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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1994-006RESOLUTTON NO. 06_e4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA AUTHORTZTNG THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1994 ptERCE DASH 1250 cpM puMpER wtTH A FtFTy (50) FOOT WATERTOWER WITH THE METHOD OF FINANCING TO BE APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND PROVIDING FoR THE TRADE-IN OF ONE 1977 SUTPHEN AERIAL PLATFORM TRUCK; PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTTONS tN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTTVE DATE, WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dania, Part lll, Article 3, Section 4, Subsection (J), authorizes the city manager to purchase supplies, services, equipment and materials for the city government in an amount in excess of 915,000.00 without competitive bidding and without advertisement for bids during unusual conditions and emergencies; and WHEREAS, the city commission has determined that an emergency exists due to the fact that the purchase of one 1994 Pierce Dash 1250 GPM pumper with a fifty (50) foot water tower must be made immediately in order for the same to be built and delivered before its use in the RavenswoodiGriffin area is mandatory; and WHEREAS, the city manager has determined that such purchase can be made at the least cost to the city by using the bid price given to the city of rampa, Florida without further competitive bidding and without advertisement for bids, a copy of said bid is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the city manager, be and he is hereby authorized to purchase one 1994 Pierce Dash 1250 GPM pumper with a fifty (50) foot water tower as described in proposal submitted by Pierce Fire Apparatus attached hereto as Exhibit "B", for the sum of $308,946.00 under City of Tampa bid as aforesaid, without further competitive bidding and without advertisement for bids with financing of same to be arranged by the city manager with the trade-in of one 1977 Sutphen aerial platform truck section 2. That the city manager be and he is hereby authorized to pay from the capital equipment general fund account to pierce Fire Apparatus the sum of rhree Hundred Eight rhousand Nine Hundred Forty-six dollars and no/'|00 ($30g,946.00) upon delivery of said motor vehicle to the city. section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this 2 5 t h day of Ja uar 1 (r- ATTEST: CIry CLERK - AUDITOR APPROVED FOR FORM AND CORRECTNESS BY: 2^.-.2 t.//4- FRANK C. ADLER, City Attorney YOR. COMMISSIONER ( N STNV|CE IO SEPVE YOU FIRE EQUIPMENT rNc. Augrust 25, 1993 city of DaniaFire Department116 W. Dania Beach B1vd.Dania, FL 33004 Gentlemen, We are pleased to subnit this proposal for Fire Apparatus foryour consideration. The unit se are proposing iJ'i"ry-"":.fequipped and fully neets the requiren-entl ot frrpa. riisproposal Ls--based upon Bid ,og-r448472 fron ttre citv -Ji Tanpa,EL.. We are pleaaed to offer tbe City of Dania tbe saneterus, pricing, and condLtions of this biatl We have surveyed your 1977 Sutphen Aerj.al platfor:m and flndthe unit to be in good condJ.tion. we feel that ttre unit-----should have a retail_value in the S12o,OOo-g12S,Ooo i.rg".we feel the unItT5ElaTdE6tesale ror aiproxiniiliv Sii,-6oo_S80,o0o.oo range. rhe rEEiE? the riige aitrei3nie-in--retail and wholesare prices is tbe tiaetiute invotvea i" trr"resale of fire. apparatus. ft could take six ronths to i ylaror longer to fj.nd a buyer. Ien-8 Flre Equj.pnent Inc. vould be siLlins to uarket yoursutphen Aerial platforn through our Natio;wide pierce-Dealership organization. rn aadi.tion we wourd narket tbe unitthough nuDerous e{port agencies. We sould be wi1llng ioperform this service for a 4t sales co""nission. We iouldadvertise the unit ln various pire Service publicatJ.ons. wewould handle all inquires, schedule viewingi, and present alJ.offers. we would rJcor'-ended the initial ori"ii"g-b"-"ii its140, OOO. OO Ten-8 Fire - Equiprnent Inc. is the largest supplier of fireequipnent In the State of Florida. Vfe have a large auount ofexperience in new and used fire apparatus. we siicerely feelwe -ale 1! tfr" best position to neLt your neu apparatus ieedsand handle the sale of your present unit. ffi=* City of DaniaAugnst 25, L993Page 2 Sincerely, Ten-8 Fire Equipnent Inc.representingierce lrlanufacturing fnc. We have Factory Authorized Service Centers in Bradenton, Ft.L,auderdale, and Irlerritt Island,FL. We have three (3) on theroad service vehictes equipped with an ample suppli 6f-p"rt=. we greatly appreciate your consideratlon of this offer and welook forward to serving the City of Dania. *L ItIark JSaIes sentative 0ctober 7,,19-:!- City of Dania 116 W. Dania Beach B1vd.PROPOSAL FON FURNISI]ING Dania, FL 33004 @ FIRE APPARATUS Gentlemen: _- The undersigned is prepared g3 5snrjjcture for,you, upon an order being placed by you, for filal acceptance byPierce Maaufacturing, Inc.,8t its home office in Appleton, Wisconsin, the apparatus and e-quipment h"""ln.'"-ea anhfor the following prices: One (1) 1994 Pierce Dash 1250 GPU Punper uith 308,946.00$option #1 50' Water Tower Per Bid #09-2-3484372 and purchase order #9305237 One ( 1 ) 4-door conversion to conply with NFPA 1901 Iten 3-4.7.2 on existing Pierce Arrow Punper To Include front and rear A/C, engine blanket noise reduction package,new lettering,new front tires for upgraded axle rating, transportation to and fron Appleton, WI 36,863.00 Total 5 345-lt)9-l)I)_ Said apparatus and equipment are to be built and shipped in accordance with the specifications h6r€t! attached, delays due to strikes, war or int€rtrationsl corllict, fuilur€s to obtain chassis, mat€ria.ls, or other cguses beyoud our control not preveuting, within about 300 ca19&$6I a"y" "tt"r receipt of tbis order and the acceptaace thereof at our office at Appleton, Wisconsin, and to be delivered to you at Dania - tr'I. The specifications hereia contained shall form a part of the final contract, and are subject to changes desired by the purchaser, provided such alterations are iDterlined prior to the acceptance by the compaay of the order to putchaso, ald provided such alterations do uot materislly affect the cost of the construction of the apparatus. The proposal for 6re apparatus conforms with all Federal DepartmeDt of TlsDsportation (DOT) rules and regu- latioDs in effect at the time of bid, aad with all Nationa.l Fire Protection Association INFPA) Guidelines for Automotive Fire Apparatus as published 8t the time of bid, except as modified by custotler specifications. Any increased costs iacurred by first palty because of future changes in or additions to said DOT or NFPA standards will be passed aloug to the customers as an addition to the price set fortb 8bove. Unless accepted within 30 days from date, the right is reserved h withdraw this Jt ^-. ..^",,,ffi.",,,,** CITY OF DANIA FIRE DEPARTMENT INTER()FFICE MEMORANDUM T0: Thomas Grammer, Fire Chiel FROM: Kennelh Land, Deputy Chiel RE: Equipment Purchase DATE: January 19, 1 994 I requestthe proposal to purchase a Pierce 50 Ft.. Telesquirt, be placed on the next commission meeting agenda. lf approved, this vehicle can be purchased under the City 0f Tampa Bid #09-2-3484372. Total purchase price is $308,946.00. Y KL:acd , PURG'IEE ONOER"-':.._.. CITY OF TAttp t-TAf,pA;.FLORtDA $e__: .Plron r tl3rzB{il6t' --- :-- 1 PTEBCE tlAatuFACTUeIiE, Ir{c. - - vElggtl's- -exzt*p * - -erE--.-- - --. ... - -g:H1[-.fi:= ORDEF FFOM: SHIP TO: FOB. CATE'WANTED: P;O. 8OI 2017 APPT,ETOrl :. FL 3360? puncxese P :OBDERI{O. 9AOSZaT oAT& o9fzll93 HEO. No. ?484372FLEET XAII{TEilAilQE:LocISTlcs ' , ,' 1508 '{. gulnx'AVEHUE TIIIPA SHIP VIA:P,AY TYPE::IEnilS:. ' TOTAL ?olr"L 2L9r9+6. 89r0CC. ?rz4o- 311, !.86. 3Cur€l orra*tllY e3 i l I ; I IAU.l: . t.. SPECIALINSTRICTIoNS: RESO #9F1452, pASSEO "lt6nA UXTT 89' O00:oq',,. zrz4c.aoI0ll 14,-:fRlSll ,LIlrE.6 STORAC€. 5407057 5407O5?OO0 5<.€705700s OPT PU}IPER ilOTlCE: Mail lnvoicas in dupliaato to:SALES TAX EXEMPTION NO. 39-?.2-1268}2-54C MUNrCrpaLrtr€S ^Re EXETaPT. FAOU FEOER L TAXSS ON lnANSPOtr nON CH it iF yoD iiE 16 PF€F Y CH nGES- OO nOT P^Y T^i-^r-.lrr I/YILL NOl. FavatrrsE Cltv ^t Timne FOR TAXES PAIO, TT 549t3 ..i.-.; :, SUYER: EA. . EA. eI?,t+6,ot' .:.., 6?ltDASH1250PIERCE READ BY ?AB BY! BID/PROPOSAL TABULATION - CITY OF TAMPA 3/t/rt e z:r/ P/4 OPENED: Ct -t)DEPT.: C rTEM/ DIV. NO. BTDDER> DESCRTPTION UNTT $TOTAL r.rNrT g TOTAL UNTT $TOTALO-o/I'NIT $TOTAI rJNrr g TOTAI., .oo I I i 0wrb.< o12iootl- ZL'I .{bb,'dl(- Lcl c) .oO oo oF+o oJ6l1:. or I Fd dJ5a o0 D J o orTEIt{/ Drv. NO. BTDDER> DESCRIPtION TINIT $TOTAI,T'NIT S TOTAL 'uNrr g TOTAI,ll 6 -U}IIT $TCTAI, o T'NTT S TOTAL d It -.1^, It. ^ +ob FF*C., BID TITLE:3?8+s ry z %u,;H,ertt "/ iltp ghurtt e are pleased to subnit a bid to you for Pierce Fire Apparatuser your request for quotation. The foll"owing paragraphs willescribe in detail the apparatus proposed. It meets theequirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as stated in current Panphlet 1901 for Pumper Fire Apparatusexcept where anended by your specifications. Loose equipment notspecifically reguested will not be provided. IERCE MANUFACTURING was incorporated in 1917. Since then weve been building bodies lrith one philosophy, rrBUfLD THEFINEsTrt. our skilled craftsnen take pride in their work, whichis reflected in the final product. we have been building fire apparatus since the early 'rfortiesrr giving Pierce llanufacturingover fifty years of experience in the fire apparatus market. ourplant is located in Appleton, Wisconsin with over 510,000 total sqfu.are feet of floor space situated on approximately 100 acres ofland. A $5 nillion do11ar inventory of parts is available tokeep your unit in service long after it has left the factory. QUAIITY AND WORKMANSHIPPierce has set the pace for quality and workmanship in the fire apparatus field. our tradition of building the highest qualityunits with craftsmen second to none has been the rule right frouthe beginning. We currently have a I'Quality AchievehentSupplier'r proqram to insure that the vendors and suppliers weutilize neet the high standards we deuand. That is just part ofour overall trQuality at the Sourcerr program at Pierce. Anotherpart of this program is eurploying experts in their fields, like aCertified American l{elding society Inspector to nonitor our weldguality. WARRANTYour rrarranty statenent is located in the section of our proposalentitled nwARRANTYn. DELIVERY The apparatus will be delivered under its own Power to insureproper break-in of all components uhile the apparatus is still under warranty. INFORMATIONAt time of delivery, cornplete operation and maintenance nanuaLs covering the apparatus will be provided. A pernanent plate vrill be nounted in the driver's compartnent specifying the guantity and type of fluids required including engine oi1, engine coolant, transurission, pump transmission lubrication, pump pri:oer, and f gdUa,t o/ ric %h?rtt i,ve ax1e. ERFORI.{.AN c E TESTSroad test will be conducted with the apparatus fully loaded and continuous run of no less than ten miles. During that tine the pparatus will show no loss of power nor rrill it overheat. The iinsnission drive shaft or shafts and the axles run quietly andre free of abnortnal vibration or noise. The apParatus will meet 1901 acceleration requirements and NFPA 1901 braking equirements. The apparatus when fu11y loaded will not have less 25* nor more than 5ot on the front axle and not less than oB nor uore than 758 on the rear axle. I D BONDBid Bond for 5* of the total amount of the bid is enclosed- located in the section of our proPosal entitled irBid cumentsrr. It Ls ERFORMANCE BONDieree Manufacturing will furnish a lOOt Perfornance Bond within 30 days after notification of award of contract. PRODUCT LIABILITY INSI'RANCECertification of insurance coverage is enclosed. rt is locatedin the section of our proposal entitled rrBid Documentsrr. APPROVAI DRAWINGSA drawing of the apparatus proposed wilL be prepared and submitted to the purchaser for apProval before constructionbegins. Also the Pierce saLes representative will be provided a copy of the drawing. The finaLized and aPproved drawing will betoroe part of the contract documents. Drawing will indicate chassis make and roodel; location of lights; sirenl horns; compartments; najor dimensions; etc. INSPECTION TRIP An inspection trip will be provided for a total of 2 people. Thetrip will take ptace at pre-construction and final assenbly. _) I gdlila,t "/ {,/rz ginzrtt fire un DASH CHASSISPierce Dash, the custon chassis developed exclusively for theservice, follows directly in the wheel tracks of it'sterpart, the irPierce Arrowrt. The quality, the craftsnanship and the attention to detail go hand and hand. is custom chassis has seating for four firefighters. GVW RATING GVW rating will be 42,980 pounds. E wheelbase of the Dash-R chassis will be 196 inches. FRAME The chassis frame is a bolted assenbly of trro steel channels andsix crossnembers. The side rails are heat treated steelsuring 10.125 x 3.50 x .375rr. Each rail has a section nodulusL7.47, a yield strength of 110,000 PSI and a resisting bendingent (RBM) of 1,915,100. In addition a full length main frame of channel liner shall be provided. It also is heat treated steelmeasuring 9.25 x 3.oo x .25'r. Each liner has a section nodulusof 8.91, yield strength of 100,000 PSI and RBU of 980,100 pounds.Total RBM at wheelbase center sha1l be 2,985,2OO pounds per rail.Chassis fraure rails are forrned at front to a1low for engineinstallation without having to notch the frame flanges. Theframe rails are guaranteed for the life of the vehicle againstcracks and failure. FRONT AXLE The front axle is a Reverse E11iot trIn beam type with inclinedking pins. It is a Rockwell Standard Model axle FL-941 rrith arated capacity (tire) of 15,540 pounds. The turninq angte willbe a minimun of 40 degrees. To provide a smoother ride, the front axle will be furnished withheavy duty (Ittonroe Magnum) telescoping shock absorbers. oil seals with a viewing window wi1l, be provided on the frontaxle. REAR AXLE The rear axle is a Rockwell Rs26-180 with a capacity (tire) of 26,44o pounds. The single reduction differential will have a -) HEE @ Same,vt4t/,29r>**t .10 to 1 ratio to allow an approxinate top speed of 55 u.P.H. at overned engine speed. Rockwell 5 year axle warranty will be provided with the apparatus. e rear axle will be furnished with oi1 seaLs. SUSPENS IONfront springs are seroi-e1]-iptical, 3.50rr x 52.oon 10 leaf,constant rate tlT)e with a ground rating of 17,500 pounds. The rear springs are semi-elIiptical, 3.00rt x 52.oot', 12 leaf roain rith a grround rating of 27 rooo pounds. castings will be used for sprj.ng hangers with provisions for lubrication. The grrease fittings are 90 degree type and are accessible without removing the vheels or cutting any slreet metal. The two top leaves wrap the forward spring hanger pin and the top leaf wrapsthe rear spring hanger pin on both the front and rear susPensions. BRAKESThe service brake systen is full air type. The front brakes wiJ.lbe 16.50rr x 6.OOrr, CAl,! operated, lrith autoaatic slack adjusters, and 15.5orr x 7. oort cAI{ operated at the rear r^rith automatic slackadjusters. The system wiII neet or exceed the current F1[VSS-121 requirenents. other conponents featured in the Pierce brake systern include: - 30 square inch front brake charnbers. - 30 square inch rear brake chambers. - 15.1 cn{ air conpressor. - Bendix Westinghouse dual brake treadle valve. - Heated autonatic moisture ejector. - Total air system capacity of 4352 cu. in. - two air pressure gauges with red warning light and audible alarn (on cab instrunent panel). l IT fiur;ldezt 4 il,z &)nea,t - UGM spring set parking brake system. - Parki.ng brake operated by a Bendix-westinghouse PP-1 control vaIve. - A rrParking Brake onrt indicator light on instrumentpanel. - Bendix-westinghouse sR-1 valve in conjunctionwith a double check valve systen providing auto- rnatic spring brake application at 40 Psi. - Bendix westinghouse AD-9 air dryer. - color coded nylon brake tines wrapped in loom forthe full length of the hose. - An aluminul brake line junction block will be pro- vided under cab. It is a separation point (and maintenance checkpoint) for those air lines routedto the cab. High pressure, wire braid reinforced, flexible rub-ber air lines at each brake drum. Lines will notbe painted. - An air inlet systen, allowing station air topressurize the brake systen through a shoreline hose, will be provided. Inlet is equipped witha nale coupling and is located on drivers seatriser. An in-1ine check valve is also installed.Station air discharges into the rwettr tank of thebrake systen. A nating fenale coupling will alsobe supplied (loose). EIiIGINE The chassis witl be powered by a Detroit Diesel engine as described below: - MODEL: 6V92TA IIDDECII - NI'MBER OF CYLINDERS: 6 - BORE AND STROKE: 4 . 84 rr x 5 . 0011 - DISPLACEMENT: 552 cu. inches - RATED BHP: 4OO At 21OO RPM - TORQUE: 1350 at 1350 RPM - COMPRESSION RATIO: 18.0 : 1 _) :_) - GOVERNED RPI{: 21OO tandard Equipnent on the engine wiII incl,ude: five year engine lrarranty will be provided by Detroit Diesel. I,ANT LINES1I engine coolant lines wiLl be silicone hoses with conpatibleittings. IATORCooling of the engine will be acconplished by a radiator with animum of 4 rows of tubes with 10 fins per inch. The radiator11 have removable upper and Lower tanks. The surge tank willIrl-have a de-aeration device and 1ow coolant sight bulb built in.Drain cocks will be furnished at the lowest point. Heatrejection capacity is 11,950 btu/ninute. Radiator frontal areawill be 1400 sguare inches. A two piece fan shroud is providedfor ease of naintenance. Air to the radiator enters through apolished stainless steel gr5-IJ.e on the cab face. Grille istri'n'ned around four sides with bright dipped and clear anodizedextruded aluninum. The radiator capacity is 18 quarts. Theengine, including the coolant lines, will have a coolant capacityof approxj.urately 25 guarts. Cooling systen will be protectedlrith an anti-freeze solution to a minus 30 degrees fahrenheit.Nalcool radiator additive will be added to the coolant as acorrosion inhibitor and lubricant. ENGINE HOOD The engine is easily accessible and can be renoved rdith the cabtilted. Provisions for checking the transmission, oi1 and power - Air cleaner: Farr- Air conpressor: Midland 16 . 1 CFl.t- Exhaust: single 5" diameter with discharge rightside, ahead of rear wheels,. heat deflector shieldinstalled over that portion of the tailpipe thatruns under side conpartnent.- Dual fuel filters qrith check valve- Governor: electronic control nodule- Injectors: eLectronic unit type- Lube oil cooler- Lube oil filter: fuIl flow- Starting motor: 12 volt- furbocharger- Aftercooled @ gu:ua,t"/eip%;nnte tcr fi ur;lderyt "/,tiz fir;n t f l steering fluid levels will be placed so that they are accessibleithout having to raise the cab. The engine hood is constructedf .125rt aluminurn and tapered at the top to a11ow for more drivernd passenger eLbow rooB. The engine hood wi].I be insulated forotection from heat and sound. The noise insulation keeps theleveI within the linits stated in the current NFPA series 1900 p^nphlet. FUEL TANKsixty-five ga11on fuel- tank is provided and nounted at the rearof the chassis. The tank is constructed of 12 gauge, hot ro1ledsteeI. It is equipped with swash partitions and a vent. Locatedin a low point of the fuel tank is a .75rr drain plug. A fiIIinlet is located on the driver's side of the body and is coveredith a hinged, spring loaded, stainless steeL door that is markedriDiesel Fuel Onlyrt. A t/2" dianeter vent is installed fron tanktop to just below fuel fill inIet. The fuel tank will neet aLL FIIWA 393.67fill capacity of 95* of tank volume. requirenents including a Servicing the fuel tank pick up tubes and the fuel gauge sendingunit can be acconplished without having to drain the fuel or dropthe tank. WATER FILTERA Perry water filter, spin-on type, will be installed to theengine cooLing system. A Hubbel 3-wire inlet shal1 be provided and wired to duplexoutlets in the ALS storage area between the two rear crew cabseats . FT'EL SEPAXATOR The prinary fuel filter will be a Racor model B32o02 spin-on fuel and water separator. DRIVELINE The driveline vi1l have a heavy duty metal tube and will beequipped with Spicer 1800 series universal joints. The shaftsare dynanieally balanced before installation, and will }rave asplined slip joint provided. TRANSMI SSION An Allison HD4o6oR electronic S-speed automatic transmission withretarder will be provided. The shift nodule is rnounted within I fiu.lHa,t 4'r4* fic>rz*t easy reach of the driver with a position indicator that isindirectly 1it for after dark operation. A transmissiontemperature gauge with red tight and audible alarm will beinstalled on the cab dash. TR,ANSUISSTONAn AIIison IID3050R electronic S-speed automatic transuission withretarder will be provided. The shift uodule is mounted vithineasy reach of the driver with a positi.on indicator that isindirectly lit for after dark operation. A transmissiontemperature gauge with red light and audible alarro wiII beinstalled on the cab dash. Ratios of the transnission to beRatios of the transmission to be:].st -2nd -3rd4thsth 3 .49 1.85 1.41 1. O0 0.75 5. 03 totototototo 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00 1. 00Rev The transmission retarder is activated by the fuel feed pedal andhas a master rron/off It slritch on the instrument panel. Anindicator light lri11 be provided to notify the driver thetransrnission retarder is activated. ALso, a red indicator lightwill be provided to warn that transmi-ssion is being overworked.The retarder will be wired to the brake lights so they areenergized when the retarder is slowing the vehicle down. Transmission has a five year warranty covering 1OO8 parts andlabor with unlinited rnileage. warranty is provided by Allison. A transmission oil cooler will be provided in the lower tank ofthe radiator. The 4th gear transmission J,ock-up for fire pump operation is toengage autonatical-ly when the pump shift control (located insidecab) is activated. STEERING A Ross TAS-85 integral heavy duty power steering will be providedwith a Vickers V2OF hydraulic punp with integral pressure andflow control. The steering wheel will be padded and 20.oorr i.ndiameter. l filu.OUaa "/ i/t %r>r*r*e e steering column will be a tilt and telescopic type. rRESe front tires vi11 be Goodyear radials 3]-5/BOF(22.So, 18 p1y91 tread nounted on 22.50rr x 9.OOr steel disc type wfreell with -) a 10 stud 7L.25't bolt circle. The rear tires (4) will be Goodyear radials L2R22.50, 15 pIy nudand sno!, tread mounted on 22.50r x 8.2511 steel disc type wheelsith a 10 stud 11.25rr bolt circle. cAB (Tota11y Enclosed)The Dash cab has been designed specifically for the fire serviceand is nanufactured by eieice ltanufacturing. To provide extracarrying capacity but yet naintain a snootf, ride Ltre cab isconstructed of 5052 .125rr aluminum welded to extruded aluminumfraning. The cab is built entirely by pierce ltlanufacturing within our ownfacility. The cab is 95.00rt wide and has an over all height of 105.OOr.Headroom inside the cab and crew cab will be 6:00r to 8.oorr. Thecre!, cab is constructed in such a manner that it totally encloses !|rg f:,re fighter. The cab has a 3-point rubber nountin! and istilted by a hydraulic punp connected to two cab 1ift cyiinders.The cab is locked down by a two point autonatic lockin| mechanismthat actuates after the cab has teen lorrered. Access to the cab is nuch safer because the cab steps are 11.50ndeep, 22.00rr wide and inside the door, not subj ect to theveather. A 20.00rr handrail will be provided adjacent to the cabdoor_openings for assistance. A fu1I height handrail will beprovided on each side of the cab at the rear to aid in steppi.ngto or fron the walkway. cab doors are 35.oorr wide by 68.00r high for entry. There willbe double autorootive tlrpe rubber seals around the perineter ofthe door to insure a weather tight fit. The doors thenseLves areconstructed of aluminuro and contain a conventional ro]l downwindow. A flush mounted, chrome plated paddle t)rpe door handlewill be provided on the exterior of door- and a flush paddlebandle on the inside. Door hinge will be a stainless steel pianotype with .25rr pin. The crew cab entrance doors will- be located at the rear of the IT fiu,lU,ertt "/ e/te girurtt I cab and exit into a 25.00[ walkway. The doors will be z|.oottt ide and 56.00rr high. The doors are constructed of aLuminum andhinge into the lralkrray. The doors are a double pan tlrtr>e with anautomotive rubber t}'pe seal around the perineter. A flushnounted, chrome plated paddle type door handle will be used onthe door exterior and interior. The locking mechanism sil1 be an FMVSS 206 approved lock. Each cre!,/ cab door will contain awindow that is 18.88rr wide and 28.88rr high. The crew cab doorhinge vrill be stainless steel piano type with a .25rr pin. Thelower exterior area of the crew cab doors will be covered withbright alurninum treadplate. The crew cab ceiling height will be raised to afford thefirefighter additional clearance when entering or leaving thecrew area with full turnout gear including a SCBA. The walkway area behind the cab will be constructed of brightaluninum treadplate and be approxinately 26. OOrr wide. Aninternediate step will be furnished on each side at the runningboard to keep the steps fron the walkway to the running board down to approxinately 10.00'i each. Sliding windows will be provided on each side of the crew cab toprovide additional ventilation. The cab and crew cab floors will be bright aluminum treadplate.A forward drop down portion of the headliner is provided foraccess to all possible cab roof wiring. FulI circular innerfender liners in the wheel we1ls shall be provided. The cab and crew cab will be completely open allowing easy visual.and audio conmunication with the passengers. A curved, safety glass windshield that is tinted will be providedthat has oveE 2754 square inches of clear vj.ewing area. The cabvindshield will have bright trin inserts in the rubber noldingholding the glass in p1ace. Econonical windshield replacenent-glass is readily available fron local auto glass suppliers. Windows will be provided on the sides of the crew cab and at therear of the cab located bet\reen the rear access doors. The rearwindow will 28.88rr wide x 28.88'r high and will be the slidingtype allowing additional ventilation. All cab glass will betinted. fiu.lMeryt o/ e/rz %r;nnot NDSHIELD WIPERS Trro speed electric windshield wipers are provided. They areindividually controlled, have return to park provision and meetcurrent FMVss requirements. Each lriper shall be eguipped with aasher that is actuated with wiper control. Washer reservoir canbe fiLled without raising cab. TRIUStainless steel fender crolins are installed at the cab \rhee1 openingTs. CAB LIFTA power hydraulic cab lift system is provided consisting of anelectric powered hydraulic pump, dual lift cylinders, and necessary hoses and valves. Hydraulic pump has a manual overridefor backup in the event of electrical failure. Lift controls arelocated to rear of drivers door in enclosed coDpartment. Cab islocked into travel position by two automatic hook mechanisms thatactuate after cab has been lowered. IIIIRRORSDeluxe Ve1-Vac stainless steel uirrors with a 6.5orr x 10.OOtr flatsecti.on and a 5.OOrr x 6.5ort convex section will be provided and mounted on each cab door. CAB DOOR SCUFFPLATESPolished stainless steel scuffplates will be installed on theinside of all cab doors, extending from the bottom of the door to9.00rr above the floor line. BI]I{PERA one piece stainless steel bumper, 10.00rt high will be attachedto the front of the frame on the custon Pierce cab. A 8.00rrformed steel channel is rnounted directly behind the bumper foradditional strength. The bumper will be extended approximately25.00n from the front of the cab face and have a tray for 20' of 5rr soft suction hose. The rernaining area will be finished offwith bright aluninum treadplate fitted betlreen the bumper and thecab face. Black rubber grating will be provided at the botton ofthe tray. A hose conpartnent with capacity for 100' of 1.75" hose will beprovided on left front of the front bumper extension with drain holes and black rubber grrating for aeration of hose. _) twr g uilila,t o/'tip %r:n",t t HOOKS chromed steel tow hooks will be installed under the fronter and will be attached to the front frame nembers. CAB INTERIOR Cab dash will be padded and covered with 32 oz. leather grain Door panels aLso areinyl resistant to oiI, grease and nildew.covered with this same material. Headliner will be installed in both fonrard and rear cabsections. Headliner naterial is perforated vinyl with a basket com sec cab ar chromed grab handle will be nounted on the instrunent panelacross from the offic er,s seating position. The grab handle willbe securely mounted i n a location that is helpful for enteringthe cab. ve pattern. ft has a sound barrier as part of itsposition. Material is installed on aluninun sheet andurely fastened to interior cab ceiling. Forward portion of _headliner provides easy access for strvj.cing of electricaling or for other naintenance needs without renoval of theentire unit. A fu1I width sun visor will be provided above each windshield.They are hinged at each end. GRAB IIANDLE CAB DEFROSTERA 44,000 BTU heater/defroster unit wilt be mounted on the cabceiling above the center t indshield post. The controls for itwill be accessible for both the driver and officer. CAB HEATERFor the comfort of passengers we have provided an oversized54,O0O BTU heater srith a three speed blower and temperaturecontrol. The heater is Located under the seats in the crew cabarea . Tle total output of the tvo heating units (heater and defroster)rriIl be 98, OOO BTUS. SEATINGAn adjustable air ride driverrs seat and fixed companionpassenger,s seat provides seating in the cab. A radio conpartment will be provided under the officer,s seat. ) t'WC _.-_.-.-r- e coDpaltment uiI1 be 18.OO deep, 16.OOr1 wide and 5.OOr high.drop dor.m door with a chrome plated lift and turn latch will be I s rovided for access into the corDpartment. nside the cab will be two (2) individual rear facing seats.eat cushions will be z2.Ootr t j.de, 18.OO'r deep and tiper fron.50n high at front to 2.5orr high at rear. IR BOTTLE HOLDER (CAB) Bostrom Tanker fI SCBA holder will be nounted against the wal1of the cab for the officer rrith extended back cushi.ons andeadrest.ank. Thethe holder. R BOTTLE HOLDERS ( CREI{ CAB )ounted against the wall of the crew cab will be (2) BostronTanker If SCBA seats with extended back cushions and headrest.Each device is designed for a USA 30 minute air tank. Seat belts lrilI be installed at all seat positions. Shoulderbelts will be provi.ded for drivers and ofiicers seats. All seatbelts are provided with autonatic retractors. Extensions areprovided with aI1 belts so that the male end can be easilygrasped and the fenal,e end easily located while sitting in anorma 1 position. INTERIORA rich looking interior is provided by painting aI1 the metalsurfaces inside the cab with a trbaked ont black wrinkle finishand using stain and mildew resistant 46 oz. black vinyl crew cabseat upholstery. Seat covering naterial contains a soundabsorbing 1ayer. AIR CONDITIONINGA SGIII 45,000 BTU air conditioning unit will- be installed insidethe cab with a 55,000 condenser. Cab and crewcab wa1ls wil1 beinsulated rrith 2.OOrr styrofoam uhere possible and the roof with1.00rr to aid in cooling. The styrofoaD lrill be covered with avinyl liner or a netal panel painted to natch the interior. MAP BOXA Eap box with three bins, open frou top, will be installed nextto officer,s seat. The nap box wilL be divided into 3 bins, eachbeing 12.50'r wide x 3. OOrr high x 12.00" deep. Each bj.n willslant 30 degrees fron horizontal. The nap box wilL be fiu;Haa o/ r/ce %r;nz*t Holder is designed for a MSA 30 minute capacity aircab waIl will be blistered to a1low for recessing of ) lI fiuOMeruo o/ i/tz %>rn*t nstructed of .125trb interior.aluminum and will be painted to natch the susceptibility. Pierce utilizes state of the art electrical system desig:ns andcomponents to insure that unwanted radiated and conducted EltI(electromagnetic interference) and RFI (radio frequencyinterference) enissions are suppressed at their source. The apparatus proposed wiII have the ability to operate in theelectronagrnetic environment found in fire ground operations.hission levels have been tested on sinilar apparatus and are cancertify this vehicle to be in conpli.ance with SnS tSSt-requireuents. EMI/RFI susceptibility is controlled by applying irnmune circuitdesigns, shielding, twisted pair wiring and iiltering. pierceelectrical systens are designed for fuII conpatibility withtodays use of low leve1 vehicle control sigrnals and high powered2-way radio conmunication systems. Careful attention is given towire harness and cable routing to further ninimize the poientialfor conducted and radiated II{I/RFI susceptibility. ATIXILIARY LIGHTINGAuxiliary lighting is provided inside the cab and crew cab forpassenger safety. A courtesy step light is provided at each dooropening actuated by autonatic door switches, a light nodule ismounted on the cab ceiling with two adjustable nap lights thathave integral switches and a dorne light that is actuaied by theautomatic door s$ritches. Above the crel, cab seating areas willbe two dorae lights that have integral. switches. Four (4) red dome lights Signal Stat or egual shall be provided,two (2) in cab and two (2) in crew cab. EITTI/RFI PROTECTIONe Pierce approach to electrical systen electronaticonpatibility (EIIC) includes control of both emissions and EIiIGINE COMPARN{ENT LIGHT One engine compartment light is installed under the engine hoodwith integral srritch. Light wiU have a .125'r diameter hole inits lens to prevent noisture retention. CAB INSTRWENTATION Cab instruments and controls are conveniently located withj.n the l %u,O/{at */ t/ta %r>rntt orward cab section. Gauges and emergency vehicle switches arestalled in removable panels for ease of servi.ce. The followingaugesand controls are provided: Speedometer/odoneter (electric) Tachometer (electric) Engine oi] pressure gauge with red warning lightand audible alarm Engine tenperature gauge with red warning lightand audible alarn Two air_pressure gauges with red warning lightand audible a1arD FueI gauge Ignition svitch with green indicator light Starter eontrol Heater controls Headlight switch - Self canceling turn signal switch (arn) withvisual and audio indicators. Audio indi.catorcan be heard under norroal non-eBergency oper-ation. Headlight dimmer switch is-Uui1t intoturn signal arm. - Warning light switch control panel - Parking brake control with red l-ndicator light for- Horn button at center of steering wheeldual electric horns - A control to check the engine warning systemindicators - Air restriction indicatorcator light)(electronic with indi- _t %u;Ha,t o/ {,ip fir>rn*t t - Autonatic transmission oil tenperature gauge, red warning light and audible alano - Hourmeter for engine - voltneter l,ith warning light and audible al-armindicating high or low voltage. - Ameter - Master switch for aerial operating electrical systen - PTo switch for aerial vrith indicating light - Two speed individual windshield wiper controls - trindshield rasher controls - Punp shift with indicator lights SWITCH PANEL The instrument panel controls and switches will be identified asto function by inprinted word(s) adjacent to the control. The required wording wiII be illuminated by rrback-lightingl', actuated by the headlight switch for after dark operation. Turn sigmal and higlr bean headlight indicator ligthts are also provided. To avoid confusion, warning indicators are (rrhere possible) thendead front" type, neaning the warning liglrt and wordidentification of saDe does not shor,, up unless it is necessary.This elininates a conplicated instrunent panel so drivers can keep their eyes and nind nore on the road. A built-in emergency light switch panel will have a master switchplus individual switches for selective control. The switcheswill be rocker type with integiral indicator lights. The emergency switch control panel will be configured so that thedriver,s side will be the primary user. Instrument panel qauges, vehicle lights and other electricalaccessories are proper sized wiring to accomodate expectedcurrent load wiring to meet SAE J-1128 specifications for high temperature (250 degree F.) conditions and is number, color andfunction coded. ELECTRTCAL COMPONENT COI'{PARrI'IENT ) 1etr onpaltment is provided in the cab area to house the vehiclesctrical control center. Control center contains electricaling junctions, terminal strips, flasher and a nicroprocessorprovided because of the great number of electrically basedtrol and inforuration systems on tbis vehicle. This unit hasfollowing attributes: %u,;Hzr>t "/ e/rz %r>r**t - On board self-diagnostic capabilities- Elininates logic relays wherever possible- Elininates redundant sensors and wiring by utilizingelectronic systens already on vehicle.- Increases reliability and inproves serviceability ofthe electrical system g systero will be provided, utilizing two 12 vol_t,nutes of reserve capacity, high cycle, group BDsystem rating of 2800 CCA at 0 degrees F and 870 ) IS on diagram of the power distribution and circuit protection systeniII be provided inside the electrical conpartment to al-lollinrnediate identification of all cornponents. BATTERY SYSTN,TA single startin 1400 CCA, 435 nibatteries with anutes of reserve capacity. An ignition switch and trro (2llstarterrrbuttons will be located on the instrument paneI.TherrStarterrrbuttons will be wired in para11el to a heavy dut,solenoid.The second starter button is a safety back-up shouldthe other button fail. A master battery switch will be installed ilocation for the driver. An indicator lighinstrument panel to notify the driver of ihbattery system. naties convenients provided on thetatus of the Batteries are placed on non-corrosive nats and stored in wellventilated compartments located at each crew cab entrance. Forbattery access, the battery compartnents are hinged at the topand have a removable front panel. Heavy duty, 2/O gauge, colorcoded, battery cables are provided. Battery terminal connectionsare coated with anti-corrosion compound. Battery solenoidtenoinal connectins are encapsulated with semi-permanentrubberized compound. The battery charging receptacle location will be adjacent to itsrespective battery (systen) . l rna fiu;Herut "/ fiz ghurtt -) ERNATORC.E. Niehoff nodel N1222-2 alternator will be provided. ItwilL have a rated output current of 290 amperes as measured byS.A.E. method J56. Also it will have a custom three set pointvoltage regulator nanufactured by c. E. Niehoff. The alternatori1I be connected to the power and ground distribution systenith heavy duty cabLes sized to carry the fu1I rated alternatoroutput. EXTERIOR LTGHTINGExterior lightinq will neet or exceed Federal Departnent ofTransportation, Federal llotor Vehicle safety Standards andNational Fire Protection Association requirements in effect atthis tine. The front headlights are haiogen, rectangrular quadtype mounted in a chrome and polished aluminum housing. Fiveclearance lights/narker lights will be installed across theIeading edge of the cab. TtRN SIGNALS/FRONT WARNTNG LTGHTSFront turn signals and warning lights are mounted together in a conuDon housing identical to headlight installation. Turn signalsare anber and warning lights red. larning lights have halogenbuIbs. Light nodule is nounted above headlights. I,{ANUALS The following parts, service and operation nanuals will beprovided: One (1) illustrated parts nanual covering bothbody and chassis. Parts description will be ofthe expanded drawing type showing all componentparts. fhro (2) chassis naintenance manuals containingparts & service infornation on najor chassis conponents . Three (3) illustrated chassis operation manuals. One (1) first leveL naintenance video trainingtape (chassis & punp) . fwo (2) electrical wiring diagrams specificalJ-yprepared for the nodel of chassis and body provided. fia;Ha,t "/ e/ee %r;ne*t TER TANKe booster tank will have a capacity of 500 gallons and will- beconstructed of 10 gauge stee1. The tank is nTn shaped to providefor deep side compartments and to serve as a large sunp to linitamount of undraftable lrater.All lower longitudinal cornersThe lower longitudinal cornersare forned with a 1.O0rr radius.and the seams at the front and rear of the tank are welded insideand out. The inside corners of the trTrt section are rei.nforcedith a boonerang type gusset for additional strength at rear.The tank will be baffled in accordance with NFPA bulletin 1901requirenents. The baffles are welded to a trTtr shaped piece ofbar stock whieh has been welded to the sides and botton of tank.ere baffles intersect, reinforcenent gussets are welded at eachquadrant. Transverse baffles are flanged at top forreinforcement. Baffles are designed to alIow prgper drainage. A removable cover for inspection and maintenance purposes rril1 beprovided in tank top that is large enough to afford a mansufficient access to each compartment for inspection andcleaning. The cover has edges flanged down and in for rigidityand sits into a tank opening which is framed down and out. Thecover is held down by heavy clips bolted to top of tank. Noholes are made in the tank top or the cover for fastening thecover. The cover is reinforced with angle iron welded to theinside. A heavy rubber gasket installed betrreen the cover andtank to prevent leakage. A sump with a capacity of approxinately wilt be provided on thebotton side of the water tank. This sump is used as a reservoirfor the water to be fed into the purnp with the tank to purnpconnection. On the bottom of the sump, a 3.Oorr clean out plug isprovided. A fill dome, 8.O0ri x 14.OOrr, is located at the front of the watertank. The fill dome is constructed of stainless steel and isprovided uith a removable plastic screen and hinged cover. The dome cover is non-lockinq, equipped with a formed handle andstainless steel hinge. A 4.OOrr dianeter combination overflow andvent is instaLled in the fill dome and routed to the rear of thetruck. A second vent is to be provided to exhaust entrapped airin the event the tank is filled when the truck is on an incline. After the tank has been completely fabricated and aI1 holes,openings, etc. have been nade in the tank, the interior isabrasive blasted to a white metal finish (NACE no. 1, or SSPCSP5-63) with a surface profile of 1.5 to 2.0 ni1s. Immediately _) lT' g dllert t 4,tiz fir;nert t after blasting the interior is coated with Guardian II barriercoat, an epoxy corDpound specially prepared for water storagetanks. An anode is supplied in each tank compartment for maxinumcorrosion protection. The tank is unconditionally gTuaranteed for 10 years barringaccident or abuse. The anodes will have to be replaced by thefj.re departnent after 5 years and must be purchased fron PierceI{anufacturing as proof of replacenent. Pierce builds the cornplete water tank and is 100* responsible forits warranty. A l.OOn tank drain will be installed with a 1.OO'r ball vaLve anda push/pulI contlol handle. The handle will be Locatedunderneatb the left front compartment and will be properly labeIed. ll fi u;Ha,t o/,r/,p %r>rn*t OSE BED e hose body width wi1 edges of side panels ha The hose bed will be 1othe ladder turntable. TOW EYES Two rear rrtowrr the apparatusrails. 1 be To.oort inside. The upper and rear ve a double break for rigiditY. cated above the water tank and ahead of The hose bed wiII be eguipped with one e hose body wiU be fabricated of 12 gauge galvanneal steel. e sides do not form any portion of the fender compartments. partition in the center of the bed. The bed !ri}l have slanted iralls that will route the hose, during removal to the sides of the turntable and out the rear of the hose bed. The flooring of the hose bed will be removable aluninun grating with the top surface corrugated to aid in hose aeration. The grating slats are .50tt x 4.50" with spacing betliteen slats for hose ventilation' The hose capacity will be a mininun of lOOo' of 5tt Angrus High vol hose. HOSEBED COVERA red nylon hosebed cover will be furnished with shock cord hold downs along the sides and the rear with a strip of velcro across The running boards are fabricated of .125rr bright alunint'! -treadplate and supported by structural steel angle assemblies bolted to the chassis fraroe rai1s. Running boards are 13.o0ri deep and are spaced alray from the body .5orr. A splash guard is proiriaea so roid ilirt oi water will not splash^uP onto. the- side punp panels. The running boards will have a ri-ser on the body to proLeLt the painted surface from damage by stepping on the running boards. the front. RI'NNTNG BOARDS REAR SURFACE The entire rear surface of the unit will be covered with bright aluminun treadplate. eyes will be located to the rear of the rear of and will be mounted directly to the chassis frame l IT IT fi u,;H,ert t "/,riz %r>rzrt t COI{PARTMEI',ITATIONconpartmentation will be fabricated of galvanneaL steel with atensile strength of 52,000 PSI . The side compartments are anintegral asseDbly Irith the rear fenders. Fu1ly enclosed rearfender housings are provided to prevent rust pockets and for easeof maintenance. Mounting of the compartments are done with bodysupport assemblies bolted to the chassis frame raj.Is and the 12 gauge compartment floors. Support assemblies are constructed of 3.Oorr x 3.ootr x .38rr steel angle. The side body panels are mounted independently of each other with the left panel nountedto the left frane rail and the right panel mounted to the rightfraue rai1. compartment flooring will be of the sweep out designwith the floor higher than the coupartment door lip. The compartment door openings are framed by ftanging the edges in1.75ri and bending out again .75rr to form an angLe. Dripprotection is provided over all door openings by means of bright aluminum extrusion or formed bright aluminum treadplate. Side compartment tops will be covered with bright aluminum treadplatewith a 1.00rr rolled over edge on the front, rear and outwardside. The covers are fabricated in one piece and have thecorners heliarc welded. A bright aluninun treadplate cover will be provided on the front rrall of each side compartment. All screws and bolts which protrude into a compartment !ti1I haveacorn nuts at the ends to prevent injury. RIGHT SIDE cornpartmentation will consist of: A single door conpartnent ahead of the rear uheels, 32.00rr wide x 42.oou high x 24.00rr deep inside with a door opening of 30.00'1 wide x 38.62" high. A single door conpartnent behind the rear wheels, 50.00" wide x 42.00'r high x 24.00n deep inside with a door opening of 48.00'r wide x 38.62tt high. The rear 8 to 10 inches of this conpartEentwill be approxinately 10 inches deep. Remainder of conpartmentto be full height and depth. There shal1 be one compartment above the rear wheels approxj.mately 60rr wide x 8rt bigh x 24rt deep. This compartmentshall have vertical dividers installed for air bottle storage.Dividers to be rernovable. LEFT SIDE compartmentation will consist of: A single door conpartnent ahead of the rear wheels, 32.o0tt lride x 54.00tr high. The lower portion of this conpartment will be 24 l fiu,OU,ertt o/ A/ee %r;n*t o inches deep and the upper area wilL be 11 inches deep. double door conpartment behind the rear wheels, 50.00n rrj-de x64.00r high. The lower portion of this conpartnent shall be 24inches deep and the upper portion shall be 11 inches deep. TheI to 10 inch rear area will also be approximately 11 inches deep. There shal1 be one compartment above the rear arheelsapproxinately 6ort wide x 32tr high x 11tt deep. This conpartmentshall have a horizontally hinged single door. BACK BOARD STORAGE A conpartment sha11 be constructed at the front of the apparatusbody for storage of two (2) backboards. It sha11 be constructedof aluminum diaroondplate with a hinged door on each end. PIKE POLE CO}IPARII{ENTA pike poJ-e compartrnent will be provided and located on rightside in top of 3/4 conpartnent. The compartmentation will havetwo PVC tubes for the pike poles. Access for the poles will beat the rear of the truck with a stainless steel drop door. Drain holes wi1l be provided in the bottom of all lowercompartmentation. DOORS - TIINGEDAll hinged conpartment doors wiLl be lap styJ,e with double panconstruction and fabricated of galvanneal steel-. They ale 1.50rtthick with the outer panel rade of 14 gauge and a full interiorpanel made of 16 gauge. To provide additional door strength, aItC[ secti.on reinforcement is installed between the outer andinterior panels. To insure a weather resisting compartnent, thedoors are gasketed with a closed cell rubber around the surfacethat laps onto the body and have a heavy duty automotive rubbernolding rith a holLow core installed on the door franJ,ng thatseals onto the interior pane1. A trro step rustproofing processis inplernented for corrosion protection. First, a rustpreventative compound which is capable of wicking into any seamand displacing moisture is sprayed inside the door. Thismaterial falls within the linits of MIL-c-76173c, grade 3.Second, a metallo-organic rustproofing coupound, which hassuperJ.or inhibiting properties to an asphatt based material, issprayed throughout the door interior. This system conforms tonilitary specification MIL-C-0083933-5 for product and MIL-STD-1223T for aPplication. All compartment doors have polished stainless lLeel continuous hinge with a pin diaroeter of -. 1875", that is bolted or scret ed on with stainless steel fastenirs. A strip of dielectric isolation tape will be provided between the hinge lnd the door janb. A11 door lock nechanisms are fully encloied within the door panels-to prevent- fouling of the lock in the event equipnent inside shifts into the lock area' Doors are latched with iecessed, polished stainless steel rrDrr rj.ng handles and Eberhard 106 locks. Door handle and latch ass6nbly is fastened to backside of door - it is not attached to the out-er panel by scre$rs which can initiate corrosion. A rubber gasket lriU be Provided bet!,reen the IDr ring handle and the door' The free door of the double door equipped compartments will be latched rrith an Eberhard 106 lock and a chrome plated handle located on the inside of the free door. (7) verticaL dividers shall be installed in the coitpartment over ihl right side rear !t heels for bottle storage. Dividers to be removable. BODY FENDER CROWNSStainless steel fender crohlns will be provided around the rear DOOR ITOLDERS Each vertically hinged door will be provided with double spring (cleveland style ) door holders. The door holder uill hold the door firn, lut n6t rigid, at right angle to the body and pu}l the door in a near closed position !'rhen the door is at less than 45 degrees to the body. ctosing of the door will not requj-re reieasing, unlockii:g or unlaiching any nechanism and shal1 easily be accornllished with one hand. Ilolder arn and slide are chrone plated cistings, spring and spring guide are stainless steel. VERTICAL DIVTDERS COMPARIIMENT VET,ITII,ATION The side conpartments ahead and behind rear wheels will be furnished with louvered vents. The vent openings will be a minimum of 12.o0tr square inches or gTreater. RI'B-RAILSPolished stainless steel rub rails will be installed on the bottom edge of the side conpartments. The rub rails are 2.o0it high and 6xtend 1.OOrr fron ttre lody sides. The ends will be calped off in a sloping fashion to provide a pteasing apPearance ' @ fiu,;H.ert't o/',Ap fir;n*t l fi u;Hpryt o/ .riz fir>r**t eel openings. A rubber welting will be Provided between the dy and the crovm to seal the seam and restrict moisture fromo enter j.ng. HANDRAILSHandrails will be 1.28ti dia. extruded aluminum with bright dip,clear anodized finish. Rubber inserts ui11 be placed at threeequidistant locations (paral].e1 to centerline) around the circumference of the extrusion to provide a positive grippingsurface. chrome plated end stanchions support the handrail.Plastic aaskets will be used betlreen end stanchions and anypainted surfaces.Drain holes will be provided in the botton of all vertically mounted handrails. Handrails will be located as follorrs: one vertical handrail, notrear beavertail less than 29.oon long, nounted on each A 20.o0tt long handrail at each cab door entrance A handrail above each side punp panel AIR BOTTLE HOLDERSA total of (3) Zianatic air bottle holders, model UP-5-30-2-FNIIwill be mounted on tracks for location adjustnent in left highside compartment over rear wheels. Each bracket lrill be desigmedto hold one (1) MsA 30 minute air tank. I,ADDERS The fol1owing Duo-safety ladders will be furnished and meet or exceed latest NFPA standards. - 24, t\to section, series 9oo-A 14' roof, series 775-A 10, folding, series 585-A The ladders will be installed on the right side of the hose bodyin leather lined brackets and held in place by chroue Plated,quarter turn springT loaded clamps. The clamPs are designed sothat when the roof ladder is removed., the clamPs can be moved ahalf turn to hold the extension ladder in place. The ladder brackets are adjustable up and dolrn. l fiu;/deryt o/,{,/rp gir.??rtt The folding ladder will be mounted above left side coupartments. STEPSA bright finished folding step will be provided on the front of each iender compartment for access to the hose bed. REAR ACCESS STEPS TO I..ADDER Rear steps vill be provided on each side of the hosebed for access to tfre aerial ladder. The stePs will be constructed ofbright aluninum treadplate and the two botton steps vill be approximately 12.oort wide x 5.5ort deep irith the top platforn Uling approxinately 12.ooti vide x 23.oor deep. The steps wiLl beproperly lighted for night time operation. l Punp body is close-grained gray iron, bronze fitted, and will be t ".ir""iifiy split in two s6ctions for easy renoval of the entire irnpeller stritt- assembly, including wear rinqs. The purnp ha-s been aeiignea for complete servicing fron the bottom of the truck, ,ittr5"t disturbi-ng the setting of the punp in the chassis or ilparatus piping ih.t i. connected to the PunP. - PumP. case halves *rii f U" Uoitia fogether on a single horizontal face, to minimize chance of J,eakage- and facilitate ease of reassenbly' The aischarge nanit5ld of the pu:np is cast as an integral part of the punp Uo6y assembly, and provides three (3) ?.5.lt openings,. for ir:.tinate- flexibility in providing various discharge outlets for naxirnum efficiency.- Tht fulI 3-ar openings uill be located as follows: one (1) outlet to tbe right of the pump, one (1) outlet to the left of 'tire punp, and one (1) outlet directly on toP of the discharge nanifold. lOoB of rated capacity at 150 PSI net punp pressure 7OZ of rated capacity at 200 PSI net Pump pressure 5oB of rated capacity at 250 PSI net punp pressure e pump will be a waterous cslry,15oo GPM, single stage nidshiP ted centrifugal tYPe, careful Iy designed in accordance with good nodern practice.Punp will be the class rrArl type and will deliver the percentage of rated discharge at pressure indicated belo!,r. -l @ fiurll"tt o/iltz fir>,n*e Inpeller shaft will be stainless steel accuratelY ground to size anh supported at each end by oil or girease lubricated,anti-fiiction ball bearingsl for rigid precise support' Bearings *rifi U" protected from waier and sediment by suitable- stuffing boxes, tiinger rings, and oil sea1s. No special or sleeve- type bearings arE used. - The inpelLer will have flame plated hubs to assure-naxj.mum pump life and efficiency, despite the presence of abrasive natter in the water supply. The punp transmission is made of a three piece, high tensile gray iron', tr-orizontally split casing. Power transf er to purp will be through a pressurE tirbrlcated, l'[orse HY-Vo drive chain' By the "=" "i a cirain rather than gears, 508 of the sprocket is accepting or transmitting torque, cornpared to tv,o or three teeth aoin| a1i the work. An ;il purnp pressure gauge is provided for main€enance and wilr ue instittLd behind the right side pump panel behind a stainless steel door. IT gdl&rtt o/ e/rp %)rre,tt Drive shafts are 2.35r' diameter hardened and ground a11oy steel and supported by ball bearings. The case is designed to eliminate the need for water cooling. Punp will be mounted on two 4.oo x 8.oorr structural steel' angles whiih are bolted to the chassis frane. one an91e will be rigidly bolted to side rail while the angle on the other side is fastened with one 1.oori grade 8 bole. This arrangenent will allow.chassis frame rails to ilex independently without danage to the fire pump ' ELECTRIC OVER AIR PII{P SHIFT Punp shift enqagement will be nade by a two position sliding coliar controil6d by a double acting air cylinder. Actuation for the pump shift will be an electric over air control fron within the Lab. Also, a Danual back-up shift control located on the drivers side punp panel will be- provided. ?h,o indicator lights will be provided adjacent to the punp shift inside the cab. one green light will indicate the pump shift has been completed and iirr ue iabeled rr Pump Engaged'r. A second green light will be provided to indicate- wtren itre punp has been engaged-, the chassis transmission is in purnp gear and the parking brake has beensupplied. This indicator light will be labeled rtoK to PuinPir 'anolrrer green indicator light will be installed adjacent to the hand throttle on the purnp panel. This 1i9ht to indicate the parking brake is applied, chassis transmission is in neutral or purop is in gear and will be labeled TTWARNING: Do NoT oPEN TIIROTTLE T'NLESS LIGHT IS ONII . The punp will be equipped lrith a self-adjusting, rnaintenancefree, n-chanical shaft seal . The seal is designed to be functional in the unlikely event of nechanical seal failure. The nechanical seal consists of a f1at, highly polished, spring fed carbon ring that is sealed to and rotates with the impellershaft. The carbon ring presses against a highly pol ished stainless steel stationary ring that is sealed within the pump body. In addition a throttling ring is pressed into the steel charnber cover, providing a very sma11 clearance around the rotating shaft in the event of a nechanical seal failure. The pump perforuance will not deteriorate nor will the pump loose prirne- while draftinq if the seal fails during pump operation. wear rings are bronze and are easily replaceable to restore original pump efficiency due to wear. Etkhart relief vaLve will be installed on the suction side of the pump pre-set at 125 PSIG. The relief valve will have a working _) filuOll*tt "/ A/re %r;nntt ange of 75 PSIG to 25o PSIG. The outlet will terminate belolte left side, visible to the operator, uith a 2.50ir NST adapterd will have a rrDo Not Caprt warning tag.The control will be(passenger) side pumplocated behind an access door at the righte1. Waterous adjustable relief va1ve, special)-y designed for fireservice, is provided.The valve is positive and guick acting andasanrnstantaneous on-off control. When in the off positione reli ef valve is functionally renoved fron the system. Whenturned back on, it again nonitors and roaintains the pressure therelief valve hras set at the last tine it was used. The controlforadjusting pressure is elliptical shaped for positive grip.easily removable pilot valve strainer is provided and isaccessible fron pump operators panel. Two indicator lightsfurnished to show position of relief valve - anber for opengreen for closed. A rotary vane, 12 volt electric powered prining systero willfurnished on the apparatus. AII rotating parts of the pumpde of corrosion resistant aluminum, stainless steel, andIaninated phenolic. The punp cylinder is made of aluminum alloy,hard anodized and teflon coated for corrosion resistance and long1ife. A push-pul} control, located at the pump control panel willoperate a eonbination manua}/electric prining valve. This valveutili.zes a switch arrangement so that as the valve is nanual).yopened, a plunger closes the slritch and the primer rnotor isenergized. A five guart prining oi1 tank will automaticallylubricate and seal the sliding rotor vanes, when the punpoperates. The prirning reservoir will be furnished with adipstick to indicate the proper oil leve1, and be accessiblethrough an inspection door on the right (passengers) side of theapparatus. The punp rrhen dry will be capable of taking suction anddischarging water, with a lift of 10 feet in not more than 45seconds, through 2O feet of hard suction hose of the(appropriate) size, for drafting the rated capacity of the pump.The conplete primer unit will be fabricated by the waterous Company. A supplenentary heat exchange coolj.ng system is installed topernit the use of water from the discharge side of the purnp for are and be are o ll #u.;Heru o/,e/rp gh@ltt cooling the engine water. The heat excbanger is tr-le cylindrical type c5nstructed of all brass and is a seParate unit.- It v,il1 be instaffea within the purop or engine conpartment and the controlwill be located on the pump operator's control pane1. Exchanger is plurnbed to the nastei drain va1ve. Engine water lines are run inside plastic conduit. A .75rr diameter recircutating line from the punp to the water tank will be furnished with a control instal-Ied at the punp operator's control panel. fwo waterous punp manuals will be furnished with the aPparatus. Manuals cover pump operation, naintenance and Parts. The pump will be tested, approved and certified-by an independent third party testing agency at Pierce Manufacturing at our expensE. ihe test results along with the Pu[p ]Ianufacturer'sceltification of Hydrostatic Test and the Engine Manufacturer's Record of Pumper construction Details will be forr.rarded to you. PLUI{BINGA1I inlet and outlet lines are plunbed vith either heavy duty galvanized threaded pipe or synlhetic rubber hose reinforced with fri-tensile polyester biaid. lf hose is used it will have a burst rating of lroo PsI and be eguipped rrith high Pressure brass,or stainiess steel couplings. r'h-re vibration or chassis flexing may damage or loosen piping or where a coupling is reguired- for servicing, the piping will be equipPed with victaulic or rubber couptingl. A11- Iines drain through either a naster drain valve or ir" Equipped with individual drain valves. A11 individual drain lines- ior discharges are extended, with rubber hose, to drain below the chassis frame. A11 water carrying gauge lines are of flexible polypropyJ.ene tubing. A11 ball val-ves, 2.5o'| or 1ess, will be Akion. the valve used in 3.oorr plumbing will be the Alron slo-Cloz valve. This valve is designed to control the opening and closing speed of the valve to neet NFPA requirements. INLETS A 5.OOr punp nanifold inlet will be provided on each side of vehicle. The suction inlets will include rernovable die cast screens that are designed to provide cathodic protection for pump, thus reducj-ng corrosion in the punp. A chrone plated, Lanale cap will be provided for each side pump inlet. the z incthelong l 8 uAUzr>t "/,ti- %r>te*t On the }eft side pump panel (1) 2.50'rprovided with strainer, chrone swiveL On the left side pump panel (1) 3.00[provided with strainer, chrome swivelterninate with 2.51r NST threads. On the right side pump panel (1) 3.OO[ gated inlet valve shall beprovided with strainer, chrone swivel and p1ug. Inlet toterninate with 2.5.r threads. Inlet valve location will be behind the pupp panel. A .75nbleeder valve is installed on the botton of the inlet valve. It,. 11 !" push/puIl controlled with replaceable valve seat. Gatingwill be accornplished by a quarter turn chrome handre rocatedal.ongside the va1ve. Inlet threads will be N.S.T. Booster tanl< lrill be connected to the intake side of the pumpwith heavy duty piping and a 1/4 turn 3.oo'r full flow line vilvewith the control renotely located at the operatorrs panel. Arubber. coupling will be included in this tine to prevent daBagefron vibration or chassis flexing. A check valve will be provided in the tank to pump rrater suppLyline to prevent the possibility of t'back fitlirg"- th" water- Lankwhich can damage the tank. OIITLETSA 1.50rr conbination tank refi1I and pump bypass line wiLl beprovided, using a quarter turn fuI1 flow ball valve controLledfron the pump operator,s pane1. There will be an 1.50" gated outlet piped to the left frontcorner of the front bumper extension. plunbing will consist of2.00[ piping with an 2.OOrr full flow ball valv! controlled at thepump operator's paneI. The outlet will be provided with a 1.50rswivel elborr. e punp rnanifold on each side of the vehicle will be eguippedith a trshortrr suction tube to a1low attachment of adaptersithout excessive overhang. gated inlet valve \,/ill beand plug. gated inlet valve will beand p1ug. Inlet to There will be (2) gated 2.5orr outlets on the left side of theapparatus and terminate with nale NST. l filu.lHezt "/ e/re %rAz*t There will be (1) gated 2.50" outlet on the right side of theapparatus and termj.nate with nale NST. Each outlet will have the control located at the pump operator's pane1. OUTLET DRAINSA .75rt drain valve will be provided for each 2.50rr or largeroutlet. The drain valve wiLl be recessed behind the panel with apush/pull control extending through the panel and will beinstalled in a horizontal Line along the bottom of the side pumppanels. Each drain will be labeled to identify which outlet itis for. The water frou the drain will be routed so it will drainbelow the chassis fraue. orIrLET (LARGE DIAI,TETER)A 4.00n outlet will be installed on right side of the apparatus. The outlet will be gated with a Akron 4.O0rr valve and becontrol-Ied at the pump operator's panel by means of a handwheel. OTITLET CAPS chrone plated rocker lug caps rith chains will be furnished withthe side discharges. A chrome plated, Iong handled cap terninating in N.S.T. will beprovided vith the large dianeter outlet. A chrome plated, rocker 1ug cap with chain will be provided withthe 1.50rr outIet. DEADLAY HOSEBEDProvided above the pump compartrnent will be (1) crosslay hosebed. The bed will be capable of carryinq 400 feet of 2.50" doublejacketed hose. Stainless steel vertical rollers with nylonbushings will be provided on each side of the bed with astainLess steel scuffplate installed at the bottom outside edge.crosslay bed flooring consists of removable slatted aluminurngrating. SPEEDLAYS Trro 1.75!r speedlay hosebeds will be provided ahead of the puropenclosure. Each bed will have a 2.oorr preconnect Line with a2.00rt quarter turn ball valve and terminate with a 1.5orr NsTChicksan swivel. Individual controLs for the speedlays will beat the punp operator's paneI. Each compartment wilL be capabLeof carrying 200 feet of 1.75'r double jacketed hose with the one ) I fi u,;H,eru "/,r/ee %r>r*rt e artnent located above the other. Stainless steel rollersith nylon bushings wi.l1 be provided at the sides and bottou ofeach opening. Renovable slatted aluminum grating forns theflooring of the speedlay hosebeds. UI{P AND GAUGE PANELS (Side control)All punp control-s and gauges will be located at the left(drivers) side of the apparatus and properly marked. Pump panelson both sides are easily removable. The gauge and control panels will be two separate panels for ease of rnaintenance. Polishedstainless steel triro collars will be installed around all inlets and outlets. All push/pulI discharge controls will have stainless steel rodswith a dianeter of .5or'. The control rods pulL straight out ofthe panel. The remote push/puIl control rods are equipped withunj.versal joints to elininate binding. Guides for the push/pul1control rods will be chrone plated castings securely nounted tothe punp pane1. Identification tags for the discharge controlswill be Iocated directly above the control handle and recessedwithin the sane casting as the gui.de. All line pressure gaugeswilL be nounted in individual chrone plated castings with theidentification tag recessed in the casting below the gauge, AI1reuaining identification tags wilL be nounted on the punp panelin chrome plated bezels. Mounting of the castings andidentification bezels will be done with a threaded peg cast onthe back side of the bezel. Pump panel controls and gauges will be illuninated by a nininunof three incandescent lights installed under a polished stainlesssteel shield. One punp panel light will come on when the pu:np isshifted into gear fron inside the cab. This will afford theoperator sone illumination when first approaching the controlpanel. The renaining lights are actuated from a switch locatedon the pump paneI. Each light will have a .125rr dianeter weephole in its lens to prevent noisture retenti.on. The punp and gauge panels will be constructed of stainless steelwith a brushed finish. A polished alurninum trirn uolding outlinesthe pump panel on both sides and the gauge panel. The side gauge panel will be hinged at the bottom $rith a ful1length stainless steel hinge. The fasteners used to hold thepanel in the upright position will be quarter turn tlT)e. Vinylcovered chains wiLl be used to hold the gauge panel in thedropped pos j.tion . .) 3omr fiu.lMezt "/ e/,p %:ne*f The right side punp panel shall be reuovable for service throughthe use of eight (8) lift and turn latches. A puU out platforn wiII be provided at the pump operator'scontrol paneI. The front edge and the top surface of theplatforn is nade of bright aluminum treadplate with a Morton cassinsert. The platforl0 will be 22.oot1 deep and 38.00tt rtide. Theplatforn will lock in the retracted and the extended position. PIJI{P PANEL GAUGES AND CONTROLS The following controls and gauges will be installed on the pump and gauge panels j.n a neat and orderly fashion: - Engine oil pressure gauge with visual and audible warning - Engine rrater temperature gauge with visual andaudible warning - Tachoneter, electric - Half engine speed counter - [Iaster puEp drain control - Engine throttle - High engine temperature, 1ow coolant indicatorlight WATER LEVEL GAUGEA Pierce electric water level indicator will be provided on the gauge panel that registers by Deans of five individual lights atthe following positions: Full, 3/4, L/2, Ll4, and hpty. Tofurther alert the punp operator the enPty light starts flashing when water tevel drops below the 1/4 nark. The water leveIindicator utilizes uagnetically actuated sealed reed switcheswith no electrical conponents coning in contact with tank water. The Pierce indicator uses tvist lock noisture proof connectionsfor corrosion protection and easier servicing. The indicatorlights are installed behind a smoked lens housed in a chroDed bezel that matches the style used for the discharge controls andpressure gauges. PRESSURE GAUGES Span siJ.icone fi11ed pump intake and discharge gauges will be l I fiu.lMeryt "/ Aiz &)rurtt ovided. They will be 4.5ort in diameter and have white facesith black lettering. Both gauges are compound tlr;>e with aacuum/pressure range of 30rr-0-600#. The puDp pressure and acuum gauges will be installed adj acent to each other at theoperator's control panel. individual rlinen pressure gauges for the discharges will besilicone filIed. They will be 2.50r in diameter and haveite faces lrith black lettering. Gauges are of the compoundnith a vacuum/pressure range of 30r-0-400#. The individuaLessure gauge will be installed as cLose to the outlet controls practical. l m I,El. CAIlI electrical equipnent wilL be installed to conforn to modernutonotive practices. All wiring wiII be high teuperatureosslink tlpe. Wiring $/i11 be run in loon or conduit whereosed and groamets will be provided where the wiring passesough netal sheet. Autonatic reset circuit breakers will beided conforning to sAE standards. Wiring is color functionandnumber coded. Function and number codes will be continuous 1yinprinted on all wiring harness conductors at two inch intervals.Exterior exposed wire connectors will be positive locking andvironmentally sealed to withstand a cornbination of elementsincluding temperature extreDes, noisture and automotive fluids. Electrical wiring and equipnent will be installed utilizing thefolJ.owing guide lines: (1) Al1 holes nade i.n the roof will be caulked withsilicon, rope caulk ( dun dun) is not acceptable.Large fender washers, 1ibera11y caulked, will beused when fastening equipnent to the underside of thecab roof. (2) Any electrical component that i.s installed in anexposed area will be mounted in a nanner that willnot al1ow moisture to accurulate in it. Exposed areais defined as any location outside of the clb or body. (3) Electrical components designed to be removed for nain-tenance will not be fastened wi.th nuts and bolts.Metal screers will be used in roounting these devices.AIso a coil of wire will be provided behind the appli-ance to al1ow then to be pu1Ied away fron nounting areafor inspection and service work. (4) Corrosion preventative compound wil,I be applied to al1terninal plugs located outside of the cab or body. A1Inon-waterproof connections will require this conpoundfN the plug to prevent corrosion and for easy separ-ation (of the plug). (5) Al1 lights that have their sockets in a weather expos-ed area will have corrosion preventative compound ad-ded to the socket terrni-na1 area. (5) A11 electricaL terminals in exposed areas will havesilicon (1890) applied completeLy over the :neta1 por- @ nur;H*ta q .t/,p gr>,*,tt fiu.OMeru o/ tip &>rn*f tion of the terninal. 11 emergency light switches will be mounted on a separate paneltalled on the cab instrument paneI. A master warning lightwitch and individual switches are provided to a1lowre-selection of euergency lights. The light switches willberrrockerrr type with an internal indicator light to show whenswitch is energized. Permanent identification of switches isacconplished by engraving their description on the panel. I lights and reflectors required to conply with Federal Motorehicle safety standard #1oB will be furnished. Rearidentification lights wiLl be recess nounted in the rear workplatforn flange for protection. Lights and wiring nounted in rear fender panels are protectedfrom damagre by a false bulkhead inside the rear fender cornpartments . Weldon Dodel 2o1obe provided.7tt directional amber rear turn sj.gnal lights to weldon model 2010 7'r brake/tail-lights to be provided. BACK-I'P AI,ARMA solid state electronic audible back-up alarn that actuates whenthe truck is shifted into reverse will be provided. The devicewill sound at 50 pulses per ninute and automatically adjust it'svoluue to naintain a ninimum 5 DBA above surroundingenvironmental noise IeveIs. STEP LIGHTSfwo step lights will be provided on the front cornpartmentilluroinating the running boards. These lights will be actuatedwith the pump panel ligrht switch, COMPARTMENT LIGHTINGA 6.00'r dianeter light located at the top of each enclosed cornpartment will be provided lrith a switch for autonaticoperation installed on the hinge side of the conpartment doorfraning. Each light to include an ON/OFF switch for isolatedcontrol of each compartment 1ight. OPEN DOOR INDICATOR LIGHTA large red flashing rroPEN DooR'r indicator light will be providedinside the cab in cLear view of the driver to warn the driver of ) I gdUzrtt "/,t4- %r>ro*t ) an open compartnent door. PERII.{ETER SCENA LTGHTSSix (5) perineter scene lights will be provided around theapparatus. The lights will be Located, one (1) at front, tlro (2)each side, and one (1) at the rear. the ligh€s-are actuaiea widh'a rocker srritch located inside the cab within easy reach of thedriver. PTJII{P COI{PARTIIIENT LIGHTA.5-.00rt.diaroeter 1i9ht with switch will be provided inside theright side pump enclosure and accessible thlough a door on thepuEp panel. Light will have a .125ir dianeter weep hole in itslens to prevent moisture retention. WORK LIGHTS Trro 6.O0tr Unity AG deck lights swivel nounted, one each side atrear of hosebed will be provided. One light wiII be furnishedyith a halogen 160,000 clndle por er spot bulb and the other vi1Ibe furnished with a halogen G,Ooo candle porrer flood bulb. Installed one (1) each side of punp compartnent hriu be (2)Collins KS-1 lights rrith Tp-l telelcoping po1e. HANDHELD SPOTLIGHTA co]lins cr-12 handheld spotlight will be installed across fromthe officer on the instrurnent pinel. The light wilr be furnishedwith the 9, coil cord. IITAP LIGITTA goose neck map light will be installed on the dashboarddirect),y across from the officer,s seat. fiu,lU,erto "/ t/re %)???rtt HORNS l_r 1 l_ a o crover chrome air horns wiII be provided. The horns will beped to the wet tank utilizing .38r tubing with a pressureotection valve and a shut-off valve lrhich will prevent 1oss of1 air in the brake system. A lanyard control for the air horns11 be installed on the cab roof within reach of the officer andthe driver. The air horns will be recessed in the front bumper,one (1) each side of frane extension. CAL SIREN WARNTNG LIGHTS (Cab Roof) A Federal Q2B siren will be furnished. The siren lrri1l beactuated by a foot switch on the officerrs side and by the hornbutton in the steering wheel. A selector switch will-be providedon the instrument panel so the driver wiII have the optioi tocontrol the siren or the chassis horns from the horn Lutton. Thesiren wil.1 be mounted on the extended front bumper. oun one on eachside INTERSEqTION LIGHTSA pair of intersection lights wi1l be located on the frontoutside corners of the extended front bumper and will beperpendicular to the vehicle. the lights-will be red whelen 97Series lttax-BeaD with strobe bulbs. A rocker switch wil1 beprovided inside the cab on the switch panel for actuation of thelights. ted on the cab roof facing forward shall be two,, Federal model 22I lightbars. I{ARNING LIGHTS (ReaT)A pair of flush nounted 7.OO1t diameter red flashing lights willbe located on the rear compartment faces, one each sid6, belowthe running lights. WARNTNG LIGHTS (Side) A pai.r of red Whelen 97 Series Max Beam flashing lights rritl beprovided. The lights will be flush mounted on the sides of therear fender panels. Stobes located on cab front and intersection strobes to operatefrom one (1) Whe1en power supply. HEADLIGHT FLASHERThe high bearn headlights will flash alternately between the leftand right side with a control switch located on the cabinstrument panel. The alternatinq function will be controlled by ) ATF I}'IECHAN: I @ filu,;H.ertr "/'r/,p gr>rza,t a solid state electronic flashing nodule. The lights willautomatically cancel upon switching headlights to high beam. LIGHTS (Rear)fwo Federal 141 warning lights rriIl be provided at the rear ofthe truck, located one each side above the hosebed. Tlre 1ightsvilL have red Lens with clear bulbs. The rear warning lightswill be nounted on stainless steel brackets with all ririigtotally enclosed. These brackets al.so support the rear decklights and clearance/marker 1ights. .) ARNTN @ fiu;He,v" o/e/,, fir>rc*t so-FOOT TELESCOPTC rirATER TOWER/AERIAL LADDER SPECIFICATTONS INTRAIIIE ASSEUBLYe nainframe asserobly is a welded steel structure pedestalype, providing a nounting base for the attachment of thelescopic lrater tower/aerial ladder equiprnent to the truckassis frane at the rear of the hose bed-. The vrelded steel pic estal will be 18 inches wide by 28 inches 1ong. Hydraulicalving, hydraulic filters, 4 inch gear operated butterfly valve,controls for the telesco water toner/aerial ladder areted vithin the pedestal nainfrane. The rear control panelson the pedestal mainframe are aluminum backed black Lexan withintegral screened Iabels. The panels are easily renoved. forservicing the above components. NIRNTABLE ASSEXTIBLYThe turntable assenbly will be a rrelded steel structure attachedto the mainframe pedestal assenbly on a 37 inch diameter shearball turntable bearing. 360 degree continuous rotation in eitherdirection is provided by a hydraulic notor driving thr ough aheavy duty roller chai n into a single reduction hrorrl gearreducer. A heavy duty pinion gear with support bearings engagesthe internal gear ring on a shear ball turntable bearing. Amotion control l-ock valve is provided in the rotation hydrauliccircuit to provide positive control during rotation and providescushioned stops in case of an accidental rapid stop or suddenreversal. The operator wiLl be able to nanually rotate theturntable in the event of loss of all hydraulic power. A.centerpost asseEbly will be furnished which provides for a 4Idianeter- water passage, necessary oil passages and multiplesealed electrical colLector ring- for operaiion of light-s,communj.cation system and nozzle functions at the top 6t the boon. Slotted alurninun steps will be provided at the rear and on eachside of the turntable, with a non-sIip aLurninum grab railprovided under the steps. A stainless steel turntable aliq nent indicator is provided toassist the operator in aligning the boorn with the b6om supportwhen nesting the boon. The apparatus specified nay be operated as a standard firepu.pilg engine, without thi use ot ttre rrater tovrer/aerial ladder.Installation and operation of the water tower/aerial ladder is l lT' fiu,lUzr>t "/ e/ee fir;rrn*t such that it does not interfere in any way with each and everynornal function and operation of a standard pumping engine. STABILIZING GROT'ND JACKS TVo hydraulically operated stabilizers are provided forstabili.zing the apparatus during operation of the watertower/aerial Ladder. The stabilizers will be of the telescopicrrAtr franne type, consisting of separate steel weldments, Iocaledone each side behind the rear wheels, in the area of thecenterline of rotation of the turntable. They are placed soinstallation does not detract fron the amount of spice in thestandard compartuents. when extended, the stabilizer spread does not exceed 10, gr fronoutside edge of shoe to outside edge of shoe. Each stabilizer leg is extended and retracted by a singtehydraulic cylinder eguipped with pilot operated check valve topositively hold the stabilizer in operating position. Hydrauticcylinders shall be enclosed within the stabilizer leg and housingto provide protection for the hydraulic cylinder and cylinderrod. The electrically operated hydraulic control valve isinstalled within the pedestal rnainfrane vith two electricallyremoted saritches, Iocated one each side so operator may view- thestabj.lizer while extending or retracting. I;dividual Lontrol forside to side leve11ing is possible. An audible alarn activated by the stabilizer control switchessounds any tj.ue the stabilizers are in notion. A stabilizer/boon interlock system will be furnished wherein bothstabilizers must be deployed and sense pressure before the booucan be raised off the boon support. The stabilizers will beinoperable until the boon is returned to the nested position. The stabilizer shoe is 11rr x 13rr and swivels. The stabilizer/boom interlock system incorporates two indicatinglights at the rear control paneli a red ligfrt indicatingstabilizers not set, and a green light indicating the booro can beoperated. There will be a hydraulic selector valve provided with tee handlecontrol to select betlreen boorn operation and stabilizeroperation. ) @ guiuzzbq,e/,*grno*r stabilizer legs will be striped with reflective naterial. one Two double faced red- flashing lights are provided and nounted oneon each stabilizer shoe. fney aie connected to the aerialladder/vrater tower Easter swilch. Tuto 24u x 24rr stabilizer bearing pads will be provided,nounted in a slide-out rack neai Lach stabifiz'er. -- -' BOOM CONSTRUCTIONTo insure a high str ength to weight ratio, the boon isconstructed of two high strengtlr al1oy aluminum nenbers, one totelescope nithin the other. To assure close tolerances andinterchangeabi 1ity of booms, both boom menbers are constructed oftrro nated , one piece,extruded alumin'rn U-channels , securelyrrelded together at the center of each side by automatic feedcontinuous MIG weldin9 process. The U-channels are held in arigid ji g f j,xture wh i1e being welded and both sides are weldeds imultaneously. After fabrication and prior to assenbly, the boom sections aresteam cleaned.and prop-r1y prepared to-provide g""d-"dh";i"" "fprine and finish painl. inat lortion oi th" telescopins sectionof the boom that renains insidl the base =""ti""-"i-[ir"'uJJ, i"plir?g and finish.painted white prioi io assenrty of rhe boom.'rne r-nner, extensible meDber of the boom extends 15 feet andrides. on high density. polyethylene siiae paas. nxtension-isactuated by a hydraulic. ctlinaer r*hich hai a 3_1/2,, bore and 8foot stroke, enclosed within the boon to protect cyfinaer anacylinder rod against accidental danage arrl e=posur-e toaccumulation of dirt, ice or foreign nateriat-. The boon will be raj.sed and lowered by a single hydrauliccylinder which has a 5rr internal dianrLter. ifre b6on raisingcylinder has a posirive acting integra). uyarauii---;=hi;;-t';provlcre a snooth stop at naxirnum cyrinder rod extension and toprevent undue shock loads to- the.boom, turntable, and nountingpedestal, when the boon reaches its naximun angle of efeviiion. To provide.tl'e largest possible field of operation andmaneuverability, the booro is capable of trivel from at least r-odegrees below horizontar to 90 degrees above horizontar, -uniess otherwise obstructed. Hydraulic holding valves are provided on the boon raising and ) IT fitUHzr>t "/ ilra %r>rn*t extending cylinder to provide rnaxinum control and safety. Thevalves lock the boom in position in the event of hydraulic linefailure or loss of hydraulic pressure. A bleed down valve formanually lonering the boom in an emergency is provided. The pin which attaches the boom to the turntable is a machinedhollow steel tube electroless nickel plated for corrosionresistance, allowing for tater passage through boom swiveljoints. WATER SYSTEN,T The rraterrrray systen consists of the following: HYDR,AIILIC SYSTEMIlydraulic pohrer for all operations will be supplied by ahydraulic punp driven fron S.A.E. power take off with flowcontrol provided to pernit operation of water tower/aerial ladderand midship punp sinultaneously. An interlock wi1l be providedthat allows operation of the aerial pTO shift only after thechassis spring brake has been set and the chassis transnissionhas either been placed in the neutral position or drive positionafter the driveline has been disengaged fron the rear ax1e. Theprimary systen wiII be of the open center type and provide for boom and turntable operation. This systen incorporates anautomatic flow control to linit oil flow to 4-L/2 c.p.lf . maximum,and provides constant speed operation regardless of engine speed.Systen relief is set at 3OOo P.S.I. The secondary hydraulicsystem provides for all nozzle operations and operates at 600P.S.I. maxinum pressure. An eight gal1on capacity hydraulicreservoir is furnished, installed and labelled rrIlyDRAt LIC OILm.Hydraulic filters for the hydraulic system consj.st of a sumpstrainer filter, installed inside hydraulic oil reservoir, lnd athree nicron absolute filter for filtration of hydraulic oi1 inthe pressure line, installed inside the nounting pedestal so thatit is accessible fron underneath and/or by renoval of the rearpanel. The pressure line filter is equipped with a red teI-talewarning light at the control panel to indicate when the filterrequires servicing. For operation in the event of loss of hydraulic pressure from theS.A.E. porrer take off hydraulic pump, an auxiliary hydraulic punpni1I be furnished, peruranently nounted under the chassis frane.ft will be powered by the 12 volt battery systen on the apparatuswith an actuating switch at the lower controL station. tllsperrnits operation with rated capacities at reduced speeds forapproximately 10 minutes. ) @ fiu,oH.erto "/e/rz gr>**t (2) quarter turn gated 2.5orl inlet/outJ-et valves, witb fenalesw].ve1s, and sweep 30 degree elborrs, conveniently located onech side at the rear of the apparatus piped into the vaterwaytoserve as inlets for supplying the water tower from another pumperor source and as punp discharge outLets hrhen the water tower tsot in use. aterway passage fron the rear inlets willwaterh,y passage fron the rear inlets will be a four inchical pipe through the roounting pedestal and turntable. ThereJ.S a four i nch waterway from the verti cal pipe to the front ofthe mainfrane which is connected to one 3 inch valve on the punpdischarge, with the val.ve control at the punp pane1, so the tatertower can be supplied from the nidship punp. An automatic relief or dump valve is provided in the water pipingfrom the punp to the 4n front inlet pipe to the aerialladder/uater tower uaten ay. A 1.50n drain with valve control at rear is provided to drain thevater tower/aerial Iadder lrater system. A 4 inch gear operated butterfly valve is provided in the fourinch- vertical pipe within the nlinfrane pe-ilestal with a controlwheel at the rear for shut-off of the waler flov to the watertohrer lrhen not in use. The vaterrray frorn the turntable to the nozzle shall be twoidentical vater passages, one on each side of the boom, eachconsisting-of 3 inch internal diaroeter alurninum tubing on theIower portion of boom and 2.50 inch internal diameter hardanodized alunin ''m tubing on the extensible portion of boon,installed inside the 3 inch tubing on lorrer portion of boorir witha leakproof. slip joint seal that is self-lubiicating. I{aterwaysand slip joint are nounted on the outer side of the boom wherethey can be inspected and easily repaired or replaced. A remotely controllable hydraulically operated nozzle assembly isattached to ttre outer end of the boon by a monitor mechanism!,rhereby the nozzle can be elevated in a vertical plane withmaximum travel of 25o degrees (+95 degrees to -168 degrees) andhave lateral sweep of 90 degrees (45 degrees either side oicenter). The lateral sweep is controlled by a hydrauliccylinder, and elevation by a hydraulic notoi. Finctions ofelevation and sweep are independent of each other and each l @ fia,om.e, r "/ u/ro gr>rn*t j trolled by a single switch so that the range of sweeP, 1naIane, is the same regardless of the positJ-on of the boom orLevation of the noz z Ie. ation of the nonitor and nozzle is so arranged with suitabletops provided so that it is unlikel yf or tlre rrozzle to be placedin any positj.on whereby the strean hrould endanger a nan standin9the outer end of the ladder to opera te the nozzLe. t . strean pattern is variable fron straight streau to fuIItern.fog o1 ozz e functions of sweep, elevation and stream pattern areenotely, hydraulicall v controlled, independently of each otherby three individual switches conveniently located at the lowercontrol station and by a duplicate set oi three switches at theof the boon. nozzle provides for flow capacities varying from 3OO G.p.Iit.000 G.P.l,t. with. pressure automatically- coitrolled !,rithin the1e so as to provide the nost efficient- stream possiUte witfr--flow capacity available. _) st th ainless steel . quick disconnects are provided in the nozzlettern hydraulic lines to facilitate iernoval of the nozzle ine event the use of a straight tip or other r,Lozzl.e is desired. The underside of the outer end of the tip boon is provided lrith arecess whereby the nozzle can be retractEd into thi recess andpl1'!::ted fron danage when not in use so that the boon nay beplacecl on parapets or window silIs for ladder operation. - The water tolrer is designed so that it can be riised, iowered,extended or retracted while flowing lOoO G.p.M. FTFTY-FOOT AERIAI, I,ADDERTo provide rescue capability and access to the tip of the boomwhereby a- firefighter can control nozzle functioni witrr auliieatecontrols located there and have the advantage of being at:,i tosee that the stream is being properly direcied, the b5on isequipped with a pernanentLy- i;stallea ladder. A two-section alurninum ladder is securely instarLed on top of theboom and pernanently attached so that upler section extenis andretracts with the extensible portion of-Lhe boou. Extensiblesection of the ladder extends and retracts on high density tol IT af: fi u,;Ha,t "/'0,/rp &)reprtt polyethylene_ slide pads pernanently installed on every other rungof the base ladder and ladder guides and are so arranged thatwhen ful1y retracted, the rungs of both sections of the Ladderare aligned. The ladder rungs are covered with corrugated rubberand located on 14tr centers. A.+rg alignment indicator is provided lrith the indicator lightvisible fron the operatorrs control station. Extension indicator is provided. The width of the ladder bett een the rails wilL be 24 inches onthe base section and 18.50 inches on the extensible section.Tubular aluninum hand rails of not less tlrat 1.25 inch diameteris securely installed on top of the ladder each side on bothsections. Hand rails are 14.50 inches above the ladder rungs onthe base section and 12 inches on the tip section The ladder is installed so that the centerline of the rungs isseven inches above the boon. Fron the next to last rung 5n theextensible section, the ladder is angled downward approiinately15 degirees to facilitate access for personnel to gel- on or offthe ladder from a building during ladder operatiois. Two fold-dor.m steps are installed on the ladder rails, one eachside at the fifth rung fron the top of the ladder to provide asecure, coufortable place for the person operating the nozzlerrith the nozzJ.e control switches al the top of th6 boon. BOOU SUPPORTA boom support will be provided for nesting the aerial device.It will be constructed of steel tubing and be Eounted directly tothe chassis frame rails. Support is located in the cab, betweenthe frame rails and bet\reen front and rear seating areas. It isapproxinately 19rr wide and is covered with aluninr]m sheet metal.A stainless steel plate wiLL be provided on the underside of theboom where it rests on the boon support. OPERATOR'S CONTROL STATTONThe operator,s control station is located at the rear of the 18rrride nainfrane rnounting pedestal. Control panels are aluminumbacked bLack Lexan with screened integral libels, adequatelylighted for night operation. panels ire easily removible ftrservicing hydraulic components within the nainirame pedestal. l fiulUzr>t "/ f4* %r>rn*t Located adjacent to the control panel will be: Vernier throttle control to controL engine speed andnidship puup pressure. operator standing on the rear step is provided with theollowing controls, conveniently nounted on the control panel: l,laster 12 volt electric switch Three control switches to operate the nozzle functions.The.se override the three nozzle control switches at thetop of the boon. fuo 12 volt nonentary on switches to operate the emer-gency electric hydraulic pu:np Switch for accelerated idle control. A gireen light indicating rrokay To Advance Throttlerr. Stabilizer/boom interlock systen lights - red indi-cating stabilizers retracted - green indicating booncan be operated. Polished hand rrheeL with spinner to control the 4 inchgear operated butterfly valve. Water pressure gauge connected to the 4 inch pipe atthe base of the centerpost. Hydraulic system pressuregauge. Compound gauge connected to the suction side of thenidship pump so the operator can monitor the pump. F1o!,t meter. AJ.so there will be a simple, one-hand control to actuate all boommovenents, raise, lower, extend, retract and rotate right orleft, so the operator has the other hand available to operate theswitches for nozzle movenent simultaneously with boorn movenentsor to regTulate engine RPM's with the vernier throttle. l Inclinoneter at the rear to show side to side level-1ing. fiu,;H,ertt "/ U/ee fir>re*t The one-hand control wilL be of the spring loaded return toneutral type, mechanically direct connected to a three-spooIhydraulic vaLve having fine netering qualities for preciseEovenent of all boom functions. PERFORI,IANCE CAPABTLITIES The unit is so constructed and powered that it wiII be capable ofperforning the following functions when the unit is operated onfirn, level ground with the stabilizers extended and properlyset:- With boon fully extended, tip unsupported, flowingrrater up to 1000 GPM, rrithout nen or load on theIadder, support and resist the reaction of the nozz].ein any norrnal position of operation with the boon atany angle froll 10 degrees below horizontal up to 90degrees above horizontal. - With boon fu11y extended and raised to any angle be-trreen 45 degrees and 75 degrrees (reconmended clinbingangle), tip unsupported and flowing water up to looocP!!, support and resist the reaction of the nozzle inany normal position of operation plus a 300 pound loadat the ladder tip or 600 pound load evenly distributedalong the length of the ladder. - Used as a ladder only (no water flowing) with boonful1y extended, tip unsupported and raised to any anglefron 0 degrees to 45 degrees, support a tip load of 4OOpounds or a load of 800 pounds evenly distributed alongthe length of the ladder. - Used as a ladder only (no water flowing) with boorofu1Iy extended, tip unsupported and raised to any anglebetween 45 degrees and 75 degrees, support a tip loadof 800 pounds or a load of 1600 pounds evenly distrib-uted along the length of the ladder. - Used as a ladder only (no water flowing) with boonful1y extended, tip supported, carry and support a loadof 1600 pounds evenly distributed along the length ofthe ladder. In lieu of the standard duaL 2.5rt rear inlet/outlets supplied bySnorkel, one (1) 4" inlet/outlet shal1 be provided. 3 fiu;Hertt "/ eie &)lrertt FOLD DOI4IN HANDRAILS In lieu of the standard fixed handraifs, fold-down handrailsshalI be provided to lower the overall height of the apparatus toapproxinately 11, 4 inches. COI{MITNICATTON SYSTEXT{ ( TWO-WAY )An intercon is furnished and installed to provide voiceconmunication between the lower control station and top ofladder. It consists of the following: - Atkinson Model AD-26C transistorized 12 volt intercorosysteE, Telex uodel 450 rreather-resistant rrpush-to- talkrr uicrophone and University rraterproof speakerinstalled at 1o$rer control station. - Atkinson Uodel AD-26D transistorized L2 volt intercomstation and University waterproof speaker nounted ineasily accessible location at tip of the ladder forhands-free operation Individual voLume controls are provided at each location. SPOTLIGHTS Two Unity AG 12 volt spotlights (75,000 CP each) are nounted atthe top of the boom, one each side, connected to the aerialladder/$ater tower master switch. An individual switch isprovided on each light. Two Unity AG 12 volt spotlights (75,000 CP each) are mounted atthe base of the boon, one each side, connected to the aerialladder/water tolrer Easter switch. An individual switch isprovided on each 1ight. PARTS AND OPER'ATION }TANUAIS Bwo official conbj.nation operation, naintenance and repair partsmanuals for the aerial ladder/vater tolrer proposed, as published by the nanufacturer, will be furnished at the time the completedapparatus is delivered. The parts section of the Banual, where possible, 5.scross-referenced to show aerial Ladder/water tower manufacturer, spart nunber and actual nanufacturer, s name, part number anddescription on all outside purchase parts and fittings that arecornmercially available. TRAINING ENGINEER o @ fiu.truu o/'eiz %)?,P,tt t the tine the comP leted unit is delivered,the nanufacturer of e aerial ladder/t ater tower will provide a factory enployed aining engineer to instruct selected operators specifically on the operation and maiportion of the unit.ntenance of the aerial ladder/ltater tower THIRD PARTY TEST AND CERTIFICATION underrEiters Laboratories will test the aerial ladder/water torrer after assernbly and installation of the chassis at manufacturer'splant. qpe ir certification will be provided at the time of delivery 'of the compJ.eted apparatus. TRJAINING VIDEO A vIIs video is provided to review proper operatinq procedures on the aerial ladder/r*ater torrer. ) t' fiu,OU.erv" 4 t/tp ginertt LOOSE EQUIPMENT;h"-;"li;i"g "quiprent will be furnished corplete with any necessary mounting brackets: To be supplied by Ten-8 Fire rguiprnent Inc'; -2o' of 5[ soft sucti.on hose w/couplings -4oo' of L 3/4n Angus lrigh conbat -one (1) Hebert 3rr hose clamP -one (1) Iarge diarneter hose clanP -rwo (zl double male adaptors 2 l/2tl -reto (2) double fenale adaPtors -inr.d '(3) 2 L/211 :o-a"gr"i discharge adaptors with extension chains -one ir) e" NsT F x 5n storz 30 degree -One (1) 4rt NST F x 5ir storz straight -Four (2) 5rr storz blind caPs -fwo (i) intake relief valves 5tr NsT x 5rr storz -Four (4) Elkhart SI{3 oFG I Llzt' nozzl-es -rwo (i) Elkhart D-327A 2 t/2tt base thread with 1 Ll2tt Lop thread -2olb ABC extinguisher with bracket -2 l/2 9a11on piessurized water extinguisher with bracket -rwo (2) axes, one (1) pick head, one (1) flat-he1f, y39d-lanafes and brackets -one iri io' pike pole and one (1) 6' piJ<e pole-no brackets - -Tw; (2) Elkhart 877 playpiPes with itacked tips -Leader line wye 2'5rr x (2) 1.5rr B1OOA -Five (5i sabrelite #2oooc hand lights -ziaroatic Ac-44 wheel cbocks rrith ntg brackets -RoPe 15o', of T ll6u bluewater -Rope 150' of 5/8rt bluewater -Four (4) pompier belts -Rubber ma1let -fsro (2) A2' x :-4' vinyl salvage covers -rwo izi combination spanner/hydrant wrench sets with holders -Six 5rt strorz nounting Plates-Eight (8) Akron #313 2 1/2rr nounting plates -pri-oek flooring for all coupartrnents - (1) bag of chrome, stainless steel or cadmium Plated scre$'s,' .ru€=, bolts and washers, as used in the construction of the unit :)