Specifications

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Sump shall include a drain plug and the tank outlet.
Tank shall be installed in a fabricated cradle assembly constructed of structural steel.
Sufficient crossmembers shall be provided to properly support bottom of tank. Crossmembers shall be
constructed of steel flat bar or rectangular tubing.
Tank shall "float" in cradle to avoid torsional stress caused by chassis frame flexing. Rubber cushions,
.50" thick x 3.00" wide, shall be placed on all horizontal surfaces that the tank rests on.
Stops or other provision shall be provided to prevent an empty tank from bouncing excessively while
moving vehicle.
Mounting system shall be approved by the tank manufacturer.
Fill tower shall be constructed of .50" polypropylene and shall be a minimum of 8.00" wide x 14.00"
long.
Fill tower shall be furnished with a .25" thick polypropylene screen and a hinged cover.
An overflow pipe, constructed of 4.00" schedule 40 polypropylene, shall be installed approximately
halfway down the fill tower and extend through the water tank and exit to the rear of the rear axle.
One (1) sleeve shall be provided in the water tank for plumbing to the rear.
DIRECT TANK FILL AUTOMATIC Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
There shall be a 2.50" gated external tank fill installed and integrated with the large diameter rear
suction system. The tank fill shall use the suction pipe and connection as the water supply for the tank
fill.
Piping, for the fill, shall be routed through the front wall of the tank and include a flow deflector to
break up the stream of water entering the water tank.
An electrically controlled 2.50" full flow ball valve with 2.50" piping shall be located in the front
plumbing area. The electric valve shall be wired to the water level indicator. When the water level
falls to a point of approximately 1/2 the valve shall automatically open. When the water level returns
to the full mark the valve shall close. The valve controls shall be mounted on the pump panel.
BODY HEIGHT Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The height of the body shall be 92.00" from the bottom of the body to the top of the body.
HOSE BED Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The hose body shall be fabricated of .125"-5052 aluminum with a 38,000 psi tensile strength.
Flooring of the hose bed shall be removable aluminum grating with the top surface corrugated to aid in
hose aeration. The grating slats shall be a minimum of .50" x 4.50" with spacing between slats for
hose ventilation.
Hose bed shall accommodate from driver's side - 200' of 2.5", 500' of 3", 1000' of 5", 200' of 1.75"
hose.
HOSEBED DIVIDER Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
Three (3) adjustable hosebed dividers shall be furnished for separating hose.
Each divider shall be constructed of a .25" brushed aluminum sheet. Flat surfaces shall be sanded for
uniform appearance, or constructed of brushed aluminum.
Divider shall be fully adjustable by sliding in tracks, located at the front and rear of the hose bed.
Divider shall be held in place by tightening bolts, at each end.