Specifications

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The valve shall be capable of flowing 1950 GPM at 1 PSI pressure drop.
Valve shall be electrically operated. An electric actuator, with valve position indicator lights, shall be
provided at the pump operator's panel.
INLET BUTTERFLY VALVE Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
One (1) big flow valve shall be provided on the passenger's side main pump inlet.
The 6.00" inlet valve shall be provided with a built-in, adjustable pressure relief valve and a 3/4"
bleeder valve shall be provided on the inlet side of the valve. The bleeder valve controls shall be
located at the threaded connection and at the pump operator's panel.
The valve shall be capable of flowing 1950 GPM at 1 PSI pressure drop.
Valve shall be electrically operated. An electric actuator, with valve position indicator lights, shall be
provided at the pump operator's panel.
VALVES Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
All ball valves shall be Akron Brass in-line valves. The Akron valves shall be the 8000 series heavy-duty
style with a stainless steel ball and a simple two-seat design. No lubrication or regular maintenance is
required on the valve.
Valves shall have a ten (10) year warranty.
INLET (Left Side) Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
On the left side pump panel shall be one (1)-2.50" auxiliary suction terminating in 2.50" National
Standard Hose Thread. The auxiliary suction shall be provided with a strainer, chrome swivel and
plug. The piping and valve shall be 3.00" for this inlet.
INLET (Right Side) Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
On the right side pump panel, shall be one (1) - 3.00" auxiliary suction terminating in 2.50" National
Standard Hose Thread. The auxiliary suction shall be provided with strainer, chrome swivel and plug.
The location of the valve for the two (2) inlets shall be recessed behind the pump panel.
ANODE, INLET Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A pair of sacrificial zinc anodes shall be provided in the water pump inlets to protect the pump from
corrosion.
INLET CONTROL Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
Control for the side auxiliary inlet(s) shall be located at the inlet valve.
INLET (Rear) Bidder Complies: Yes ( ) No ( )
A 6.00" inlet with screen shall be provided using 5.00" piping and a 5.00" butterfly valve.
The screen shall provide cathodic protection against corrosion in the piping.
The piping shall contain only large radiused elbows, no mitered joints.
The plumbing shall be routed to the rear below the water tank and between the frame rails. (no
exception)
The inlet shall terminate along the driver's side, rear at tailboard height side at the rear at tailboard
height.
A bleeder valve shall be located at the threaded connection.
The rear suction shall have a National Standard hose thread adapter with a rocker lug chrome plated
cap.