Tanker Specs 2024_009.pdf

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This document is a set of technical specifications for a fire apparatus tanker issued by the Washington County Firefighters' Association. The specifications outline the requirements for a new 2000-gallon tanker apparatus, including the pump assembly, plumbing, water tank, body construction, electrical system, paint and graphics, and loose equipment. Key details include a 1000 GPM fire pump, a 2000-gallon poly water tank, an electronic foam system, and various lighting and warning devices. The apparatus must meet NFPA 1900 standards and the manufacturer must be a member of the Fire Apparatus Manufacturer's Association. Payment is due at the time of delivery, and the apparatus includes a 1-year warranty, a 10-year structural warranty, a 10-year plumbing warranty, and a 5-year paint warranty.

The specifications do not mention any pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements, or other salient financial information. The document focuses solely on the technical requirements and certifications for the fire apparatus tanker.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 271

Sandersville, GA 31082

SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

It is the intent of the manufacturer to provide a new fire apparatus that will withstand the continuous use encountered in the emergency fire fighting service.

The apparatus shall be of the latest type, symmetrically proportioned and constructed with due consideration of the load to be sustained.

All parts not specifically mentioned herein, but which are necessary in order to furnish a complete fire apparatus, shall be furnished and shall conform to the best practices known to the fire apparatus industry.

The unit is to be of current year manufacture, and is to be new and unused. The bid price shall not include any local, State, or Federal taxes. The Bidder shall not be liable for any State or Federally mandated tax or program after the sale of this apparatus.

These specifications shall be construed as minimum. Should the manufacturer's current published data or specifications exceed these, they shall be considered minimum and be furnished.

PRIME BIDDER, MANUFACTURER

The manufacturer shall be prime bidder and shall identify the location of their facility.

BIDDERS BACKGROUND

Bids are requested from responsible manufacturers who are engaged in the manufacture of fire apparatus. To insure reliable and complete acceptance of the apparatus, bidder shall have been in operation for a minimum of thirty (30) years in the manufacturing of fire apparatus.

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The manufacturer of the apparatus must be fully owned and managed by a

Parent Company, Corporation, or Individual(s) that is 100% held by United

States of America based Company, Corporation, or United States citizen(s).

Proposals from any manufacturer that is fully or partially owned and/or operated by a foreign company, Corporation or Individual(s) under any type of ownership, partnership, or any similar type of agreement will be immediately rejected.

If the manufacturer of the apparatus, or if any owner, shareholder, or immediate relative of an owner or shareholder that has previously been involved in or held ownership in any company that has filed bankruptcy or any other type of reorganization plan, it must be clearly stated in the bid proposal. The statement must include details and dates of all occurrences.

FAMA COMPLIANCE

The apparatus manufacturer must be a current member of the Fire Apparatus

Manufacturer's Association (FAMA) and must provide certificate of membership.

FAIR, ETHICAL AND LEGAL COMPETITION

In order to ensure fair, ethical, and legal competition the apparatus manufacturer shall have ever been fined or convicted of price fixing, bid rigging, or collusion in any domestic or international fire apparatus market.

PROPRIETARY PARTS

It is the intention of the purchaser for all bidders to furnish the apparatus with major parts commonly used by the heavy-duty truck manufacturers and open market vendors whereas replacement parts are more readily available and at

Sandersville, GA 31082 reduced cost. The use of proprietary parts may not be acceptable to the purchaser.

MANUFACTURER'S DISCRETION

Materials, parts, or procedures used are subject to change at manufacturer's discretion at any time to provide equal or better products.

PRODUCT QUALITY AND WORKMANSHIP

The components provided and workmanship performed shall be of the highest quality available for this application. Special consideration shall be given to the following areas:

A). Accessibility to various components that require periodic maintenance or lubrication checks.

B). Ease of vehicle and pump operation.

C). Features beneficial to the intended operation of the apparatus.

Construction of the complete apparatus shall be designed to carry the loads intended to meet the road and terrain conditions and speed requirements desired when specified by the purchaser.

Welding shall not be employed in the assembly of the apparatus in a manner that will prevent the removal of any major component part for service and/or repair.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each bidder must submit with their bid proposal a Certificate of Insurance listing the proposed manufacturer's product liability insurance coverage. Liability

Sandersville, GA 31082 insurance shall be a minimum amount of ten (10) million dollars. Submitted certificate shall name the apparatus manufacturer, insurance company, policy number, and effective dates of the insurance policy. Bids submitted without the required certificate will be considered nonresponsive and automatically rejected.

No exceptions are allowed to the minimum insurance coverage requirement.

The manufacturer shall maintain full insurance coverage on the purchaser's cab and chassis from time of first possession by the manufacturer until the apparatus is delivered and accepted by the purchaser (No Exceptions). Purchaser reserves the right to require proof of insurance from the manufacturer's insurance carrier prior to entering into a contract for the apparatus.

PAYMENT TERMS

Full payment for the apparatus shall be made at time of delivery of the completed vehicle. Due to insurance liability, the apparatus will not be left at the purchaser's location without full acceptance and payment or prior agreement between the Purchaser and Bidder.

Final delivery price shall not include any Local, State or Federal taxes. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any State or Federal mandated tax or program after sale or delivery of the apparatus.

VEHICLE ACCEPTANCE AND DELIVERY

The customer shall pickup the vehicle at the manufacturing facility and shall supply evidence of sufficient insurance coverage to transport the vehicle.

FUEL TANK FILLED AT DELIVERY

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The fuel tank and DEF tank (if applicable) shall be filled upon final delivery at the factory.

== NFPA 1900 REQUIREMENTS - TANKER - 7.250 03/07/23 ==

NFPA COMPLIANCE

The National Fire Protection Association standard #1900 (most recent edition) is hereby adopted and made a part of these specifications, the same as if they were written out in full detail. Bidders are to provide only the equipment requested herein and the Department will supply the rest before the apparatus is put into service. The unit shall comply with all federal, state, ICC, and DOT motor vehicle regulations, standards, and laws relating to commercial vehicles as well as to fire apparatus on the date of the bid.

ROAD TEST CERTIFICATION

A road test shall be conducted with the finished apparatus fully loaded. During this time, the apparatus shall not show loss of power and/or overheating. The transmission driveshaft or shafts and rear axle shall run free from abnormal vibration or noise throughout the operating range of the apparatus. The apparatus, when loaded, shall have not less than 25% or more than 45% of the weight on the front axle and not less than 55% or more than 75% on the rear axle.

A). The apparatus must be capable of accelerating to 35 mph from a standing start within 25 seconds on a level concrete highway without exceeding the maximum governed RPM of the engine.

B). The apparatus must be capable of accelerating from a steady speed of 15

Sandersville, GA 31082 mph to a true speed of 35 mph within 30 seconds. This shall be accomplished without moving the gear selector.

C). The fully loaded apparatus shall be capable of obtaining a speed of 50 to 55 mph on a level concrete highway

D). The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the engine installation approvals signed by the appropriate engine company upon delivery of the chassis to the Fire Department.

E). The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the transmission approval signed by the transmission manufacturer upon delivery of the chassis to the Fire

Department.

F). The manufacturer shall furnish copies of the front and rear axle approvals upon delivery of the apparatus to the Fire Department.

ROAD TEST FAILURE

In the event the apparatus fails to meet the test requirements of these specifications on the first trials, second trials may be made at the option of the manufacturer within thirty (30) days of the first trials. Such trials shall be final and conclusive and failure to comply with changes, as the purchaser may consider necessary to conform to any clause of the specifications within thirty

(30) days after notice is given to the manufacturer of such changes, shall be cause for rejection of the apparatus. Permission to keep or store the apparatus in any building owned or occupied by the purchaser, or its use by the purchaser during the above-specified period with permission of the manufacturer, shall not

Sandersville, GA 31082 constitute acceptance.

VEHICLE TOP SPEED

The rear axle shall be geared for a top speed of 60 mph at engine governed

RPM.

NFPA TOP SPEED STATEMENT

Per NFPA 1900 section 7.16.2, the maximum top speed of fire apparatus with a

GVWR over 33,000 lbs. shall not exceed either 68 MPH or the manufacturer's maximum fire service speed rating for the tires installed on the apparatus, whichever is lower.

Per NFPA 1900 section 7.16.3, if the combined water tank and foam agent tank capacities on the fire apparatus exceed 1250 gallons, or the GVWR of the vehicle is over 50,000 lbs., the maximum top speed of the apparatus shall not exceed either 60 MPH or the manufacturer's maximum fire service speed rating for the tires installed on the apparatus, whichever is lower.

SAFETY SIGNS

The following safety signs shall be provided:

SEATED AND BELTED WARNING LABEL - FAMA# 07

A permanent label shall be provided that is visible to all occupants that states that they should be seated and belted while the apparatus is in motion. The label shall also state potential injuries or death that could be caused if the safety belts are not used properly.

CAB INTERIOR EQUIPMENT MOUNTING DANGER LABEL - FAMA# 10

A permanent label shall be provided inside of the cab warning of the dangers of

Sandersville, GA 31082 unsecured equipment inside the cab. The label shall state that all equipment shall be properly secured and also warn of potential injury or death that could be caused by failing to do so.

DO NOT WEAR HELMET LABEL - FAMA# 15

A permanent label shall be provided inside of the cab in view of all seated positions stating that helmets should not be worn in cab. The label shall also warn of potential injury or death that could be caused by wearing helmet in cab.

VEHICLE BACKING LABEL - FAMA17

A permanent label shall be provided inside of the cab in view of the driver advising of proper procedures to following when the apparatus is in reverse motion. The label shall also warn of potential injury or death that be caused by failing to follow proper procedures.

CHASSIS DATA LABELS

The following information shall be on labels affixed to the vehicle:

Fluid Data:

· Engine oil

· Engine coolant

· Chassis transmission fluid

· Pump transmission lubrication fluid

· Pump primer fluid (if applicable)

· Drive axle(s) lubrication fluid

· Air conditioning refrigerant

· Air conditioning lubrication

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· Power steering fluid

· Cab tilt mechanism fluid (if applicable)

· Transfer case fluid

· Equipment rack fluid (if applicable)

· Air compressor system lubricant

· Generator system lubricant (if applicable)

Chassis Data:

· Chassis Manufacturer

· Production Number

· Year Built

· Month Manufactured

· Vehicle Identification Number

Location shall be in the driver's compartment of the chassis cab.

OVERALL HEIGHT, LENGTH, GVW DATA PLAQUE

A "high visibility" plate shall be permanently mounted in the cab, visible to driver when seated.

The plate shall show the overall height of the completed apparatus in feet and inches, the overall length of the completed apparatus in feet and inches.

The plate shall also show the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) in tons.

Text shall also be supplied on the plate, indicating that the information shown is current upon completion of the apparatus. If the overall height of the apparatus changes after the apparatus is put into service, then the purchaser must revise the dimensions on the plate.

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"NO RIDE" LABEL

A label shall be located on the vehicle at the rear step areas, and at any cross walkways, if they exist. The label(s) shall warn personnel that riding in or on these areas while the vehicle is in motion is prohibited.

FAMA SAFETY GUIDE

One (1) copy of the latest edition of FAMA's Fire Apparatus Safety Guide shall be provided with the completed apparatus.

== COMMERCIAL CHASSIS, SINGLE AXLE - 7.250 03/07/23 ==

COMMERCIAL CHASSIS

COMMERCIAL CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

CHASSIS PROVIDER

The chassis, as detailed in these specifications, shall be ordered and supplied by the apparatus manufacturer.

FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS

A Freightliner 2-door chassis per the attached specifications shall be furnished:

CHASSIS PAINT COLOR

The cab shall be painted a Single color.

CAB PAINT PRIMARY/LOWER COLOR

The primary/lower paint color shall be Red.

== CHASSIS MODS - TANKER, SINGLE AXLE - 7.250 03/07/23 ==

CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS

The following modifications and installations shall be performed on the chassis upon delivery to the apparatus manufacturer:

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TIRE PRESSURE MANAGEMENT

There will be a RealWheels LED AirSecure tire alert pressure management system provided, that will monitor each tire's pressure. A sensor will be provided on the valve stem of each tire for a total of six (6) tires.

The sensor will calibrate to the tire pressure when installed on the valve stem for pressures between 10 and 200 psi. The sensor will activate an integral battery operated LED when the pressure of that tire drops 5 to 8 psi.

Removing the cap from the sensor will indicate the functionality of the sensor and battery. If the sensor and battery are in working condition, the LED will immediately start to flash.

HUB COVERS (front)

Stainless steel hub covers shall be provided on the front axle.

HUB COVERS (rear)

A pair of stainless steel high hat hub covers shall be provided on rear axle hubs.

COVERS, LUG NUT, CHROME

Chrome lug nut covers shall be supplied on front and rear wheels.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

The chassis exhaust system shall be provided as detailed in the chassis specifications. NO modifications shall be made by the apparatus manufacturer.

HOT EXHAUST DANGERS LABEL - FAMA# 04

A permanent label shall be provided near any hot exhaust surface that warns of potential injury or death that could be caused by contact with the surface. The label shall also state precautions that should be taken while working on or

Sandersville, GA 31082 around the surface.

BUMPER EXTENSION

The chassis frame shall be extended 18.00" with a reinforced steel angle and channel framework. The extension shall adequately support the bumper and other equipment to be installed. The gravel shield shall be constructed from

.125" aluminum tread plate material.

BUMPER HOSEWELL COMPARTMENT

There shall be one (1) hosewell in the front extended bumper constructed of smooth aluminum. The floor of the hosewell shall be covered with Turtle Tile and contain drain holes.

The center hosewell (mounted between the frame rails) shall be 26.00" wide x

16.00" deep x 15.00" front to back (3.61 cubic feet).

The center hosewell shall include a .105" diamond plate hinged cover with two

(2) push button latches used to raise the lid towards the chassis hood. A gas shock shall be provided to hold the lid in the open position.

A safety sign FAMA22, which warns of the need to secure hose, shall be visible to personnel at each hose storage area.

FRONT HOSEWELL CAPACITY

The front bumper hosewell shall have the capacity of 150 feet of 1.75" DJ fire hose.

CHASSIS PREPARATION

Prior to installation of the fire pump, apparatus body, or cab steps, all components which extend out beyond the chassis frame rails shall be removed

Sandersville, GA 31082 and relocated to the area within the frame rails

CHASSIS TOW HOOKS

The front tow hooks shall be provided as detailed in the chassis specifications.

REAR TOW PLATES

Two (2) rear tow plates with 1.50" I.D. holes, constructed with 1.00" steel plate shall be provided on the apparatus. These shall be located below the apparatus body and fastened to the rear chassis frame rails.

REAR MUD FLAPS

A pair of black rubber mud flaps, with the manufacturer's logo, shall be provided and installed behind the rear wheels.

VEHICLE DATA RECORDER

The apparatus shall be equipped with an Innovative Controls “Vehicle Data

Recorder and Seat Belt Warning System” (VDR/SBW) that is connected to the power train CAN (Controller Area Network) bus consisting of transmission

(TCM), engine control (ECM) and antilock brake (ABS) modules mounted on the apparatus. The VDR/SBW will function per NFPA 1900 utilizing the power train’s

J1939 data and using the “Seat Belt Input Module” for seat occupied and belt status information.

SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM

There shall be a seat belt indicator system supplied in the cab. The indicator system shall indicate seat belt use for each individual seating position when the seat is occupied, the seat belt remains unfastened and the parking brake is released.

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CENTER CONSOLE

A center console shall be furnished and shall be located between the driver and officer's seats. The top face of the console shall be designed as the switch panel for all emergency light switches.

BATTERY SYSTEM

The battery system shall be supplied with the chassis.

BATTERY JUMPER STUDS

External battery jumper studs shall be provided as detailed in the chassis specifications.

KEYLESS IGNITION SWITCH

One (1) non-removable, keyless style ignition switch shall be provided with the chassis.

MASTER BATTERY SWITCH

A master battery switch shall be provided as detailed in the chassis specifications.

BATTERY CONDITIONER

A Kussmaul Chief Series Auto Charge 4012 battery charger with onboard display shall be supplied. The battery conditioner shall provide a 40 amp output for the chassis batteries and a 20 amp output circuit for accessory loads.

BATTERY CHARGER LOCATION

The battery charger shall be located in a pre-determined location by the manufacturer.

120 VOLT SHORELINE CONNECTION - "SUPER" AUTO EJECT

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One (1) Kussmaul "Super" Auto Eject model 091-55-20-120, automatic, 120 volt, 20 amp shoreline disconnect shall be provided for the on board, 120 volt battery charging systems.

AUTO-EJECT MATING PLUG

A 5-20P, 20 amp mating female cord end shall be shipped loose with the apparatus to allow the Fire Department to connect cord end to a Fire Department provided charging cord.

BATTERY CHARGER DISPLAY/ COVER

One (1) Kussmaul model 091-55-266-YW battery charger status center/ auto eject cover shall be supplied with the charger.

The cover shall be yellow in color.

SHORELINE RECEPTACLE LOCATION

The shoreline receptacle shall be located on the left hand side of the apparatus in a pre-determined location by the manufacturer.

AUXILIARY AIR COMPRESSOR

A Kussmaul 12V air compressor shall be supplied. The compressor system shall be designed to maintain the air pressure in the air system while not in use. A pressure switch shall sense air pressure drop and engage the compressor which shall run until the pressure is restored.

AUXILIARY AIR COMPRESSOR LOCATION

The auxiliary air compressor shall be located in a pre-determined location by the manufacturer.

BACK-UP ALARM

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One (1) 97 DB back up alarm shall be provided and installed at the rear of the unit. It shall be wired to activate when the transmission is placed in reverse.

The fire pump and related plumbing on the specified apparatus shall be installed in accordance with applicable NFPA 1900 guidelines at the time the contract was placed.

PUMP ASSEMBLY

The pump shall be of a size and design to mount on the chassis rails of commercial and custom truck chassis.

The entire pump shall be assembled and tested at the pump manufacturer's factory.

The pump shall be driven by the truck transmission mounted PTO. The engine shall provide sufficient horsepower and RPM to enable pump to meet and exceed its rated performance within the torque rating of the PTO, truck transmission and drive line components.

The entire pump shall be hydrostatically tested to a pressure of 600 PSI. Pump shall be free from objectionable pulsation and vibration.

The pump body and related parts shall be of fine grain alloy cast iron, with a minimum tensile strength of 30,000 PSI (2069 bar). All metal moving parts in contact with water shall be of high quality bronze or stainless steel. Pumps utilizing castings made of lower tensile strength cast iron not acceptable.

Pump body shall be vertically split, on a single plane for easy removal of entire impeller assembly including clearance rings.

Pump shaft to be rigidly supported by two bearings for minimum deflection. The

Sandersville, GA 31082 bearings shall be heavy-duty, deep groove ball bearings in the gearbox and they shall be splash lubricated.

The pump impeller shall be hard, fine grain bronze of the mixed flow design;

accurately machines, hand-ground and individually balanced. The vanes of the impeller intake eye shall be hand ground and polished to a sharp edge, and be of sufficient size and design to provide ample reserve capacity utilizing minimum horsepower.

Impeller clearance rings shall be bronze, easily renewable without replacing impeller or pump volute body.

The pump shaft shall be heat-treated, electric furnace, corrosion resistant stainless steel. The pump shaft must be sealed with double-lip oil seal to keep road dirt and water out of gearbox.

GEARBOX

The gearbox shall be manufactured and tested at the pump manufacturer’s factory.

Pump gearbox shall be of sufficient size to withstand the torque of the engine in pump operating conditions. The drive unit shall be designed of ample capacity for lubrication reserve and to maintain the proper operating temperature.

The gearbox drive shafts shall be of heat-treated chrome nickel steel shall withstand the full torque of the engine and pump operating conditions.

All gears both drive and pump, shall be of highest quality electric furnace chrome nickel steel. Bores shall be ground to size and teeth integrated and hardened, to give an extremely accurate gear for long life, smooth, quiet running, and higher

Sandersville, GA 31082 load carrying capability. An accurately cut helical design shall be provided. (No exceptions.)

The pump ratio shall be selected by the apparatus manufacturer to give maximum performance with the engine and transmission selected.

MECHANICAL SEAL

The pump shall have a mechanical sea. One (1) only required on the suction

(inboard) side of the pump. The mechanical seal shall be two (2) inches in diameter and shall be spring loaded, maintenance free and self-adjusting.

Mechanical seal construction shall be a carbon sealing ring, stainless steel coil spring, Viton rubber cup, and a tungsten carbide seat with Teflon backup seal.

ELECTRONIC PUMP MANUALS

Two (2) sets of electronic fire pump service and operation manuals shall be provided with the completed apparatus.

PUMP WARRANTY

The pump shall be covered by the Hale Pro-Tech 5-year pump warranty against workmanship and materials. Both parts and labor shall be covered for the first 2 years and years 3-5 shall have parts only coverage.

1000 GPM FIRE PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

The centrifugal type fire pump shall be a Hale model MBP with a rated capacity of 1000 GPM. The pump shall meet NFPA 1900 requirements.

The pump shall be certified to meet the following deliveries:

1000 gpm (3785 L/M) @ 150 psi (10.3 bar)

700 gpm (2646 L/M) @ 200 psi (13.8 bar)

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500 gpm (1893 L/M) @ 250 psi (17.2 bar)

PTO FIRE PUMP DRIVESHAFTS AND INSTALLATION

The PTO fire pump shall be installed and shall include installation of the fire pump, modification and/or fabrication of new drivelines and all pump-mounting brackets.

LEFT SIDE INLET - 6.00"

One (1) 6.00" steamer inlet with male NST threads shall be provided on the left side of the pump module. The inlet shall have a removable screen.

INLET CAP

One (1) 6.00" chrome plated cap with long handles and NST threads shall be supplied. The cap shall be capable of withstanding 500 PSI and be trimmed with the apparatus manufacturer's logo in the center of the cap.

PTO PUMP SHIFT SPECIFICATIONS -- PUMP AND ROLL

An electric powered PTO pump shift shall be installed in the cab driver's area where not subject to accidental engagement. The pump shift system shall permit "pump and roll" operations, as well as stationary pumping operations.

The following indicators shall be provided and installed:

A green "PUMP ENGAGED" indicator shall be located in the cab and shall energize when the pump shift has successfully been completed.

A green "OK TO PUMP" indicator shall be located in the cab, and shall energize when the pump is engaged, the chassis transmission is in neutral, and the parking brake is engaged.

A green "OK TO PUMP AND ROLL" indicator shall be energized when the pump

Sandersville, GA 31082 is engaged, the chassis transmission is in road gear, and the parking brake is released.

When the "OK TO PUMP AND ROLL" indicator is energized, the "OK TO

PUMP" indicator shall not be energized.

The pump shall be capable of “Pump and Roll” up to 5 mph where the safety interlock shall disengage the PTO automatically.

PTO ENGAGEMENT SWITCHING

One (1) rocker switch with indicator shall be installed on the switch panel in the cab to control the PTO engagement switch. The switch shall be labeled "PTO

Engage".

REMOTE MOUNTED DISCHARGE PRESSURE GAUGE

One (1) 2.50" Class1 master discharge pressure gauge shall be provided in the cab. The gauge shall read from 0" Hg. to 400 psi, and have a white face with black markings.

PIPING AND MANIFOLDS

All the plumbing and/or piping in the pump module shall be of 304 stainless steel or flexible piping for long life. All NPT pipe thread connections larger than ¾” connections shall be avoided in the construction of the plumbing system. The following valves shall have groove connection: rear discharge, tank fill, all 2” and

2-½” (5.08 and 6.35cm) pre-connect valves.

The flexible piping shall be black SBR synthetic rubber hose with 300 working pounds and 1200 pounds burst pressure for sizes 1.50" through 4.00”. Sizes

0.75”, 1.00” and 5.00” are rated at 250 pound working and 1000 pound burst

Sandersville, GA 31082 pressure. All sizes are rated at 30 HG vacuum. Reinforcement consists of two plies of high tensile strength tire cord for all sizes sand helix wire installed in sizes 1.00" through 5.00” for maximum performance in tight bend applications.

The material has a temperature rating of –40 degrees F to 210 degrees F.

HOSE THREADS- NST

All hose threads shall be National Standard Thread (NST) on all base threads on the apparatus intake and discharges, unless otherwise specified.

VENTED LUG CAPS AND PLUGS

All intake and discharge plugs and caps and plugs shall be vented lug type designed to relieve trapped pressure and help reduce possible operator injuries.

VALVES

The valves shall be Akron Brass with stainless balls. The valves shall be bi-directional with full flow capability. The valves shall be of fixed pivot ball design with a flow pressure rating to meet NFPA 1900 standards. All 3.00” discharge valves shall be supplied with a true slow close mechanism per NFPA specifications.

INDIVIDUAL DRAINS

One (1) individual Class1 lift up drain valve shall be furnished for each 1.50" or larger discharge port and each 2.50" gated auxiliary suction.

DISCHARGE GAUGES

Individual Class 1 2.50" line gauges for each 2.00” or larger discharge shall be provided and mounted adjacent to the discharge valve control handle. The gauges shall indicate pressure from 0 to 400 PSI. The pressure gauge shall be

Sandersville, GA 31082 fully filled with pulse and vibration dampening Interlube to lubricate the internal mechanisms to prevent lens condensation and to ensure proper operation to minus 40 degrees F. To prevent internal freezing and to keep contaminants from entering the gauge, the stem and Bourdon tube shall be filled with low temperature material and be sealed from the water system using an isolating

Sub Z diaphragm located in the stem.

PUMP CERTIFICATION

The fire pump shall be tested to meet the flow requirements of the pump. A written certification shall be provided with the completed vehicle.

RELIEF VALVE

There shall be one (1) suction side stainless steel relief pump valve provided on the pump system. The valve shall be configured with a 2.50" male NST discharge outlet. This must be a manual relief valve.

PRIMING SYSTEM

A Hale ESP priming pump shall be a positive displacement, oil-less rotary vane electric motor driven pump. The pump body shall be manufactured of heat treated anodized aluminum for wear and corrosion resistance.

The pump shall be capable of producing a minimum 24 Hg vacuum at 2,000 feet above sea level.

The electric motor shall be a 12 VDC totally enclosed unit.

The priming pump shall not require lubrication.

The primer shall be capable of priming the pump through a 20' section of suction hose with a 10' lift within 30 seconds for pumps less than 1,500 gpm, and 45

Sandersville, GA 31082 seconds for pumps 1,500 gpm and larger. '

PRIMER CONTROL

The priming pump shall operate by a single pull control valve mounted on the pump operator’s panel. The control valve shall be manufactured of bronze construction.

PRIMER FUSE

The primer shall be protected with a 250 amp fusible link that is designed to protect the apparatus 12 volt electrical system if the primer motor malfunctions.

U.L. TEST POINTS

Two (2) U.L. test plugs shall be mounted on the pump panel for testing of the vacuum and pressures.

MASTER PUMP DRAIN

A rotary type, 12 port master drain valve shall be provided and controlled at the lower portion of the side pump panel. The valve shall be located in pump compartment lower than the main body and connected in such a manner as to allow complete water drainage of the pump body and all required accessories.

Water shall be drained below the apparatus body and away from the pump operator.

ENGINE COOLER VALVE

A pump cooler valve shall be installed in the instrument panel. The valve shall be a 0.25" multi-turn valve installed thru the instrument panel and labeled.

PRESSURE GOVERNOR and ENGINE MONITORING DISPLAY

A Fire Research PumpBoss Max series PBA501-D00 pressure governor and

Sandersville, GA 31082 control module kit shall be installed.

The following continuous displays shall be provided:

Engine RPM; shown on LCD screen

Check engine and stop engine warning; shown on LCD screen

Engine oil pressure; shown on LCD screen

Engine coolant temperature; shown on LCD screen

Transmission Temperature; shown on LCD screen

Battery voltage; shown on LCD screen

Pressure and RPM operating mode LEDs

Pressure / RPM setting; shown on LCD screen

Throttle ready / Ok to Pump LEDs.

The pressure governor shall operate in two (2) control modes, pressure and

RPM. No discharge pressure or engine RPM variation shall occur when switching between modes. In pressure mode the pressure governor shall automatically regulate the discharge pressure at the level set by the operator. In

RPM mode the governor shall maintain the engine RPM at the level set by the operator except in the event of a discharge pressure increase.

LEFT SIDE AUXILIARY SUCTION

One (1) 2.50" intake with an Akron Brass valve shall be located on the left side panel. The valve shall be a quarter turn ball type and fixed pivot design to allow easy operation at all pump pressures.

The valve shall come equipped with an inlet strainer and a 2.50" NST chrome inlet swivel.

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An Akron Brass 2.50" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for the intake.

The valve shall be manually operated with a swift handle from the left hand side pump operator's panel. The swift handle shall have a recessed area for 1.00” x

3.00” ID tags with a color coded bezel.

There shall be an Class1 0.75" quarter turn drain valve included. The handle shall lift, to open and push down, to close.

One (1) 2.50" chrome plated plug shall be provided. The plug shall be equipped with MNST threads, rocker lugs, and chain.

TANK TO PUMP

One (1) 3.00" valve shall be installed between the water tank and the pump. The valve shall be a quarter turn ball type. The valve shall be actuated with an air cylinder. The valve shall be controlled with a switch at the pump panel.

An Akron Brass 3.00" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for the tank to pump line.

The valve shall be actuated with an air cylinder. The valve shall be controlled with a switch at the pump panel.

TANK FILL/ RECIRULATION LINE

One (1) 2.00" gated full flow pump to tank refill line shall be provided. Tank fill plumbing shall utilize 2.00" high pressure hose for tank connection to accommodate flexing between components.

An Akron Brass 2.00" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for the tank refill.

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The quarter turn valve shall be manually operated with a Class1 locking push pull control rod. It shall have a chrome plated zinc handle with a recessed area for 1.00” x 3.00” identification tag. The controls shall be locked in any position.

FRONT DISCHARGE

One (1) 2.50" discharge with 2.50" piping and valve shall be plumbed to the front of the apparatus.

An Akron Brass 2.50" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for the front discharge.

The quarter turn valve shall be manually operated with a Class1 locking push pull control rod. It shall have a chrome plated zinc handle with a recessed area for 1.00” x 3.00” identification tag. The controls shall be locked in any position.

Trident automatic 0.75" drain valve(s) shall be installed in the front discharge plumbing. The valve shall be normally open and shall close at 6 psi.

The discharge shall come equipped with a lift-up 0.75" drain valve and a matching color coded bezel.

DISCHARGE ADAPTER

One (1) 90 degree Mattydale swivel adapter with 2.50" MNST threads shall be located on the front bumper extension. No discharge caps are required.

It shall be located on the left hand side of the hose box.

LEFT SIDE FRONT PANEL DISCHARGE

One (1) 2.50" discharge with valve shall be located on the left side panel. The valve shall be a quarter turn ball type and fixed pivot design to allow easy operation at all pump pressures. The 2.50" outlet shall be equipped with 2.50"

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MNST threads.

An Akron Brass 2.50" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for the left hand front panel discharge.

The valve shall be manually operated with a swift handle from the left hand side pump operator's panel. The swift handle shall have a recessed area for 1.00” x

3.00” ID tags with a color coded bezel.

One (1) 2.50" chrome plated cap shall be provided. The threads shall be NST and the cap shall be equipped rocker lugs and chain.

The discharge shall come equipped with a lift-up 0.75" drain valve and a matching color coded bezel.

LEFT SIDE REAR PANEL DISCHARGE

One (1) 2.50" discharge with valve shall be located on the left side panel. The valve shall be a quarter turn ball type and fixed pivot design to allow easy operation at all pump pressures. The 2.50" outlet shall be equipped with 2.50"

MNST threads.

An Akron Brass 2.50" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for the left hand front panel discharge.

The valve shall be manually operated with a swift handle from the left hand side pump operator's panel. The swift handle shall have a recessed area for 1.00” x

3.00” ID tags with a color coded bezel.

One (1) 2.50" chrome plated cap shall be provided. The threads shall be NST and the cap shall be equipped rocker lugs and chain.

The discharge shall come equipped with a lift-up 0.75" drain valve and a

Sandersville, GA 31082 matching color coded bezel.

RIGHT HAND SIDE DISCHARGE

One (1) 2.50" discharge shall be located on the right hand side of the apparatus, forward of compartment R1.

An Akron Brass 2.50" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for the right hand side discharge.

The quarter turn valve shall be manually operated with a Class1 locking push pull control rod. It shall have a chrome plated zinc handle with a recessed area for 1.00” x 3.00” identification tag. The controls shall be locked in any position.

One (1) 2.50" chrome plated cap shall be provided. The threads shall be NST and the cap shall be equipped rocker lugs and chain.

The discharge shall come equipped with a lift-up 0.75" drain valve and a matching color coded bezel.

CROSSLAY PRE-CONNECT #1

One (1) 1.75" crosslay pre-connect shall be installed in the rear tailboard. The crosslay shall have capacity for 200' of 1.75" double jacket fire hose. The crosslay shall have 2.00" plumbing and a 2.00" valve.

The crosslay discharge shall terminate below the floor of the bumper crosslay with a 2.00" NPT female x 1.50" NST male chicksan swivel adapter.

An Akron Brass 2.00" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for pre-connect # 1.

The quarter turn valve shall be manually operated with a Class1 locking push pull control rod. It shall have a chrome plated zinc handle with a recessed area

Sandersville, GA 31082 for 1.00” x 3.00” identification tag. The controls shall be locked in any position.

The discharge shall also come equipped with a quarter-turn 0.75" drain valve and a matching color coded bezel.

CROSSLAY PRE-CONNECT #2

One (1) 1.75" crosslay pre-connect shall be installed in the rear tailboard. The crosslay shall have capacity for 200' of 1.75" double jacket fire hose. The crosslay shall have 2.00" plumbing and a 2.00" valve.

The crosslay discharge shall terminate below the floor of the bumper crosslay with a 2.00" NPT female x 1.50" NST male chicksan swivel adapter.

An Akron Brass 2.00" generation II swing-out valve shall be provided for pre-connect # 2.

The quarter turn valve shall be manually operated with a Class1 locking push pull control rod. It shall have a chrome plated zinc handle with a recessed area for 1.00” x 3.00” identification tag. The controls shall be locked in any position.

The discharge shall also come equipped with a quarter-turn 0.75" drain valve and a matching color coded bezel.

HOSE REEL - ELECTRIC REWIND

One (1) HANNAY painted steel hose reel with electric rewind shall be supplied and installed. This should be installed on top of the pump panel in the extra space beside the crosslays. The reel shall be capable of carrying 150.00' of 1.00" booster hose.

The reel shall have a 1.00” Female NPT inlet connection with a 90 degree ball bearing swivel joint. The reel shall have a 1.00” Male NST outlet. The reel shall have an auxiliary gear-driven crank rewind that shall be easily accessible.

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BOOSTER REEL DISCHARGE

The booster reel discharge shall be plumbed from the valve to the hose reel utilizing 1.50" high pressure hose.

An Akron Brass 1.50" Generation II Swing-Out valve shall be provided for the booster reel discharge.

The valve shall be actuated with an air cylinder, and controlled with a switch at the pump panel.

No pressure gauge shall be provided for the booster reel discharge.

There shall be one (1) hose reel rewind switch installed and properly labeled. It shall be a weather-resistant momentary push button switch and shall be located near the booster reel.

One (1) 4-way, full length stainless steel capture roller assembly shall be installed on the booster reel.

BOOSTER REEL HOSE

The booster reel shall be supplied with 150’ of 1.00” red rayon braided reinforced neoprene reel booster hose. The hose shall have a minimum proof test pressure of 800 PSIG.

FRONT BUMPER MONITOR

One (1) Akron Model 3462 Forestry Monitor shall be installed. The remote monitor shall be located on the front bumper of the apparatus.

The monitor shall have a fully enclosed 12-volt motor and gears with a manual override for both horizontal and vertical rotation and may be operated simultaneously. The vertical travel shall be from 45-degrees below to 90-

Sandersville, GA 31082 degrees above horizontal with adjustable stops at -20 degrees and +45 degrees.

The horizontal rotation shall be 320-degrees with adjustable stops at

+-90-degrees.

The monitor shall be Red in color.

A 2.00" Akron Brass, model # 8620 Generation II electric valve shall be supplied for the forestry monitor.

The monitor shall be controlled by a joystick located in the cab. The joystick shall provide up, down, right, left, fog, and stream control of the monitor. The joystick shall have a trigger switch to control an optional electric discharge valve.

The joystick shall be flush mounted in the center console.

QUICK CONNECT

A 2.00” NPT quick disconnect shall be installed for quick removal of the monitor from the truck.

MONITOR NOZZLE

An electric adjustable nozzle shall be supplied. It shall be adjustable at the following GPM’s: 30, 60, 95, 125

LED WATER LEVEL GAUGE (PUMP PANEL)

One (1) Innovative Controls Soft-Glo model # 3050869-03-W-37 LED water level monitor kit shall be provided and installed on the left hand side pump operator's control panel. The display shall show the volume of water in the tank using 4 distinct illuminated levels. Tank level indication is enhanced by the use 180° wide-angle diffusion lenses in front of the LEDs. The LEDS are diffused by a proprietary method that creates an illumination effect that remains bright but

Sandersville, GA 31082 eliminates the typical irritation to an operator’s eyes traditionally caused by bright

LEDs.

The gauge shall use a pressure transducer #3030376-01 installed near the bottom of the water tank to determine the correct volume in the tank.

CAB MOUNTED WATER TANK INDICATOR

One (1) Innovative Controls Soft-Glo model #3050853-W-37 mini tank level display shall be provided and installed on the console in the cab. The display(s) shall show the volume in the tank on 4 distinct illuminated levels. The display shall mimic the main pump panel mounted display via CAN Bus.

LARGE LIGHT WATER LEVEL GAUGE, REAR OF BODY

Three (3) large LED water level gauges shall be provided, one (1) on both sides of the body and one (1) on the rear. The Innovative Controls "Mini-Monster" LED strip light(s) shall be surface mounted.

The strip light(s) shall be mounted as to indicate the following water levels:

· Green LED cluster Full tank

· Blue LED cluster 3/4 tank

· Amber LED cluster 1/2 tank

· Red LED cluster 1/4 tank

The "Mini-Monster" light(s) shall not require a separate driver module, having this capability built-in.

FOAM SYSTEM- 2.1A SmartFOAM

The foam system shall be equipped with a Class1 UltraView SmartFOAM

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Controller and a foam induction pump. The foam induction pump will be a

Class1 2.1A piston style foam induction pump (12VDC) for use with Class A concentrates at a rated output of up to 2.1 gpm and a maximum operating pressure of 250 psi

The SmartFOAM Controller will show the water flow per minute, foam percentage, total water flowed, and total foam flowed on the main screen without having to press any buttons. The SmartFOAM Controller will maintain a running total of the amount of water and foam used during the current power cycle.

The SmartFOAM Controller will allow push-button modification of the foam proportioning rate from 0.1% to 10.0% in 0.1% increments. The SmartFOAM

Controller will always begin operation at the preset foam proportioning rate which is configured with a password protected set-up screen.

The foam concentrate pump discharge line shall be equipped with a bubble tight check valve, rated at 500 psi (34 bar) to prevent water flow into the concentrate pump from the apparatus fire pump. This valve shall be made from brass or 300 series stainless steel. This valve shall have a cracking pressure of 4-6 psi

(0.3-0.4 bar) to prevent flowing concentrate through the pump due to head pressure from the concentrate reservoir.

The system shall include flushing capability via a three-way flush valve. A switch provided integral to the three-way valve will indicate when the valve is in the

“FLUSH” position. The “FLUSH” position will provide fresh water-flushing capabilities to prevent foam concentrate deterioration of the foam pump.

The SmartFOAM Controller will protect the foam pump from being run “dry” by

Sandersville, GA 31082 showing a “low foam” warning when the low-level tank switch is activated and only allowing the foam pump to run for another sixty (60) seconds before turning off the foam pump and showing a “no foam” warning.

An in-line, field serviceable foam concentrate strainer(s) shall be installed in the foam concentrate suction line(s).

TANK SENSOR(S)

One (1) Hale part# 200-2110-02-0 side mount low level foam tank sensor(s) shall be installed.

CLASS A FOAM TANK INDICATOR

One (1) Fire Research TankVision Pro model WLA360-A00 tank indicator kit shall be installed. The kit shall include an electronic indicator module, a pressure sensor, a 10' sensor cable and a tank vent. The indicator shall show the volume of Class A foam concentrate in the tank on nine (9) easy to see super bright

RGB LEDs. A wide view lens over the LEDs shall provide for a viewing angle of

180 degrees. The indicator case shall be waterproof, manufactured of

Polycarbonate/Nylon material, and have a distinctive green label

The program features shall be accessed from the front of the indicator module.

The program shall support self-diagnostics capabilities, self-calibration, six (6) programmable colored light patterns to display tank volume, adjustable brightness control levels and a datalink to connect remote indicators. Low water warnings shall include flashing LEDs at 1/4 tank, down chasing LEDs when the tank is almost empty, and an output for an audio alarm.

The indicator shall receive an input signal from an electronic pressure sensor.

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The sensor shall be mounted from the outside of the foam tank near the bottom.

No probe shall be placed on the interior of the tank. Wiring shall be weather resistant and have automotive type plug-in connectors.

PUMP MODULE BODY

The pump module body shall be a self-supported structure mounted independently from the body and chassis cab. The pump module shall be constructed entirely of extrusions and aluminum plate. The framework shall be formed from beveled aluminum alloy extrusions and shall be electrically seam welded at each joint using 5356 aluminum alloy welding wire. The main framework to be 3.00 x 3.00 x 0.18, or 3.00 x 1.5 webbed 0.25, 6063-T5 aluminum extrusion. The pump module design must allow normal frame deflection through isolation mounts without imposing stress on the pump module structure or side running boards. The pump module shall consist of a welded framework, properly braced to withstand chassis frame flexing. The pump module support shall be bolted to the frame rails of the chassis.

SIDE PANELS

The pump compartment module side pump panels shall be constructed of 14 gauge brushed stainless steel sheets.

PUMP PANEL LIGHTS

Two (2) Maxxima model M84421 waterproof strip lights with 84 LEDs shall be installed on the pump panel area. The light(s) shall be 23.50" in length, have a clear acrylic lens, aluminum housing, and have a minimum effictive output of

1,700 lumens.

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A weather resistant switch, located on the pump operator's panel shall be provided to activate the lights.

HOSE RESTRAINT LABEL - FAMA# 22

A permanent label shall be provided near any hose storage area. The label shall instruct the operator to insure that all hose is properly secured prior to placing the apparatus in motion and to provide warning of potential dangers, including injury or death, in failing to do so.

INTAKE/DISCHARGE CAP PRESSURE LABEL - FAMA# 18

A permanent label shall be provided in all areas that intakes and discharges are capped. The label shall give instruction on how to properly remove the cap. The label shall also warn of potential dangers, injury or death that be caused by failing to follow proper cap removal procedures.

TRAINED OPERATOR ONLY LABEL - FAMA# 25

A permanent label shall be provided on the pump panel that states that only properly trained personnel should operate the apparatus and shall indicate that injury or death could occur as a result.

PUMP PANEL ID PLATE

An identification plate shall be installed on the pump operator control panel to identify the fire pump serial number, model number, and performance.

COLOR CODED PUMP PANEL LABELING AND NAMEPLATES

Discharge and intake valve controls shall be color coded in compliance to guidelines of applicable sections of NFPA standards. Innovative Controls

Sandersville, GA 31082 permanent type nameplates and instruction panels shall be installed on the pump panel for safe operation of the pumping equipment and controls.

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WATER TANK AND RELATED COMPONENTS

2000 GALLON POLY TANK

Tank capacity shall be 2000 US gallons / 1665 Imperial gallons / 7571 Liters.

TANK MATERIAL

The tank shall be constructed of virgin, stress-relieved, high-impact copolymer polypropylene. Tank shell thickness may vary depending on the application and may range from 0.50" to 1.00” as required.

CONSTRUCTION

The booster and/or foam tank shall be of a specific configuration and is so designed to be completely independent of the body and compartments.

All partitions shall be equipped with vent and air holes to permit movement of air and water between compartments. The partitions shall be designed to provide maximum water flow. All partitions and spacing shall comply with NFPA 1900.

Tank covers shall incorporate minimum of (2) lifting lugs, for use with the tank empty only, consisting of 2.00” copolymer dowels. The dowels shall be drilled and tapped to accommodate lifting eyes with a minimum security factor of 3 to 1.

The lifting dowels shall be welded to the internal partitions and extend through the covers to assist in minimizing cover flex during normal operation.

CAPACITY CERTIFICATION

All water and foam tanks shall be tested and certified as to capacity.

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WATER FILL TOWER AND COVER

The tank shall have a combination vent and manual fill tower. The fill tower shall be constructed of 0.50" polypropylene and shall be a minimum dimension of

14.00" x 14.00" outer perimeter. The tower shall have a 0.25" thick removable polypropylene screen and a polypropylene hinged cover.

The fill tower shall…

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