Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
F. Unless otherwise specified, a minimum of one (1) copy of complete, as delivered apparatus and chassis
operation and general maintenance instructions including, but not limited to the chassis, engine, transmission,
axles, and lubrication charts shall be supplied. A CD is preferred.
CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Operator's Manual w/Parts List - One Set shall be provided with the chassis.
An electronic Electrical System Manual shall be provided.
- This manual shall provide complete wiring schematics for the vehicle.
- The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the wiring harness routing within the
vehicle. Each of these diagrams shall include the connectors between the harnesses that provide a hyperlink
to a drawing of the actual connector where pin functions can be examined.
- Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the connectors for pin
designations and to the vehicle drawings for harness location within the vehicle.
An electronic Air System Manual shall be provided.
- This manual shall provide complete air system schematics for the vehicle.
- The manual shall be provided with diagrams of the vehicle showing the air tubing routing within the
vehicle.
- Schematics for each system of the vehicle shall be provided with hyperlinks to the tanks and valves and to
the vehicle drawings for exact location within the vehicle.
IN SERVICE WEIGHTS
The fully loaded, in service apparatus will be weight checked for proper axles and suspension. If the axles
and suspension are deemed to small, the bidder, at his expense, will be required to make the necessary
replacements and corrections.
VEHICLE SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION
For long term support of the vehicle and in order to provide proper maintenance, the following information
shall be required with the delivery of the vehicle. It may be required to have this information provided
during the bid process to ensure that the proper information is available from a potential vendor. Failure to
provide this information in the exact requested format as a minimum shall be cause for rejection of the bid.
Three-ring binders filled with vendor catalogs being supplied as a maintenance and operation manual shall
not be acceptable under the conditions of this proposal.
This vehicle shall be in operation for a minimum of twenty (20) years. Fiscal responsibility of the vehicle
extends beyond the initial cost of the apparatus. Reducing service and maintenance costs of the vehicle
during it's useful life is a major consideration in the purchase of this apparatus. The requested documentation
shall be utilized to properly train personnel for operation of the vehicle and to develop proper preventative
maintenance programs to reduce operating cost of the vehicle.
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