Specifications

Loveland Fire/Rescue
Pumper
Production Specification
SVI #769 Page 120 of 125 June 17, 2010
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AUXILIARY FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
There shall be one (1) auxiliary fuel gauge mounted to the left side pump operators panel to display the chassis fuel level.
TEST TAPS
Test taps for pump intake and pump pressure shall be provided on the pump instrument panel and be properly labeled.
UPF "L" POLY WATER TANK
The water tank capacity shall be approximately 750 U.S. gallons. Certification of the tank capacity shall be recorded on
the manufacturer's record of construction and shall be provided to the purchaser upon delivery of the apparatus.
The UPF Poly-Tank ® IIE shall be constructed of 1/2" thick PT2E™ polypropylene sheet stock. This material shall be a
noncorrosive stress relieved thermoplastic, natural in color, and U.V. stabilized for maximum protection.
The booster tank shall be of a specific configuration and shall be so designed to be completely independent of the body
and compartments. All joints and seams shall be nitrogen welded and tested for maximum strength and integrity. The top
of the booster tank shall be fitted with removable lifting eyes designed with a 3 to 1 safety factor to facilitate easy removal.
The transverse swash partitions shall be manufactured of 3/8" PT2E™ polypropylene (natural in color) and extend from
approximately 4" off the floor to just under the cover. The longitudinal swash partitions shall be constructed of 3/8" PT2E
polypropylene (natural in color) and extend to the floor of the tank through the cover to allow for positive welding and
maximum integrity. All partitions shall be equipped with vent and air holes to permit movement of air and water between
compartments. The partitions shall be designed to provide maximum water flow. All swash partitions shall interlock with
one another and be welded to each other as well as to the walls of the tank.
There shall be one (1) sump in the bottom of the water tank. The sump shall be constructed of 1/2" polypropylene and
shall be located in the left front quarter of the tank. On all tanks that require a front suction, a 4" schedule 40
polypropylene pipe shall be installed that will incorporate a dip tube from the front of the tank to the sump location. The
sump shall be used as a combination clean-out and drain. All tanks shall have an anti-swirl plate located approximately 2"
above the sump to pre-vent air from being entrained in the water while pumping.
All tank fill couplings shall be backed with flow deflectors to break up the stream of water entering the tank, and shall be
capable of withstanding sustained fill rates of up to 1,000 GPM.
The tank lid shall be constructed of 1/2" thick PT2E™ polypropylene to incorporate a multi three-piece locking design that
allows for individual removal and inspection if necessary. The tank lid shall be recessed 3/8" from the top of the tank and
shall be welded to both sides and longitudinal partitions for maximum integrity. Each one of the lids shall have hold
downs consisting of 2" polypropylene dowels spaced a maximum of 30" apart. These dowels shall extend through the
covers and shall assist in keeping the covers rigid under fast filling conditions. A minimum of two lifting dowels shall be
drilled and tapped 1/2" x 13" to accommodate the lifting eyes.
The tank shall be isolated from the cross members through the use of hard rubber strips with, a minimum Rockwell
Hardness of 60 durometer. Additionally, the tank shall be supported around the entire perimeter and captured both front
and rear as well as side to side to prevent the tank from shifting during vehicle operation.
Although the tank shall be designed on a free floating suspension principle, it shall be required that the tank have
adequate hold down restraints to minimize movement during vehicle operation.
The tank shall be completely removable without disturbing or dismantling the apparatus structure.