Specifications

Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department
Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05
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REAR OF WHEEL WELL
There shall be one (1) low side, rescue style compartment behind the rear wheels. It shall have
approximate dimensions of 51" wide x 30" high x 24" deep. With one (1) adjustable shelf
HINGED DOOR CONSTRUCTION - LEFT SIDE
All left side compartments shall be provided with hinged doors. The hinged compartment doors shall
be flush style so that the entire door fits flush against the apparatus body sides. All doors shall be
provided with a high quality, continuous double seal type weather stripping to prevent moisture and
dust from entering the exterior compartments. No exceptions are allowed to this requirement.
Each door shall be double pan design with the outer door material being 12 gauge stainless steel with
a 1/8" aluminum removable inner liner that shall have a natural finish to provide reflective qualities
during night operations.
Vertically hinged and horizontally hinged doors shall have gas shocks. A polished stainless steel 1/4"
piano hinge shall be provided for each door.
The exterior of the doors shall be painted to match the main job color.
The left side door latches shall be Hansen slam latches, with a chrome "D" ring with a 5-degree bend
for easier grasping of each door handle with gloved hands.
FENDER SIDE SKIRTS
There shall be stainless steel fender side skirts located in the area of the rear wheels. The design of
the fender sides shall be a minimal length to provide maximum compartment space in the apparatus.
SIDE DUMP VALVE LOCATION
The dump valves shall be determined at the pre-construction meeting.
DUMP VALVE LEFT SIDE
A minimum of an eight (8) inch diameter air operated dump valve shall be provided and installed on
the driver's side of the apparatus body. The dump valve shall include a 14" air operated telescoping
chute.
The valve shall be controlled by a switch located in the cab on the driver's side. An additional dump
valve control shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus body for the side dump.
DUMP VALVE RIGHT SIDE
A minimum of an eight (8) inch diameter air operated dump valve shall be provided and installed on
the passenger's side of the apparatus body. The dump valve shall include a 14" air operated
telescoping chute.
The valve shall be controlled by a switch located in the cab on the driver's side. An additional dump
valve control shall be provided at the rear of the apparatus body for the side dump.