Specifications

Hooksett Fire –Rescue Department
Specifications for Stainless Steel Pumper Tanker Bid # 11-05
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REAR QUICK DUMP
A 10” Newton Stainless steel electric operated, quick dump valve shall be installed at the rear center
of the water tank. The dump valve shall be controlled by a switch in the cab. The dump valve shall also
be operable from the rear of the vehicle by an electric switch.
BODY FENDERS - POLISHED
The apparatus body fenders shall polished stainless steel and shall be rolled, die stamped and fully
removable. The stainless steel fenders and stainless fender liners shall be fastened with stainless
bolts and ESNA nuts to the outer fender panel.
REAR AXLE MUD FLAPS
Two (2) black, anti-sail, mud flaps shall be mounted behind the rear wheels.
SCBA BOTTLE COMPARTMENTS
Six (6) SCBA bottle tube compartments shall be provided, three (3) in each side rear wheel well area.
Each compartment shall be constructed of gray molded storage compartment to provide SCBA scuff
protection. A door seal shall be provided at the perimeter of the SCBA compartment. The doors shall
be brushed stainless steel with a push button trigger latch.
RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS
FORWARD OF WHEEL WELL
There shall be one (1) rescue style, full height, and reduced depth compartment ahead of the rear
wheels. It shall have approximate dimensions of 56" wide x 63" high x 12" deep in the upper section
and 24" deep in the lower section. This compartment shall have 2-12 volt power points mounted in the
rear of the compartment. Locations to be determined at preconstruction meeting.
ABOVE WHEEL WELL
There shall be two (2) high side compartments centered over the rear wheels. They shall have
approximate dimensions of 52" wide x 33" high x 12" deep.
REAR OF WHEEL WELL
There shall be one (1) rescue style, full height, and reduced depth compartment behind the rear
wheels. It shall have approximate dimensions of 51" wide x 63" high x 12" deep in the upper section
and 24" deep in the lower section.
HINGED DOOR CONSTRUCTION - RIGHT SIDE
All right 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