Specifications

SVI Trucks
Freightliner 4-Door Demo
SVI #917 01/05/15
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BATTERY SYSTEM
The battery connectors shall be heavy duty type with cables terminating in heat shrink loom. Heavy duty battery
cables shall provide maximum power to the electrical system. Where required, the cables shall be shielded from
exhaust tubing and the muffler. Large rubber grommets shall be provided where cables enter the battery
compartment.
Batteries shall be of the high-cycle type. With the engine off, the battery system shall be able to provide the
minimum continuous electrical load for 10 minutes without discharging more than 50 percent of the reserve
capacity and then to restart the engine. The battery system cold cranking amps (CCA) rating shall meet or exceed
the minimum CCA recommendations of the engine manufacturer. The batteries shall be mounted to prevent
movement during fire apparatus operation and shall be protected against accumulations of road spray, snow, and
road debris. The batteries shall be readily accessible for examination, testing, and maintenance.
A means shall be provided for jump-starting the engine if the batteries are not accessible without lifting the cab of
a tilt-cab apparatus.
Where an enclosed battery compartment is provided, it shall be ventilated to the exterior to prevent the buildup of
heat and explosive fumes. The batteries shall be protected against vibration and temperatures that exceed the
battery manufacturer’s recommendation.
A master load disconnect switch shall be provided between the starter solenoid(s) and the remainder of the
electrical loads on the apparatus. The starter solenoids shall be connected directly to the batteries.
Electronic control systems and similar devices shall be permitted to be otherwise connected if so specified by
their manufacturer.
The alternator shall be wired directly to the batteries through the ammeter shunt(s), if one is provided, and not
through the master load disconnect switch.
A green “battery on” pilot light that is visible from the driver’s position shall be provided.
A sequential switching device shall be permitted to energize the optical warning devices and other high current
devices required in minimum continuous electrical load, provided the switching device shall first energize the
electrical devices required in minimum continuous electrical load within 5 seconds.
BATTERY SWITCH
The chassis ignition key shall activate a heavy duty relay to provide 12 volt battery power to the vehicle. There
shall be a green "BATTERY ON" pilot light that is visible from the driver’s position.
BATTERY SOLENOID
Battery switch shall consist of a minimum 200 ampere, constant duty solenoid to feed from positive side of
battery.
BATTERY CONDITIONER
One (1) Kussmaul (model 091-9-1000) "Pump-Plus 1000" single battery charger/air compressor, with 120 VAC
input and 12 VDC, 15 amp output battery conditioner and a 12 volt, 80 psi air compressor shall be provided. This
system shall monitor the condition of battery(s) and provide an electrical current at variable rates to overcome
battery failure. The air compressor shall maintain air pressure in the chassis air brake system. A Kussmaul bar
graph type indicator panel shall be provided for showing status of battery conditioner.
SHORE POWER INLET