Specifications

SVI Trucks
Freightliner 4-Door Demo
SVI #917 01/05/15
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TESTING
ROAD TEST
Road test shall be conducted in accordance with this section to verify that the completed apparatus is capable of
compliance with Roadability Section.
The tests shall be conducted at a location and in a manner that does not violate local, state or provincial or federal
traffic laws.
The tests shall be conducted on dry, level, paved roads that are in good condition. The apparatus shall be loaded
to its estimated in service weight.
The engine shall not operate in excess of the maximum governed speed. Acceleration tests shall consist of two
runs in opposite directions over the same route. The fire apparatus shall attain a speed of 35 mph (55 km/hr) from
a standing start within 25 seconds. The fire apparatus shall attain a minimum top speed of 50 mph (80 km/hr).
If the apparatus is equipped with an auxiliary braking system, the Body Manufacturer shall road test the system to
confirm that the system is functioning as intended by the auxiliary braking system manufacturer.
If the apparatus is equipped with an air brake system, the service brakes shall bring the apparatus, when loaded
to its GVWR, to a complete stop from an initial speed of 20 mph (32.2 km/hr) in a distance not exceeding 35 ft
(10.7 m) by actual measurement on a paved, level, dry surface road that is free of loose material, oil or grease.
If the apparatus is equipped with a hydraulic brake system, the service brakes shall bring the apparatus, when
loaded to its GVWR, to a complete stop from an initial speed of 30 mph (48.2 km/hr) in a distance not exceeding
88 ft (26.8 m) by actual measurement on a paved, level, dry surface road that is free of loose material, oil or
grease.
LOW VOLTAGE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST
The vehicles low voltage electrical system shall be tested and certified by the manufacturer. The certified test
results shall be delivered with the completed vehicle. Tests shall be performed when the air temperature is
between 0°F and 110°F (–18°C and 43°C).
TEST SEQUENCE
The following three (3) tests shall be performed in the order in which they appear below. Before each test, the
batteries shall be fully charged until the voltage stabilizes at the voltage regulator set point and the lowest charge
current is maintained for ten (10) minutes. Failure of any of these tests shall require a repeat of the sequence.
1. RESERVE CAPACITY TEST
The engine shall be started and kept running until the engine and engine compartment temperatures are
stabilized at normal operating temperatures and the battery system is fully charged. The engine shall be shut off
and the minimum continuous electrical load shall be activated for ten (10) minutes.
All electrical loads shall be turned off prior to attempting to restart the engine. The battery system shall then be
capable of restarting the engine. Failure to restart the engine shall be considered a test failure of the battery
system.