Specifications

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An electric/hydraulic valve shall supply hydraulic fluid to the clutch engagement unit provided on the
chassis PTO drive.
Generator Instruments and Controls
To properly monitor the generator performance a meter panel shall be furnished and mounted next to
the circuit breaker panel. The unit shall be a single phase, three (3)-wire, 120/240 volt series. The
following instruments shall be installed in the panel if not specified on the generator:
- One (1) Voltmeter
- Two (2) Ammeters
- One (1) Frequency Meter
- One (1) Hour Meter on the Generator
- One (1) "PTO" Engagement Green Indicator Light
- One (1) "Power On" Green Indicator Light
- Two (2) Fuse Holders with Two (2) Amp Fuses (for gauge protection)
The gauges and controls shall be installed near eye level in the compartment. Instruments shall be
flush mounted in an appropriate sized weatherproof electrical enclosure. All instruments used shall be
accurate within +/- two (2) percent. The load center shall have a circuit breaker to assure overload
protection. The breaker furnished shall be properly sized to the generator output.
Generator Wiring:
The system shall be installed by highly qualified electrical technicians to assure the required level of
safety and protection to the fire apparatus operators. The wiring, electrical fixtures and components
shall be to the highest industry quality standards available on the domestic market. The equipment
shall be the type as designed for mobile type installations subject to vibration, moisture and severe
continuous usage. The following electrical components shall be the minimum acceptable quality
standards for this apparatus:
Wiring:
All electrical wiring shall be fine stranded copper S.O. Type. The wire shall be sized to the load and
circuit breaker rating; ten (10) gauge on 30 amp circuits, 12 gauge on 20 amp circuits and 14 gauge
on 15 amp circuits. The S.O. Cable shall be run in corner areas and extruded aluminum pathways built
into the body for easy access.
Load Center:
The main load center shall contain circuit breakers rated to load demand.
Circuit Breakers:
Individual breakers shall be provided for all online equipment to isolate a tripped breaker from affecting
any other online equipment.
GENERATOR LOCATION Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The generator shall be mounted in the cargo area at the front of the body in forward of the
deluge. The flooring in this area shall be either reinforced or constructed, in such a manner, that it
shall handle the additional weight of the generator.
GENERATOR START Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A switch shall be located on the cab instrument panel to engage the generator.