Specifications

Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
HOSE CAPACITY REQUIEMENTS
The hose bed shall be designed to carry 800 to 1,000’ of 5” LDH and 400’ of 3” hose
ADJUSTABLE HOSE BED DIVIDERS
One (1) adjustable hosebed dividers shall be provided. Each divider shall be fabricated from .250" thick
smooth aluminum plate, 5052-H32 alloy.
A one-piece polished aluminum treadplate hosebed cover shall be supplied and shall extend the full length
and width of the main hosebed. The hosebed cover shall be constructed of .125" polished aluminum
treadplate with cross bracing to provide maximum strength and rigidity to support the weight of a firefighter
standing on the cover when closed. The aluminum treadplate shall meet the current revision of NFPA 1901
for step requirements.
The cover shall be equipped with a full length stainless steel piano hinge and chrome plated grab handles at
the front and rear of the cover. The hosebed cover shall include a heavy duty stop to support it when placed
in the open position.
REAR VINYL FLAPS FOR ALUMINUM COVER
There shall be one (1) black vinyl flap attached to each aluminum hosebed cover. The vinyl flaps shall cover
the area at the rear of the hosebed from top to bottom. The flaps shall be independent of each other and shall
be attached with Velcro fastenings. The bottom edge of each flap shall be weighted and also have an eyelet
on each outer corner.
The hosebed cover rear flap shall have a positive locking device to meet the requirements of NFPA.
TURNTABLE ACCESS STEPS
There shall be a recessed egress ladder furnished on the left rear of the body for access to the aerial turntable
assembly. The egress ladder shall have non-slip type, 18” wide illuminated steps and shall have a full length
handrail furnished on each side of the egress ladder to aid in ascending and descending the access steps.
If a pull-out or flip-down lower step is furnished to ascend or descend the ladder, an indicator shall be
furnished in the cab to alert the driver the step in not stowed.
EXTERIOR REAR BODY
The exterior rear portion of the body above and on each side of the RR1 door shall be covered with
aluminum treadplate.
BODY RUBRAIL - POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL
The apparatus body shall have a bolt on extruded, polished stainless steel rub rail affixed to the side beneath
each door area. The rub rail shall provide additional strength and protection and shall be constructed of 3/8"
x 1-1/2" stainless steel fastened with stainless steel fasteners. Each rub rail shall be attached to the apparatus
body with stand off spacers made from 1" diameter UHMW Polyethylene bar stock.
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