Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
APPARATUS BODY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
The apparatus body shall be built of stainless steel and shall be designed exclusively for Fire Service use.
The overall body width shall be 100 inches wide and shall be constructed in accordance with current NFPA
requirements. All metal work shall be free of sharp edges, objects or corners. No exceptions are allowed to
this requirement.
The pump module is to be completely separate from the main body to prevent damage due to flexing.
BODY MOUNTING SYSTEM
The body shall be mounted so the chassis can flex without damage occurring to the body structure or sheet
metal.
REAR FRAME EXTENSION
The rear chassis frame extension system shall consist of a interwoven dual .625" thick steel drop frame
extensions with a transverse 4" x 3" x .375" thick structural channel, and dual laminated .188" thick rear
compartment and tailboard support tapered angles on each side of apparatus.
The rear frame extension shall be bolted to the chassis frame utilizing Grade 8 bolts and Grade C locknuts
with hardened washers. For ease in replacement of damaged components in an accident there shall be no
welding of components to the chassis frame.
Two (2) tow eyes with an eye diameter of not less than 3.5" shall be attached directly to the chassis frame
extensions. The tow eyes shall be fabricated of .625" thick steel.
COMPARTMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
All compartments shall be manufactured from 12-gauge stainless steel with the vertical front and rear corner
walls from 14-gauge, shall be of sweep out design and shall be bolted together. Stainless recessed round
head bolts and stainless aircraft style "ESNA" nuts shall be applied with proper torque rating for each
fastener. This type of construction shall greatly enhance the strength and ease of parts replacement in the
event of damage and future modifications. Wherever possible, body bolts shall be hidden from plain view
for appearance and ease of apparatus cleaning.
COMPARTMENT ROOF CONSTRUCTION
Each compartment top shall have a 12-gauge stainless roof section for supporting roof loads of up to 500
pounds per square foot without permanent roof deformation. The stainless roof sections shall attach the
compartment rear wall and compartment vertical sides through a fastened joint creating a full perimeter
compartment attachment of the stainless roof section.
COMPARTMENT ROOF - TRIM CAP
A bright finished aluminum diamond plate cap shall be provided on the upper body. The diamond plate cap
shall wrap the outer edges of the body, with a drip edge over the compartment door area.
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