Technical information

Norman Wells Fire Department
SVI Emergency Vehicles
NORNWLR-0002 11/02/12
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SERVICEABILITY
The fire apparatus shall be designed to allow the manufacturer’s recommended routine maintenance checks of
lubricant and fluid levels to be performed by the operator without lifting the cab of a tilt-cab apparatus or without
the need for hand tools.
Where special tools are required for routine service on any component of the apparatus, such tools shall be
provided with the apparatus.
Apparatus components that interfere with repair or removal of other major components shall be attached with
fasteners, such as cap screws and nuts, so that the components can be removed and installed with ordinary hand
tools. These components shall not be welded or otherwise permanently secured into place.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
The contractor shall supply, at the time of delivery, at least one (1) copy of the following documents:
The manufacturers record of apparatus construction details, including the following information:
1) Owner’s name and address
2) Apparatus manufacturer, model, and serial number
3) Chassis make, model, and serial number
a) GAWR of front and rear axles and GVWR
b) Front tire size and total rated capacity in pounds (kilograms)
c) Rear tire size and total rated capacity in pounds (kilograms)
d) Chassis weight distribution in pounds (kilograms) with water and manufacturer-mounted equipment (front
and rear)
e) Engine make, model, serial number, rated horsepower and related speed, and governed speed; and if so
equipped, engine transmission PTO(s) make, model, and gear ratio
f) Type of fuel and fuel tank capacity
g) Electrical system voltage and alternator output in amps
h) Battery make, model, and capacity in cold cranking amps (CCA)
i) Chassis transmission make, model, and serial number; and if so equipped, chassis transmission PTO(s)
make, model, and gear ratio
4) Paint manufacturer and paint number(s)
5) Company name and signature of responsible company representative
4) Certification of compliance of the optical warning system
5) Siren manufacturer’s certification of the siren
6) Written load analysis and results of the electrical system performance tests
7) Certification of slip resistance of all stepping, standing, and walking surfaces
8) If the apparatus has a line voltage power source, the certification of the test for the power source
9) If the apparatus is equipped with an air system, air tank certificates, the SCBA fill station certification, and the
results of the testing of the air system installation
10) Any other required manufacturer test data or reports.