USDA SIN 581 refer Express Desk.docx

USDA Express Desk based on SIN 581 4X2 REFRIGERATED VAN, 12-24 FT, 25,000-26,000 LBS GVWR

4x2 Refrigerated Van, 12-24 feet, 25,000-26,000 LBS Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This vehicle is intended for Last Mile Delivery and should not be used for long term storage of temperature sensitive cargo. The standard configuration is intended for ambient temperatures less than 100 degrees F. Options VBR4 or VBR5 should be considered for areas with higher temperatures or extreme humidity and sun load. This vehicle shall comply with paragraphs 1 through 7 of Federal vehicle standard. Standard equipment includes but not limited to: Conventional Cab, Tinted glass, Hand throttle control, Electric power point, Dual cab entry assist handles, Automatic engine shutdown for low oil pressure, High coolant temp and low coolant level. Payload is reduced by the weight of options specified such as lift gate, increased body size, and other equipment not included in the base Standard Item. The values shown for the minimum requirements may change when optional equipment is added to the standard vehicle. The standard method of delivery is wheels on ground drive-away or piggyback tow. The standard delivery type is consignee. This requires the receiving official to perform the tasks normally completed by a dealer prior to the vehicle being placed in service.These tasks include but are not limited to verifying all fluid levels, re-torque lug nuts, adjusting tire pressures, inspecting all vehicle systems for proper function, registration of all subcomponents for warranty start date and mileage,and notifying the manufacture of in service date and mileage accrued during delivery.

Options as selected by customer -

Option definitions (vendors may not be able to meet some or all of the content)

BUOD = BACKUP SENSOR SYSTEM-OBSTACLE DETECTION – requires a warning system which provides an audible warning when the vehicle is within 8-ft of an obstacle.

1. The system shall warn the driver that an object is in close proximity to an object in the rear when the transmission is in a reverse gear.

2. A digital display will provide visual and audible warning and provide the distance measure to an obstacle with a continuous readout.

3. Four sensors shall be located with two on the extreme right and left corners and two additional sensors shall be evenly spaced to provide complete coverage.

4. Sensors shall be located at a height of not less than 12-in from the ground and not higher than 48-in to provide proper detection ranges.

5. The sensors shall be flush mounted in the body, bumper, or lift threshold to be protected from damage.

FWOD = FRONT WARNING SYSTEM- OBSTACLE DETECTION – requires a forward sensing sonar system which provides an audible and visual warning when an object is within 3-ft of the front bumper.

1. A digital display will provide visual and audible warning and provide the distance measure to an obstacle with a continuous readout.

2. Four sensors shall be located with two on the extreme right and left corners of the bumper facing diagonally approximately 45 degrees to the vehicle centerline, and two additional forward-facing sensors shall be evenly spaced to provide complete coverage.

3. Sensors shall be located at a height of not less than 12-in from the ground and not higher than 48-in to provide proper detection ranges.

4. The sensors shall be flush mounted in the bumper to be protected from damage.

5. This option excludes options ATR, LTD, and ATR2 when the front bumper is replaced by a version that is used to tie the truck down and cannot be drilled to have the sensors installed as specified.

BDDR = DOUBLE REAR DOORS - REEFER - When code BDDR is specified, double rear doors shall be provided for a refrigerated van body, with an opening within 4-in of the full width and the full height of the body interior.

1. The doors shall be braced to prevent sagging, and equipped with three cast steel, or equal, hinges per door.

2. Doors shall be insulated so that body-insulating efficiency will not be reduced.

3. A door gasket shall be installed to insure a seal.

4. The door locking devices shall include not less than three bolts or latches, located at top, bottom and center of the door.

5. Cam type locking devices may be furnished at the top and bottom of the door.

6. The center locking device shall be provided with an operating handle and shall be installed to ensure positive closing under all operating conditions.

7. The door shall be capable of being opened from inside when locked.

8. Provisions for the use of a padlock shall be furnished.

9. The van body shall be equipped at the sides with catches for holding the doors in the fully open position.

10. Hardware shall be the manufacturer’s standard.

11. Option BDDR cannot be selected with liftgate options.

VBR5 = REFRIGERATED BODY INSULATION FOR TEMPS OVER 120 DEGREES F – this option requires thicker insulation throughout the body to improve on the cooling thermal efficiency of the body where intense sun load and/or elevated temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

1. Insulation shall be of the foam-in-place type minimum 5-inch thickness for all walls, ceiling, and floor.

2. The insulation shall be of cellular structure with closed cells.

3. Insulation shall be non-hygroscopic, resistant to fungus growth and vermin retention, and shall be resistant to the passage of air and absorption of water.

Interior panels:

1. Inner panels including the roof panels shall be a polyester resin system constructed of continuous woven and randomly chopped fiberglass fibers. Kemlite ArmorTuff or equal.

2. Minimum panel thickness 0.075 smooth surface, bright white color.

3. Continuous length or properly bonded sections.

4. Maximum water absorption rate, 0.2% / 24hrs@77 degrees F, ASTM-D570

5. Minimum BARCOL Hardness -30 ASTM-D2583

6. Minimum Tensile Strength – 45x10 to the 3rd power psi, ASTM-D368

7. Minimum Gardner Impact Strength – 130 in-lb, ASTM-D5420

8. Rear Roll-up door - See paragraph 3.5.9.2.5

9. Option BDDR, side swing rear doors is recommended to be used in conjunction with this option for maximum cooling performance.

BDST = BRAKE DUST SHIELDS AND BACKING PLATES - Provide full-coverage dust shields/backing plates for both front and rear axles. This requirement applies to all drum and disc brake assemblies where commercially available from the OEM.

TPMS = TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM - requires real-time all-wheel direct monitoring of tire pressures using sensors mounted inside tires. A digital display in the driver’s area shall indicate tire status with each wheel position and pressure. Additional sensors are not required to be provided for spare tire options.

CL64 = 3,000 LBS. CANTILEVER LIFT ALUM PLATFORM 92inches wide by 60 inches long – requires a cantilever lift. Lift furnished must reach from level ground to the deck surface on the truck it is installed on. The lift shall have a capacity not less than 3,000 lbs. with a one-piece aluminum platform measuring when deployed not less than 92-in wide and 60-in long.

1. Controls shall be mounted outside the body on the curbside of the vehicle and shall include an electric control station with environmentally sealed connections the operator can reach easily while standing on the ground.

2. The tailgate shall be operated hydraulically through an electric driven hydraulic pump.

3. All hydraulic cylinders shall be provided with flow restrictors in the down port of the cylinders to prevent the tailgate from falling rapidly in the event of a hydraulic system failure.

4. The vehicle ignition switch or a separate switch in the driver’s compartment shall allow the driver to disconnect the power source to the tailgate.

5. A circuit breaker shall be furnished with the electric system of the tailgate, to protect the electric system of the vehicle.

6. A minimum of 2-gauge wire shall be furnished on the power cables for maximum operating efficiency and increased electrical component life.

7. An enclosure shall be furnished to protect the pump motor from dirt and weather.

8. Self-lubricated or greaseable bearings shall be furnished on all load bearing rollers and hinges.

9. All hydraulic lines shall be grommeted where they are routed through walls and supports and furnished with clamps for protection from damage.

10. The hydraulic tailgate operating instructions, the hydraulic fluid identification information and any caution notice shall be on a standard decal or plate from the supplier of that item.

11. The decal or plate describing operation of the hydraulic tailgate shall be provided in close proximity to the hydraulic tailgate controls.

12. This option requires a roll up door on vans and excludes options BDD and BDDR.

13. Dock bumpers are not required.

VB14 = VAN BODY, 14-Feet Length, 96-Inches Width - This option requires the construction methods specified in paragraphs 3.5.8 through 3.5.8.9 but specifies a different length than what is standard for the Item. All measures specified in the Minimums list for the van body remain in effect. Body length as measured from the interior front wall to the interior of the rear door will be slightly less than the advertised length. Advertised width is nominal and measured from exterior side wall to exterior side wall.