Specifications

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Acorn nuts shall be installed on all bolts in the hose bed which have exposed threads.
BACKBOARD STORAGE COMPARTMENT Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A storage compartment for backboard(s), shall be located on the passenger's side of the hose
bed. The backboard(s) shall be stored horizontally in a stainless steel trough with a Velcro strap to
contain the backboard. The trough shall be sized to hold two back boards mounted horizontally, with a
divider between, board size 6' long x 18" wide x 2" high. The opening size shall be approximately. 6'
2", x 18.5", 2.5" high with a ramp at rear so straps do not catch.
CUTOUT, HANDHOLD Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A cutout with radiused corners shall be provided at the rear of the three (3) hose bed divider(s).
LIGHTS,BELOW HOSE BED COVER Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
Installed below the aluminum hosebed cover, shall be one (1) pair of ROM LED lights.
One (1) strip light from each pair shall be installed on the edge of the reinforcing channel for each
door, (for protection of the light).
Opening the hose bed cover shall automatically turn the lighting on.
HOSE BED COVER Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A two (2) section hose bed cover, constructed of .125" bright aluminum treadplate shall be
furnished. The cover shall be hinged with full length stainless steel piano hinge. The sides shall be
slanted down.
The cover shall be reinforced so that it can support the weight of a man walking on the cover.
If access to water tank fill tower is blocked by the hose bed cover, then a hinged door shall be
provided in it so that tank may be filled without raising cover doors.
Chrome grab handles and four (4) gas filled cylinders shall be provided to assist in opening and closing
the cover. A handrail is to be provided at the rear, in the center of the support, to assist in opening
the cover.
HOSEBED END FLAP Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A pair of gray vinyl flaps shall be installed on the rear, one for each of the aluminum treadplate hose
bed covers.
Each vinyl flap shall have three (3) nylon tie down straps, with quick release thumb spring
buckles. Fasnap model 207668 stainless steel buckles shall be attached to the flaps. These vinyl end
skirts shall be installed directly to the hosebed frame.
Rubber coated hooks and stainless steel footman loops shall secure the end skirts/bed covers to the
main body.
RUNNING BOARDS Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A running board shall be provided on each side of the front body to allow access to the
backboard/crosslay storage area. The running boards shall be designed with a grip pattern punched
into .125" bright aluminum treadplate material providing support, slip resistance, and drainage.
The runningboard shall have a flip out section design that allows easier access to the full width
equipment area above. The flip out section shall be tied to the "do not move truck indicator" with a
sensor when it is flipped out. There shall be a latch provided that secures the flip out section when not
in use.
HANDRAILS Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
The handrails shall be 1.25" diameter anodized aluminum extrusion, with a ribbed design, to provide a
positive gripping surface.