Specifications

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BATTERY CABLE INSTALLATION Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
All 12-volt battery cables and battery cable harnessing installed by the apparatus manufacturer shall
conform to the following requirements:
SAE J1127 - Battery Cable
SAE J561 - Electrical terminals, eyelets and spade type
SAE J562 - Nonmetallic loom
SAE J836A - Automotive metallurgical joining
SAE J1292 - Automotive truck, truck-tractor, trailer and motor coach wiring
NFPA 1901 - Standard for automotive fire apparatus
Battery cables and battery cable harnessing shall be installed utilizing the following guidelines:
1. All battery cables and battery harnesses shall have a permanent label attached for easy
identification of the harness part number and fabrication date.
2. Splices shall not be allowed on battery cables or battery cable harnesses.
3. For ease of identification and simplified use, battery cables shall be color coded. All positive
battery cables shall be red in color or wrapped in red loom the entire length of the cable. All
negative battery cables shall be black in color.
4. For ease of identification, all positive battery cable isolated studs throughout the cab and
chassis shall be red in color.
5. For increased reliability and reduced maintenance, all electrical buss bars located on the exterior
of the apparatus shall be coated to prevent corrosion.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT INSTALLATION Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
All lighting used on the apparatus shall be, at a minimum, a two (2) wire light grounded through a
wired connection to the battery system. Lights using an apparatus metal structure for grounding shall
not be allowed.
An operational test shall be conducted to ensure that any equipment that is permanently attached to
the electrical system is properly connected and in working order. The results of the tests shall be
recorded and provided to the purchaser at time of delivery.
BATTERY SYSTEM Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
Four (4) 12 volt, Exide Model 31S950X3W batteries that include the following features shall be
provided:
- 950 CCA, cold cranking amps
- 190 amp reserve capacity
- High cycle
- Group 31
- Rating of 3800 CCA at 0 degrees Fahrenheit
- 760 minutes of reserve capacity
- Threaded stainless steel studs
Each battery case shall be a black polypropylene material with a vertically ribbed container for
increased vibration resistance. The cover shall be manifold vented with a central venting location to
allow a 45 degree tilt capacity.