Specifications

Loveland Fire/Rescue
Pumper
Production Specification
SVI #769 Page 103 of 125 June 17, 2010
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AIR OPERATED PUMP SHIFT
The pump shift actuating mechanism shall be air operated from a valve in the cab identified as "PUMP SHIFT". Full
instructions for shifting the pump shall be inscribed on the valve plate.
MANUAL OVERRIDE PUMP SHIFT
A manual override system shall be supplied for the pump shift should a problem develop in the chassis air brake system.
Controls for the override shall be located at the lower right hand corner of the left side pump panel. Full instructions shall
be inscribed on a plate near the pump shift controls.
PUMP SHIFT INDICATING LIGHTS
There shall be two (2) green pump system shift indicator lights in the chassis cab. The first light shall become energized
when the chassis parking brake has been set and the pump has completed its shift into pump gear and shall be labeled
"Pump Engaged". The second light shall become energized and when the pump and the chassis transmissions have
been shifted completely into the correct gears for pumping, this light shall be labeled "OK to Pump".
There shall be one (1) green pump system shift indicator light located on the operator's panel. This light shall only
become engaged when the chassis parking brake has been set, and when the pump and the chassis transmissions have
been completely shifted into the correct gears. The light shall be located adjacent to the throttle control and shall be
labeled "Warning: Do Not Open Throttle Unless Light Is On".
PRIMING SYSTEM
A high capacity, electrically driven Waterous model VPO oil less rotary vane priming pump shall be provided which is
rigidly attached to the pump transmission.
The pump shall be capable of taking suction and discharging water with a lift of 10 feet in not more than 45 seconds with
the pump dry, through 20 feet of suction hose of appropriate size. It shall be capable of developing a vacuum of 22" at an
altitude of up to 1000 feet.
A vacuum test with a capped suction of at least 20' long shall develop 22" of vacuum and hold a vacuum with a drop not in
excess of 10" in 10 minutes.
ELECTRIC PRIMING PUMP CONTROL AT PUMP PANEL
The Priming Pump shall be controlled at the pump operator's panel. The control shall be provided in the form of a
momentary push button that is easily actuated with a gloved hand.
When the button is in the depressed position, the indicator light at the pump panel shall illuminate to notify the operator.
MASTER PUMP DRAIN
To Drains all points of the pump simultaneously with the operation of a single control. The master drain valve assembly
shall consist of a stainless steel plunger in a bronze body with multiple ports. The valve shall be designed so that the
pump discharge pressure prevents it from opening accidentally. The drain valve control shall be panel mounted and
identified PUMP DRAIN.