Specifications

Loveland Fire/Rescue
Pumper
Production Specification
SVI #769 Page 37 of 125 June 17, 2010
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STEERING COLUMN/ WHEEL
The cab shall include a Douglas Autotech steering column shall be a seven (7) position tilt and 2.25 inch telescopic type
with an 18.00 inch steering wheel located on the left side of the cab designating the driver’s position. The steering wheel
shall be covered with black absorbite padding.
The steering column shall contain a horn button, self-canceling turn signal switch, four-way hazard switch and headlamp
dimmer switch.
POWER STEERING PUMP
The hydraulic power steering pump shall be a TRW PS and shall be gear driven from the engine. The pump shall be a
balanced, positive displacement, sliding vane type.
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR
The power steering fluid shall be monitored electronically and shall send a signal to activate an audible alarm and visual
warning in the instrument panel when fluid level falls below normal.
FRONT AXLE CRAMP ANGLE
The chassis shall have a front axle cramp angle of 48 degrees to the left and 44 degrees to the right.
POWER STEERING GEAR
The power steering gear shall be a TRW model TAS 65 with an assist cylinder.
CHASSIS ALIGNMENT
The chassis frame rails shall be measured to insure the length is correct and cross checked to make sure they run parallel
and are square to each other. The front and rear axles shall be laser aligned. The front tires and wheels shall be aligned
and toe-in set on the front tires by the chassis manufacturer.
The completed apparatus shall be rechecked for proper alignment once the chassis has been fully loaded and before
being placed in service.
REAR AXLE
The rear axle shall be a Meritor model RS-24-160 single drive axle. The axle shall include precision forged, single
reduction differential gearing, and shall have a rated capacity of 24,000 pounds.
The axle shall be built of superior construction and quality components to provide the rugged dependability needed to
stand up to the fire industry’s demands. The axle shall include rectangular shaped, hot-formed housing with a standard
wall thickness of 0.50 of an inch for extra strength and rigidity and a rigid differential case for high axle strength and
reduced maintenance.
The axle shall have heavy-duty Hypoid gearing for longer life, greater strength and quieter operation. Industry-standard
wheel ends for compatibility with both disc and drum brakes, and unitized oil seal technology to keep lubricant in and help
prevent contaminant damage will be used.