Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
Heat Shield
A heat reflective shield is provided on the front, sides, and bottom of the platform.
Water Curtain Spray System
A water curtain system provides a cooling spray under the entire floor of the platform with a minimum of 75
gallons per minute. A single quarter turn valve with an actuator accessible from the platform shall control
the spray system.
Safety Belt Attachment and Rope Eyelets
The platform shall have provisions for personnel working on the platform to attach fall protection harnesses.
Four (4) stainless steel safety belt loops are provided in the platform, two at the front, one on each side.
Two (2) rope rescue eyelets, with a combined lifting capacity of 500 pounds, shall be welded to the bottom
of the platform.
TESTING CRITERIA
The aerial ladder shall be inspected and tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The inspection shall be
"Type One" system testing. A non-destructive test shall be performed on each unit at a rate of 100%
inspection by the Underwriters Laboratories inspector, exceeding the requirements applicable section of
NFPA #1901 for new apparatus. All non-destructive procedures shall be fully documented and meet or
exceed the requirements of applicable sections of NFPA #1901.
AERIAL WATERWAY FLOW TESTING
The waterway flow test shall be conducted by an accredited third party testing organization with certified
results provided on delivery of the apparatus. If the aerial device is equipped with a permanent water system
and has a rated vertical height of 110 ft (34 m) or less, standard model flow test data shall be provided to the
purchaser.
If the water system has been modified from the standard model configuration, a new flow test shall be
conducted to determine that the friction loss in the water system between the base of the swivel and the
monitor outlet does not exceed 100 psi (700 kPa) with 1000 gpm (3748 L/min) flowing and with the water
system at full extension.
A flow test shall be conducted on each vehicle to determine that the water system is capable of flowing 1000
gpm (3748 L/min) (or rating as specified in these specifications) at 100 psi (700 kPa) nozzle pressure with
the aerial device at full elevation and extension.
The apparatus is equipped with a fire pump designed to supply the water system, the test will be conducted
using the onboard fire pump.
The intake pressure to the fire pump shall not exceed 20 psi (140 kPa).
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