Specifications

Smeal Pumper Demo # 4276
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GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
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The complete apparatus, assemblies, subassemblies, component parts, and so on, shall be designed and
constructed with due consideration to the nature and distribution of the load to be sustained and to the
general character of the service to which the apparatus is to be subjected when placed in service.
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All parts of the apparatus shall be strong enough to withstand the general service under full load. The
apparatus shall be so designed that the various parts are readily accessible for lubrication, inspection,
adjustment and repair.
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The apparatus shall be designed and constructed, and the equipment so mounted, with due consideration
to distribution of the load between the front and rear axles, and side to side loading that all specified
equipment, including a full complement of specified ground ladders, full water tank, loose equipment, and
firefighters; shall be carried without overloading or damaging the apparatus as per requirements defined
in NFPA 1901.
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The main apparatus body structure shall have an approximate width of 100" in order to maximize the
enclosed compartment space of the apparatus. The 100" wide measurement represents the main body
structure measured from the bottom, outermost rear corners of the apparatus body structure.
Components affixed or fastened to the apparatus will increase the body width proportionately.
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LIABILITY
The bidder, if their bid is accepted, shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for the use of any
patented process, device or article forming a part of the apparatus or any appliance furnished under the
contract.
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WARRANTY
A copy of the warranties for the chassis, pump, body, paint, and water tank shall be furnished with each
bidder's proposal.
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BID FORMS / SPECIFICATIONS
All bid forms shall be submitted on the attached bid form. The bid form and/or these specifications shall
be filled out by checking either the "YES" or "NO" column for each and every section/paragraph. Failure
to use this form and/or these specifications shall be cause for immediate rejection of any bid.
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EXCEPTION TO SPECIFICATIONS
The following chassis, pump, and body specifications shall be strictly adhered to. Exceptions shall be
allowed if they are equal to or superior to that specified (as judged by the customer), and provided they
are listed and fully explained on a separate page entitled "EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS".
Exception lists shall refer to the specification page number. Each check in the "NO" column shall be listed
and fully explained. Where no check is made in a particular paragraph with either "YES" or "NO", it shall
be assumed the bidder is taking exception to that paragraph. If a paragraph contains an empty column,
where the bidder neglected to check the proper "YES" or "NO" column, it is assumed the bidder is not
conforming to the requirements of this paragraph. If no explanation is given in the "EXCEPTIONS TO
SPECIFICATIONS" document, the bid is subject to immediate rejection.
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