Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
SAFETY CHAINS -- TURNTABLE OPENINGS
Aerial manufacturer shall install safety chains between the covered handrails on the turntable.
HYDRAULIC HIGH PRESSURE OIL FILTER
The hydraulic system shall be equipped with a 'high pressure' hydraulic oil filter between the pump and the
control valve designed to meet the flow requirements of the system. The high pressure filter will have a dirty
element light on the outrigger panel for the convenience of the mechanic.
HYDRALIC OIL RETURN LINE FILTER WITH LIGHT
A 10 micron low pressure return line filter element shall be connected to the hydraulic reservoir. The 10
micron return line replaceable filter element with a dirty filter indicator light shall be located on the outrigger
control panel.
AERIAL WARNING LABELS
Danger, caution, and warning labels shall be installed at all aerial control stations, individual controls, and at
various locations on the aerial device. These labels shall be in compliance to industry warning symbols,
ASME, SAE, and applicable NFPA #1901 standard. These labels shall be in English with symbols
commonly used in the fire industry.
AERIAL LOAD CHART -- TURNTABLE CONTROL STAND
An aerial load chart shall be mounted on the base section of the aerial to supplement the load gauge installed
on the aerial control console. The load chart shall include the height and reach and the load at six (6)
different angles with and without water. An arrow will be attached to the load chart to indicate the angle of
elevation. To comply with NFPA standards the load chart shall be illuminated by a light.
AIR HORN CONTROL SWITCH -- TURNTABLE
A momentary switch shall be provided for controlling the vehicle's air horn at the turntable control console.
The switch will be mounted on the turntable control console.
AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The aerial device shall be equipped with an eight point Vogel automatic lubrication system or equal. The
system will automatically grease the pivot points on the aerial base section, top and bottom pins of the
elevation cylinders, the rotation bearing and the external gear on the rotation bearing.
TORQUE BOX
The torque box connecting the turntable to the outriggers shall provide the rigidity needed for the aerial to be
operated at -12 degrees to a +75 degrees elevation and full extension.
LADDER STORAGE RACK -- INSIDE TORQUE BOX
A slide in ladder rack shall be installed inside the torque box to allow the storage of the following 115' feet of
ground ladders and pike poles, which shall be supplied with the apparatus:
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