Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
PLATFORM LEVELING
The platform leveling system shall be provided and designed so that the platform can be supported and
maintained level relative to the turntable, regardless of elevation.
The system shall provide the capability to manually tilt the basket and hold this position for better access to
the work area.
8" EXTENSION ON PLATFORM BASKET
The platform sides shall be extended 8" beyond the platform basket frame with a rubber bumper along the
outside edge.
PLATFORM OPENING -- MANSAVER BAR
One (1) Fire Research 24" ManSaver aerial safety bar with 6" loop, or equivalent, shall be installed. The
safety bar shall open either upward or inward, and be spring loaded to automatically return to the horizontal
closed position. The safety bar assembly shall be made of aluminum and stainless steel.
The location shall be installed at the platform basket opening from the aerial fly section to the platform
basket.
HOSE EQUIPMENT STORAGE BOX
Two (2) aluminum storage boxes shall be installed. Each box holds 100' of 1-3/4" hose.
Two (2) storage boxes, 22" high x 22" wide x 8" deep, shall be installed on each side at the center of the
platform basket.
PLATFORM STORAGE BOX
The platform storage boxs shall be painted the same color as the platform basket.
PLATFORM BUMPERS
A heavy extruded rubber bumper shall be fastened to the outside of the platform for extra protection. To
protect the bottom of the platform there shall be four (4) rubber bumpers attached.
PLATFORM ROTATION SYSTEM
One (1) or two (2) hydraulic motors to operate planetary gearboxes, capable of field adjustment, to rotate the
aerial platform activating the rotation system.
TURNTABLE AND PLATFORM CONTROL CONSOLES
Aerial Control Operating System
The aerial control system is monitored by programmable logic control. The programmable logic control
operating system must be able to monitor the following functions 50 times per second to offer maximum
safety. The monitored aerial control functions are as follows:
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