Specifications

Loveland Fire/Rescue
Pumper
Production Specification
SVI #769 Page 121 of 125 June 17, 2010
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The tank shall have a lifetime warranty from UPF.
TANK FILL / VENT
The tank shall have a combination vent and manual fill tower marked "Water Fill." The fill tower shall be constructed of
1/2" PT2E polypropylene and shall be a minimum dimension of 8" x 8" at the outer perimeter.
The tower shall be located in the left front corner of the tank. The tower shall have a 1/4" thick removable polypropylene
screen and a PT2E polypropylene hinged-type cover. Inside the fill tower, approximately 4" down from the top, shall be
fastened a combination vent overflow pipe. The vent overflow shall be a minimum of schedule 40 polypropylene pipe that
is designed to run through the tank, and shall be piped behind the rear wheels so as to obtain maximum traction.
There shall be an auxiliary tank vent piped to the rear of the tank to void trapped air and allow filling the tank to the
maximum when filling on un level surfaces.
UPF TANK OVERFLOW
The tank shall be equipped with a minimum of a 6" schedule 40 polypropylene overflow / air vent pipe. The pipe shall be
installed in the fill tower and extend through the tank and dump to the rear of the rear axle.
WATER TANK LEVEL GAUGE
One (1) Fire Research TankVision model WLA200-A00 tank indicator kit shall be installed. The kit shall include an
electronic indicator module, a pressure sensor, and a 10' sensor cable. The indicator shall show the volume of water in
the tank on nine (9) easy to see super bright LEDs. A wide view lens over the LEDs shall provide for a viewing angle of
180 degrees. The indicator case shall be waterproof, manufactured of aluminum, and have a distinctive blue label.
The program features shall be accessed from the front of the indicator module. The program shall support self-diagnostics
capabilities, self-calibration, and a datalink to connect remote indicators. Low water warnings shall include flashing LEDs
at 1/4 tank, down chasing LEDs when the tank is almost empty, and an output for an audio alarm.
The indicator shall receive an input signal from an electronic pressure sensor. The sensor shall be mounted from the
outside of the water tank near the bottom. No probe shall place on the interior of the tank. Wiring shall be weather
resistant and have automotive type plug-in connectors.
CLASS A POLYPROPYLENE FOAM CELL
There shall be one (1) 20 U.S. gallon polypropylene foam cell(s) incorporated into the polypropylene water tank.
There shall be one (1) pressure/vacuum vent installed on the foam tank.
There shall be one (1) drain hose connected to the foam cell. The drain shall have a 1/4 turn valve installed inside the
pump house and it shall drain below the frame rail of the chassis.