Specifications

ST. PETERSBURG FIRE & RESCUE
AIR / LIGHT APPARATUS
SVI #865 PRODUCTION SPECIFICATION
SVI #865 04/26/13
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BODY MOUNTING
The body subframe shall be fastened to the chassis frame with a minimum of six (6) spring loaded body mounts. Each
mount shall be configured using a two-piece encapsulated slide bracket. The two (2) brackets shall be fabricated of heavy
duty 1/4" thick steel and shall have a powder coat finish to prevent any corrosion. Each mounting assembly shall utilizing
two (2) 3/4" diameter x 6" long grade 8 bolts and two (2) heavy duty springs. The assembly design shall allow the body
and subframe to act as one (1) component, separate from the chassis. As the chassis frame twists under driving
conditions, the spring mounting system shall eliminate any stress from being transferred into the body. The spring loaded
body mounts shall also prevent frame side rail or body damage caused by unevenly distributed stress and strains due to
load and chassis movement.
Body mountings that do not allow relief from chassis movement will not be acceptable.
10" REAR STEP BUMPER
The full width rear bumper shall be constructed from 2" x 2" x 1/4" aluminum tubing frame and covered with 3/16" NFPA
compliant aluminum tread plate. The bumper shall extend from the rear vertical body panel 10" and provide a rear step
with a minimum of 1/2" space at body for water drainage.
REAR TOW EYES
There shall be two (2) heavy duty rear mounted tow eyes securely attached to the body subframe, below the apparatus
body. The tow eyes shall be fabricated from 3/4" thick steel plate and shall have a black powder coat finish.
GROUND LIGHTS
There shall be two (2) OnScene 9" Premium LED light(s) installed below bumper capable of providing illumination at a
minimum level of 2 fc (20 lx) on ground areas within 30 in. (800 mm) of the edge of the vehicle in areas designed for
personnel to climb onto or descend from the vehicle to the ground level.
Lighting shall be switchable but activated automatically when the vehicle park brake is set.
WHEEL WELL EXTERIOR PANEL
The exterior panel of the body wheel well enclosure shall be constructed from 3/16" smooth aluminum panels.
BODY FENDERETTES
Formed rubber fenderettes shall be provided along the radius of the wheel well opening for a finished appearance.
WHEEL WELL LINERS
The wheel wells shall be provided with an easily removable polymer, circular inner fender liner. The inner liner shall be
bolted to the wheel well with stainless steel bolts and spaced away from the wheel well so the liner will not accumulate dirt
or water.