Specifications

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WATER EXTINGUISHER PROVIDED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
NFPA 1901, 2009 edition, section 5.8.3 requires one (1) 2.5 gallon or larger water extinguisher
mounted in a bracket fastened to the apparatus.
The extinguisher is not on the apparatus as manufactured. The fire department shall provide and
mount the extinguisher.
AXE, FLATHEAD, PROVIDED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
NFPA 1901, 2009 edition, Section 5.8.3 requires one (1) flathead axe mounted in a bracket fastened to
the apparatus.
The axe is not on the apparatus as manufactured. The fire department shall provide and mount the
axe.
AXE, PICKHEAD, PROVIDED BY FIRE DEPARTMENT
NFPA 1901, 2009 edition, Section 5.8.3 requires one (1) pickhead axe mounted in a bracket fastened
to the apparatus.
The axe is not on the apparatus as manufactured. The fire department shall provide and mount the
axe.
PAINT Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The exterior custom cab and body painting procedure shall consist of a seven (7) step finishing process
as follows:
1. Manual Surface Preparation - All exposed metal surfaces on the custom cab and body shall be
thoroughly cleaned and prepared for painting. Surfaces that shall not be painted include all chrome
plated, polished stainless steel, anodized aluminum and bright aluminum treadplate. Each imperfection
on the exterior metal surface shall be removed or filled and then sanded smooth for a smooth
appearance. All seams shall be sealed before painting.
2. Chemical Cleaning and Treatment - The metal surfaces shall be properly cleaned using a high
pressure and high temperature cleaning system. Surfaces are chemically cleaned to remove all dirt, oil,
grease and metal oxides to ensure the subsequent coatings bond well. An ultra pure water final rinse
shall be applied to all metal surfaces at the conclusion of the metal treatment process.
3. Primer/Surfacer Coats - A two (2) component urethane primer/surfacer shall be hand applied to the
chemically treated metal surfaces to provide a strong corrosion protective base coat and to smooth out
the surface.
4. Hand Sanding - The primer/surfacer coat shall be lightly sanded to an ultra smooth finish.
5. Sealer Primer Coat - A two (2) component sealer primer coat shall be applied over the sanded
primer.
6. Topcoat Paint - Urethane base coat shall be applied to opacity for correct color matching.
7. Clearcoat - Two (2) coats of an automotive grade two (2) component urethane shall be
applied. Lap style doors shall be clear coated to match the body. Roll-up doors shall not be clear
coated and the standard roll-up door warranty shall apply.
All removable items such as brackets, compartment doors, door hinges, trim, etc. shall be removed and
painted separately to insure paint behind all mounted items. Body assemblies that can not be finish
painted after assembly shall be finish painted before assembly.
The cab and body shall be two-tone, with the upper section painted White #20 upper cab and body
along with a shield design on the cab face and lower section of the cab and body painted Red #100
lower cab and body. The special shield shall be located the cab shall have an angle up on the side of
the crewcab to match the body height and the upper section of the PUC body shall be white. The entire