Braun NW (JC) 1 of 31 Ford Type-3 Red Demo
9/3//2020 Specifications #3117-3
Braun Northwest, Inc.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
DEMONSTRATOR
E450, GAS, 167” MODULE, TYPE 3
COLOR/RED
VEHICLE #3117-3
1 CHASSIS
1.01 OEM CHASSIS
• 2021 Ford E-450, meeting all the specifications of Section 1.01. – 3 year/36,000 mile ″Bumper to Bumper″ warranty
– 5 year/60,000 mile Powertrain warranty
– Ambulance Prep. Package 47H
– Dual rear wheels
– Twelve Frame Pucks (559)
– Provided by Braun Northwest
1.01.01 SPECIFIC RATINGS
• Drive – 4 x 2
• G.V.W.R. – 14,500 lbs.
• Front Axle – 5,000 lbs.
• Rear Axle – 9,450 lbs.
• Wheelbase – 158″
• Cab to Axle – 100″
• Curb Weight – 10,000 lbs. approximate
• Front Spring Capacity – 5,000 lbs.
• Rear Spring Capacity – 9,450 lbs.
• Rear Differential – 4.56 ratio, limited slip axle
1.01.02 POWER TRAIN
• Engine – Gasoline
– 7.3L V8 Premium (99N)
– Engine block heater
– Heavy duty dry type air cleaner with flow restriction indicator • Engine Cooling System
– Heavy duty, closed-air, free-liquid state type
– Coolant recovery system
– 50/50 solution Permanent type antifreeze to –40 degrees F • Transmission
– 6-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode
– Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
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• Exhaust System
– System complies with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Part 393.83 – Suspended using three hangers, excluding manifold attachment – Discharge at right rear side of module
– Tailpipe shall not terminate within twelve inches of the vertical axis of the fuel tank filler opening.
– Two exhaust heat shields mounted in mid-chassis, right-hand side for upfitter installed frame pucks
1.01.03 STEERING
• Power assisted
• Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
1.01.04 SHOCK ABSORBERS/STABILIZER BARS
• Heavy-duty shock absorbers front and rear
• OEM front and rear stabilizer bars
1.01.05 BRAKES
• Four Wheel Disc with Traction Control
– Hill Start Assist
– Traction Control
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
1.01.06 TIRES AND WHEELS
• Seven OEM LT225/75Rx-16E all-season steel belted radials • Seven OEM 16″ painted white steel wheels
• Spare tire and wheel
• Steel valve stems
1.01.07 ELECTRICAL
• Alternator – OEM single heavy-duty 240 amp
• Batteries – OEM dual heavy-duty, 78 amp-HR batteries
1.01.08 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
• Gauges
– Speedometer
– Tachometer
– Coolant Temperature
– Oil Pressure
– Fuel Level
– Odometer/Trip Odometer
• Cruise Control
• Safety/Driver Assist Features
• Instrument Panel Message Center (60J)
• Audio – Bluetooth-capable AM/FM stereo w/clock display, USB input and 2 speakers
• Four Speakers (874)
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1.01.09 CAB EXTERIOR
• Exterior Upgrade Package
– Bumper – Front, Chrome
– Grille – Chrome
• License Plate Bracket
• Horn – OEM dual electric
• Windshield wipers – Interval
• Telescopic Trailer Tow Mirrors with manual adjustments (54E) – Two black, below eye level, manually telescoping trailer tow – Power adjusted upper glass
• Lights
– Headlamps with Autolamp – Dual sealed-beam with fixed lens • Fuel tank – OEM 55 Gallons
• Auxiliary Fuel Port (945)
1.01.10 CAB INTERIOR
• Seats – OEM
– Cloth covered high back Captain’s Chairs
– Combination lap and shoulder harness
• Climate Control – OEM
– Heavy duty, fresh air, high capacity heater/defroster – Dehumidifying air conditioning system
• Auxiliary Heater-Air Conditioning Connector Package (57L w/o rear controls, for amb-prep chassis)
• Airbags
– Driver and right-front passenger front
• Interior Upgrade Package
– Cloth headliner
– High-series door trim panels
– Cloth sun visors
– Flooring – black vinyl
– Insulation Package
• Power windows & door locks
• Courtesy light switches on all doors
• Key-in-ignition Warning chime
• One 12-volt power point
• Dual USB ports in instrument panel
1.01.11 COLORS
• Exterior – Race Red (PQ)
• Interior – Medium Flint Gray
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1.02 CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS
The following modifications shall be made to the chassis by Braun Northwest.
1.02.03 SIMULATORS
Stainless steel wheel simulators shall be installed on all outer wheels, with braided valve stem extenders on all four rear wheels.
1.02.04 EXHAUST HEAT SHIELDS
Shall be formed from 20 ga. galvanized sheet metal with stamped reinforcements and formed edges. Access openings shall be provided for shock absorber, mounting bolts, etc.
Heat shields shall be bolted to chassis frame and extend from back of cab to the frame cross member just behind the rear axle.
1.02.05 RUNNING BOARDS WITH SPLASH GUARDS
Running boards made of 0.125″ bright aluminum diamond plate with front splash guard s shall be installed on both sides of the cab, flared towards the fro nt corners of the module, and securely mounted with stainless steel 1/4″-20 truss head bolts.
1.02.07 AUTO THROTTLE
An Intermotive voltage monitor shall be installed to automatically adjust the auto throttle for changes in electrical load.
1.02.09 MUD FLAPS
Mud flaps with the ″NORTH STAR″ logo shall be installed behind each rear wheel.
1.03 MODULE-TO-CHASSIS MOUNTING SYSTEM
1.03.01 MODULE MOUNTING SYSTEM
Module mounting system shall be designed and used as supplied by chassis manufacturer. It shall consist of twelve rubber puck mounts secured with ch assis manufacturer-supplied 0.50″ hardened bolts.
1.03.02 CAB-TO-MODULE ATTACHMENT
The module shall be attached to the cab by twenty 5/16″ Grade 5 plated steel bolts with nylon insert locki ng nuts. Access plates shall be provided in the bulkhead wall for the servicing of cab-to-module bolts or for remounting of the body.
1.03.03 CAB-TO-MODULE GASKET
A closed-cell, neoprene, weatherproof gasket shall be installed between the cab and module to minimize electrolytic corrosion.
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2 MODULAR CONSTRUCTION
All material utilized shall be of the correct type, alloy, and thickness to withstand the intended usage and provide protection against cracking, corrosion, or metal fatigue. All materials utilized shall be of open stock origin, commonly available through local sources, for rapid and economical repair or modification of the body. Any use of proprietary parts or materials in the construction of the body is unacceptable, due to potential delays or difficulties in future repairs or service. NO EXCEPTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN THIS AREA. This specification has been designed and written to fill specific needs of this agency. Where brand name, make, or model of equipment has been specified, no exceptions shall be allowed. Where compartment and cabinet sizes have been specified, bidder must bid substantially (plus or minus 1″) the size specified.
The module shall have a transferable lifetime structural warranty.
2.01 MATERIAL
EXTRUSIONS SIZE ALLOY
Structural Tubing 1" x 2" x 0.125" sq. 6063-T52
Structural Tubing 2" x 2" x 0.125" sq. 6063-T52
Cross Members 3" x 3" x 0.375" 6061-T6
Cross Members 1.5" x 3" x 0.25" 6061-T6
FORMED SHEETING SIZE ALLOY Skin/Roof/Compartments/Subfloors/Doors 0.125" 5052-H32 Interior Cabinets 0.090" 5052-H32
Diamond Plate 0.125"/0.08" 3003-H32
Stainless Steel 16 ga., 20 ga. 304 # 4B
2.02 MODULE DIMENSIONS
Overall Vehicle Dimensions (Specifications are listed as minimums.) Length 22 ′ 1.75 ″ 265.75 ″
Width (excluding mirrors) 7 ′ 10 ″ 94.00 ″
Height (Approximate) 8 ′ 11.13 ″ 107.13 ″
Exterior Module Dimensions (Specifications are listed as minimums.) Length 13 ′ 11 ″ 167.00 ″
Width 7 ′ 10 ″ 94.00 ″
Height 7 ′ 4.375 ″ 88.38 ″
Interior Dimensions (Specifications are listed as minimums.) Length Forward Wall to Rear Wall 159.00 ″
Width Left Wall to Right Wall 89.00 ″
Floor Width Left Cabinets to Squad Bench 50.25 ″
Height Floor to Ceiling 72.00 ″
Load Height (Approximate) 33.00 ″
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2.03 STRUCTURAL FRAMING
Side wall and rear wall construction shall consist of 2″ x 2″ x 0.125″ aluminum square tubing extensions welded together with a maximum of 14″ centers. 1″ x 2″ x 0.125″ aluminum tubing may be utilized in addition to 2″ x 2″ tubing to accommodate custom compartment sizes. The bottom of the wall structure shall be sealed with a welded 2″ x 2″ tube, a 2″ x 2″ angle, or a 0.125″ plate depending upon location. The wall structure shall be capped with a 2″ x 4″ x 0.125″ header upon which a 2″ x 2″ x 0.125″ roof structure is welded. This process provides a unitized roll cage structure for greater occupant safety.
The front wall structure shall be constructed of formed aluminum channels to allow ample space for wiring raceways, heater hoses, and A/C hoses.
2.04 FOUNDATION SYSTEM
The foundation system shall consist of a 0.125″ aluminum sheet subfloor with foundation members securely welded under the subfloor. Transverse members (laterals) shall consist of 3″ x 3″ x 0.375″ structural angles with 1.5″ x 3″ x 0.25″ channel(s) above the fuel tank.
0.25″ x 1.5″ aluminum stringers shall span longitudinally between the laterals.
2.05 MODULE SEAMS
All body and compartment seams at or below floor level shall be full-seam-welded. The entire perimeter of the subfloor shall be completely sealed with a caulking material, creating a watertight seam.
2.06 EXTERIOR SKIN
A Norton NORBOND closed-cell, polyurethane foam tape with high-performance acrylic adhesive shall be utilized full length on all front and rear wall and roof frame members. A polyurethane adhesive sealant shall be applied to the edges of framing members that are bonded with NORBOND tape. An advanced two-part methacrylate structural adhesive shall be used to bond all side wall tubes to the exterior skin and door frames.
The module shall be constructed utilizing full-size sheet construction to minimize body seams. There shall be no corner or mid-body seams.
2.07 MODULE ROOF
In order to improve module strength and minimize exposed seams, the roof shall be seamed transversely, [shall be crowned], shall have a 1.5″ radius along the edges, and shall be welded to 2″ x 4″ wall header tubes 4.75″ below the roof line. The roof shall be supported by positive contact between sidewall framing and roof framing. All seams on the roof surface shall be continuously welded and body-worked on the outside. In order to avoid the possibility of paint and/or weld cracking, no extrusions shall be used in the exterior construction of the roof or corners of the module.
A contoured, 3/8″ aluminum plate, painted to match the module, shall be welded to the roof structure and project through the center of the roof to serve as anchorage for personal fall arrest equipment. The anchorage is designed and rated for a single person only.
The module roof front and rear edges shall be constructed to allow mounting of recessed lightbars.
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2.08 MODULE EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS
All compartments shall be constructed from formed 0.125″ aluminum, securely welded to the subfloor and structural framing. A baffled drain hole shall be prov ided in all exterior compartment bottoms that extend below the floor line. All exterior adjustable shelves shall be mounted on heavy -duty aluminum track, which is securely welded to compartment interiors. Each shelf shall support at least 300 lb of equipment.
COMPARTMENT # 1
Interior Dimensions – 52"W x 35"H x 19"D
Doorway Dimensions – 52"W x 35"H
Location – Street side, forward
Shelving – Two adjustable: one bin type 17.5” W, one full width (shipped loose).
Door(s) – Double
Light(s) – One vertical LED strip light
Additional Instructions – The 120VAC Power Box shall be installed in the forward wall (Section 6.21 related), recessed so as not to protrude into the compartment.
Compartment will have four vertical strips of adjustable track on the back wall. This will allow the bin shelf to be installed fore or aft in the compartment. The forward wall of the bin shelf shall be notched to all ow better access to the 120VAC box. Two vertical strips of adjustable track shall be added to each of the side walls for future installation of a full- length shelf. The adjustable shelf will be shipped loose.
A spare tire mount shall be mounted on the back wall of the aft section.
An inverter with pe rforated surround shall be installed on the forward wall of this compartment. (Section 6.31 related)
A vent with MERV 8 polyester filter media shall be installed on the forward wall. A soffit vent shall be added to the back wall of the compartment in line with the inverter.
COMPARTMENT # 2
Interior Dimensions – 32"W x 74"H x 19"D
Doorway Dimensions – 32"W x 70"H
Location – Street side, rear
Shelving – One full width adjustable shelf
Door(s) – Single
Light(s) – One vertical LED strip light
Additional Instruc tions – Three Heavy-duty aluminum adjustable tracks will be installed on back wall to accommodate shelving.
Shall have a spring hanger close out located in forward rear corner of the compartment that allows for leaf spring travel.
A vent with MERV 8 polyester filter media shall be installed on the aft wall.
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COMPARTMENT # 3
Interior Dimensions – 22"W x 77"H x 19"D
Doorway Dimensions – 22"W x 70"H
Location – Curbside, rear
Shelving – One 13.5" bin
Door(s) – Single
Light(s) – One vertical LED strip light
Additional Instr uctions – This compartment shall have a welded bracket, painted to match the compartment, and three ratchet ing straps with UHMW stiffeners set up for storage of a customer-supplied-and-installed H or M-size cylinder.
Two backboard-restraining straps shall be installed in aft section. A formed stainless-steel gasket cover shall be installed so that backboards do not cut gasket material.
A vent with MERV 8 polyester filter media shall be installed on the aft wall.
COMPARTMENT # 4
Interior Dimensions – 18"W x 25"H x 19"D (15"D at floor) Doorway Dimensions – 16"W x 25"H
Location – Curbside aft of wheel well
Shelving – None
Door(s) – Single
Light(s) – One vertical LED strip light
Additional Instructions – Shall have a spring hanger close out located in the back of the compartment that allows for leaf spring travel.
COMPARTMENT # 5
Interior Dimensions – 25.75"W x 56.25"H x 28.5"D
Doorway Dimensions – 25.75"W x 56.25"H
Location – Curbside, forward
Shelving – See Interior Cabinet #19
Door(s) – Single
Light(s) – One vertical LED strip light
Additional Instructions – This compartment shall provide inside/outside access to Cabinet #19 with a full width stainless steel threshold on the floor level shelf. There shall be storage located below the floor.
The below-floor portion of this compartment shall be for batter y storage, with a rollout tray capable of holding two OEM batteries. The area shall be ve nted to the outside and sealed to prevent battery vapors from entering the patient area. (Section 6.24 related)
2.09 MODULE DOORS
The doors shall be box-pan-formed with a total thickness of 2″.
2.09.01 DOOR FRAME AND SEAL
Each door frame shall have a flange for the installation of an air cell hollow core 360- degree compression door seal. This seal creates watertight, dust-free compartment integrity. Door seal shall be knock-on type. Door frames shall be bonded to the adjacent tubes such that no exterior flange is required.
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2.09.02 DOOR HINGES
Compartment and passage doors shall have full -length, piano-type, 2.5″W stainless steel hinges, positioned with 0.25″ rivets at each end. The hinges shall be attached with #12 x
0.75″ stainless steel truss head screws spaced 4″ apart, sealed with Sikaflex. All curbside and streetside side-hinged single doors shall be hinged on the forward sides, and all rear single side-hinged doors shall be hinged on the outboard sides.
2.09.03 DOOR LATCHES
Exterior door handles shall be semi -flush, chrome -plated Eberhard E Grabber #2 1100.
Passage doors shall have release handles on the inside of each door. All exterior doors shall have rotary latches and striker posts that meet FMVSS 206 requirements. Striker posts shall be adjustable and be secured with a nut from behind the door fra me. The striker washer shall not be removed. Doors greater than 45″ tall shall have double rotary latches activated by s tainless steel rods. Once final adjustments have been made, threads shall have Loctite or equivalent applied. All double -door compartmen ts shall have an exterior E Grabber handle and rotary latches on each door. Doors shall latch to doorframe-mounted striker posts only and not to one another. Curbside passage and rear curbside doors shall have interior handles with dual -point, rod -actuated, rotary latch systems that are lockable inside and out. All locks shall be keyed J236.
Rear passage doors shall both hav e emergency release levers, one at the top and bottom of each door and accessible from the inside of the module.
2.09.04 COMPARTMENT DOOR CONTROL
A heavy -duty, double -spring door control capable of holding the door open at approximately a 90-degree angle on any road surface shall be instal led at the top of each compartment door, except compartment #3.
A rubber bumper shall be installed on the door for compartment #3.
2.09.05 CURBSIDE DOOR CONTROL
A heavy -duty, double spring door check capable of holding the door open at approximately a 90 -degree angle on any road surface shall be installed at the top of the curbside passage door.
2.09.06 REAR DOOR CONTROL
Rear door controls shall be on e grabber-type hold-open device with replaceable rubber catch, per door.
2.09.07 COMPARTMENT DOOR SKINS
Each compartment door skin shall be made of 0.080″ bright aluminum diamond plate, shall be remov able, and have a latch service opening with a 2.25″ x 4.5″ black rubber plug for lubrication and service. door skins shall be secured with #8 pan head screws and Sikaflex. Red/white 1.5″ conspicuity tape shall be installed on the outboard vertical edge of each door.
2.09.08 ENTRANCE DOOR SKINS
Each entrance doorskin shall be made of 0.080″ bright aluminum diamond plate and be removable to service door hardware. A removable stainless steel bezel shall be installed at mid-height on the door skin to provide access to the latch hard ware and electric lock motors, check 6.40. Red/white 1.5″ conspicuity tape shall be installed on the top, bottom, and vertical edges of the side passage door and curbside rear door. The streetside rear door shall have conspicuity tape on the top and bottom edges.
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2.09.09 ENTRANCE DOORWAYS
One curbside and t wo rear module entrance doors shall be provided. The curb side doorway dimensions shall be 28"W x 73.75"H. The rear doorway dimensions shal l be
49.75"W x 66"H.
2.09.10 THRESHOLDS
All compartment and module access door frames shall have full -width-formed stainless steel threshold plates to protect the lower edge of frame.
2.10X MODULE INTERIOR CABINETS
Shall be formed of 0.090″ aluminum and shall be securely welded or mounted to the structural framing. All interior adjustable shelves shall be mou nted on 1″ wide aluminum track.
CABINET #1
Dimensions – 51"W x 16"H x 14.75"D
Location – Streetside above Action Area
Shelving – Two (2) adjustable
Door(s) – Sliding, clear 0.177" acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and full extruded aluminum door pulls
Lighting – LED under-cabinet strip light (Section 6.14 related) Additional Instructions – The cabinet shall h ave a divider in the center with one (1) adjustable shelf fore and aft of the divider.
An IV flu id warmer shelf shall be installed in the aft portion of this cabinet. One (1) 120VAC duplex receptacle shall be installed on the back wall of the cabinet.
CABINET #2
Dimensions – 32"W x 10"H x 14.75"D
Location – Streetside above CPR seat
Shelving – None
Door(s) – Sliding, clear 0.177" acrylic with felt lined anodized alum inum track and fu ll extruded aluminum door pulls
Lighting – LED under-cabinet strip light (Section 6.14 related) Additional Instructions – None
CABINET #3
Dimensions – 25"W x 15"H x 14.75"D
Location – Streetside upper rear
Shelving – One (1) adjustable
Door(s) – Sliding, clear 0.177" acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and fu ll extruded aluminum door pulls
Additional Instructions – None
CABINET #4
Dimensions – 25"W x 15"H x 19"D
Location – Streetside center rear
Shelving – One (1) adjustable
Door(s) – Sliding, clear 0.177" acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and fu ll extruded aluminum door pulls
Lighting – LED under-cabinet strip light (Section 6.14 related) Additional Instructions – None
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CABINET #5
Dimensions – 27"W x 14.5"H x 19"D
Location – Streetside, open area aft of CPR seat
Shelving – None
Door(s) – None
Additional Instructions – Full depth counter top shall be located here. The counter top shall be one-piece 16 ga, 304 stainless steel with a 0.5" aluminum retaining lip.
A 120VAC duplex receptacle shall be located in the lower left area of the back wall.
CABINET #6
Dimensions – 25"W x 15.5"H x 19"D
Location – Streetside lower rear
Shelving – One (1) adjustable
Door(s) – Sliding, clear 0.177" acrylic with felt lined anodize d aluminum track and fu ll extruded aluminum door pulls
Additional Instructions – None
CABINET #7 – CPR Seat with Storage
Dimensions – Bench: 28"W x 18.75"H x 19"D
Storage: 28"W x 8.125"H x 19"D
Location – Streetside aft of Action Area
Shelving – None
Door(s) – Hinged aluminum bench lid, with removable high -density foam p adding covered with seamless vinyl shall provide access to the storage area. It shall have a 1.5 " overhang, an automatic hold-open device, and stainless steel paddle latch.
Additional Instructions – The CPR seat back and/ or head pads shall have high-density foam padding covered with seamless vinyl. One (1) set of seatbelts shall be installed on the seat.
The CPR seat base to be formed from aluminum and securely anchored to sub-floor. The bottom and unfinished sides of the storage area shall be sprayed with textured polyurea and painted white with gray splatter.
CABINET #8 – Action Area
Dimensions – 57.125"W x 29.5"H x 19"D
Location – Streetside forward of CPR seat
Shelving – None
Door(s) – None
Additional Instructions – It shall contain one (1) oxygen outlet, vacuum co nnection, suction collector, attendant control panel, inverter status panel, digital thermostat, one (1) 120VAC duplex receptacle, and one (1) 12VDC receptacle.
The entire action wall area shall be lighted util izing under-cabinet led strip lighting with an on/off switch labeled ″attendant light″ in the street side attendant panel.
A full depth counter top shall be located below the action wall. The counter top shall be one-piece 16 ga, 304 stainless steel with a 0.5" aluminum retaining lip.
A sharps and w aste space (sized for a Becton -Dickinson, 8.2 Qt., sharps and a 7 Qt. waste) shall be located at the aft of the countertop and accessible thru a street side hinged acrylic door and accessible for changing thru a removable panel on top of the area.
Hinge the cover toward the streetside in the action area.
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CABINET #9
Dimensions – 38.25"W x 10"H x 9"D
Location – Curbside upper rear
Shelving – None
Door(s) – Sliding, clear 0.177" acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and full extruded aluminum door pulls
Additional Instructions – None
CABINET #10
Dimensions – 38.25"W x 10"H x 9"D
Location – Curbside upper forward
Shelving – None
Door(s) – Sliding, clear 0.177" acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum track and full extruded aluminum door pulls
Additional Instructions – None
CABINET #11
Dimensions – 12"W x 21"H x 5.5"D
Location – Curbside, aisle side of right front stack
Shelving – None
Door(s) – None
Additional Instructions – None.
CABINET #12 – Squad Bench with Storage
Dimensions – Bench: 66.125" W x 18.75"H x 19"D
Storage: 43.375"W x 8.125"H x 19"D
Location – Curbside
Shelving – None
Door(s) – Hinged aluminum split lid bench, with high-density foam padding covered with seamless vinyl shall provide access to the storage area. It shall have a 1.5" overhang, an automatic hold-open device, and a stainless-steel paddle latch.
The forward lid shall provide access to the storage area. The aft lid shall be fixed. The pad shall be removable.
Additional Inst ructions – The squad be nch back an d/or hea d pads shall have high- density foam padding covered with seamless vinyl. The curbside wall shall have additional structure added for future instillation of 4-point seatbelts. Three sets of two - point automatic lockin g retractor seatbelts shall be in stalled on the bench with three additional lower receivers, set up for use with sit-up or stretcher patients.
The squad bench base to be formed from aluminum and securely anchored to sub -floor.
The bottom and unfinished si des of the storage area shall be s prayed with textured gray polyurethane and painted white with gray splatter.
An Oxygen window shall be installed in the wall at the aft end of the bench. An Oxygen outlet and a momentary rocker switch to acti vate the dome timer (Sect ion 6.16 related) shall be installed on the curbside wall over the bench.
CABINET #13 - HVAC
Dimensions – 34.75"W x 16.5"H x 23.875"D
Location – Front, upper right
Shelving – None
Door(s) – None
Additional Instructions – This cabinet shall house heater/AC unit and suction pump.
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CABINET # 14 – Electrical Cabinet
Dimensions – 30.125"W x 15.125"H x 10"D
Location – Front over walk thru
Shelving – None
Door(s) – Aluminum, hinged, swing up door with a hold -open device, a rotating n on- keyed lock, and an automatic compartment light.
Additional Instructions –This cabinet shall house the power component module. An atomic clock shall be mounted on the face of cabinet door.
CABINET #15
Dimensions – 18.75"W x 27.125"H x 10"D
Location – Forward end of Action Area
Shelving – Two (2) adjustable
Door(s) – None
Additional Instructions – None
CABINET # 16 – Radio Cabinet
Dimensions – 16"W x 29.625"H x 10"D
Location – Front, behind attendant seat
Shelving – None
Door(s) – Aft-facing aluminum panel with punched ventilation areas in the upper an d lower portions, and two SouthCo #C2 latches.
Additional Instructions – This cabinet is intended for radio component storage and shall be supplied with access to power component panel. Antenna cables shall terminate in this cabinet.
CABINET #17
Dimensions – 27.75"W x 16.5"H x 23.875"D
Location – Front, right
Shelving – One (1) adjustable
Door(s) – Sliding, clear 0.177" acrylic with felt lined anodized aluminum t rack and fu ll extruded aluminum door pulls
Additional Instructions – A "Meds" Cabinet with a keyed lock shall be installed in this cabinet. (Section 5.36A related)
CABINET #18 – Drawers
Dimensions – 14.5"W x 7.75"H x 23.875"D
Location – Front, right center
Additional Instructions – Shall be two ( 2) 13"W x 5 "H x 19 "D drawers. Each drawer shall operate on 18" slides rated at 300 lbs. per set and have a gas shock hold open/closed device to ensure drawers do not accidentally open or close during operation of the vehicle. Drawers shall be formed of aluminum welded construction with an automo tive gray enamel finish, and formed structural support on the sides and front of drawers. Each drawer shall have machine stamped divider supports along the side for at least four (4) dividers per drawer with four (4) adjustable dividers provided with each drawer installed side to side.
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CABINET #19
Dimensions – 28.5"W x 28"H x 23.875"D
Location – Front, right lower
Shelving – One (1) adjustable
Door – None
Additional Instructions – This cabinet shall be accessible from the outside via external Compartment #5 with one (1) adjustable shelf. The shelf shall have a 2" lip formed up on the interior side and 1" x 1" lip down on the exterior side.
One (1) 120VAC duplex receptacle and one (1) 12VDC receptacle shall be installed in the upper forward portion of the left wall.
The HVAC shall be distributed thru a vertical pl enum on the aisle side of the right front stack.
CABINET #20
Dimensions – 16"W x 21"H x 10"D
Location – Front, left lower
Shelving – Two
Door(s) – None
Additional Instructions – None
2.11 SIDE DOORSTEP
A recessed curbside doorstep shall be provided which is 11.5″ deep x 28″ wide. There shall be a drain hole and light gray Matéflex floor tile which is removable for cleaning purposes. Aluminum diamond plate kick panel shall be installed on the sides and face of the doorstep.
2.12 FRONT MODULE WALL RECESS
Shall be r ecessed 6″ into the module body to provide for maximum adjustment of cab seats.
2.13 CAB TO MODULE PASSAGE
Shall be a walk-thru measuring 17.25"W x 48"H.
2.14 WHEEL WELL LINERS
Wheel well liners made of formed aluminum shall be installed in the module wheel well openings.
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3 COATINGS AND FINISHES
3.01 MODULE FINISH PREPARATION
The module shall be seam sealed and all imperfections on aluminum surfaces of modu le shall be sanded smooth. The entire exterior shall be mechanically etched and washed with wax-and-grease-remover to ensure proper primer/sealant adhesion. A clear, removable, mylar shall be installed on the front of the module to protect from bugs and rock chips.
3.02 MODULE PRIMER
Module shall be sealed wi th a two -component, low VOC, direct -to-metal epoxy primer/sealant prior to applying the finish coat of acrylic urethane paint.
3.03 PAINT TYPE
Shall be Sherwin Williams acrylic urethane.
3.04 COLOR SCHEME
Base color: Race Red G4-100871777
3.05 LETTERING/DECALS
STREET SIDE VIEW DEMO
Stripe #1 Color: White Multi Stripe
Width: 6” total, 0.25” pinstripe with 0.25” gap, 5” stripe with
0.25” gap 0.25” pinstripe
Style: Beltline
Material: Vinyl
Location: Street side of module
Reference: Drawings 1, 2, 3
Item #1 Decal: “North”
“Star”
Color: White
Size: 4” Lettering
Material: Vinyl
Location: Street side of Module centered 7” down from drip rail
Item #2 Decal: “Emergency Vehicles”
Font: Serpentine bold
Color: White
Size: 3”H x 51.25” L
Material: Vinyl
Location: street side of module centered below Item #1
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REAR VIEW DEMO
Stripe #1 Color: White Multi Stripe
Width: 6” total, 0.25” pinstripe with 0.25” gap, 5” stripe with
0.25” gap 0.25” pinstripe
Style: Beltline
Material: Vinyl
Location: Rear of module
Reference: Drawings 1, 2, 3
CURBSIDE VIEW DEMO
Stripe #1 Color: White Multi Stripe
Width: 6” total, 0.25” pinstripe with 0.25” gap, 5” stripe with
0.25” gap 0.25” pinstripe
Style: Beltline
Material: Vinyl
Location: Curbside of module
Reference: Drawings 1, 2, 3
Item #3 Decal: “North”
“Star”
Color: White
Size: 4” Lettering
Material: Vinyl
Location: Curbside of Module centered 7” down from drip rail
Item #4 Decal: “Emergency Vehicles”
Font: Serpentine bold
Color: White
Size: 3”H x 51.25” L
Material: Vinyl
Location: Curbside of module centered below Item #3
3.06 COMPARTMENT FINISH
All compartments shall be sanded, etched, washed, primed, coated with textured polyurea thermoplastic elastomer finish and painted white with light gray splatter paint (G2-33631 Alt 2 / GLV-51748).
All shelves and trays shall be sanded, etched, washed, primed, and painted white with light gray splatter paint (G2-33631 Alt 2 / GLV-51748).
3.07 INTERIOR CABINETRY FINISH
All interior cabinetry shall be sanded, etched, washed, primed, coated with textured polyurea thermoplastic elastomer, and painted white with light gray splatter paint. (G2 - 33631 Alt 2 / GLV-51748)
All drawers, shelves and trays shall be sanded, etched, washed, primed, and painted white with light gray splatter paint. (G2-33631 Alt 2 / GLV-51748)
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3.08 MODULE UPHOLSTERY
Module upholstery material shall be Dove Gray Spradling Perform 60 seamless vinyl.
3.09 MODULE FLOORING MATERIAL
Shall be Genome (#TFM2702) Altro Transflor Meta Slip -Retardant Sheet flooring providing durabi lity, ease of maintenance and stain resis tance. It shall contain a high concentration of microscopic aluminum oxide particles and colored quartz crystals suspended throughout the thickness with silicon carbide grains in the entire wear surface for slip-retardant performance. It shall have a bacte riostat incorporated to give flooring excellent anti-bacterial activity and an overall thickness of 0.11″ nominal. Flooring shall be manufactured for Wear Resistance to meet ASTM C 501, indentation resistance in accordance with ASTM F 1303 and ASTM F 970, Grade 1 standards, shall meet ASTM D 2047 Slip Retardant, ASTM F 970 Static Load, ASTM E648, CMVSS, FMVSS 302, CAN ULC S102.2 Fire Data Tests. (Section 5.04 related)
An insulated floor shall be installed over the 0. 125″ aluminum subfloor and shall be comprised of 0.75″ thick polyiso insulation between 0.75″ x 0.75″ x 0.063″ square tubing, covered with a 0.125″ aluminum sheet (Section 2.04 related).
Floor covering material shall be seamless and cove up the side walls a minimum of 5″ as a seal.
3.10 COMPARTMENT LINING
Compartment floors shall be lined with light gray Matéflex floor tile and all shelves with mat.
3.11 CABINET LINING
Interior cabinet shelves shall be lined with easy sweep mats which are removable for ease of cleaning.
3.12 SURFACES AND FINISHES
All patient compartment surfa ces and finishes shall be impervious to soap, disinfectants, and water, to permit washing and sanitizing.
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4 MODULE EXTERIOR
4.01 STEP/BUMPER
The rear bumper shall be a welded construction of 3″ x 3″ x 0.375″ aluminum angle and
1.5″ x 0.25″ flat bar and shall be covered by 0.125″ bright alumi num diamond plate. The center section, below the doors, shall have a hex -punched open flow design to prevent accumulation of water and snow and provide a 7″ step. Both outermost ends shall be angled to prevent dragging of corners in high angle of departure areas. Diamond plate shall be formed on front and rear edges for channel -type strength, and a formed 0.090″ aluminum closeout shall be welded to the underside of the bumper. The bumper shall be bolted directly to the chassis frame using high strength Grad e 5 bolts. Bumper shall be easily removable and replaceable in case of damage. Bumper to be designed to accommodate a one-person-style cot.
4.02 RUB RAILS
Bright finished extruded aluminum rub rails of a double channel design shall be installed along the lower streetside and curbside edges of the module. Rub rails shall be 2.5″H x
0.75″W x 0.125″D, with a 0.5"H red/white conspicui ty reflective tape installed in the insert area.
4.03 FENDER RINGS
Bright polished aluminum fender rings with a rounded outer edge shall be installed on the module, following the full contour of the wheel well opening.
4.04 DRIP RAIL
Extruded, anodized aluminum drip rails shall be installed the full length of the module front, rear, and sides near the roof, and over each passage door. Drip rail s shall be installed with bonding tape and mechanical fasteners on each end that shall withstand exposure to th e elements. They shall be finished with 45 -degree angled ends to avoid hooking materials which brush against the vehicle causing damage.
4.05 ROCK GUARDS
Bright aluminum diamond plate rock guards shall cover the front module corners, 24″ up from bottom of module, 2.5″ wrapped around the sides of module, and meet the cab at the front of the module.
4.06 REAR KICK PANEL
A bright aluminum diam ond plate rear kick panel shall extend from the bottom edge of the module up to the bot tom of the rear doors, full -width formed and wrapped 2.5″ around the sides of the module.
Rear kick panel shall be shortened approximately two inches from the corner rad ius and behind bumper to prevent catching.
4.07 FUEL FILL(S)
A polished cast aluminum fill well shall be installed on the streetside of the module and be properly vented. Fill and vent hoses shall be installed and protected in accordance with the chassis bodybuilder recommendations.
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4.08 MODULE WINDOWS
All module windows shall have black anodized aluminum frames, rubber gaskets, be dark-tinted and shall be attached with screws for ease of replacement. The side passage door window shall be 18.75″ x 18.75″ with sliding glass, a positiv e catch, and a screen .
The rear door windows shall be 18.75″ x 18.75″ fixed glass to prevent exhaust from entering the module.
4.09 FUEL SPLASH GUARD
A stainless steel fuel splash guard shall be installed below the fuel fill.
4.16 REAR LICENSE PLATE
A rear license plate holder and an incandescent light shall be installed on the rear of the module, streetside lower above the kick panel.
A hidden unlock switch and two spacers shall be installed behind the license plate (Section 6.40 related).
4.34 AUTOMOTIVE UNDERCOATING SEAL
The chassis and module underbodies (excluding the area above the fuel tank, driveline, and exhaust lines, per manufacturer’s specifications) shall be sprayed with undercoating for reduced corrosion and added sound deadening.
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5 MODULE INTERIOR
All interior hangers, supports, fasteners, latches, and hinges shall be of a near -flush-type design. The patient compartment shall be free of sharp projections. Exposed edges and corners shall be broken with a radius or protected with 1″ high-density foam covered with heavy-duty vinyl color-matched upholstery.
5.01 UPPER WALL COVERING
The upper module interior walls shall consi st of light gray, heavy -grade, 0.125″ ABS vinyl panels attached to the wall structure with a closed -cell polyethyl ene foam tape coated on both sides with a permanent acrylic-based pressure-sensitive adhesive.
5.02 HEADLINER
The headliner shall be a durable fiber -reinforced panel, 0.09″ thick, with a textured, non - porous white surface.
5.03 HEAD PADS/CUSHIONS
Head pads located over all module access openings and seat backs shall be 0.5″ or 1″ foam covered with heavy-duty seamless vinyl upholstery.
Seat cushions shall be 3″ foam covered with heavy -duty seamless vinyl upholstery (Section 3.08 related).
5.04 LOWER WALL COVERING
The squad bench sides and lower portion of the streetside wall shall be nonporous, color - coordinated material.
Nonporous, color-coordinated material shall cover the wall from th e squad bench to the rear door at the same height as the squad bench front.
5.05 GRAB RAIL
One 75″L x 1.250″D stainless steel grab rail with three support brackets shall be securely mounted to roof structural framing running through centerline.
5.06 ACCESS DOOR GRAB RAILS
Each module access door shall have a 1.250″D L -style stainless steel grab hand le which may also be used as an entry assist rail.
5.07 IV HANGERS
One retractable dual IV hanger with stabilizers shall be near flush moun ted in the ceiling over the primary cot.
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5.08X COT MOUNT
Provisions shall be made for future custome r purchase and installation of a ny t he following cot mount options:
– Ferno dual or single position cot fastener
– Stryker dual or single position cot fastener
– Stryker Power-LOAD or Performance-LOAD cot loading system Provisions shall include:
– Installation of a 20-amp breaker and 10 ga. 12VDC power and ground, running from the electrical cabinet to the frame rail, terminating in a 36″ capped and coiled pigtail forward of the rear axle.
– Insulated floor tubes positioned to allow for a future 2.5″ -wide slot for the Power-LOAD floor plate.
– 3/8″ reinforcing plates installed beneath each of the five attachment points for the Power-LOAD floor plate.
Flooring material shall not be cut, and mounting hardware shall not be installed.
5.10 ATTENDANT SEAT
A Wise #1611 rear -facing high -back bucket seat, upholstered w ith heavy grade vinyl, Dove gray, shall be located at the head of the cot position and provide easy access to all action wall controls and outlets, and to the patient. Seat shall swivel, have a 2 -point automatic locking retractor seatbelt, and be securely anchored on a #1934 swivel base.
5.11 OXYGEN SYSTEM
The entire oxygen system shall be assembled with certified oxygen hose (1000 PSI burst strength) with brass fittings, be pressure tested, and certified. A 50 PSI regulator shall be included, a bulkhead connector shall be installed in the ceiling of Compartment # 3, and one oxygen tank wrench shall be attached to the compartment wall with hook-and-loop tape. Three Ohio-type outlets shall be installed:
• One in Action Area #5
• One on the curbside wall above the squad bench
• One in ceiling above the primary patient
5.12 SUCTION PUMP
The unit shall have an electric pump as the source of suction, installed in cabinet #13 HVAC cabinet and be vented to t he outside of the veh icle under the module body. The pump sh all be controlled by an on/off switch labeled ″ASPIRATOR″ on the attendant panel in Action Area #8.
5.13 SUCTION COLLECTOR
A Rico #RS4X -1001B suction regulator and wall -mount bracket with a 1200cc Rico disposable canister shall be installed in the Action Area #8.
5.14 SEATBELTS
Black DOT-compliant seatbelts shall be installed at each seating position. Three sets of two-point automatic locking retractor seatbelts shall be installed on the squad be nch with three additional lower seatbelt buckle ends and be set up for use with sit -up or stretcher patients. The attendant seat and CPR seat shall each have a single two -point automatic locking retractor seatbelt.
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5.16 INSULATION
The module side, ends, roof, doors, and floor shall be insulated to enhance the in terior environment and to rest rict heat, cold, and external noise from entering the module. The insulation shall be a non -settling foam plank material of 1.5″, or 0.75″ thickness depending upon location and available space.
Roof, doors, wall, and floor insulation shall be polyisocyanurate.
A 3″ wide, 60-mil, closed cell polyethylene foam tape shall be used as a thermal break on the inside surface of the roof and wall tubes.
5.17A MODULE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
The module HVAC system shall incorporate a com bination heating/air conditioning unit with 36,000 BTU/hr. heating and 32,000 BTU/hr. cooling capacity. The unit shall have a 580 CFM fan and controls independent of the cab system. A 12VDC booste r pump shall be installed to optimize the heating capacity i n the module. A return air path with open area equal to at least twice the blower outlet area shall be incorporated into the evaporator closeout.
The module system shall be controllable by a digit al thermostat located on the streetside wall in the Action Area #8.
5.18 EXTERNAL AIR INTAKE
To supplement heated or cooled air with fresh air, an external air intake shall be provided on the side of the module. The intake shall consist of an opening protected by an aluminum vent cover. The interior chamber o f the intake shall be made of aluminum and be formed to prevent the collection of moisture. Washable filter media shall be installed in the intake chamber.
5.19 AIR RETURN
A return air path with an open area equal to at least twice the blower outlet area shall be incorporated into the evaporator closeout.
5.20 EXHAUST VENT
A motor -powered exhaust vent with a chrome Perko cover shall be loca ted in the streetside rear corner of the module. A switch labeled ″VENT″ shall be installed in the Action Area attendant panel to turn on/off the exhaust vent (Section 6.13 related).
5.21 NO SMOKING/FASTEN SEAT BELTS SIGNS
Two ″NO SMOKING/FASTEN SEATBELTS″ signs shall be installed - one in the cab on the glove box door, and one in the module above the Action Area oxygen outlet.
5.23A WHITE MARKER BOARD
A 20"W x 20"H framed white marker board shall be installed on the curbside wall of walk-through with double-stick tape, adhesive, and a fastener in each corner.
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5.24A CLOCK
A atomic-controlled clock shall be installed on the electrical cabinet door. The clock shall be LCD display and show hours (12/24 selectable), minutes, seconds, date, day, and temperature. Clock is powered by two AA alkaline batteries.
5.26X SHARPS/HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINER
One Becton Dicki nson 8.2 qt. sharps container and one 7 qt. waste container shall be installed at t he aft end of the , CPR Seat with storage , #4 with a hinged clear polycarbonate cover with a drop-in sharps hole and a finger hole.
5.29 OXYGEN WINDOW
A 6″ x 11″ clear poly carbonate oxygen window with knob and self -closing hinges shall be installed on the aft wall of the curbside squad bench.
5.34A BENCH RESTRAINT
A removable bar bench restraint shall be provided and mounted on the forward end of the curbside squad bench. The bar shall be 1.25″ D satin stainless-steel tubing with 3″ radius bends. The upper removable bar section shall be 15″ across and 21″ high and have welded stainless steel brackets to hold a 2 Qt. Sage #8 5031 biohazard waste/sharps container and a 5 Qt. S age #8512-1 waste conta iner (Section 5.26D related). One each shall be provided. The bar shall be mounted in 1.25″ satin finish stainless steel post bases attached to the front of the squad bench.
5.36 MEDICATIONS SAFE
A black p owder-coated medications drawer with a #380 keyed lock shall be installed in Cabinet #17.
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6 ELECTRICAL
All added body and chassis electrical equipment shall be served by circuits separate and distinct from the vehicle chassis circuits. A ll vehicle wiring shall be copper and conform to all SAE J1128 requirements. The wiring shall be colored, numbered, or function coded every 3″ for permanent identification and correspond with the vehicle schematics.
Solderless, insulated connectors shall b e used. Slotted Pandu it-style wiring duct shall b e used in electrical component module to ensure air circulation throughout power component wiring. The wiring shall be routed in conduit or looms and wiring shall be secured to the underbody or frame with insulated metal cable straps. All power distribution cabling shall be covered with a protective split loom. Where wiring passes over the exhaust, a heat shield shall be installed. The electrical component module shall be equipped with positive locking plugs to provide easy disconnect for remount or repair of body. All wiring devices, switches, outlets, etc., except circuit breakers, shall be rated to carry 125% of the maximum ampere load for which the circuit is protected.
The vehicle electrical system shall be tested and certified to AMD 005 requirements.
6.01 OVERLOAD PROTECTION DEVICES
Body electrical wiring shall utilize overload protective devices of the autom otive-type circuit breaker. In addition, one single pole, 20 -amp circuit breaker shall be provided for future use. The circuit breakers, rel ays, and other electrical items shall be lo cated in the enclosed electrical component module.
6.02 VOLTMETER/AMMETER
A single display voltmeter/ammeter shall be installed on the side of the driver's console, which simultaneously displays voltage and alte rnator current when the ignition is on.
Display flashes to indicate low voltage.
6.04 IGNITION CONTROL
Chassis electrical circuits shall be controlled by th e ignition switch as provided by the OEM chassis manufacturer. The auxiliary chassis -related functions shall be powered b y one 100-amp continuous duty solenoid, triggered by the chassis ignition.
6.05 MODULE POWER
Module power shall be controlled by a console -mounted switch labeled ″MO DULE DISC.″ which activates a CDR -400 solid state timer module. An ignition interlock shall disconnect module power 15 minutes after vehicle's ignitio n is turned off. The interlock shall also allow module power to be reactivated independently for 15 minutes by cycling either the ignition switch or the module disconnect switch.
6.06 WIRING ACCESS
All cabinets and compartments shall have removable panels as needed to access wiring harnesses and hoses.
6.07 BACK-UP ALARM
A back-up alarm with a sound output level of 97 dB shall be installed, with a momentary disable switch in the driver's console. If disabled while in reverse, the back-up alarm shall automatically reset when shifted out of reverse.
6.08 SERVICE LOOP
A 6″ service loop of wire or harness shall be provided at all electrical components, terminals, and connection points.
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6.09 DRIVER’S CONSOLE
An engine cover driver’s console made of black -powder-coated formed aluminum shall be mounted to the OEM interior engine cowling between the seats. It shall have 17 - position switch panel with following layout and a map light instal led in the upper right corner (Section 6.11 related).
1. Digital
Voltmeter/
Ammeter
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Mod
Discon.
Emerg.
Master
Light
bar
Red
Light
bar
White
Flasher
Blank
Pre-
wire
White
Lights
Blank
Pre-wire
Opticom
Spare
Pre-
wire
Steady
Red
Blank Blank
BlueSea
Dual
USB
insert
Passage
D/O
Compt
D/O
Siren
12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Left
Scene
Right
Scene
Rear
Scene Blank Blank Back-up
Disable
6.10 SWITCHES
Switches installed in the driver's console and at tendant panel(s) shall be rocker -type and permanently marked by function.
6.11 MAP LIGHT
A map light with a 7″ flexible neck shall be mounted on the right hand side of the console.
6.12 DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT
A flashing LED light with a red lens shall warn the driver of an open module passage door, and a flashing LED light with an amber lens shall warn the driver of an open module compartment door. The lights shall flash only if the ignition is on. Lights shall be installed on the driver's console.
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6.13 ATTENDANT CONTROL PANEL
A 6-switch attendant control panel shall be located o n the street side wall in the Action Area #5 with the following switch layout:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Left Dome
(Hi-Off-Lo)
Right Dome
(Hi-Off-Lo) Aspirator Vent Attendant
Light Blank
A digital thermostat and an inverter status panel shall be located adjacent to the attendant control panel.
6.14 CABINET LIGHTING
The wall area below cabinets #1, 2, and 3 shall be lighted utilizing under-cabinet led strip lighting with an on/off switch labeled ″attendant light″ in the street side attendant panel.
6.15 STEP LIGHTS
A Whelen #3SC0CDCR Clear Lens Clear 3″ LED light shall be installed on the forward wall of the curbside door stepwell.
6.16 MODULE INTERIOR LIGHTING
Shall be designed to keep vehicle height to a minimum without interfering with the structural integrity of the roof. Module interior lighting shall consist of six dual intensity Whelen #80C0EHCR LED recessed lights - one bank of three lights s hall be po sitioned toward street side and three lights toward curbside. There shall be a switch for each b ank of lights on the action wall for ″DOME HI-OFF-LO″.
The curbside bank of lights shall be automatically activated when the rear or side doors are opened or by a momentary rocker switch labeled ″DOME TIMER″ mounted on the wall near the curbside passage door, which shall activate a battery hot timer. Pressing the switch once shall initiate 15 -minute timed operation of the lights. Pressing the switch again shall cancel the timed operation.
6.17 BASIC EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Basic lighting shall include h eadlights, parking lights, directional signal lights, tail and stop lights, license plate light, back -up lights, hazard lights, identification lights, clearance lights, and side marker lights as required by FMVSS 108.
Module identification lights, clearance lights, and side marker lights, unless included on a lightbar, shall be Truck-Lite LED Model 36.
Rear and side reflex reflectors shall be installed in accorda nce w ith FMVSS 108 requirements.
Rear stop/tail, turn and back -up lights shall be Truck -Lite Model 45 series LED lights, installed in the rear kick panel, pattern from outboard in: red stop/tail light, amber turn signal, and clear back -up light. The back -up lights shall activate automatically when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
6.19 ANTENNA MOUNTS AND CABLES
Two NMO universal antenna mounts with KHFUD/RG58UD cables, Larsen HyPermaster universal connectors and mini -UHF adapters shall be installed on the module roof. Antenna base access shall be through the dome light openings, and the cables shall terminate in the radio cabinet #16.
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6.20 BLOCK HEATER
A block heater, with a toggle -style circuit breaker in the 120VAC Power Box, shall be wired to the 120VAC shorepower system (Section 1.01.02 related).
6.21 120VAC/SHORELINE CIRCUIT BOX
Utility power shall be furnished from 120VAC shorepower via a Kussmaul 20-amp Super Auto-Eject amp plug with a White cover on a stainless-steel plate with a green indicator light located on the driver's side of vehicle and distributed via a formed aluminum power box recessed into the street side front compartment. 120VAC power box shall be recessed and shall have an easily removable cover.
The box shall contain thr ee 120 VAC non -GFCI duplex receptacles and one 120VAC GFCI duplex receptacle for power distribution.
Toggle-style circuit breakers shall be installed for overcurrent protection and circuit isolation:
• Block Heater (15 Amp)
• Inverter (15 amp)
All exposed receptacles outside of the power box shall be ground fault circuit interrupting (GFCI) and shall have a power on indicating light.
Four interior 120VAC GFCI duplex receptacles shall be mounted:
• One cabinet #1
• One Action Area #5
• One cabinet #17
6.22 BATTERY GROUNDS
In addition to OEM chassis grounds, the following ground circuits shall be added to reduce RF interference:
• A minimum 4 ga. ground cable from the power component panel to the chassis frame.
• Two braided ground straps from the module body to the chassis frame.
6.23 BATTERY CHARGER
A 50-amp battery charger shall be provided as part o f the Magnum Pure Sine 1000-watt inverter system (Section 6.31 related).
6.24 BATTERY MODIFICATIONS
The two OEM batteries sha ll be relocated to the curbside forward exterio r compartment on a battery tray . The batteries s hall be interconnected to provide maximum co ld cranking amps and reserve capacity at all times.
6.25 12VDC RECEPTACLES
Two 12VDC, 15-amp lighter-style power point receptacles shall be provided:
• One Action Area #5
• One cabinet #20
One (1) USB, dual charging ports shall be installed:
• One Blue Sea dual port, switch-insert-style in the driver's console Receptacles shall be wired to continuous battery power.
6.26 COMPARTMENT LIGHTING
A vertical LED strip ligh t shall be installed in each outside compartment , and shall be activated by the respective compartment door switch.
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6.27 EXTERIOR DOOR SWITCHES
Shall be 1/2″ mechanical door switches.
6.30 EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEMS
6.30.01 FRONT LIGHTBAR
A 94 ″ Wh elen 4500 Plus Series LED lightbar shall be recessed on the front of the module, pattern curbside to street side:
Curbside Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
Clear Lens Clear 700 Series flasher
Center Pre-Wire for Opticom
Clear Lens Clear 700 Series flasher
Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
Street side Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
The lightbar shall be recess -mounted with the h orizontal plane of the roof, and protrude no more than 1/2″ beyond the vertical pl ane of the front and sides of the module. The LED ICC clearance and identification lamps shall be an integral part of the lightbar.
The red flashers shall be controlled by t he "LIGHTBAR RED" switch, and the clear flashers shall be controlled by the "LIGHT BAR WHITE" switch, with both switches on the driver's console (Section 6.09 related).
Pre-wire for Steady Red.
6.30.02 REAR LIGHTBAR
A 94″ Whelen 4500 Plus Series LED lightbar shall be recessed on the rear of the module, pattern curbside to street side:
Curbside Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
Triple LR11 LED scenelight (Section 6.30.04 related)
Amber Lens Amber 700 Series flasher
Center Red Lens Red 70BTT LED third brake light
Amber Lens Amber 700 Series flasher
Triple LR11 LED scenelight (Section 6.30.04 related)
Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
Street side Red Lens Red 700 Series flasher
The lightbar shall be rec ess-mounted with the horizontal plane of the roof, and protrude no more than 1/2″ b eyond the vertical plane of the rear and sides of the module. The bar shall include an LED brake/clearance light over the center lights. The LED clearance lights shall be an integral part of the lightbar.
The red and amber lightbar flashers shall be controlled by the ″LIGHTBAR RED″ switch on the driver's console (Section 6.09 related).
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6.30.03 FLASHERS
Four Whelen #M9R Red Lens Red Super-LED flashers shall be mounted two each on the curbside and street side of the module in upper corners.
Two Whelen #M9A Amber Lens Amber Super-LED flashers shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle at window height.
Lights shall be controlled by the “FLASHER” switch on the driver's con sole (S ection
6.09 related).
6.30.04 SCENELIGHTS
Four Whelen #M9LZC Scene Super-LED light heads shall be mounted, two each on the curbside and StreetSide of the module in upper corners.
The curbside passage door shall activate th e curbside scene lights. The scene lights shall also be controlled by the respective switches on the driver's con sole (Section 6.09 related).
Two Whelen LR -11 LED scene lights shall be included in the rear lightbar. The rear scene lights shall be controlle d by the ″RE AR SCENE″ switch on the driver's console (Section 6.09 related), and shall activate when the rear curbside passage door is opened or when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
6.30.05 SPOTLIGHT
A Golight #2020 roof-mounted halogen spotlight with white housing shall be installed on the center of the cab roof. A hard -wired controller shall be mounte d on the OEM coin holder slot on the cab dash.
6.30.06 INTERSECTION LIGHTS
Four Whelen #WIONSMCR Clear Lens Red intersection lights with chrome housings shall be installed, one on each cab fender and one above each module whee l well. Lights shall be controlled by the ″FLASHER″ switch on the driver's console (Section 6.09 related).
6.30.08 GRILLE LIGHTS
Two Whelen #WIONSMCR Clear Lens Red LED flashers with chrome housings shall be installed on the OEM grille.
Lights shall be controlled by the ″FLASHER″ switch on the driver's console (Section
6.09 related).
A prewire shall be provided from the electrical panel to the grille area for future us e for white light(s).
A prewire shall be provided from the electrical panel to the grille area for future use of a grille light as steady red.
6.30.09 SIREN
A Whelen 295SLSA1, 200-watt siren shall be installed in the driver's c onsole (Section
6.09 related). Standard fea tures shall include Radio Rebroadcast, Public A ddress, Manual, Wail, Yelp, Air ho rn, and Pierce r tones. The siren’s hands-free function shall operate through the OEM horn ring circuit when the sirens rotary select or is in the HF position and the Emergency Master switch is on.
6.30.10 SIREN SPEAKERS
Two Federal Signal Dynamax #ES100C speakers with E SB-ESFMT-EF ″Electric F″ stainless steel grilles shall be installed in the bumper.
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6.31 INVERTER
A Magnum Pure Sine 1000-watt inverter with a 50-amp battery charger shall be installed with an alumin um off set bracket and a perforated surround on the forward wal l of Compartment #1. For ventilation, a filtered vent shall be installed on the forward wall, and a soffit vent on the back wall, in line with the inverter. A remote inverter status panel shall be installed in the Action Area # 5. The inverter shall be conf igured to turn on and off with ignition.
6.35 FLUID WARMER
A 120VAC fluid warmer with a 120VAC GFCI receptacle shall be installed in the lower aft corne r of cabinet #1 . The warmer shall be thermos tatically controlled at 95 t o 105 degrees F. Spa ce for 10 one-liter bags of fluids shall be provided with a 4″ surround to contain the fluid bags.
6.40 ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS
Electric door locks shall be installed on all compartment and module passage doors. Two lock/unlock switches shall be provided in the module: one located on the rear curbside passage door, and one located on the curbside passage door. The door locks for the cab and module shall be interconnected, to allow all doors to be locked/unlocked from either the cab or module.
A hidden unlock switch shall be installed behind the license plate on the rear of the module.
6.48 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPTION
A circuit shall be installed for future installation of a traffic preemption emitter (Opticom) in the front light bar. The Opticom circuit shall be set up to be controlled by a future switch on the driver's console and shall be disabled when the vehicle is shifted into park.
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7 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
7.01 OWNERS MANUAL
Shall be provided with vehicle and consists of the following items:
1. Chassis owner information packet.
2. Extra set of keys.
3. Lifetime module warranty.
4. Factory warranty on Chassis.
5. 7 Year/75,000 miles limited electrical warranty.
6. 2 Year/30,000-mile Conversion Warranty.
7. 5 Year Paint Warranty.
8. Module remount engineering checklist.
9. Climate control information and warranty.
10. Main schematic.
11. Electrical equipment amperage ratings.
12. Wire coding list.
13. Schematics for standard system: (As Built)
• Driver switch console
• Attendant switch console
• Climate control system
• Dual battery system
• Module harness routing
• Interior and exterior lights
14. Operations manual
15. Schematics for individual options.
16. Warranty and parts list for light bar, etc.
8 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
8.01 LOOSE EQUIPMENT
The following equipment shall be shipped loose with the vehicle:
1. Touch Up Paint
• Race Red G4-100871777
• White G2-33631 Alt 2
• Gray GLV-51748
2. Spare tire and wheel
3. Wheel Simulator Wrench
4. Oxygen cylinder Wrench
5. Heater hose
6. Tire Changing tool and OEM jack
7. Antenna Coax Ends
8. Adjustable shelf for compartment #1
9. Road Safety Kit (includes flares, triangle and fire extinguisher)
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