Specifications

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TRANSMISSION COOLER Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A Champ shell and tube transmission oil cooler shall be provided using engine coolant to control the
transmission oil temperature. The cooler shall have an aluminum shell and copper tubes. The cooler
shall be assembled using pressed in rubber tube sheets to mechanically create a reliable seal between
the coolant and the oil.
DOWNSHIFT MODE (w/engine brake) Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The transmission shall be provided with an aggressive downshift mode.
This shall provide earlier transmission downshifts to 2nd gear from 6th gear, resulting in improved
engine braking performance.
DRIVELINE Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
Drivelines shall be a heavy-duty metal tube and be equipped with Spicer 1710 universal joints.
The shafts shall be dynamically balanced before installation.
A splined slip joint shall be provided in each driveshaft, slip joint shall be coated with Glidecoat or
equivalent.
STEERING Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
Dual Sheppard M110 steering gears, with integral heavy-duty power steering, shall be provided. For
reduced system temperatures, the power steering shall incorporate an air to oil cooler and an Eaton
model VN20F hydraulic pump with integral pressure and flow control. All power steering lines shall
have wire braded lines with crimped fittings.
A tilt and telescopic steering column shall be provided to improve fit for a broader range of driver
configurations.
STEERING WHEEL Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The steering wheel shall be 18.00" in diameter have tilting and telescoping capabilities, and a four (4)-
spoke design.
LOGO AND CUSTOMER DESIGNATION ON DASH Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The dash panel shall have an emblem containing the fire apparatus manufacturer's logo and customer
name. The emblem shall have three (3) rows of text for the customer's department name. There shall
be a maximum of eight (8) characters in the first row, 11 characters in the second row and 11
characters in the third row.
The first row of text shall be: Central
The second row of text shall be: Mat-Su
The third row of text shall be: Fire Dept
HITCH RECEIVER Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A hitch receiver shall be provided at the front of the vehicle, center position under the bumper
extension. The hitch shall be a receiver for a 2.00" trailer ball insert and a portable winch with a
maximum weight rating of 10,000 lb.
BUMPER Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A one (1) piece bumper manufactured from 0.25" formed steel with a 0.38" bend radius shall be
provided. The bumper shall be a minimum of 10.00" high with a 1.50" top and bottom flange, and
shall extend 26.00" from the face of the cab. The bumper shall be 102.00" wide with 45 degree
corners and side plates. The bumper shall be metal finished and painted job color.
To provide adequate support strength, the bumper shall be mounted directly to the front of the C
channel frame. The frame shall be a bolted modular extension frame constructed of 50,000 psi tensile
steel.