The lift cylinders shall be equipped with integral (on the cylinder) holding valves which prevents the ladder from lowering should a hydraulic line be ruptured at any point within the hydraulic system.
They shall also have a manifold line with velocity fuses between the cylinders to prevent uneven cylinder lift.
They shall have both rod and piston hydraulic cushions. These cushions shall decelerate the cylinder near the end of its stroke creating a smooth stop at full stroke.
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A limit switch at the aerial travel support shall be provided to prevent operation of the outriggers once the aerial has been elevated from the nested position. This system will prevent operation of the outriggers once the ladder has been elevated from the nested position.
ROTATION SYSTEM
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A 41" diameter external tooth monorace bearing shall be provided for 360 degree continuous rotation of the aerial device.
The bearing shall be bolted to the turntable and bolted to the pedestal bearing plate using forty (40) 3/4" diameter SAE Grade 8 bolts to secure the bearing to the turntable and thirty three (33) 3/4" diameter SAE Grade 8 bolts to secure the bearing to the pedestal bearing plate.
Both upper and lower bearing surfaces shall be milled to ensure a true mounting surface for the rotation bearing.
ROTATION MOTOR AND BRAKE
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A hydraulic driven planetary swing drive system shall provide smooth and precise rotation. A spring applied, hydraulically released, disc type brake shall be furnished on each gear box to provide positive braking of the turntable assembly against reactionary forces such as water and gravity.
SWING DRIVE ADJUSTMENT
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The swing drive shall be designed with an adjustable mount. This shall allow the back lash to be set at assembly and provide the ability to re-adjust as components wear. This shall prevent the need to replace rotation components that may exceed manufacturer’s allowable back lash in later aerial inspections. Units that do not allow adjustment shall not be acceptable.
EXTENSION/RETRACTION SYSTEM
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A full hydraulic powered extension and retraction system of the ladder shall be provided through dual hydraulic cylinders and cables, each capable of operating the ladder in the event of failure of one of the systems.
The extension cylinders shall have a 3.00" internal bore with a 2.00" rod. Both cylinders shall be equipped with two integral holding valves to protect both extension and retraction movement during water tower operations or to prevent the ladder from falling should a line be severed at any point within the hydraulic system.
Cables attached to the base and mid ladder sections shall be routed over sheave wheels on the base section and cylinder sheave mount. This cable arrangement shall act as a stroke multiplier to provide full ladder extension and retraction. The sheave wheel bearings shall be maintenance free and not require external lubrication. Extension and retraction cables shall have a minimum safety factor of 5 :1 and shall be .50" diameter from the base to mid section cable and be .375" from the base to the fly section.. The minimum ratio of the diameter of wire rope to the sheave used shall be 1:12.
EXTENSION CYLINDERS PAINTED LADDER PAINT COLOR
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The extension cylinders shall be painted to match the color of the ladder.
LADDER SLIDE PADS
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Nylatron slide pads with a sliding coefficient of friction of .15 shall be used between the telescoping ladder sections.
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Slides are required because of greater surface area for load transfer between the telescoping sections.
Slide pads shall also be used to control side play between the ladder sections.
The rear slide pads shall be held into place by a machined receiver, which is welded into the base rail of the extending sections.
Each slide pad shall be held in place with an easily removable keeper, allowing the pad to be removed from the rear of the ladder section.
To control movement side to side the receiver shall allow for adjustment of each pad.
LADDER, 120 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Two (2) 120 volt 20 amp electrical circuits utilizing 12 gauge five strand electrical cable shall be provided to the tip.
Circuits shall be wired from the tip to the turntable through the collector ring assembly.
LADDER, 120 VOLT NEMA L5-20 AMP RECEPTACLE
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One (1) 120 volt weatherproof outlet, Nema L5-20R, twist lock type and an environmental cover shall be furnished near the end of the fly section.
LADDER TIP LIGHTING
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Two (2) Whelen "Pioneer" model #PSP1ALP, 150 watt, 120 volt Low Profile permanently mounted, swivel based, LED lights shall be mounted at the tip of the ladder, one on each side of the fly section
The lights shall be individually switched at the light head and at the turntable console.
The lights shall be provided Black in color.
The lighting circuit for two (2) 150 watt quartz light shall require one (1) 120V, 15 amp circuit breaker.
CRADLE ILLUMINATION LIGHTS
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Two (2) 12 volt FireTech #FT-CU-P500 LED flood lights shall be mounted near the ladder travel support to illuminate this area during night time operation.
The lights shall be wired and activated by the ladder power circuit.
The lights shall have a limited lifetime warranty.
HEEL PIN STEP LIGHTS
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Seven (7) polished stainless steel, TecNiq Eon 3-LED horizontal surface mounted lights shall be provided and installed with a gasket at the base of the ladder in the turntable heel pin step area.
TURNTABLE CONSOLE LIGHT
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A sealed LED light shall be used to illuminate the turntable control console.
The light shall be mounted across the top of the control panel to assure proper illumination of all controls.
The light shall be wired to the ladder power circuit.
TURNTABLE CONSOLE STEP LIGHT
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One (1) LED horizontal surface mounted lights shall be provided and installed with a gasket at the front face of the turntable console facing the operator, to illuminate the step area in front of the control console.
LADDER WORK LIGHTING
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Two (2) Whelen #MPPB*S Pioneer Micro super LED work lights shall be mounted at the rear of the base ladder section, one on each handrail.
Each light shall have twelve (12) LED’s, pedestal mount and chrome rear cover.
Built in On/Off Switch.
LADDER WORK LIGHTING
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One (1) Whelen #MPPB*S super LED work light shall be mounted near the tip of the ladder, on the right side.
The light shall have twelve (12) LED’s, pedestal mount, chrome rear cover, and a built in on/off switch.
LADDER WORK LIGHTING
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One (1) Whelen #MPPB*S super LED work light shall be mounted near the tip of the ladder, on the left side.
The light shall have twelve (12) LED’s, pedestal mount, chrome rear cover, and a built in on/off switch.
WHELEN L31, BLUE LED BEACON ON LEFT SIDE OF LADDER
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One (1) Whelen, L31H*F self contained super LED beacon shall be provided on the left side of the ladder tip.
The light shall give the operator at the turntable a visual indication of the ladder tip location, when the ladder is in smoke or steam and shall be activated by the ladder power circuit.
The light shall have blue LEDs and a colored lens.
WHELEN L31, BLUE LED BEACON ON RIGHT SIDE OF LADDE
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One (1) Whelen, L31H*F self contained super LED beacon shall be provided on the right side of the ladder tip.
The light shall give the operator at the turntable a visual indication of the ladder tip location, when the ladder is in smoke or steam and shall be activated by the ladder power circuit.
The light shall have blue LEDs and a colored lens.
LADDER WALKWAY ILLUMINATION LIGHTS
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The ladder sections shall be equipped with LED striping lighting for aerial illumination.
This system shall illuminate the rungs of the ladder to support night time operations.
The system shall consist of a continuous path of LED lights spaced every ¾” which shall offer a minimum viewing angle of 120 degrees.
The assembly shall be encapsulated within an enclosure which is resistant to UV and ozone and shall be terminated using sealed end caps with RTV silicone.
The complete assembly shall offer a minimum water proof rating of IP68.
This sealed enclosure shall be mounted within a clear anodized aluminum bracket on the inside of the rung base rail, on each ladder section.
The assembly shall incorporate a UV stabilized high impact poly-carbonate shield.
The system shall be wired to the ladder power circuit with a disabling switch at the turntable control console.
PATRIOTIC - LADDER ILLUMINATION LIGHTS
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The color of the ladder illumination light shall be:
• Lower section(s) - RED
• Mid section - WHITE
• Upper section(s) - BLUE
LADDER, CONTROL STATION
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There shall be a control station at the turntable.
All elevation, extension and rotation operational controls shall operate from this position.
These controls shall be arranged to permit the operator to regulate the speed of these operations within the safe limits as determined by the manufacturer.
Load instruction plates shall be located at the control station to show the recommended safe load of the ladder.
The control devices shall be clearly marked and suitably lighted.
CONSOLE LOCATION
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The turntable control station shall be located on the right side of the turntable such that the operator can easily observe the ladder tip while operating the controls.
PAINTED ALUMINUM TURNTABLE CONSOLE - MATCH LADDER
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The control console shall be manufactured from aluminum material and designed to support the components mounted in and on the console.
The console shall be painted to match the ladder structure.
TURNTABLE CONTROL STATION
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The console shall be mounted to the turntable weldment by a formed pipe pedestal, to provide as much foot room as possible for the operator.
An access door shall be provided on the heel pin step to provide complete access to the manual hydraulic components mounted inside the step.
The console shall be illuminated for night operations, and shall have the following controls/indicators:
The following items shall be clearly marked:
• Three (3) ladder control levers
• A foot operated "dead man switch"
• Engine fast idle control switch
• Moment emergency pump power switch
• Intercom controls
• Electric Monitor Controls (if applicable)
AERIAL FLOWMETER @ TURNTABLE CONSOLE
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The apparatus shall be equipped with a digital flow meter displayed through the turntable console which shall give the operator or engineer an indication of actual volume of water (in gallons) being discharged through the aerial waterway.
A flow sensor paddle wheel shall be installed on the discharge piping with a machined housing or clamp.
Flow rate shall be displayed through the display on the turntable console.
TURNTABLE CONSOLE COVER - PAINTED
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The turntable control console shall be designed with an aluminum cover to match the console.
The cover shall be designed with a rectangular shape that pivots over the top of the control panel and does not obstruct viability for the operator when the ladder is operated at low angles.
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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A Fire Research "ACT" communication system shall be furnished between the ladder tip and the rear operator's position.
A master control at the turntable operator's console shall be provided, with a push-to-talk button and a volume control.
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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A self-contained, hands-free speaker microphone shall be located at the ladder tip.
No operator action shall be required to transmit or receive messages at this speaker microphone.
WATERWAY SYSTEM
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The aerial waterway system shall be capable of being supplied by an external water source with the inlet on the left and right side of the trailer gooseneck.
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To provide proper clearance for adapters when the trailer is in the jack knife position, the centerline of each inlet shall be a minimum of 12" to the rear of the fifth wheel centerline.
The piping to the turntable swivel shall be 4" aluminum pipe.
A 4" water swivel shall be located in the riser pipe from the tee permitting 360 degree continuous rotation of the ladder.
WATERWAY
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An anodized aluminum telescopic waterway shall be mounted beneath the center of the aerial ladder.
The waterway shall have a 5" base section tube, 4 1/2" lower mid section tube, 4" upper mid section tube and a 3 1/2" fly section tube.
The waterway shall be secured to the ladder sections with cradle type mounts to provide a minimum of 2" of up and down movement in the waterway.
This design shall protect the waterway from bending if the ladder comes in contact with a building or a water hammer is imposed to the waterway discharge.
HEEL PIN SWIVEL
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A 4" heel pin swivel connection between the ladder waterway and the turntable swivel permitting water tower operations from -5 to +80 degrees shall be provided.
AUTOMATIC WATER DRAIN/VENT
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An automatic drain shall be provided in aerial water way to automatically drain the system for freezing conditions.
This valve shall also act as a vacuum relief valve for the waterway when extending the aerial device with the discharges in the closed position.
WATERWAY RELIEF VALVE
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A relief valve preset at 225 psi shall be located beneath the turntable to protect the water system from excessive pressures.
TILLER AERIAL WATERWAY DRAIN, 1-1/2" VALVE
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A 1-1/2" drain valve shall be installed and operated from the side of the apparatus in the gooseneck area.
AERIAL WATERWAY DRAIN CONTROL
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The waterway drain shall be controlled from a manual control near the aerial inlet on the officer's side of the vehicle.
TILLERS, SIDE INLETS 4" NST ADAPTERS W/CAPS
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The left and right side rear aerial inlets shall be equipped with 4” NST adapters with long handle cap.
TECHNOCHECK ON EACH AERIAL INLET
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There shall be a Technocheck valve installed on the each side aerial inlet.
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INLET GAUGE
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NOTE: A 2.5" Class One pressure gauge shall be provided at each aerial inlet(s) to indicate the waterway pressure.
The gauge shall be silicone filled pressure gauge to help with pulse and vibration dampening.
To prevent internal freezing, the stem and Bourdon tube shall be filled with low temperature oil and be sealed from the water system using an isolating diaphragm located in the stem.
A bright metal bezel shall be supplied for resistance to corrosion and to protect the lens and case from damage.
The gauge face shall be white with black numerals.
AERIAL MONITOR
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An Akron model #3480 "StreamMaster II" electrically controlled monitor shall be installed on the outer end of the telescoping aerial waterway.
The CAN based control system shall be attached to the monitor, and shall be easily accessible for service.
Vertical travel 45° below and 120° above horizontal
The monitor shall be equipped with a 3-1/2" outlet and a 4" inlet.
The monitor shall have a vertical sweep of 165°, and a horizontal sweep of 355°.
NOZZLE
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An Akron model #5177 "Akromatic" electrically controlled master stream nozzle shall be installed on the end of the monitor.
The model #5177 shall allow a maximum flow rate of 1250 gpm @ 80 psi.
LADDER, AKRON MONITOR CONTROLS W/ AUTO STOW
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The monitor and nozzle functions shall be controlled from the tip of the fly section and from the aerial control console.
The monitor and nozzle controls at the tip and turntable shall consist of three (3) individual weather resistant switches.
The monitor shall be capable of wireless remote operation.
The monitor and nozzle control functions shall be as follows:
UP / DOWN
LEFT / RIGHT
STRAIGHT STREAM / FOG
The monitor shall be equipped with an "Auto Stow" feature that shall automatically deploy the monitor and shall also place the monitor into its stowed position when actuated.
LADDER, SELECTABLE WATERWAY TROLLEY, ALL LADDER DE
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The waterway monitor shall be "retractable", allowing the monitor to be secured at the tip of the fly section for water tower operations, or at the end of the upper section for rescue operations. An aluminum sliding monitor support assembly shall be installed at the end of the fly section waterway tube. This support assembly shall guide the monitor along the base rails of the aerial fly section. An electric actuator shall move the trolley lock to position the monitor to either the fly section or mid-section. A control switch shall be located on the turntable control console. The "monitor lock" shall be movable when the ladder is fully retracted. The lock assembly shall be constructed from stainless steel that is electropolished for smooth operation and to keep from corroding.
In "rescue mode", this feature shall allow the tip of the fly section to be placed very close to the edge of a building or window, minimizing the working and access heights "on" and "off" the ladder tip, without worrying about the monitor being damaged. Permanent monitor guards installed below the tip of the aerial are unacceptable.
To accommodate the movement of the "retractable" electric remote monitor, the monitor power/control cable for the electric monitor shall be equipped with a slide track to eliminate the need for plugs or reels.
Movable monitor designs that require a spring-rewind cord reel for the monitor power/control cord are unacceptable due to the additional cost, maintenance, weight and unattractive appearance associated with a cord reel permanently installed on the outside of the aerial base section.
"STORE FRONT BLITZ" DESCRIPTION
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The ladder waterway system shall be designed to provide “Store Front Blitz” feature. This feature shall allow the fire department to position the truck in front of a low structure and sweep the front of the building with a 1500-GPM master stream upward for initial interior attack.
Features shall include:
• High tip load while flowing water
• Waterway flow rate of 1500-GPM in any position
• High 1500-GPM flow in an upward direction
• 30-degrees above horizontal nozzle position
• 135-degrees below horizontal nozzle position
• 180-degree nozzle sweep.
The position of the aerial nozzle shall be monitored electronically at all times. Since the nozzle can be elevated to 35 degrees above horizontal when affixed to the tip of the fly section, the nozzle position monitor shall automatically prevent the nozzle from being raised above horizontal when the nozzle is affixed to the top of the outer mid section of the aerial in order to prevent damage to the nozzle or the device during extension and retraction operations.
LADDER CAPACITIES,
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The following ladder tip load capacities shall be established with the truck level, the outriggers fully extended and lowered to relieve the chassis weight from the axles. Capacities are based upon full extension and 360 degree rotation.
LADDER CAPACITIES IN POUNDS
(50 MPH WIND and 1/4" ICE BUILD UP CONDITIONS / UNCHARGED WATERWAY)
DEGREES OF ELEVATION
-7 to 1011 to 2021 to 3031 to 4041 to 5051 to 60 61 to 7071 to 80 Base Section 250 250 500 500 500 500 500 500
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Lower Mid 250 250 250 250 250 500 500 500
Upper Mid --- --- --- --- 250 250 500 500
Fly Section --- --- --- --- --- --- 250 500
Fly Tip 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
The ladder and water system shall be designed to permit the following flows:
• 1500 GPM at 90 degrees to ladder centerline either side. • 1500 GPM parallel to ladder centerline and as far below horizontal as nozzle design allows. • 1500 GPM above ladder centerline as far as deck gun design allows.
Note: Tip capacity is reduced to 250 lbs when flowing water with the nozzle above the waterway centerline.
LADDER CAPACITIES IN POUNDS
(50 MPH WIND and 1/4" ICE BUILD UP CONDITIONS / CHARGED WATERWAY)
DEGREES OF ELEVATION
-7 to 1011 to 2021 to 3031 to 4041 to 5051 to 60 61 to 7071 to 80 Base Section --- --- 250 250 500 500 500 500
Lower Mid --- --- --- --- 250 250 500 500
Upper Mid --- --- --- --- --- 250 250 500
Fly Section --- --- --- --- --- --- 250 250
Fly Tip 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
The aerial unit can be operated in any plane up to 3.5 degrees out of level at full capacities. Operation beyond this limit shall be at operator's discretion.
AERIAL LADDER, MANUALS, TWO (2) SETS
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The aerial manufacturer shall provide the following manuals pertaining to the aerial device:
• Two (2) Operator's manuals
• Two (2) Parts manuals
• Two (2) Complete Electrical and Hydraulic Diagrams
SPECIAL AERIAL TOOLS
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A steel tool box shall be provided with the following special tools for retorquing of specified bolts as recommended by the aerial manufacturer:
Torque wrench
4:1 multiplier
Extensions, adapters and sockets as required
F D AERIAL FAMILIARIZATION - PROVIDED BY FACTORY
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An on-site program for familiarization of Fire Department personnel shall be provided.
This program shall be designed to assure complete understanding of all aspects of the aerial device in the operating environment.
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The familiarization shall cover all applicable required items in NFPA 1900 code, and be performed by a qualified person per the code.
The familiarization program shall be designed to instruct the individual who has never utilized an aerial device of this type before.
The individual shall receive thorough instructions on operation of the device including hands-on operations for personnel.
The training shall include at a minimum:
Location and operation of all gauges and indicators, as well as fluid level checks.
How to tilt the cab (if a tilt cab is provided), or how to locate all required maintenance areas.
Explanation of all cab controls, instruments, mirrors, safety devices or alarms, brake operations, transmission control, pump controls (if equipped), exhaust regeneration (if provided), seat adjustments, warning light engagement, and other operational equipment.
Familiarization of the aerial device engagement, operations, emergency overrides, safety devices, and maintenance systems.
If the unit is equipped with a fire pump, familiarization of the complete pumping system components, engagement, operations, etc.
If the unit is equipped with a generator, familiarization of the generator system engagement and operations.
If the unit is equipped with a foam system, familiarization of the foam system engagement and operations.
FACTORY FAMILIARIZATION - THREE (3) DAYS
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After the unit has been accepted, a factory qualified person shall be provided for a minimum of three (3) days of familiarization.
AERIAL SERVICE, ALL DEVICES
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Due to the importance of keeping this vital piece of firefighting apparatus in service with a minimum of downtime, the bidder maintains a network of service centers with factory trained personnel.
The bidder shall have a separate facility for service of units so they do not conflict with production units.
The service facility carries an inventory of parts, separate from production parts.
WARNING DECALS, ALL DEVICES
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Warning decals shall be provided in appropriate locations to alert the operator of potential hazards and operating instructions.
All warning labels shall be in general compliance with ANSI Z34.1 recommendations.
CERTIFICATION & TESTING
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The aerial device shall be tested in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association's Standard #1901 (latest edition).
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Ongoing structural and physical property testing during construction shall also be done.
The following tests shall be conducted by personnel holding a Level II certification to detect defects and improperly secured components:
Magnetic particle inspection shall be conducted on all ferrous welds to assure the integrity of the weldments and also detect any flaws or weaknesses. These tests shall be performed prior to paint or assembly.
Dye penetrant testing be conducted on all structural aluminum welds.
Ultrasonic inspection shall be used to detect any flaws in pins, bolts and other critical mounting components. The bolts shall be tested after any torqueing to ensure the bolt was not damaged.
All extension/retraction cables shall be proof load tested, serialized, and certified by the cable vendor.
All cable ends shall be dye penetrant tested to find any cracks, imperfections, etc.
Functional tests, load tests, stability tests and visual structural examination shall be performed.
These tests shall determine any unusual deflection, vibration, or instability characteristic of the unit.
Hydraulic oil sample test prior to delivery.
Additionally, a waterway pressure test shall be performed.
Upon completion of the preceding inspections, the independent testing company shall issue a Certificate of Inspection indicating that all specified standards have been satisfied.
Aerial manufacturers not utilizing third party, independent testing companies shall not be acceptable.
The following test shall be conducted to the aerial device prior to delivery.
The manufacturer of the aerial device is required to provide a written statement signed by the Chief Engineer certifying the aerial's ability to perform the following tests:
1-1/2:1 DYNAMIC STABILITY AND LIFT TEST -A test of the apparatus shall be performed that the ladder sections are so designed and powered to support a load representing 150% of the manufacturer's rated tip load capacity at maximum horizontal reach on level ground. Since this is a dynamic test, the load will be raised, lowered and rotated without evidence of instability. Specifically, 750 pounds at the ladder tip with the ladder fully extended at zero degrees shall be rotated 360°.
1-1/3:1 DYNAMIC STABILITY AND LIFT TEST -A test of the apparatus shall be performed that the tip and ladder sections are so designed and powered to support a load representing 133% of the manufacturer's rated tip load capacity at maximum horizontal reach on a five (5) degree slope. Since this is a dynamic test, the load will be raised, lowered and rotated without evidence of instability. Specifically, 666 pounds at the ladder tip with the ladder fully extended at zero degrees shall be rotated 360°.
TIME TEST - A test of the apparatus shall be performed to raise the ladder from a bedded position extended to full height and rotated through a 90° turn smoothly and without undue vibration in not over 120 seconds.
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WATER TOWER TEST #1 -A test of the apparatus shall be performed to test its ability to discharge 1000 gallons per minute parallel to the ladder with the unit at full extension and zero degree elevation and through a 360° rotation. The unit shall be capable of performing this test with a rated tip load of 250 pounds at the ladder tip.
WATER TOWER TEST #2 -A test of the apparatus shall be performed to test the ability to discharge 1000 gallons per minute, 90° to the ladder with the ladder at full extension, zero degree elevation and through 360° of rotation. The unit shall be capable of performing this test with a rated tip load of 250 pounds at the ladder tip.
WATER TEST #3 -A test of the apparatus shall be performed to test the ability to discharge 1000 GPM above the ladder centerline and as many degrees above 0° as the deck gun design allows. This test shall also be performed with the ladder fully extended at 0° elevation and through 360° of rotation with a rated tip load of 250 pounds.
Bidders must state their ability to comply with all of the above tests. Failure to do so shall be grounds for rejection of their bid.
INSIDE/UNDERSIDE BODY -UNPAINTED
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The inside and underside areas of the complete body assembly shall be cleaned and un-painted prior to the installation of the body on the chassis or torque box.
GENERAL PAINT DESCRIPTION
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The apparatus body shall be painted with PPG paint product. The paint process shall meet or exceed current state regulations concerning paint operations. Pollution control shall include measures to protect the atmosphere, water, and soil. Contractor shall, upon demand, provide evidence that the manufacturing facility is in compliance with State EPA rules and regulations.
The exterior shall have no mounted components prior to painting to assure full coverage of metal treatments and paint to the exterior surfaces of the body. Any vertically or horizontally hinged smooth- plate compartment doors shall be painted separately to assure proper paint coverage on body, door jambs and door edges.
Any location where the material is penetrated after painting, for the purpose of mounting steps, hand rails, doors, lights, or other specified components shall be treated at the point of penetration with a corrosion inhibiting pre-treatment (ECK Corrosion Control). The pre-treatment shall be applied to the aluminum sheet metal or aluminum extrusions in all locations where the aluminum has been penetrated. All hardware used in mounting steps, hand rails, doors, lights, or other specified components shall be individually treated with the corrosion inhibiting pre-treatment.
After the paint process is complete, the gloss rating of the unit shall be tested with a 20 degree gloss meter. Coating thickness shall be measured with a digital MIL gauge and the orange peel with a digital wave scan device.
GENERAL PRIMER & PREP DESCRIPTION
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All exposed welds shall be ground smooth for final finishing of areas to be painted. The compartments and doors are totally degreased and phosphatized. After final body work is completed, grinding (36 and 80 grit), and finish sanding shall be used in preparation for priming.
GENERAL PRIMER & PREP DESCRIPTION
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The body shall be finish sanded and prepared for final paint. Upon completion of final preparation, the body shall be painted utilizing the highest quality, state of the art, low V.O.C., polyurethane base paint.
Finish paint shall be applied in multiple coats to ensure proper paint coverage with a high gloss finish.
COMMERCIAL CAB PAINT FINISH
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The chassis shall be painted and detailed as provided from the chassis OEM and shall meet their quality guidelines.
BODY BUFFING & FINISH
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The visable and exposed areas of the body shall be buffed and detailed.
COMPARTMENT INTERIOR FINISH
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The interior of the compartments shall be finish painted with Multispec #7251 Gray Stone scuff resistant paint to provide a protective application over all of the compartment interior surfaces.
FENDER COMPARTMENT INTERIOR
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The interior of the fender storage compartments (if fender compartments are specified) shall be finish painted job color.
PUMPHOUSE & PLUMBING PAINT
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The pump enclosure and pump/plumbing within the pump enclosure shall be painted black.
SINGLE COLOR BODY PAINT SCHEME - TBD
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The body paint finish shall be PPG paint system in a single color, to match customer furnished paint codes and requirements.
FINALIZATION & DETAILING
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Prior to delivery of the vehicle, the interior and exterior be cleaned and detailed. The finalization process detailing shall include installation of NFPA required labels, checking fluid levels, sealing and caulking required areas of the cab and body, rust proofing, paint touch-up, etc.
LADDER PAINT
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Prior to any painting, all weldments such as the outrigger beams, torque box, turntable, and ladder sections shall be sand blasted, cleaned and inspected to insure the removal of any surface imperfections and to insure superior paint adhesion to the metal.
The entire painting system shall utilize a single manufacturer's paint for compatibility between primers and finished coats. All painting shall be done in atmosphere controlled spray booths. The weldments shall then be primed with Sikkens primer. All seams between adjoining pieces that are not continuously welded shall be caulked to inhibit corrosion.
Before assembly, in preparation for final painting, the aerial unit shall be thoroughly cleaned, conforming to good painting practices.
The aerial components shall then be sprayed with Sikkens Polyurethane primer sealer. Finished paint used on the turntable, lift cylinder, and ladder sections shall be painted Sikkens FLNA41532 black.
EXTENSION CYLINDERS PAINT
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The extension cylinders shall be painted to match the color of the ladder.
URETHABOND RUNG RAIL COATING
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The rung rails of the extending ladder sections shall be painted with Silver Urethabond 104 non-leafing aluminum urethane primer/finish.
TORQUEBOX PAINT
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The torque box shall be painted black, allowing easy touch-up after extended use.
OUTRIGGER PAINT
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The outrigger beams shall be painted Sikkens #9000 black enamel, allowing easy touch-up after extended use.
TURNTABLE PAINT
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The turntable shall be painted to match the base color of the ladder, allowing easy touch-up after extended use.
TURNTABLE CONSOLE PAINT
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The turntable console shall be painted to match the base color of the ladder, allowing easy touch-up after extended use.
LIFT CYLINDERS PAINT
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The aerial lift cylinders shall be painted to match the base color of the ladder, allowing easy touch-up after extended use.
TILLER CAB, INTERIOR PAINT - TEXTURED GRAY
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The structure and interior surfaces of the cab shall be painted with a texture gray finish.
LETTERING ON FRONT CAB DOORS
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Gold leaf, "Real Gold" vinyl, with drop shadow lettering shall be provided on the cab driver's and officer's doors per the fire department requirements.
The design of the lettering on the cab doors shall be designed to fit in the 496 sq. inches available.
3" LETTERING ON FRONT CAB DOORS
QTY: 1
Lettering provided on the driver's and officer's cab doors shall be 3" high.
FRONT CAB DOOR TEXT LINE 1 - TBD
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FRONT CAB DOOR TEXT LINE 2 - DATA ERROR
QTY: 1
INSTALL FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIED DOOR DECAL
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KME shall install two (2) fire department supplied decals, the location to be determined at pre-con.
LETTERING ON REAR CAB DOORS
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Gold leaf, "Real Gold" vinyl, with drop shadow lettering shall be provided on the cab driver's and officer's doors per the fire department requirements.
The design of the lettering on the cab doors shall be designed to fit in the 496 sq. inches available.
REAR CAB DOOR TEXT LINE 1 - TBD
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REAR CAB DOOR TEXT LINE 2 - DATA ERROR
QTY: 1
LETTERING ON FRONT CAB
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Gold leaf, "Real Gold" vinyl, with drop shadow lettering shall be provided on the front of the cab per the fire department requirements.
The design of the lettering on the front of the cab shall be designed to fit in the 167 sq. inches available.
FRONT OF CAB TEXT - TBD
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3" LETTERING ON REAR CAB DOOR
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Lettering provided on the front of cab shall be 3" high.
3" LETTERING ON FRONT OF CAB
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Lettering provided on the front of cab shall be 3" high.
LETTERING ON CAB SIDE
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Gold leaf, "Real Gold" vinyl, with drop shadow lettering shall be provided on the cab side panel per the fire department requirements.
The design of the lettering on the cab side panel shall be designed to fit in the 150 sq. inches available.
3" LETTERING ON CAB SIDE PANEL
QTY: 1
Lettering provided on the cab side panel shall be 3" high.
CAB SIDE PANEL TEXT LINE 1 - TBD
QTY: 1
CAB SIDE PANEL TEXT LINE 2 - DATA ERROR
QTY: 1
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LETTERING ON REAR BODY
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Gold leaf, "Real Gold" vinyl, with drop shadow lettering shall be provided on the rear body panel per the fire department requirements.
The design of the lettering on the rear of the body shall be designed to fit in the 167 sq. inches available.
3" LETTERING ON REAR BODY
QTY: 1
Lettering provided on the rear body panel shall be 3" high.
REAR BODY TEXT LINE 1 - TBD
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REAR BODY TEXT LINE 2 - DATA ERROR
QTY: 1
REAR BODY TEXT LINE 3 - DATA ERROR
QTY: 1
CAB ROOF LETTERING
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Scotch-Lite without drop shadow lettering shall be provided on the cab roof per the fire department requirements.
The design of the lettering on the cab roof shall be designed to fit in the 2500 sq. inches available.
18" LETTERING ON CAB ROOF
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Lettering provided on the cab roof shall be 18" high per Fire Department and engineering design.
CAB ROOF TEXT LINE 1 - TBD
QTY: 1
CAB ROOF TEXT LINE 2 - DATA ERROR
QTY: 1
BODY SIDE SHEET LETTERING
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Gold leaf, "Real Gold" vinyl, with drop shadow lettering shall be provided on the body side sheet per the fire department requirements.
The design of the lettering on the body side sheet shall be designed to fit in the 2500 sq. inches available.
6" LETTERING ON BODY SIDE SHEET
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Lettering provided on the body side sheet shall be 6" high.
SIDE OF BODY TEXT LINE 1 - TBD
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SIDE OF BODY TEXT LINE 2 - DATA ERROR
QTY: 1
SIDE OF BODY TEXT LINE 3 - DATA ERROR
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"NEVER FORGET" MURAL
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There shall be one (1) pair of emblems with the words "HONORING AMERICA'S BRAVEST 9-11-01" in gold leaf lettering, and a Scotch-lite colored imaged firefighter's helmet installed on the vehicle and located on top of the EMS door upper section.
SCOTCH-LITE STRIPE
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A six (6) inch high "Scotch-Lite" stripe shall be provided. The stripe shall be applied on a minimum of 60 percent of each side of the unit, 60 percent on the rear of the unit and 40 percent on the front of the unit.
The Scotch-Lite stripe layout shall be determined by the Fire Department.
BLACK SCOTCH-LITE
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The Scotch-Lite shall be black in color.
DUAL 6" SCOTCH-LITE "Z" IN STRIPE
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Dual six (6) inch simple "Z" effect shall be incorporated into the Scotch-Lite scheme on the body.
Final layout of this configuration shall be determined by the Fire Department.
DUAL 1" SCOTCH-LITE ACCENT ON MAIN STRIPE
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A 1" high Scotch-Lite material accent stripe shall be incorporated into the Scotch-Lite scheme to border the primary Scotch-Lite stripe on the top and bottom edges.
Final layout of this configuration shall be determined by the Fire Department.
REAR CHEVRON STRIPING
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REAR CHEVRON STRIPING
50% VERTICAL SURFACE
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At least 50% of the rear facing vertical surface shall be covered with alternating strips of reflective striping.
6" 50% REAR SCOTCH-LITE DIAMOND GRADE CHEVRON
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The striping shall be 6" Diamond Grade Scotch-Lite.
RED & FLUORESCENT YELLOW GREEN DIAMOND
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The Diamond Grade Scotch-Lite shall be Red and Fluorescent Yellow Green in color.
FRONT BUMPER STRIPING
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The striping shall be 4" diamond grade Scotch-Lite.
FRONT BUMPER STRIPING
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The Diamond Grade Scotch-Lite shall be Red and Fluorescent Yellow Green in color.
LETTERING PANELS ON BASE SECTION
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Painted aluminum panels shall be furnished on each side of the aerial device base section. The panels shall be approximately 19" high X 144" long.
SIGN PANELS PAINTED TO MATCH BODY COLOR
QTY: 1
The sign panels shall be painted to match the body paint color.
AERIAL LETTERING
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Gold leaf, "Real Gold" vinyl, with drop shadow lettering shall be provided on the signboard per the fire department requirements. The design of the lettering on the signboard shall be designed with a maximum text height of 12" and fit in the available area.
SCBA CYLINDER STORAGE
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A Zico SCBA bottle brackets mounted as directed by the fire department.
WHEEL CHOCKS
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Two (2) ZICO #SAC-44 folding wheel chocks shall be mounted forward of the rear wheels on the driver side below the side running board compartments.
KME WARRANTY, STARTING ON IN-SERVICE DATE
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Warranty coverage by KME will begin when the customer places the unit in service. This date may not exceed 60 days from the date of delivery to the customer.
The Customer must email [email protected] within 60 days of delivery, or the warranty start date will default to the original delivery date.
GENERAL ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY
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Purchaser shall receive a General One (1) Year or 24,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0001. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
REGULATED EMISSIONS SYSTEMS FIVE (5) YEARS OR CARB
QTY: 1
Purchaser shall receive a Regulated Emissions Systems Five (5) Years or CARB Mileage limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0140. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
ELECTRICAL ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY
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Purchaser shall receive a Electrical One (1) Year or 18,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0201. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
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AERIAL LADDER STRUCTURE
QTY: 1
Purchaser shall receive a Aerial Ladder Structure Twenty (20) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0403. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
AERIAL TORQUE BOX STRUCTURE FIFTEEN (15) YEAR WTY
QTY: 1
Purchaser shall receive a Aerial Torque Box Structure Fifteen (15) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0412. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
AERIAL LEAK-FREE HYDRAULICS THREE (3) YEAR WARRANT
QTY: 1
Purchaser shall receive a Aerial Leak-Free Hydraulics Three (3) Years or 48,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0421. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
BODY STRUCTURE (ALUMINUM) FIFTEEN(15) YEAR WTY
QTY: 1
Purchaser shall receive a Body Structure (Aluminum) Fifteen(15) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0503. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
PAINT AND FINISH (EXTERIOR CLEAR COATED) WARRANTY
QTY: 1
Purchaser shall receive a Paint and Finish (Exterior Clear coated) Seven (7) Years limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0707. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
PLUMBING AND PIPING (STAINLESS STEEL) WARRANTY
QTY: 1
Purchaser shall receive a Plumbing and Piping (Stainless Steel) Ten (10) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0800. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
AERIAL WATERWAY TEN (10) YEAR WARRANTY
QTY: 1
Purchaser shall receive a Aerial Waterway Ten (10) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0810. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request.
1 YEAR BRIGHTWORK WARRANTY
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KME Fire Apparatus (KME) warrants all bright finish components used in the construction of KME Fire Apparatus against defects and workmanship provided the apparatus is used in a normal and reasonable manner. This warranty is extended only to the original user-purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery/acceptance to the original user-purchaser, whichever occurs first.
The expressed warranty excludes corrosion or degradation of bright finished components caused by damage to the component.
LIFETIME POLY TANK WARRANTY - ALL TANKS
QTY: 1
Quote # QUO0000009722 (Rev 4) January 14, 2026 Page 137
The proposed water tank will be warranted by the water tank manufacturer for the "Lifetime" of the unit. A copy of the manufacturer's warranty will be supplied to define additional details of the warranty provisions.
WATEROUS 7 YEAR PUMP WARRANTY PARTS ONLY
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Waterous warrants, to the original Buyer only, that products manufactured by Waterous shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of seven (7) years from the date the product is first placed in service or seven and one-half (7 1/2) years from the date of shipment by Waterous, whichever period shall be the first to expire; provided the buyer notifies Waterous, in writing, of the defect in said product within the warranty period, and said product is found by Waterous to be nonconforming with the aforesaid warranty.
AKRON HEAVY DUTY VALVE - 10 YEAR WARRANTY
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Akron Brass warrants Heavy Duty Swing-Out Valves for a period of ten (10) years after purchase against defects in material or workmanship. Akron Brass shall repair or replace any Heavy Duty Swing Out Valve which fails to satisfy this warranty.
CORROSION TREATMENT
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Upon apparatus completion, underside of the apparatus, from the pump enclosure-back, shall have anti corrosion film applied to help inhibit rust and the corrosion process. The semi-firm wax film shall be applied by air spray method. The film shall be applied as a minimum to the following areas: body substructure, underside of all body compartments, running board supports and rear step supports. No film shall be applied directly to the exhaust system or wheel wells.
NOTE: The film shall remain semi-firm to promote self-sealing. The film may leave a light tinted color to those areas treated.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS SHIPPED WITH VEHICLE
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• 1 - Bag of assorted stainless steel nuts and bolts
• 1 - Complete set of hydraulic filters for the pressure filter and the return line filter
VEHICLE CLASS TIER 0
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T.B.D.
CAB: 99"W KME PREDATOR
ENGINE & TRANS: CUMMINS X15 605 HP/ALLISON 4500 EVS
AXLES: 22,000# FRONT/ 31,000# REAR / 23,000# STEER
PUMP: WATEROUS CX 1500 GPM SINGLE STAGE PUMP
WATER TANK: 300 GALLONS POLY
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