52_Specifications-US_FWS_-_Type_4-diesel_pump.doc

APPARATUS PLATFORM BODY ONLY

SPECIFICATION

TYPE 4 FIRE APPARATUS

MODEL 52

GENERAL

The platform body described in this specification shall be mounted on Government furnished cab and chassis. Government furnished cab and chassis shall be delivered to the apparatus manufacturer at designated locations. The apparatus manufacturer shall be liable for all loss and damage to Government furnished cab and chassis until completion and final acceptance of work and returned to the Government.

APPARATUS BODY MATERIAL

The apparatus body shall be fabricated from steel.

AUXILIARY PUMP

The auxiliary pump for this apparatus shall be specified by the Government.

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MODIFICATIONS

The apparatus chassis shall be equipped with a heavy-duty 12 volt direct current (VDC) negative ground electrical system. The electrical system shall include all parts, components, switches, relays, wiring, and other devices required to assure complete, consistent and proper operation of the completed apparatus. Wiring shall be routed and/or protected to eliminate exposure to moving parts or debris.

All lights shall comply with Federal Government Codes for vehicles of this size and design shall be provided and installed. These lights shall include headlamps and front turn signals with hazard switch, cab marker and clearance lights, back up lights, stop-turn-tail and license plate lights.

MASTER BODY DISCONNECT SWITCH

One (1) master body disconnect switch shall be provided in the cab. The switch shall be rated for 175 amps continuous duty and 800 amps intermittent duty. The switch shall be labeled “ON/OFF” and shall be located on the floorboard to the left side of the driver’s seat. It shall be placed as far aft as possible to prevent accidental actuation. The exposed terminals shall be protected from damage and inadvertent contact. When in the “OFF” position, with the exception of the radio power all electrical power to the apparatus fire package shall be off. Power to the chassis shall remain separate from this switch. A Pollak Brand Switch with switch plate “ON/OFF” label meets this requirement.

BACKUP ALARM

One (1) solid state back up alarm shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus protected from impact and debris. The backup alarm shall be wired to the reverse circuit of the transmission, and shall provide an audible alarm to the rear of the apparatus when reverse gear is selected. The alarm shall have a volume of 87 to 112 dBA while in operation.

ANTENNA

One (1) antenna base shall be supplied and mounted on the cab roof . The antenna cable shall be routed to the cab interior, terminating at location of radio mounting bracket.

RADIO PRE-WIRE

The chassis cab interior shall be wired with battery power, battery ground, switched power, and radio rebroadcast wires to the siren or PA, and labeled to simplify government radio installation. The wiring shall allow the radio to be wired “hot” so the radio is powered with the master body disconnect switch turned off. The radio shall occupy the second forward, angled, position in the cab center console.

TRAFFIC WARNING SYSTEMS

The following traffic warning systems shall be provided and installed on the completed apparatus by the apparatus builder:

ELECTRONIC SIREN

One (1) 100 Watt full function electronic siren controller shall be provided. The siren control head shall have electronic air horn, public address mode, wired microphone and contain electronic siren tones of wail, yelp and Hi-Lo. The control head shall be mounted in the rearward position of the cab center console. A Whelen electronic siren meets this requirement.

SPEAKER

One (1) 100 watt siren speaker shall be provided and installed in a protected forward facing location. The wiring for the speaker shall be routed to the electronic siren controller. A Whelen siren speaker meets this requirement.

FORWARD UPPER ZONE A/B/D LIGHT BAR

One (1) LED light bar shall be provided and installed on the forward leading edge of the rear cab protection rack, facing forward. The light bar shall be 56" wide, and shall contain the following modules:

Two (2) corner position, forward facing, red flashing modules with clear lens.

Four (4) outboard position, forward facing, red flashing modules with red lens.

Two (2) inboard position, forward facing, red steady burn modules with red lens.

Two (2) center position, forward facing, white “takedown” flashing modules with clear lens.

Two (2) corner position, rear facing, red flashing modules with clear lens.

Two (2) outboard position, rear facing, red flashing modules with red lens.

A traffic advisor shall be installed into the rear facing portion of the light bar. The traffic advisor shall consist of six (6) amber lamps.

The light bar shall be wired to the siren and lightbar controller installed on the dash of the apparatus. A Whelen brand light bar and controller or equivalent shall be installed.

FORWARD LOWER ZONE A WARNING LIGHTS

Two (2) red LED warning lights, with mounting flanges, shall be provided at the front of the apparatus, forward facing, one (1) per side, in the brush guard. The lights shall be wired to the “Emergency Master” switch located on the cab center console. A Whelen brand, 500 Series red LED flasher or equivalent shall be installed.

FORWARD ZONE B/D WARNING LIGHTS

Two (2) red LED warning lights, with mounting flanges, shall be provided on the front corners of the apparatus chassis, side facing, one (1) per side. The lights shall be programmed in a triple flash mode. The lights shall be wired to the “Emergency Master” switch located on the cab center console. A Whelen brand, TIR3 red LED flasher or equivalent shall be installed.

REAR LOWER ZONE C WARNING LIGHTS

Two (2) red LED warning lights, with mounting flanges, shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus, rear facing, one (1) per side, in the rear bumper. The lights shall be wired to the “Emergency Master” switch located on the cab center console. A Whelen brand, 500 Series red LED flasher or equivalent shall be installed.

CHASSIS ADDITIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

The following additional equipment shall be installed on, and modifications performed to, the specified cab and chassis by the apparatus manufacturer:

FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER VEHICLE CERTIFICATION

A Final Stage Manufacturer vehicle certification label shall be provided and installed in the apparatus cab driver’s door jamb.

NOISE HAZARD WARNING

A warning label, stating: “WARNING: Noise Hazards Occur During Siren Operation,” shall be provided and installed in the apparatus cab interior. This label shall be located so that it is visible from all seating positions.

FRONT BUMPER AND BRUSH GUARD

A heavy duty black powder coated finish bumper and brush guard assembly shall be provided and installed on the front of the apparatus. The complete assembly shall follow the chassis body lines and encompass the perimeter of the chassis front. The complete assembly shall be of such design that the guard will not vibrate, and shall provide solid mounting area for warning lights, speakers, or other specified equipment.

MUD FLAPS

One (1) pair of flexible rubber mud flaps shall be provided on both sides of the apparatus body behind the rear wheels. The mud flaps shall not bear company logos.

The mud flaps shall extend down far enough to be effective but shall not allow the flaps to become entangled with the rear tires when the apparatus is backing up.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

The exhaust system shall remain unmodified and as received from the chassis manufacturer. The exhaust system shall be mounted in a horizontal configuration under the passenger’s side of the cab.

APPARATUS BODY DESCRIPTION

PLATFORM BODY

All materials, parts and assemblies shall be new and of current manufacture. Workmanship, fabrication, assembly, and finished appearance shall be of the highest quality and in conformance with standard manufacturing practices. Examples of poor workmanship that will, not be accepted are grinding marks or gouges on the outer rail, floors that are not flush with the outer rail, joints that are not flush or square, unfilled joints, and warped or uneven floors.

Platform shall be of minimum 12 gauge steel construction. Structural connections shall be made by welding or minimum Grade 5 bolts and self-locking nuts.

There shall be no drilling, grinding, or welding on chassis frame flanges ahead of the rear most spring hanger.

The understructure shall have no lips or pockets that will trap water and mud.

DIMENSIONS

· Length for platform shall be 150 inches plus or minus 1 inch.

· Width for platform shall be 96 inches plus or minus ½ inch.

· Bodies shall be flat plus or minus 1/8 inch over their entire length or width.

· Bodies shall be square with 1/8 inch or less offset from the opposite parallel side.

WELDING

Welds shall meet American Welding Society Standards (AWS). Welds on the top and outer sides of the body and miscellaneous equipment shall be ground flush.

INSTALLATION

The body shall be mounted in compliance with FMVSS 301-75 standards. The body shall be mounted as low as possible without limiting tire clearance or restricting the ability to fuel the truck. The minimum distance from the top of the tire to the bottom of the floor shall be equal to maximum suspension travel plus 2 inches. Maximum suspension travel is the distance between the axle and the rubber bumper that limits suspension travel plus 1 inch.

PLATFORM MOUNTING

A u-bolt and spacer body mounting system shall be used to mount the platform to the chassis. This system shall be designed to allow independent movement between the platform frame and the chassis frame protecting the module from the stresses and twisting rendered by the flexing of the chassis frame.

LONG SILLS

Two long sills shall run full length in alignment with and perpendicular to the chassis frame rails. The ends of the long sills shall be capped and perimeter welded.

Long sills on bodies shall be rectangular channel 6 inches tall X 8.2 pound per foot material.

CROSS SILLS

Cross sill to long sill welds shall be at least 100% of the length of the contact edges on two opposing sides of the long sill. Cross sill to outer rail welds shall be 100% of the length of both vertical sides of the cross sill.

The cross sills located directly above the dual rear wheels shall be notched and re-supported to provide additional clearance when apparatus is being used off road.

Cross sills on bodies shall be rectangular tubing 3 inches tall X 1-1/2 inches wide minimum.14 gauge wall thickness material.

Cross sills shall be located on maximum 16-inch centers.

OUTER RAIL

Unless specified otherwise, the outer rail shall be 6” performed body side rail.

The outer rail shall form the complete bed perimeter without any open or off set seams.

The outer rail shall consist of square rear corners.

PLATFORM DECK

Decking on the platform shall be diamond plate of 12 gauge mild steel. Decking shall be perimeter welded to the outer rail, and 6-12” intermittently along the cross sills.

TAILBOARD

The completed tailboard assembly shall serve as the vehicle bumper and meet all associated requirements. The tailboard shall consist of a framed tail apron integral in design with the platform. The tailboard shall finish with the outside edge of the apron frame even with the corners of the platform. The apron shall house all referenced lighting, steps, and draft tube storage. The apron shall be sufficient in design to support 300 lbs. static load on the rear steps. .

Steel Body

The apron frame shall consist of either 6 inch x 8.2 lb. per foot channel with the flat surface facing the inside of the frame or 6 x 2 x .125 wall thickness box material. The interior flat surface of the apron shall consist of 1/8” diamond plate with the smooth surface to the inside. The bumper shall be constructed of 6 inch x 8.2 lbs. per foot channel with a length of approximately 80 inches.

FUEL TANK FILLER

The fuel filler and urea (if equipped) filler bezels shall be located into the channel of the outer rail. Fuel cap shall not protrude past outer rail. The fuel tank filler shall be mounted in accordance with FMVSS 301. The fuel filler hose shall not touch any rough or sharp surfaces, and have no kinks or restrictions. Hose shall be supported on no more than 16-inch centers, have at least 6 inches clearance from the rear tire with any amount of suspension travel, and if closer than 12 inches to the tires, have a shield to protect it from objects that may be thrown from the tires. This section not applicable if vehicle is equipped with side mounted fuel tanks.

DRAFT LINE STORAGE

Three (3) draft hose tubes shall be mounted under the platform, between the frame rails of the truck. The draft tubes shall be a minimum of 5 inches in diameter and 106 ± 1 inch deep. The drafts tubes shall be covered at the opening with cast aluminum covers.

SPARE TIRE MOUNT

Mount shall be a stationary horizontal cradle attached to the underside of the body, on the passenger side, ahead of the rear axle, with maximum possible ground clearance. The cradle shall not extend beyond the side of the body. The mount shall be constructed of 2 inch by 2 inch angle steel sized to fit the stock tires.

The mount shall be welded or bolted to the body side rail and/or understructure. Attachment points shall be gusseted. A folding hasp or 5/16-inch chain, secured with a padlock, shall act as a spare tire lock.

COMPARTMENTATION

All storage compartment walls shall be constructed from14 gauge steel as specified. All internal framework shall be constructed of 14 gauge formed steel structural members. All compartment interiors shall be free of exposed electrical harnesses or plumbing components. All compartments shall be as large as possible, as determined by the design of the apparatus. Compartment configuration and approximate sizes required are listed below:

DRIVER'S SIDE COMPARTMENTS

The driver’s side of the apparatus body shall have approximate dimensions of 86” L X 38” H X 20” D and contain three (3) compartments.

Two (2) forward compartments shall be provided with approximate door dimensions of 59" W X 16" H The door shall be horizontally hinged and shall have a weather tight seal. Each door shall be provided with two (2) “D-Handle” door latches.

One (1) aft compartment shall be provided with approximate door dimensions of 21” W X 35” H . The door shall be a vertically hinged door. The door shall be provided with one (1) “D-Handle” door latches.

One (1) storage cage shall be provided and installed above the storage compartment with the same outside dimension as the underlying compartment. The storage cage shall be constructed of expanded material as to allow free air flow, and shall be open at the top.

One (1) independent storage compartment, constructed from 14 gauge steel, shall be provided and installed on the forward side portion of the platform under the hose reel. Approximate dimension for the storage compartment shall be 32” W X10-1/2” H X 20” D. The storage compartment shall be flush with the aft edge of the platform and the 84” compartment. The door and lid shall be designed as one piece to provide the largest clear door opening possible. The latching system shall consist of two (2) SouthCo latches. The storage compartment shall have:

· Internal, compartmentalized, drawer with full-extension ball bearing locking slides with a 100 lb. load capacity.

· Drawer will have 9 to 12 compartments that are separated by metal dividers.

The required hose reel shall be mounted to the top of this storage compartment. The storage compartment shall have the capacity to withstand the weight of the hose reel loaded with hose and full of water.

PASSENGER'S SIDE COMPARTMENTS

The passenger’s side of the apparatus body shall have approximate dimensions of 86” L X 38” H X 20” D and contain three (3) compartments.

Two (2) forward compartments shall be provided with approximate door dimensions of 59" W X 16" H The door shall be horizontally hinged and shall have a weather tight seal. Each door shall be provided with two (2) “D-Handle” door latches.

One (1) aft compartment shall be provided with approximate door dimensions of 21” W X 35” H. The door shall be a vertically hinged door. The door shall be provided with one (1) “D-Handle” door latches.

One (1) storage cage shall be provided and installed above the storage compartment with the same outside dimension as the underlying compartment. The storage cage shall be constructed of expanded material as to allow free air flow, and shall be open at the top.

One (1) independent storage compartment, constructed from 14 gauge steel, shall be provided and installed on the forward side portion of the platform under the hose reel. Approximate dimension for the storage compartment shall be 32” W X10-1/2” H X 20” D. The storage compartment shall be flush with the aft edge of the platform and the 84” compartment. The door and lid shall be designed as one piece to provide the largest clear door opening possible. The latching system shall consist of two (2) SouthCo latches. The storage compartment shall have:

· Internal, compartmentalized, drawer with full-extension ball bearing locking slides with a 100 lb. load capacity.

· Drawer will have 9 to 12 compartments that are separated by metal dividers.

The required hose reel shall be mounted to the top of this storage compartment. The storage compartment shall have the capacity to withstand the weight of the hose reel loaded with hose and full of water.

COMPARTMENT LINING

All enclosed side body compartments shall be coated inside with a spray on polyurethane bed liner black in color, covering all exposed surfaces. Surfaces shall be coated to a depth of 1/8” to ¼”.

COMPARTMENT DOORS

All compartment doors shall be integral in design and recessed into the apparatus body sides, sized to provide easy access to all interior areas of the compartment. All doors shall be consistent in fit and finish with the apparatus body. All doors shall be weatherproof and maintain contact with all points of the weather stripping. Weather stripping shall be attached to the compartment opening.

DOOR LATCHES AND HARDWARE

Unless where noted, all compartment door latch assemblies shall be installed with threaded fasteners, shall not be welded, and shall be easily removable for servicing or replacement. All door latch assemblies shall be of a flush-mount, "D-Handle" design, with all external components fabricated from polished stainless steel.

All latch assemblies shall be keyed alike to 1250. All compartment locks for a given engine shall be either vertical or horizontal when locked so that it is visually apparent whether or not a compartment is locked or unlocked. Ten spare keys shall be provided.

ADJUSTABLE SHELF CHANNELS

Vertically-mounted aluminum or steel Unistrut channels or composite shelving tracks shall be provided and installed in all enclosed body compartments, for the current or future installation of infinitely-adjustable shelving, slide out trays or equipment brackets.

COMPARTMENT SHELVES

Six (6) adjustable shelves shall be provided and installed in the completed body compartments. The shelving system shall be mounted on a track to allow the change of elevation. The shelves shall be 18” in depth, constructed of galvanized and be capable of supporting 250 lbs. of live load without being damaged or permanently distorted.

PUMP AND PLUMBING

The following pump, plumbing, controls, gauges, and accessories shall be provided as indicated below. The plumbing requirements outlined below shall be considered a minimum standard, and shall be followed by the apparatus manufacturer without exception:

All plumbing components shall be fabricated from galvanized steel with the exception of the tank-to-pump and tank fill, which will be flex hose.

All pump compartment components, including wiring, gauges, high pressure hoses, and small diameter tubing, shall be left unpainted for rapid identification and ease of repair.

AUXILIARY PUMP (Diesel Engine-Powered Pump) A WATERAX BB-4-D902 fire pump or equivalent, powered by a Kubota model DH902 24.8 HP, four-cycle, water cooled diesel engine shall be provided and fixed mounted in the rear compartment. The pump shall be equipped with a 12V gear driven electric starter that is controlled from the pump operator’s panel and a USFS-qualified spark arrestor.

The pump engine shall be equipped with an automatic water pressure and oil pressure override system for engine startup. The pump engine shall also be equipped with a low oil pressure shutdown system. This system shall automatically stop the engine if oil pressure drops too low.

PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

As-installed on the apparatus, the pump shall be capable of delivering 50 GPM minimum at 250 PSI output pressure from a 5 ft. lift through 24 ft. of 2-1/2 inch suction hose with a strainer and also from the apparatus water tank.

In addition, the pump manufacturer shall certify that the pump can deliver the following capacities as measured at the pump head and at net pump pressure from draft under test conditions listed:

Capacities:

115 GPM @ 150 PSI net pump pressure

70 GPM @ 250 PSI net pump pressure

40 GPM @ 300 PSI net pump pressure

Tested under the following conditions:

· An elevation of not more than 2000 ft. above sea level

· Through a single intake with 20 ft. of 3” suction hose equipped with a suction hose strainer

· With a lift of 5 ft.

· At 29.9” Hg atmospheric pressure ( corrected to sea level)

· At a water temperature of 60°F

PUMP AND PLUMBING COVER (Diesel-Powered Pump)

A cover shall be provided over the area at the rear of the body where the engine-driven pump and plumbing are located. The cover framework shall be fabricated from tubular aluminum, with the top of the framework being the same height as the side body compartments. The cover framework shall be painted to match the exterior of the body.

The top horizontal surface of the cover shall be overlaid with a panel fabricated from .125” aluminum tread plate, reinforced as required. This panel shall be hinged for access into the pump and plumbing area from above, and shall be held in the closed position by two (2) pushbutton compression latches. The entire pump cover assembly shall be fully removable for major repairs to the pump, engine or plumbing.

A warning plate shall be permanently affixed to the top of the pump cover that shall read, “WARNING: NOT A STEP.”

REAR MOUNTED PUMP OPERATOR'S PANEL

A painted steel pump operator’s control panel shall be located at the rear of the apparatus body. It shall contain all controls necessary to operate the pump. The panel shall be appropriately sized with the controls positioned in a methodical, user-friendly format. The panel shall be fully enclosed and have a hinged front for access. The edges of the panel shall be smooth radius to prevent the snagging of clothing or injury. The panel shall have an extended top to assist in weather protection and to house the panel lights. The operator panel shall be located a safe distance away from the pump motor exhaust system to protect the operator panel wiring and the pump operator from damage or bodily injury due to the heat radiating from the pump motor exhaust system.

Controls shall be provided on the operator’s panel as follows:

Pump engine ignition/start/stop controls

Throttle control

Primer control

Compound pressure gauge

Hour meter

Operator’s panel light switch

Diesel pump engine only:

Tachometer

Pump engine oil pressure gauge

Coolant temperature gauge

PUMP PANEL LIGHTS

One (1) white downward facing light shall be provided to illuminate the rear pump operator’s panel. One (1) white scene light shall be provided to illuminate the valve area. This light shall be located in the vicinity of the control valves adjacent to the pump operator’s panel. These lights shall be controlled by a manual switch on the pump operator’s panel.

MAIN PUMP DISCHARGE AND INTAKE PLUMBING

The discharge and intake valves specified shall be either of a direct-actuated quarter turn design or shall be provided with control rods that are directly connected from the valve handle to the rear mounted pump panel.

All valves shall be Brass ball valves. All valves shall be designed to operate under normal conditions up to 300 PSI.

All valves and controls shall be easily accessible for service, repair or replacement. All valves shall be labeled “OPEN” or “CLOSED” unless the valve handle is parallel to the run of pipe when open and perpendicular to the run of pipe when closed.

Where vibration or chassis flexing may damage or loosen piping, the piping shall be flexible hose.

Main suction- 2 1/2 inch NPSH

Discharges –1-1/2 inch NH

Hose reel - 1 inch NPSH

PUMP PANEL LABELING

All controls, discharges, intakes, ports, drains, and other pump panel components that are not provided with a pre-printed legend or trim plate shall be labeled as required for ease of operation. Valves shall be labeled as outlined under “Valve Numbering System” in NWCG (National Wildfire Coordinating Group) “Water Handling Equipment Guide,” latest edition. This labeling shall be accomplished through the use of identification tags. The tags shall be self-adhesive, and shall be installed on the pump control panel with chrome plated bezels. The tags shall be placed adjacent to the components in such a way as to clearly distinguish the item that they are identifying.

COMPOUND PRESSURE GAUGE

One (1) 4 inch diameter 30-0-400 PSI glycerin-filled master compound pressure gauge shall be provided at the top of the operator’s panel. The glycerin in the bourdon tube shall be retained by a flexible rubber plug. A Class 1 brand gauge meets this requirement. The gauge shall be equipped with a drain cock (vent) at the gauge connection and shall be illuminated by the standard panel lighting.

PRIMING PUMP

One (1) positive displacement, electric motor-driven priming pump, conforming to the NFPA requirements, shall be provided and installed on the cross member, above the lower edge of the frame rails, aft of the cab body.

The primer pump electric motor shall be of a 12 VDC totally enclosed design. The priming pump shall not require lubrication from an external source. The priming pump shall be operated by a single switch mounted on the pump operator’s panel.

The primer shall be connected to the priming port provided on the top of the pump inlet.

DISCHARGE LOCATIONS

One (1) 1-1/2" water-only discharge, labeled “#19 Water Only,” shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus. The plumbing design shall prevent the backflow of foam contaminated water into the #19 water-only discharge. The discharge shall be plumbed with galvanized pipe and/or 1-1/2" flexible high pressure hose, and shall terminate with 1-1/2" NSTM threads.

One (1) 1-1/2” discharge, labeled “#3 Discharge,” plumbed to the on-board foam system, shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus. The discharge shall be plumbed with galvanized pipe or 1-1/2" flexible high pressure hose, and shall terminate with 1-1/2" NSTM threads.

INTAKE LOCATION

One (1) intake, labeled “#8 Overboard Suction” shall be provided. A removable screen shall be installed in the intake to prevent debris from entering the pump. The apparatus shall be equipped with a 2” NPSH intake plumbed with 2” piping to the intake side of the pump if equipped with a gasoline-powered pump.

TANK FILL

One (1) 1-1/2" tank refill line, labeled “#2 “Pump to Tank,” with a 1-1/2” valve, shall be provided to allow the water tank to be refilled through the pump.

TANK TO PUMP LINE

One (1) tank to pump line, labeled “#1 Tank to Pump,” with inline valve, shall be installed between the water tank outlet and the pump inlet, as close as possible to the water tank outlet.The tank to pump line and valve shall be 2” if equipped with a gasoline-powered pump.

BOOSTER HOSE REEL

Two (2) booster hose reels, with a 70 amp breaker, and a capacity of 100 ft. of 1" booster hose, shall be provided and installed at the rear passenger side of the platform deck, on top of the storage compartment as required. The hose reel frame and drum shall be fabricated of steel, with the sprocket being chrome plated to minimize maintenance. The hose reel inlet connection shall be a 1” inline quarter turn valve and 1” flexible wire-reinforced hose. The hose reel outlet connection shall be 1” NPSH thread. A Hannay brand, Model #SBEPF-24-23-24 or equivalent shall be installed.

The reel shall be provided with a 2/3 HP, 12 Volt electric motor for rewinding the hose on to the reel.This motor shall be controlled with one (1) push button switch located at the hose reel. The booster reel shall have provisions for manual rewind. The pinion shaft for the manual rewind gear shall have an adjustable tension brake, controlled at the reel. A cover shall be installed to protect the solenoid. A Cole Hersee M-612 push button switch or equivalent shall be installed.

One (1) roller assembly, or equivalent, shall be provided on the aft end of the reel. A Hannay model FH3 roller assembly or equivalent shall be installed.

FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM

The pump system shall be provided with a Blizzard Wizard Foam System or equivalent.

Foam concentrate shall be provided from the onboard foam concentrate storage tank.

WATER TANK

CONSTRUCTION

The water tank shall be fabricated from ½” thick, non-corrosive stress relieved polypropylene, natural black in color and U.V. stabilized for maximum protection. Materials used shall be compatible with firefighting foam, retardants and wetting agents.

The tank shall be completely independent of the platform structure and compartments and shall be equipped with lifting eyes to facilitate ease of removal.

Full baffling is required in accordance with NFPA 1906 requirements. The baffles shall be designed for maximum airflow throughout the tank. The baffles shall be internally connected to the top, sides, end and bottom. The tank shall have a manual fill tower with a basket strainer for both the water tank and foam tank. The height of the fill towers shall not exceed the top of the upper compartments.

The end wall of the tank, closest to the pump mount location shall have a vertical sight gauge.

The tank shall have a vent over-flow system that shall extend through the tank and exit under the vehicle at least 12 inches behind the centerline of the rear axle.

TANK CAPACITY

The water tank shall have a usable capacity of 750 gallons.

FOAM TANK

One (1) 10-gallon capacity foam concentrate storage tank shall be provided and plumbed to the on- board foam system. The tank shall be fabricated from polypropylene and shall be designed and fabricated as an integral part of the main water tank. The foam tank shall have a separate fill tower and screen, constructed in the same manner as the water tank fill tower.

The foam tank shall have a vertical sight gauge that can be viewed by the operator while standing at the pump panel.

BODY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

LIGHTING

All Lighting shall meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. It is acceptable to utilize the existing light fixtures furnished with the cab and chassis. Clearance and identification lights shall be easily changed rubber-mounted, shock proof LED and meet FMVSS 108 requirements.

TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS

A pair of flush-mount round 4” red LED combination tail/brake lights shall be provided at the rear of the body, one (1) each side below the platform outboard of the turn signal lights. The lights shall be attached with a rubber grommet. Optronics brand or equivalent, shall be installed.

TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS

A pair of flush-mount round 4” amber LED turn signal lights shall be provided at the rear of the body, one (1) each side below the platform. The lights shall be attached with a rubber grommet. Optronics brand or equivalent, shall be installed.

BACK UP LIGHTS

A pair of flush-mount round 4” clear LED back up lights shall be provided at the rear of the body, one (1) each side, below the platform inboard of the turn signal lights. The lights shall be attached with a rubber grommet. The back-up lights shall be wired so that they illuminate when the chassis is placed in reverse gear and/or when the rear flood light switch is activated in the cab. Optronics brand or equivalent, shall be installed.

LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AND LIGHT

One (1) clear light fixture, with license plate mounting bracket, shall be provided at the left rear of the body below the tail/brake/turn signal/back up lights.

CLUSTER/CLEARANCE LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS

Three (3) round ICC LED clearance lights shall be located at the rear of the apparatus above the draft tubes.

Additional lighting shall be provided to conform to DOT, Federal and NHTSA specifications for vehicles of 80” wide. All lighting shall be compatible with the 12V chassis electrical system. Lighting shall be located according to ICC regulations.

APPARATUS FINISH

APPARATUS BODY COLOR

The apparatus body shall be painted to match the color of the chassis cab exterior. The chassis cab shall not be repainted.

STRIPING AND LETTERING

The color of the chassis cab exterior and body shall be Oxford White -DOI - FWS Standard Color

All lettering and numbering shall be reflective in nature and conform to the minimum 1 requirements of ASTM D 4956, Standard Specification for reflective Sheeting for 2 Traffic Control, Type I, Class 1 or Class 3.

STRIPING

A 4" wide reflective yellow stripe shall be provided and installed horizontally on both the chassis cab and body. The stripe shall be placed as high as possible on the vertical surfaces on the sides of the chassis tilt hood and shall run the full length of the apparatus at that height. Two (2) breaks shall be provided in the stripping on either side of the apparatus body. One (1) approximately over front wheel center line and the other ¾ aft on the rear of the body. The ends of the stripe shall be sloped on a forward slant at approximately 45 degrees on either side of the break.

CAB AND BODY LETTERING AND STRIPING

Block style lettering, fabricated from blue reflective vinyl material (Blue lettering shall be Oralite 050 Blue or equivalent.), shall be provided and installed on the apparatus as follows:

The state and unit identifier (example AZ-BAR), in 4" tall letters, shall be provided on the forward and center compartment door(s), above the 4” stripe, on each side of the apparatus body.

The vehicle number (example 2425) shall be placed within the striping above the front fender in 4” tall letters.

The word “FIRE”, in 4" tall italicized letters, shall be applied on both sides, centered in the 45 degree angled break of the 4” yellow reflective stripe on the compartment doors, ¾ aft of the rear of the apparatus body.

The state and unit identifier, in 3.5" tall letters, shall be provided centered on the swept back portion of the front bumper on both sides, installed atop 4" tall white reflective stripe.

The rear designator shall be provided on the rear of the upper storage compartment on the driver’s side.

The equipment designator, in 18” tall black letters, shall be provided on the cab roof, aft of the light bar.

The apparatus manufacturer shall install Government-supplied door decals (shield and vehicle numbers) on the front cab doors, below the reflective striping.

Shields with the required US Fish and Wildlife logo and equipment identifier will be provided to the contractor.

CHEVRON STRIPING

Red and fluorescent yellow reflective chevron striping (6" color swatch width) shall be installed. The striping shall be placed on the vertical rear facing surfaces of the rear bumper in a chevron pattern sloping downward and away from the centerline of the vehicle at an angle of 45 degrees to form a combined width of 4 inches.

COMPARTMENT STRIPING

Installation of red/white reflector DOT stripe inside all vertical doors, chassis and 43 apparatus body shall be installed.

EQUIPMENT

The following equipment shall be provided with the completed apparatus. The equipment shall be new and unused, and shall meet all current NFPA, OSHA and other applicable safety regulations.

MANUALS AND DRAWINGS

The following specified materials shall be provided with the completed apparatus:

One (1) complete set of standard chassis operation, parts and service manuals.

One (1) apparatus manufacturer’s operation and service manual, to include:

· Warranty Registration and Information

· Operator Safety Information

· Pump Operation and Troubleshooting Instructions

· Foam System Operation Instructions

· Maintenance and Lubrication Information & Charts

· Complete Electrical Diagrams

· Component Literature (ie: siren, hose reel, etc.)

WARRANTY PROVISIONS

1 YEAR APPARATUS WARRANTY

All materials and workmanship herein specified, including all equipment furnished, shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year after the acceptance date of the apparatus, unless otherwise noted, with the exception of any normal maintenance services or adjustments which shall be required.

Under this warranty, the apparatus manufacturer shall be responsible for the costs of repairs to the apparatus that have been caused by defective workmanship or materials during this period.

This warranty shall not apply to the following:

· Any component parts or trade accessories such as chassis, engines, tires, pumps, valves, signaling devices, batteries, electric lights, bulbs, alternators, and all other installed equipment and accessories, in as much as they are usually warranted separately by their respective manufacturers, or are subject to normal wear and tear.

· Failures resulting from the apparatus being operated in a manner or for a purpose not recommended by the apparatus manufacturer.

· Loss of time or use of the apparatus, inconvenience or other incidental expenses.

· Any apparatus which has been repaired or altered outside of the apparatus manufacturer's factory in any way that affects its stability, or which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident.

WATER TANK WARRANTY

The polypropylene water tank that is specified to be supplied with this apparatus shall be warranted by the water tank manufacturer for a "lifetime" period from the date that the apparatus is put into service. The manufacturer shall repair, at no cost to the purchaser, any problems caused by defective materials and/or workmanship. The warranty shall cover the reasonable costs of removing the water tank from the apparatus and reinstalling it after the completion of the covered warranty repairs, but shall not cover any liability for the loss of service or downtime costs of the apparatus.