe shall be 6" in width and shall be applied to the apparatus at a 45° angle sloping downward and away from the centerline of the apparatus.

BODY STRUCTURE LIMITED WARRANTY

Danko Emergency Equipment Company shall warrant the body structure of the apparatus to be free of defects in design and workmanship for a period of seven (7) years.

ELECTRICAL WARRANTY

Danko Emergency Equipment Company shall warrant to each original purchaser that the Danko supplied electrical equipment are sound and free of all defects of both materials and workmanship, for a period of two (2) years. The warranty shall ensure that the vehicle will be free from defects in the electrical harness and connections under normal use and service within the warranty period.

PAINTED METAL SURFACE WARRANTY

Danko Emergency Equipment Company shall warrant the completed apparatus to be free of blistering, peeling and any other adhesion defect caused by defective manufacturing methods or paint material selection for metal exterior surfaces for a period of seven (7) years.

BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY

Danko Emergency Equipment Company shall warrant to each original purchaser that the apparatus is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year.

LETTERING/STRIPING WARRANTY

Danko Emergency Equipment Company shall warrant to each original purchaser that the apparatus lettering and/or striping shall be free of defects for a period of three (3) years.

MANUALS/DOCUMENTATION

There shall be one (1) 3-ring binder and one (1) electronic copy of the manufacturer operation and maintenance manual provided that covers the completed apparatus.

An additional electronic copy shall be provided inside the chassis in compliance with NFPA 1900.

The manuals shall include chassis documentation, wiring diagrams, and any other documents or technical data referencing the apparatus. Also included shall be any manufacturers warranties and/or guarantees.

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DANKO SKID UNIT

UPF Defender Poly Tank

FACTORY INSTALLED SKID UNIT

The skid unit shall be mounted on the above specified fire apparatus and connected to the 12-volt electrical system.

PUMP ENGINE RUNNING LIGHT

A green LED light shall be mounted in the chassis cab. This light shall turn on and off with the pump engine ignition to notify the operator when the pump engine is running.

The light shall be labeled "PUMP ENGINE RUNNING".

FIRE PUMP

A Waterous 2515LE pump shall be provided and bolted directly to the specified engine.

The impeller shall be high strength corrosion resistant bronze, fully enclosed, double hubbed to balance hydraulic thrust, and mechanically balanced to eliminate vibration. The volute shall be constructed of high strength aluminum alloy, anodized for superior corrosion resistance. A drain valve shall be located on bottom of the pump volute.

The pump shall have a two (2) year warranty covering material and workmanship. Normal wear items (packing, anodes, mechanical seals, etc.) are not covered by this warranty.

The pump shall be firmly mounted to the skid frame or platform behind the water tank.

Max Pressure - 75 GPM @ 135 PSI

110 GPM @ 100 PSI

Max Flow - 150 GPM @ 90 PSI

NOTE: The above performance rating is based on full throttle with a flooded suction and discharge plumbing installed.

PUMP ENGINE

A Kubota D902-E4B vertical 4-cycle water cooled 24.8 HP 3 cylinder diesel engine shall be supplied and mounted to the pump. The engine features easy one-sided maintenance, an automotive style oil filter and oil fill tube with dipstick, heavy duty copper radiator, and a heavy duty air cleaner.

There shall be a rain cap installed on top of the exhaust.

Displacement- 0.898 L (54.8 cu in); Bore x Stroke- 72.0 x 73.6 mm; Output- 24.8 HP @ 3,600 rpm; Torque- 41.4 lbs ft @ 2,600 rpm

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PUMP ENGINE START CONTROL MODULE

A Deep Sea DSE3110 manual and auto start control module shall be provided and mounted near the pump engine.

The Deep Sea control module has been designed to provide advanced engine monitoring and protection features. The back-lit icon LCD display provides information to the operator regarding engine speed, frequency, voltage, and engine run hours via simple one button navigation. The Deep Sea also features an engine pre-heat setting which warms the engine to a safe temperature at start-up to increase engine life, a remote start input, and shutdown warning protection for multiple fault conditions.

The Deep Sea is IP65 rated for weather resistance.

PUMP ENGINE THROTTLE

The pump engine shall be supplied with a vernier style throttle mounted near the pump operators position. The operation of the remote throttle shall consist of seven full turns from idle to wide open engine speed. The throttle shall have a red center button to quickly return the engine to idle when depressed.

LED PUMP PANEL LIGHT

The rear pump operator's control panel shall be illuminated with a LED light and a shield shall be installed over the light to protect it from the elements. A properly labeled on/off switch shall be supplied and mounted on the rear operators panel.

DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE

There shall be one (1), discharge pressure gauge installed in line with the plumbing. The gauge shall be a minimum of 2-1/2" in diameter with a white face and black text.

IN CAB PUMP ENGINE START

The pump engine shall have a remote start/stop toggle switch provided and mounted in the chassis cab with a red safety guard.

REMOTE VERNIER THROTTLE CONTROL

The apparatus shall be equipped with an additional vernier style remote throttle control located in the chassis cab. The operation of the remote throttle shall consist of seven full turns from idle to wide open engine speed. The throttle shall have a red center button to quickly return the engine to idle when depressed.

DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE

There shall be one (1), discharge pressure gauge installed in the chassis cab in clear view of the operator. The gauge shall be a minimum of 2-1/2" in diameter with a white face and black text.

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PUMP ENGINE OIL DRAIN

An engine oil drain valve shall be provided and installed on the engine. The oil drain valve shall have a nipple to accept 3/8" ID hose to allow draining of the engine oil.

COMMON FUEL SYSTEM

The pump engine shall be connected directly to the chassis fuel tank with a separate siphon tube and an electric fuel pump so that the pump engine and chassis share the same fuel source.

GUZZLER PRIMER

A Guzzler 3/4" hand primer, model 400-H, shall be used for priming operations. The primer is a self-priming, manually operated diaphragm pump. It shall be equipped with a durable, horizontal handle.

APPARATUS PUMP SYSTEM CERTIFICATION

The pump shall be tested and certified by the apparatus manufacturer after the pump and all its associated piping and equipment have been installed on the fire apparatus.

The testing shall comply with NFPA 1900 section 15.13 Apparatus Pump System Certification and shall be certified by the apparatus manufacturer. Test results shall be provided to the end user at the time of delivery.

A test label shall be provided to indicate the rated discharges and pressures together with the speed of the engine as determined by the certification test and attached to the vehicle prior to delivery.

XL PLUMBING

Plumbing shall be a combination of heavy duty stainless steel pipe and fittings, and high pressure rubber hose.

A Danko XL stainless steel manifold shall be used for all discharge's. The Danko XL manifold is engineered to allow adding a foam system or additional discharge's easy and fast.

The high pressure rubber hose is designed to handle air, mild chemicals and water and is resistant to abrasion and UV protected.

The stainless steel pipe and fittings shall have a polished natural mill finish.

DISCHARGE MANIFOLD

A stainless steel welded pipe manifold shall be attached to the pump discharge with four (4) 1/4" bolts to facilitate all outlets and reduce friction loss. The manifold assembly shall be constructed of 2” round tubing and capable of accommodating up to two (2) 1” discharges and three (3) 1-1/2” discharge outlets.

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SUCTION MANIFOLD

A stainless steel welded pipe manifold shall be attached to the suction side of the pump with a Victaulic clamp for easy removal for service and maintenance. The manifold shall have a tee to facilitate a 2” tank to pump and 2-1/2” intake.

VALVES

All valves, unless otherwise specified, shall be brass full flow industrial quarter-turn valves.

All valves shall be labeled to indicate function.

TANK TO PUMP

The tank to pump shall be equipped with a 2" full flow, quarter turn ball valve with a flexible hose to reduce vibration of the pump engine.

PUMP TO TANK/RECIRCULATE VALVE

One (1) 1" tank fill/recirculate line with a 1" full flow, quarter turn ball valve shall be plumbed directly from the pump discharge to the tank with a flexible hose to reduce vibration of the pump engine.

INTAKE

One (1) 2-1/2" male intake shall be mounted to the pump inlet. The intake shall terminate with a chrome plated 2-1/2" NPT female x 2-1/2" NH male bushing. A zinc screen will be provided to prevent foreign objects from entering the pump.

CAP WITH CHAIN

One (1) 2-1/2” NH vented chrome plated cap with chain shall be supplied for the intake.

1-1/2” DISCHARGE

One (1) 1-1/2" NH discharge shall be provided with a 1-1/2” full flow, quarter-turn valve. The discharge shall terminate with a chrome 1-1/2” NPT male x 1-1/2” NH male fitting and be directed to the rear.

CAP WITH CHAIN

One (1), 1-1/2" NH vented chrome cap with chain shall be supplied for the discharge.

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FRONT GROUND SWEEP NOZZLES

There shall be two (2) ground sweep nozzles with 1/2" flat brass spray nozzles, one at each corner at the front of the apparatus. The nozzles shall have a rated capacity of 15 GPM @ 100 PSI. The ground sweep nozzles shall be plumbed from the pump discharge with a combination of 1" fittings, 300 PSI hose, and 1" stainless steel valves. The valves shall be controlled with 12-volt motorized actuators mounted directly to the valve and activated in the chassis cab with two (2) switches, one for each side.

The spray nozzles are engineered to allow for easy manual adjustment of the spray direction using only a standard wrench.

An industrial grade 1” shut-off valve shall be provided near the pump discharge for use during freezing conditions.

MANUAL DRAIN VALVE

There shall be manual brass quarter turn industrial drain valves installed in the lower sections of the plumbing to drain the waterway.

BOOSTER REEL

One (1), Hannay model EF24-23-24 steel electric booster reel(s), with a capacity of 150' of 1" booster hose shall be supplied. The reel(s) shall be painted graphite in color. The reel shall have a 1" full flow, quarter turn valve plumbed from the pump discharge and connected to the booster reel with a flexible hose to reduce vibration from the pump engine.

An auxiliary manual rewind crank shall be supplied with the reel and permanently mounted.

The booster reel(s) is equipped with a standard 1" 90 degree ball bearing swivel joint with 1" female NPT threads and a standard outlet with 1" male NST threads.

The reel(s) shall be capable of withstanding pressures to 1000 psi and temperature ranges from -60° F to 250° F.

One (1), set of chrome guide rollers shall be mounted high on the rear of the hose reel. The rollers shall provide assistance in pulling the hose off from the reel and guiding it on after use.

One (1), booster reel rewind switch shall be supplied and mounted on or near the booster reel.

One (1), 1" x 150' section(s) of 300 lb. working pressure rubber booster hose coupled with 1" NH couplings shall be supplied for the booster reel(s).

The booster reel shall be mounted at the rear of the apparatus towards the left rear corner and shall deploy towards the rear.

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NOZZLE/HOSE BRACKET

One (1), PAC model 1004-2 Handlelok, with a grip range from 1/8" to 1-3/4" and instant release capabilities shall be provided to securely mount the hose and/or nozzle.

The PAC Handlelok shall be mounted below the booster reel rollers on an aluminum bracket.

WATER TANK

The water tank shall be a UPF Defender 2CE series tank with a capacity of 400 US gallons.

(Approximate tank dimensions: 60L x 46W x 39H)

The tank shall have a LIFETIME WARRANTY as supplied by the tank manufacturer.

The tank shall be manufactured by United Plastics Fabricating Inc. and constructed of black 1/2" thick PT2E polypropylene resin. The material shall be of a certified, virgin, high quality, noncorrosive, stress relieved thermo plastic.

The exterior of the tank shall be textured poly.

All joints and seams shall be fusion welded and electronically and hydrostatically tested for maximum strength. The unit shall incorporate interlocking transverse and longitudinal baffles manufactured of 3/8" polypropylene completely welded to each other as well as to the inside of the tank.

The tank shall be equipped with a combination vent/overflow and manual fill tower. The fill tower shall be 8" round. The cover shall be fastened to the tower with a tether to prevent loss. The tower shall be located in the rear passenger's side corner. There shall be a vent/overflow constructed of schedule 40 polypropylene pipe with an ID of 3". The vent/overflow shall be piped internally toward the passenger side and exit the tank through the sidewall. The overflow pipe shall be flush with the sidewall.

There shall be an internal sump in the tank. The sump shall be the same depth as the tank floor and shall have an anti-swirl plate located above the suction.

There shall be three (3), standard tank connections located in the rear wall of the tank. One (1), 3" NPT female tank to pump suction fitting, one (1), 1-1/2" NPT female tank fill/recirculate fitting with flow deflector, and one (1), 3/4" NPT female drain opening.

The tank cover shall incorporate two (2) mounting blocks welded to the cover and running front to back on the tank. The mounting blocks shall be slotted to accommodate threaded sliding fasteners.

The UPF Defender 2CE shall have provisions on the tank for mounting both front and rear to secure the tank to the skid base or apparatus floor.

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TANK DRAIN

There shall be a 1" FNPT female tank drain located on the rear tank wall towards the passenger side with a 1" stainless steel plug.

VISUAL WATER TANK SIGHT LEVEL GAUGE

There shall be an external visual sight gauge located on the rear of the tank.

WATER LEVEL MONITOR SYSTEM

An Innovative Controls Soft-Glo series tank level monitor system shall be installed. All displays are divided into 4 distinct sections to represent the volume of water in the tank with multi color LEDs. The LEDs are located behind a 180° wide angle diffusion lens to provide clear and bright illumination while eliminating eye irritation. The pressure level shall be transmitted to the display from a pressure sensor mounted into the tank and connected to the Soft-Glo tank level monitor system.

There shall be one (1) main display water level gauge with a chrome bezel provided and installed.

The main display tank level gauge shall be located near the operator's position.

There shall be one (1) Innovative Controls Soft-Glo mini in-cab mimic display water level gauge with a black bezel provided and installed. The mini in-cab mimic display shall mirror the main display.

The mini in-cab mimic…

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