Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
reduce sliding friction and thrust under high torque loads. Permanent driveline installations shall be
balanced to prevent vibration.
FUEL TANK
The fuel tank shall have a capacity of 50 gallons (US) and be D.O.T. certified. It shall be mounted with
straps bolted to the bottom frame flange to allow for easy removal. The tank construction shall be of 12
gauge steel with single fuel pickup and return tubes. The baffled tank shall be vented to prevent low vacuum
and facilitate rapid filling.
The tank shall have a 2" NPT fill to the driver's side of the chassis.
The fuel tank sending unit is to be mounted to the driver's side
of the fuel tank for easy replacement without
removing body panels.
FUEL LINES
Polyamide fiber, nylon braided, reinforced tubing with push-on reusable fittings shall be provided for the
chassis fuel lines.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
A, ball type, fuel line shut off valve shall be installed in the suction side fuel line. The shut off valve shall be
located near the inlet to the primary fuel filter.
FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR
The Cummins engine shall be equipped with an integrated fuel / water separator with a self venting bottom
drain valve. This filter shall be able to remove up to 95% of dissolved water and up to 99% of free standing
water.
ALTERNATOR
A LEECE-NEVILLE model LN4867J 270 Amp alternator shall be installed on the engine. This alternator is
internally rectified and regulated.
FIRETRUCK CAB
The cab shall be the manufacturers “Top of the Line” model.
The apparatus shall be designed to operate in emergency conditions. These conditions require the apparatus
to maneuver into areas at a high rate of speed. To facilitate in these operations a cab-over-engine design is
required in order to reduce the overall length of the apparatus thus increasing the maneuverability.
The cab design must be such to provide safe and efficient transport of emergency personnel. The cabin shall
be designed with four (4) side doors of the largest size possible and with a grab handle and step arrangement
to provide ease of entry and egress.
There shall be up to four (4) positions available for occupant transport with a minimum of two (2) forward
facing seating positions in the cab. The number of seats and seating locations are described in detail later in
this document.
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