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Group The chassis model is to be a Freightliner M2 106MD cab-chassis, 2 door standard cab with 20,000 lbs GVW. »M2
106MD Conventional Chassis ENGINE: The
engine will be a Mercedes MBE900-250, 250 HP at 2300 RPM with 660 LB/FT
torque at 1200 RPM and a governor set at 2500 RPM. Oil
Check & fill: Engine Mounted Alternator:
270 Amp Leece-Neville 4949PA pad mounted. Single
Horizontal muffler, with horizontal tail pipe exhaust, Right hand
mounted Starter:
Delco 29-MT 12 Volt starter Main Driveline: Dana Spicer 17T half round yoke Bosch
hydraulic pin-slide disc rear brakes Drivers
seat: Bostrom Talledega 910 High back air suspension seat Air Horns: The chassis shall be equipped with dual Grover air horns O.E.M.. The air horn trumpets shall be connected into the O.E.M. chassis air supply system. The trumpets shall be Grover stuttertone model, 25.75" long with round bells. These trumpets shall be installed on the sides of the fender and controlled by a footswitch on the drivers floorboard. Cab to Body Connection: To meet the requirements of paragraphs 3.10.15 of KKK-A-1822E the manufacturer shall provide an opening shall be provided between the cab compartment and the modular body. This opening shall measure approximately 16" high x 21" wide. This area shall be be fully "e-coated" at the same time as the chassis cab to prevent corrosion. After-market modifications do not meet this specification and are not allowed. Around this connection there shall be provided a weatherproof rubber boot. This boot shall be a reinforced rubber composite. This structure shall form a flexible passageway between the cab and body. This material shall meet the requirements of paragraph 3.9.9 of KKK-A-1822E. The cab and body bulkheads shall have an aligned window opening of at least 968 square centimeters (150 square inches), for visual checking and voice communications between the cab and the patient's compartment. The window shall be lockable from the cab side and shall be an adjustable, transparent, shatterproof panel. This opening shall meet the requirements of paragraph 3.10.2 of KKK-A-1822E. The cab side of the area around the pass through window shall be finished in ABS formed panels. These panels shall conform to the cab contours and complement the interior design. Carpet, fabric or other materials that would hold blood or other body fluids is not acceptable. Dump valves The manufacturer shall provide dual air suspension dump valves to adjust the ambulance body'd loading height. Stabilizer Bar The vehicle shall be equipped with an IPD front stabilizer bar designed for a Freightliner FL-60 chassis. This system shall be installed complete with all components as required in the IPD installation guide. Exhaust: The exhaust shall be comprised of a single horizontal muffler with a horizontal exhaust pipe exiting on the left side of the vehicle forward of the rear tires at a 45 degree angle. Fuel Tank Step: The fuel tank shall be covered with bright polished aluminum diamond plate. There shall be two (2) entry steps incorporated into this assembly for easy access into the cab. Each of these steps shall have a center step area made of a "grip" surface type open grate. This step assembly shall be mounted in such a manner to support 500 pounds of weight. Battery Location: The vehicle's batteries shall be stored in a slide out tray mounted under the driver's door. This tray shall be constructed of polished aluminum diamond plate. There shall be two (2) entry steps incorporated into this assembly for easy access into the cab. Each of these steps shall have a center step area made of a "grip" surface type open grate. This battery storage and step assembly shall be vented to prevent excessive heat build up. The sliding tray shall contain four (4) Group 31 batteries. This tray shall be secured in place with two automotive style rotary locks. These locks shall be activated by a polished chrome paddle handle located on the face of the tray. This tray shall use 500 pound rated slides to support itself in the open position. The interior of the storage tray shall be treated to protect it from corrosion in case of exposure to battery fluids. Wheel Covers: The vehicle shall be equipped with Phoenix stainless steel wheel covers. Rear Mud Flaps: There shall be heavy duty rubber mud flaps installed on the rear of the vehicle. Front Mud Flaps: The
cab's front fiberglass fenders shall have attached a set of heavy duty
rubber mud flaps. VEHICLE BODY CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. Body Accommodations: The
ambulance body and patient compartment shall be sufficient in size to
meet the requirements of this specification and those of paragraph
3.10.1 of KKK-A-1822D. The interior layout shall be such that a
technician can administer life support treatments to at least one person
during transit. It is the intention of these specifications to require that the ambulance's modular body be of all aluminum, welded construction. The exterior of the body shall be constructed of aluminum sheet with an alloy and temper strength of 5052 H32 for strength, ease of welding and corrosion resistance. All frame members shall have alloy and temper strengths of 6063-T6. All extrusions used in the manufacture of the modular ambulance body shall have been designed specifically for the manufacture of emergency vehicles. No "standard" or "stock" catalog extrusions shall be used in the construction of the ambulance body. The Bidder shall submit a signed affidavit that the extrusions used in the construction of the body meet this requirement. All
frame and structural members shall be MIG (metal arc inert gas shielded)
welded together to form a "roll cage". No rivets, screws,
adhesive or other mechanical fasteners shall be used for the attachment
of any structural or frame member used to form this "roll
cage". Corner and Side Wall Assembly: The corners of the modular body shall be constructed of an extruded hollow aluminum shape. The cavity of this hollow shape shall be no larger than necessary to provide a solid connecting point for the horizontal structural members. Its design must allow for a minimum of six (6) inches of continuous weld where each horizontal structural member abuts the corner extrusion. This extrusion shall have an equivalent wall thickness of .125 inch. The corner extrusion shall have at least one (1) internal wall gusset of at least .188 inch high and .125 inch wide running the entire length of the extrusion. This requirement is to reduce the possibility of the extrusion bending, twisting or suffering other deformation when impacted or otherwise stressed. The side assembly shall be reinforced with square aluminum extruded structural on an average of twelve (12) inch centers. These structural members shall be 2" x 2" extruded box tubing with an equivalent wall thickness of .125 inch. To minimize the possibility of the extrusion bending, twisting or suffering other deformation when stressed the extrusion shall be designed so that each of its three (3) walls incorporates an integral wall gusset of at least .125 inch high and .125 inch wide running the entire length of the extrusion. On the fourth (4th) wall of this extrusion, facing the interior of the body, an integral wall gusset of at least .1875" thick and .375" wide shall run the entire length of the extrusion. This gusset is to provide additional strength as well as to serve as a mounting point for internal equipment or structures. These structural shall be MIG (metal arc inert gas shielded) welded together to form the body's "roll cage". To provide additional structural integrity in the body's corners where the side wall assemblies abut the front and rear wall assemblies there shall be horizontal gusset structures consisting of a rectangular tube measuring .125" x 1" x 2" x 6" long. To
ensure full weld penetration the vertical wall extrusions shall have a
45 degree "weld bevel" on all four (4) corners of the
extrusion. This "weld bevel" can be part of the extrusion
design or manually ground off the extrusion prior to assembly. In either
case the extrusion's wall thickness shall be a minimum of .125 inch at
the corner's bevel point. Extrusions with 90 degree corners are NOT
acceptable. Roof Assembly: The roof's substructure assembly shall consist of perimeter roof rail extrusions, lateral roof bows, longitudinal center support and interconnecting corner caps. The roof's sub-structure shall have a center longitudinal extrusion running parallel to the side roof rail extrusions. This center support extrusion shall have an alloy and temper strength of 6063-T6. It shall measure at least eight (8) inches wide but no more than ten (10) inches wide. The design of this center support extrusion shall be a "U" shaped structure with a hollow cavity to provide both strength and additional insulation qualities. A receiver channel shall be integral to its design to accept an interior ceiling grab handle. This feature shall permit the insertion of an overhead grab handle that is flush with the interior ceiling panels. The depth of the recessed overhead grab handle shall be such as to permit a gloved hand to encircle it. The lateral roof bows shall be welded to this center support extrusion and the outer roof rail extrusions to form the roof substructure. The patient compartment roof shall have spray foam insulation filling the roof's center support extrusion's hollow shape. In addition the roof shall have rigid foam block insulation between the roof's center support extrusion and the exterior skin. The perimeter roof rail extrusion shall be an extruded hollow aluminum shape. The cavity of this hollow shape shall be no larger than necessary to provide a solid connecting point for the horizontal structural members. Its design must allow for a minimum of six (6) inches of continuous weld where each horizontal structural member abuts the corner extrusion. This extrusion shall have an equivalent wall thickness of .125 inch. A drip rail shall be included as an integral feature of this extrusion design. A drip rail that is screwed, taped, riveted or otherwise mechanically fastened to the roof extrusion is not acceptable to this Agency. The lateral roof bows shall be 2" x 2" square aluminum extruded tubing with an equivalent wall thickness of .125 inch. To minimize the possibility of the extrusion bending, twisting or suffering other deformation when stressed the extrusion shall be designed so that each of its three (3) walls incorporates an integral wall gusset of at least .125 inch high and .125 inch wide running the entire length of the extrusion. On the fourth (4th) wall of this extrusion, facing the interior of the body, an integral wall gusset of at least .1875" thick and .375" wide shall run the entire length of the extrusion. This gusset is to provide additional strength as well as to serve as a mounting point for internal equipment or structures. These structural shall be MIG (metal arc inert gas shielded) welded together to form the body's "roll cage". To ensure full weld penetration the extrusion shall have a 45 degree "weld bevel" on all four (4) corners of the extrusion. This "weld bevel" can be part of the extrusion design or manually ground off the extrusion prior to assembly. In either case the extrusion's wall thickness shall be a minimum of .100 inch at the corner's bevel point. Extrusions with 90 degree corners are NOT acceptable to this Agency. These structural members shall be located so that the roof skin is supported on a minimum "center" distance of 14 inches. The roof bows shall interconnect with the roof rails and the center support and be continuously welded at all contact points. In no case shall a lateral roof bow have free span of more than 46 inches. The roof skin shall be .125 inch thick and have an alloy and temper strength of 5052 H32. The roof skin will be fully seam welded where the skin contacts the roof rail perimeter extrusions. The skin shall be attached to the lateral roof bows with VHB (Very High Bond) adhesive to allow flexibility in the roof assembly. In no case can screws, rivets or other mechanical fasteners be used to attach the skin to the lateral roof bows. To provide additional strength and to resist crushing, the finished roof structure shall incorporate a "crown" or "roll" so that the center of the roof is at least one and three-quarters (1 3/4") of an inch higher than the perimeter roof rails. In addition to providing extra strength this "crown" or "roll" shall prevent water from standing on the modular roof. This shall be accomplished without weakening the roof members by rolling or de-forming them. Any construction technique used that reduces the strength of the roof members is not acceptable to this Agency. The corner caps shall be designed to interlock with the roof perimeter and vertical corner extrusions and roof sheet. The corner caps shall be formed of an aluminum casting that is designed to fracture and prevent torsional stresses from being transmitted through the corner assembly in case of side or corner impact. A stamped or formed aluminum corner cap is unacceptable and does not meet the requirements of this specification. The final finish shall be smooth and without deformation or roughness. To further enhance the structural integrity of the modular body all contact points between the corner assembly and the roof perimeter shall be fully welded. The exterior of the body shall be finished smooth and shall present a modern and aerodynamic appearance and shall embody provisions for doors and windows specified herein. Floor: The floor shall be at the lowest level permitted by clearances. The floor structure shall consist primarily of 2" x 2" x .125" structural box tubing extruded of 6063-T6 aluminum. The finished assembly shall be securely welded to the wall structures and exterior compartments. All critical points shall be reinforced with .125" x 1" x 2" diagonal gussets. The floor structural members shall be placed on a combination of 8 inch and 12 inch centers. The lateral and longitudinal floor structural members shall be 2" x 2" extruded box tubing with an equivalent wall thickness of .125 inch. To minimize the possibility of the extrusion bending, twisting or suffering other deformation when stressed the extrusion shall be designed so that each of its three (3) walls incorporates an integral wall gusset of at least .125 inch high and .125 inch wide running the entire length of the extrusion. On the fourth (4th) wall of this extrusion, facing the interior of the body, an integral wall gusset of at least .1875" thick and .375" wide shall run the entire length of the extrusion. This gusset is to provide additional strength as well as to serve as a mounting point for internal equipment or structures. These structural shall be MIG (metal arc inert gas shielded) welded together to form the body's "roll cage". To ensure full weld penetration the vertical wall extrusions shall have a 45 degree "weld bevel" on all four (4) corners of the extrusion. This "weld bevel" can be part of the extrusion design or manually ground off the extrusion prior to assembly. In either case the extrusion's wall thickness shall be a minimum of .125 inch at the corner's bevel point. Extrusions with 90 degree corners are NOT acceptable. Over the floor substructure there shall be applied a moisture barrier of .050 inch thick aluminum skin. This skin shall be attached to the floor structural by a full bed of industrial adhesive. This adhesive bed shall be adequate to completely seal the patient compartment from fumes and moisture from penetrating the interior. The floor design shall include an enhanced acoustical and insulating barrier of 1/4 inch high density PVC sheet insulation. Due to an increased concern over carbon monoxide penetration into the patient compartment, it is imperative that the entire underside of the modular body be sealed. All hollow corner structural shall be sealed with either expansion foam or metal plates screwed into place. Wheel-well Housings: There shall be a splash shield between the body's wheel-well housing and the wheel(s) extending over the top of the tires to the bottom of the body side skirting. It shall be constructed of .125 inch aluminum sheet construction and be welded in place. The wheel-well housing openings shall allow for tire chain use and easy tire removal and brake service. The inside of the wheel-well housing shall be undercoated. The portion of the wheel-well housing protruding into the patient compartment shall be insulated to reduce road noise. This insulation shall be a minimum of 1/4 inch thick high density PVC insulation. Other insulating materials shall be unacceptable to this Agency. Exterior Storage Accommodations: The ambulance shall have six (6) exterior storage compartments. They shall be provided in the locations as described below: Street Side Exterior Compartments. Compartment 1. Shall be located at the front of the modular body immediately behind the driver's entry door. It shall have interior dimensions of 76" high x 21" wide x 22 3/4" deep. This compartment shall be designed to house the primary oxygen cylinder. Compartment 2. Shall be located immediately in front of the rear wheels. It shall have interior dimensions of 40" high x 48" wide x 22 3/4" deep. Compartment 3. Shall be located immediately behind the rear wheels. It shall have interior dimensions of 64" high x 35 1/4" wide x 22 3/4" deep. Curbside Exterior Compartments. Compartment 6. Shall be located at the rear on the curbside of the unit. It shall have interior dimensions of 76" high x 15" wide x 22 3/4" deep. Compartment 7. Shall be located immediately behind the rear wheels and forward of compartment 6. It shall have interior dimensions of 18" high x 17 1/2" wide x 22 3/4" deep. Compartment 8. Shall be located immediately ahead of the curbside entry door. There shall be access into this exterior storage compartment from the patient compartment's interior. It shall have interior dimensions of 76" high x 27" wide x 22 3/4" deep at the bottom and 31" deep above floor level. The exterior compartments shall be lockable with one key fitting all. They shall be equipped with the handle and door locks as described in the door section of this specification. The exterior compartments shall be of all welded construction. They shall be welded the full length of their seams and be completely water tight. "Spot" welded seams are NOT acceptable to this Agency. The floor of the exterior compartments shall be of the "sweep" out or "flush floor" design. Compartments that have a "lip" or a "step down" are NOT acceptable to this Agency. Compartment Sub-Structure. The
exterior compartments shall incorporate supports underneath their floors
for additional strength. These floor supports shall be placed on an
average of 16 inch centers. These structural members shall be 2" x
2" extruded tubing with a minimum wall thickness of .125 inch.
These supports shall run from the lower side wall structure to the
horizontal floor structure. These supports must provide total support
for the bottom of the compartment assembly. Flat bar stock is NOT
acceptable for these supports. All
exterior compartments shall be vented. The vent system shall be so
designed as to provide "one way" air flow from the
compartment's interior to the exterior environment. This system shall be
such as to prevent dust, dirt and moisture from intruding into the
compartment. Each compartment shall be properly vented to allow ease of
door closure. Vehicle Body Structure: All exterior door hinges shall be attached via machine thread screws that are threaded into machine tapped holes. Self tapping fasteners are NOT allowed in this area. Exterior trim pieces, warning lights and other such attachments shall be secured via 18/8 nonmagnetic stainless steel, "thread cutting" style machine thread screws. These fasteners shall be nickel plated and Vibratite or a similar coating applied to them. A nylon washer shall be placed under the head of each fastener to prevent contact between the fasteners head and the aluminum body surface. The use of "one step", self drilling, self tapping or TEK type fasteners are NOT acceptable to this Agency. Rivets, sheet metal thread screws, plated or coated ferrous steel and other such mechanical fasteners are NOT acceptable to this Agency. Bidders shall submit samples of the fastener they propose to meet the above requirements. There
shall be aluminum tapping plates welded to the body or framing to
provide a secure point for the installation of equipment or structures
(cabinets, benches, partitions, cylinder holders, etc.). Body Mounting: The
mounting system shall utilize a series of load bearing platforms. There
shall be four (4) mounting platforms that consist of a structural
assembly that bolts to the outside of the chassis frame rails. These
platforms shall provide a minimum of ten (10) body attachment points.
Each attachment point shall consist of a Lord Kinematic body bushing,
properly rated and matched to the modular body's operational weight. All
body mount bushings shall be encapsulated into an extruded structural
channel that provides a uniform load bearing mount for the modular body.
All hardware used in this system shall be a minimum of Grade 8 rated
fasteners. Any mount system that utilizes "U-bolts".
Individual "outrigger" style mounts or any other method that
does not uniformly support the floor structure is NOT acceptable to this
Agency. Structural Load Testing: The modular ambulance body as a unit shall be designed and built to provide impact resistance. The body shall be of sufficient strength to support the entire weight of the "fully" loaded vehicle on its top or side if overturned, without crushing, separation of joints, or excessive deformation of roof bows or reinforcements, body parts, doors, floor members, inner linings or outer panels. As proof that the modular ambulance body meets the above criteria, the Bidder shall furnish with the bid proposal certifications from an independent testing laboratory that the body being bid meets the Static Load Test Code for Ambulance Body Structure, AMD Standard 001. Since it is the purpose of these specifications to provide a modular body that will provide many years of service the manufacturer shall provide a twenty (20) year warranty on the modular body structure. A "life time" warranty without a specific time frame is NOT acceptable to this Agency. This warranty shall be in writing and shall be included with the bid proposal. Bidders who fail to meet this requirement shall not be considered responsive to this bid proposal. To
ensure compliance with the structural body requirements of this
specification the Bidder shall employ an independent testing facility to
inspect the modular body welds for compliance to the American Welding
Society ANSI/AWS D1.2, Structural Welding Code. This certification must
be for the specific body(s) purchased by this Agency. A type
certification is NOT ACCEPTABLE. In addition the welders employed in the
construction of this Agency's body shall be certified by the same
independent weld inspection company used to certify the modular body.
The Bidder shall certify with the bid proposal that such an inspection
program has been in place at the company for a minimum of two (2) years.
A company weld inspection or certification is NOT ACCEPTABLE and does
not meet the requirements of this specification. The Bidder shall submit
a sample weld inspection certificate with the bid proposal. Step-well, Curb Side Door: The curb side door step well shall be constructed of polished aluminum diamond plate. For easy access into the patient's compartment this step-well shall have two steps. The distance between these steps shall not exceed 12 inches. Corrosion Protection: The secondary manufacturer shall use ECK brand anti-corrosion coating on all parts that come in contact with the modular body. All non-aluminum fasteners entering the outside of the body shall also be coated with ECK. All
exterior mounted components shall have either a well nut with a
non-metallic
insert for all attaching screws or be Eck coated. This well nut will
prevent the electrolytic action of dissimilar metals such as stainless
steel screws through aluminum skins. Stepwell (curb side entry door): To provide easy access into the patient compartment through the curb side door there shall be an aluminum polished diamond plate stepwell. To evenly divide the step height from the curb side door sill to the finished floor there shall be two (2) steps not exceeding nine inches in height. This stepwell shall be supported by a minimum of two 1.5 inch x 2 inch aluminum extrusions welded to the stepwell and the floor subframe. There shall be two .125 inch aluminum angles welded horizontally under each step for additional sup-port. On
the underside of the stepwell there shall be a formed .125 inch aluminum
pan that matches the contours of the stepwell welded in place forming a
full enclosure of the step-well underside. Between the stepwell and this
cover there shall be installed high density PVC sheeting to serve as a
sound and thermal barrier. Exterior Door Drip Rails: In
addition to the drip rail found in the roof extrusion there shall be a
drip rail provided over each exterior door. These drip rails shall be
attached in such a manner as to provide quick and easy replacement. To
prevent unnecessary damage in case of a collision they shall not be
riveted or screwed in place. They shall have a bright or polished
finish. Lower body rub rails: The vehicle shall be provided with lower body rub rails. These rub rails shall be along the lower edge of the modular body skirt. Each rub rail shall consist of a two piece assembly to facilitate ease of repair or replacement. The rub rail shall consist of an anodized aluminum extrusion. This extrusion's design shall incorporate a mated extruded, UV stable, replaceable rubber insert. The rub rail assembly shall be spaced off the body skin at least 1/4 inch. The spacer shall be constructed of either black plastic or rubber. These rails shall provide a pleasing appearance as well as providing impact resistance to the lower body area. Rub rails that are of an all-metal surface are NOT acceptable to this Agency. The
rubber insert shall contain a molded pocket and house a white Scotchlite
"Diamond" grade reflective insert. Rear Body Kickplate: Above
the bumper assembly and below the rear doors, there shall be a
full-length riser of polished aluminum diamond plate. This kickplate
shall mount to permanent body struc-tures to provide support. Body
designs that do not provide rear support to this structure are not
acceptable. This kickplate shall incorporate an underride feature of a
PVC flap attached at the bottom of the kickplate just above bumper
height to allow the bumper to slide under the kickplate without causing
structural damage. Kickplate designs that do not provide underride
protection are not acceptable. Front Stone Guards: There
shall be provided on the front of the modular body polished aluminum
stone guards. These shall extend from the body corner to the front edge
of the cab. They shall extend in height approximately 15 inches. Body Corner Guards: For
additional protection to the modular body there shall be provided
contoured polished aluminum diamond plate stone guards. There shall be
one per corner for a total of 4. On the rear of the body these shall
extend up to the top of the kickplate. On the front of the body they
shall extend to the top of the stone guards. Rear Bumper: The
rear bumper and step assembly shall be a single unit constructed of 4
inch steel "C" structural channel and .100 inch thick polished
aluminum diamond plate. The steel shall be painted to prevent rusting
prior to the aluminum diamond plate covers being installed. The center
step of the bumper assembly shall be designed to allow it to
"flip" up out of the way for easier loading of the patient.
This step shall be of open grate material to meet the requirements of
KKK-A-1822D. The hinge provided for this step shall be stainless steel
piano hinge with a center pin diameter of at least .250 inch. This
bumper assembly shall be bolted to the chassis frame. There shall be at
least one inch clearance between the bumper assembly and the rear of the
modular body. Rear Dock Bumpers: The
rear bumper assembly shall include one (1) pairs of heavy duty rubber
dock bumpers. Rear Fenders: There
shall be provided on the rear of the vehicle, fender extensions over the
wheel housing. They shall be designed to provide protection against
wheel wash. These shall be of a heavy duty rubber construction and match
the curvature of the body opening. Doors, General Construction: The module access doors for the ambulance body shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum frame for increased strength. These extrusions shall have an alloy and temper strength of 6063-T6 and have a minimum wall thickness of .125 inch. The door design shall allow it to fit "flush" in the compartment opening. To ensure ease of future replacement a "pan formed" or "lap" style door is not acceptable to this Agency. The exterior door skin shall be .125 inch thick and have an alloy and temper strength of 5052 H32. The skin shall be bonded to the frame extrusion without stitch welds. The overall door thickness shall be at least 2 inches but shall not exceed 2.25 inches. This limit is to ensure maximum interior compartment space. Door Hinges, Latches, and Hardware. All exterior modular body doors shall be attached using a full length stainless steel piano hinge with a center rod of at least .250 inch in diameter. To prevent undue stress on the door hinge, the door frame extrusion shall be designed to help support the hinge. When the doors are opened the hinges, latches, and door checks shall not protrude into the access area. All module access doors as well as exterior compartment doors shall employ the same type locking hardware. All door latches, hinges, and hardware shall comply with the requirements of FMVSS 206. Certifications from an independent test-ing laboratory shall be provided confirming compliance to FMVSS 206. The locking de-vices shall be FMVSS approved, two position rotary locks. There shall be two (2) such locks at both top and bottom (when applicable) of each door. These locks shall latch onto a "Nader" type pin with "head" found in the door frame. This pin shall pass through the door frame and into a threaded steel receiver assembly. This pin shall be adjustable and both it and its receiver shall be easily removable for replacement. The door frame shall be milled so that the pin's receiver can be replaced by the removal of only two screws. Locking systems that do not allow for this service feature are not acceptable. The locking system shall be actuated from the locking handle by stainless steel push rods. These push rods shall have threaded ends for ease in removal or replacement. Locking systems using cable and pulley assemblies are not acceptable. NOTE.
All Bidders please take special notice to this locking system. Because
of safety concerns, no other locking system will be acceptable. There
shall be provided certifications from an independent testing laboratory
that the supplied system has been tested and complies to AMD Standard
002 as required in paragraph 3.10.9 of Federal Ambulance Specification
KKK-A-1822D. Door Gaskets: All exterior body doors shall be equipped with rubber gaskets. The gasket shall be of a dense closed cell type material forming an extruded hollow design. This gasket shall fit onto the door frame extrusion and shall be unbroken around the full perimeter of the door opening. Any locking system that allows the locking mechanism to break the gasket's integrity is unacceptable. There
shall be a double door opening at the rear of the vehicle for access
into the patient's compartment. These rear doors shall cover a clear
opening of not less than 63 inches high and 45 inches wide. On the curb
side of the vehicle there shall be an entry door with an opening of at
least 30.5 inches wide x 85 inches high. This door shall be fitted with
a dual spring reciprocating hold open/closure device. The push rod of
this assembly shall be of stainless steel construction. Body Entry Door Interior Trim: The
curbside and rear entry doors into the patient compartment shall be
covered with stainless steel panels. The upper and lowe third of the
door interior shall be covered with a brushed stainless steel panel. The
area around the door handle hardware shall be a horizontal band
approximately 5" wide. This band shall serve as an access panel for
servicing the door hardware. This horizontal band shall be brushed
stainless steel. These stainless steel panels shall be installed so that
a formed overlap allows them to fit in to each other without gaps that
could collect body fluids and dirt. Body Compartment Door Interior Trim. The interior compartment doors shall be covered with polished aluminum diamond plate. Left Front Compartment door This door shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum frame for increased strength. These extrusions shall have an alloy and temper strength of 6063-T6 and have a minimum wall thickness of .125 inch. The door design shall allow it to fit "flush" in the compartment opening. The locking devices shall be FMVSS approved, two position rotary locks. There shall be two (2) such locks at both top and bottom (when applicable) of each door. These locks shall latch onto a "Nader" type pin with "head" found in the door frame. The
exterior door skin shall be .125 inch thick and have an alloy and temper
strength of 5052 H32. The interior door skin shall be bright aluminum
diamond plate. The overall door thickness shall be at least 2 inches but
shall not exceed 2.25 inches. This limit is to ensure maximum interior
compartment space. These doors shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum frame for increased strength. These extrusions shall have an alloy and temper strength of 6063-T6 and have a minimum wall thickness of .125 inch. The door design shall allow it to fit "flush" in the compartment opening. The locking devices shall be FMVSS approved, two position rotary locks. There shall be two (2) such locks at both top and bottom (when applicable) of each door. These locks shall latch onto a "Nader" type pin with "head" found in the door frame. The exterior door skin shall be .125 inch thick and have an alloy and temper strength of 5052 H32. The interior door skin shall be bright aluminum diamond plate. The overall door thickness shall be at least 2 inches but shall not exceed 2.25 inches. This limit is to ensure maximum interior compartment space. Left Rear Compartment Double Doors These doors shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum frame for increased strength. These extrusions shall have an alloy and temper strength of 6063-T6 and have a minimum wall thickness of .125 inch. The door design shall allow it to fit "flush" in the compartment opening. The locking devices shall be FMVSS approved, two position rotary locks. There shall be two (2) such locks at both top and bottom (when applicable) of each door. These locks shall latch onto a "Nader" type pin with "head" found in the door frame. The exterior door skin shall be .125 inch thick and have an alloy and temper strength of 5052 H32. The interior door skin shall be bright aluminum diamond plate. The overall door thickness shall be at least 2 inches but shall not exceed 2.25 inches. This limit is to ensure maximum interior compartment space. Right Rear Compartment Door This door shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum frame for increased strength. These extrusions shall have an alloy and temper strength of 6063-T6 and have a minimum wall thickness of .125 inch. The door design shall allow it to fit "flush" in the compartment opening. The locking devices shall be FMVSS approved, two position rotary locks. There shall be two (2) such locks at both top and bottom (when applicable) of each door. These locks shall latch onto a "Nader" type pin with "head" found in the door frame. The exterior door skin shall be .125 inch thick and have an alloy and temper strength of 5052 H32. The interior door skin shall be bright aluminum diamond plate. The overall door thickness shall be at least 2 inches but shall not exceed 2.25 inches. This limit is to ensure maximum interior compartment space. Right Rear Forward Compartment Door This door shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum frame for increased strength. These extrusions shall have an alloy and temper strength of 6063-T6 and have a minimum wall thickness of .125 inch. The door design shall allow it to fit "flush" in the compartment opening. The locking devices shall be FMVSS approved, two position rotary locks. There shall be two (2) such locks at both top and bottom (when applicable) of each door. These locks shall latch onto a "Nader" type pin with "head" found in the door frame. The exterior door skin shall be .125 inch thick and have an alloy and temper strength of 5052 H32. The interior door skin shall be bright aluminum diamond plate. The overall door thickness shall be at least 2 inches but shall not exceed 2.25 inches. This limit is to ensure maximum interior compartment space. Right Front Compartment Door This door shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum frame for increased strength. These extrusions shall have an alloy and temper strength of 6063-T6 and have a minimum wall thickness of .125 inch. The door design shall allow it to fit "flush" in the compartment opening. The locking devices shall be FMVSS approved, two position rotary locks. There shall be two (2) such locks at both top and bottom (when applicable) of each door. These locks shall latch onto a "Nader" type pin with "head" found in the door frame. The
exterior door skin shall be .125 inch thick and have an alloy and temper
strength of 5052 H32. The interior door skin shall be bright aluminum
diamond plate. The overall door thickness shall be at least 2 inches but
shall not exceed 2.25 inches. This limit is to ensure maximum interior
compartment space. Body Entry Door Handles: The
curb side and rear body entry doors shall be a Trimark "flush"
style "paddle" style handle of highly polished chrome plated
steel construction. These handles shall be equipped with an inside door
lock for crew and patient safety. Exterior Compartment Door Handles: The
exterior storage compartments shall have a flush style
"paddle" handle of highly polished chrome plated steel
construction. All exterior storage compartments shall be lockable with
the same key. Exterior Compartment Trailing Door Latches: The
exterior storage compartment trailing doors shall have a spoon style
latch to prevent the door from inadvertantly opening. Rear Entry Door Hold Opens: The
rear compartment entry door shall be equipped with Cast Products
polished aluminum "Grabber" hold opens. There shall be two (2)
hold opens, one(1) mounted top and bottom of the door. Exterior Compartment Door Hold Opens. Eight
(8) exterior compartment door(s) shall be equipped with an overhead door
check style door hold open device. This device shall permit its spring
loaded slide to pass over center and hold the door open at 90 degrees.
It shall release automatically with a slight push of the door. This
device shall be a Cleveland Hardware model CH2395 series heavy duty,
double spring, hold open device. Side Entry Door Upper Window: The
curb side entry door shall be equipped with an upper window that
measures 25" high x 16" wide. The window frame shall be of an
extruded aluminum design with a protective anodized finish. The window
shall slide open and have a screen and positive locking latch accessible
from the inside. The glass shall be privacy dark tinted. Rear Entry Doors Upper Windows: The
rear entry doors shall be equipped with a upper window that measures
25" high by 16" wide. The window frame shall be of an extruded
aluminum design with a protective anodized finish. The window shall
slide open and have a screen and positive locking latch accessible from
the inside. The glass shall have a dark tint. Exterior Compartment Interior Finish: The
interior finish of the exterior compartments shall be polished aluminum
diamond plate. These shall be a minimum of .100 inch thick. Exterior Shelf Finish: The shelves and dividers will be standard finish milled aluminum, with the outward facing lip DA'd to remove any scratches in the shear and brake processes. Compartment #1 The interior of compartment #1 shall contain the following components: Unless specified otherwise there shall be one (1) fixed shelf shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate. The shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. The shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. There shall be unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-strut track installed on the side walls of the compartment. An adjustable shelf shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate with the necessary hardware installed to fit the specified unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-Strut track. The shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. The shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. Compartment #2 The interior of compartment #2 shall contain the following components. There shall be unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-strut track installed on the side walls of the compartment. An adjustable shelf shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate with the necessary hardware installed to fit the specified unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-Strut track. The shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. The shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. One (1) additional shelf(ves) shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate. Each shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. Each shelf shall have the necessary hardware installed to fit the specified unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-Strut track already installed. Each shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. Compartment #3 The interior of compartment #3 shall contain the following components. There shall be unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-strut track installed on the side walls of the compartment. An adjustable shelf shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate with the necessary hardware installed to fit the specified unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-Strut track. The shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. The shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. One (1) additional shelf(ves) shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate. Each shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. Each shelf shall have the necessary hardware installed to fit the specified unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-Strut track already installed. Each shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. Compartment #6 The interior of compartment #6 shall contain the following components. The compartment shall have an aluminum vertical divider running from the floor of the compartment to its ceiling. Compartment #7 The interior of compartment #7 shall contain the following components. There shall be unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-strut track installed on the side walls of the compartment. An adjustable shelf shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate with the necessary hardware installed to fit the specified unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-Strut track. The shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. The shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. Compartment #8 The interior of compartment #8 shall contain the following components. Unless specified otherwise there shall be one (1) fixed shelf shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate. The shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. The shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. Additional Shelf(ves) One (1) additional shelf(ves) shall be made of .125" thick smooth aluminum plate. The shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. The shelf shall have the necessary hardware installed to fit the specified unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-Strut track installed. The shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. Two
(2) additional shelf(ves) shall be made of .125" thick smooth
aluminum plate. Each shelf shall have sidewalls of 1.5" high. Each
shelf shall have the necessary hardware installed to fit the specified
unpainted, galvanized steel Uni-Strut track already installed. Each
shelf shall be rated to support 250 pounds. Compartment Floor Decking. The
six (6) compartment floors shall be covered with red Turtle Tile. The
door entry edge shall be finished with matching beveled Turtle Tile. Shelf Decking: The
following ten (10) compartment shelves shall have red Turtle Tile
decking: Exterior
Compartment Lighting. When
the compartment is opened these lights shall be automatically lighted.
To prevent unnecessary power drain the ambulance's electrical system
shall be so designed that only the light in the compartment that is
opened shall light. Systems that activate lights in compartments that
are closed are not acceptable. The lighting system to be used shall be Mini Dura Rope lights. These shall be installed on both vertical sides of the compartment door opening and across the top door edge. There shall be one (1) four inch rubber grommeted light with separate switch in the action area to illuminate the oxygen bottle gauge. Patient
Compartment Insulation. The
entire ambulance body around the patient's compartment including the
sides, front, rear, roof, and floor shall be insulated to enhance the
environmental criteria specified in paragraphs 3.4.2 and 3.13.1 of
Federal Ambulance Specification KKK-A-1822E. Within
the modular structure the manufacturer shall supply an insulating
material that is nonflammable with a Class A, Class 1 fire rating. It
shall be certified to meet the smoke and flammability requirements of
FMVSS 302. Certification from the insulation manufacturer that the
insulation meets these requirements shall be furnished with the bid.
Bids not meeting this requirement cannot be accepted. The
insulation material used shall be installed so as to create an unbroken
thermal, acoustical, and vapor barrier throughout the walls, ceiling and
floor of the patient's compartment. This barrier shall have a minimum
insulation R-value of 11. Any insulation system that allows an exposed
metal structure to transfer heat or cold into the crew compartment is
not acceptable. All exterior modular body doors, compartment or access,
shall be similarly insulated. Additional Insulation Between
the structural assemblies there shall be installed 2 inch thick high
density polystyrene foam blocks. This is to include the walls, floor and
ceiling. Styrofoam is not acceptable. Over this foam a second insulating
barrier shall be installed. The insulation material used shall be
installed so as to create an unbroken thermal, acoustical, and vapor
barrier throughout the walls, ceiling and floor of the patient's
compartment. This barrier shall have a minimum insulation R value of 11.
Any insulation system that allows an exposed metal structure to transfer
heat or cold into the crew compartment is not acceptable. All exterior
modular body doors, compartment or access, shall be similarly insulated. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS. Electrical System: The
ambulance's electrical system shall be equipped with, but not limited to
the following. Batteries, generating, starting, lighting, ignition,
visual and audible warning systems, specified electronic equipment and
devices including master consoles located in the cab and crew
compartments and other specified accessory wiring. The electrical system
and its equipment shall comply with all applicable FMVSS requirements,
including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and shall
also conform to all the applicable SAE recommended standards and
practices, whether or not specifically referenced in this document while
complying with the subparagraphs herein. All electrical and electronic
compo-nents shall be selected to minimize electrical loads. All
electrical system components and wiring shall be readily accessible
through access panels for checking and maintenance. All switches,
indicators, and consoles shall be located and installed in a manner that
facilitates easy removal and servicing. All exterior housings of lamps,
electronic devices, and fixtures shall be corrosion resistant and
weatherproofed. Electrical Control System: The electrical system for this vehicle shall be the most technologically advanced system available for emergency vehicles. It shall not be of an experimental nature, but shall have met all the requirements set forth in the Federal Ambulance Specification KKK-A-1822E and the Ambulance Manufacture's Division (AMD) Standards. Installation and use of this system shall not compromise the Guidelines established in the Ford Motor Company QVM Program. The power distribution units or nodes provide multiple control and management of the electrical power provided by the chassis electrical system and assist in the critical maintenance of vehicle batteries. Nodes shall be positioned in the vehicle to minimize the length of wire runs to the devices they control. For ease of service these nodes shall be centrally located. There shall be provided in this area a grounding buss for each device controlled by a node. The electrical system shall provide multiple switching and interlocks to turn on outputs from two or three switch locations making control of specific devices more operationally efficient. Multiple devices shall be controlled ON or OFF with a single switching function. The system shall have the capability to shed extraneous electrical loads from any node output at eight (8) different voltage levels. This feature shall provide micro-management of necessary electrical loads during acute or transitory electrical system failures. This shall allow the vehicle to perform even though there are service issues to attend to. Sequenced loading of the electrical system shall be accomplished within a range of "0" or "4" seconds delay at any output in a given node. This shall allow for micro-management of an upload of the electrical system at the beginning of an emergency run. The system shall have the capability to flash any node output in either A or B phase. This means that any light on the vehicle can be programmed to flash without the use of additional flashers or relays. The flash rate shall be eighty (80) flashes per minute with no more than two-tenths (.20v) volts drop through the node. The durability of this system shall equate to one hundred (100) times the durability of a conventional relay-type system. The system shall provide instant message feedback if any output experiences a failure. If a halogen lamp or strobe tube burns out, an error message will be displayed until such time as the lamp is replaced and the system powered down. The system shall be designed to survive extreme temperature conditions from -40F to +185F. The system shall be sealed against environmental conditions of moisture, salt and fluids and shall be protected against over voltage and reverse polarity conditions. Troubleshooting and service shall be accomplished by attaching a PC Diagnostics interface and viewing the messages across the communications node on a laptop computer. Each node shall be capable of being queried for voltage levels and indicate where in the system a voltage drop has occurred. Status of all inputs and outputs shall be determined through the PC interface. The
electrical control system shall be the Weldon Technologies, Inc. (WTI)
V-MUX Multiplex System. As Weldon is a vendor whose products are
available to any ambulance ma-nufacturer, no other electrical control
system will be accepted. Electrical Load Worksheet: The Bidder shall submit with the bid response a complete electrical load analysis worksheet. This is required so that this Agency can determine if the vehicle's electrical system is overloaded. The Bidder shall point out in the bid response if the system is overloaded and suggest correction methods. Bids not meeting this requirement cannot be accepted. All exterior housings of lamps, electric devices and fixtures shall be corrosion resistant and weatherproofed. Electrical fixtures attached to the sides of the ambulance below the 75 inch level shall be near flush mounted, not to protrude more than two (2) inches, except for such items as spotlights and speakers. Switches, relays, terminals, and connectors shall have a direct current rating of 125 percent of maximum current for which the circuit is protected. To confirm compliance to this requirement the Bidder shall submit with the bid proposal certification from an independent testing laboratory that the electrical system has been tested to and complies with paragraph 3.7.2.1 of Federal Ambulance Specification KKK-A-1822E. All
electronic devices and equipment installed which produce RFI, shall have
the proper filters, suppressors or shielding to prevent electromagnetic
radiation and the resultant interference to radios and other medical
electronics. These suppression devices shall meet the requirements of
paragraph 3.7.12 of KKK-A-1822E. Certification from an indepen-dent
testing laboratory that the electrical system is in compliance with this
requirement shall be submitted with the bid response. Wiring Installation: The ambulance body and accessory electrical equipment shall be serviced by circuit(s) that are separate and distinct from the vehicle chassis circuits. All wiring provided by the ambulance manufacturer shall be copper and conform to all the SAE J1292 requirements and shall have type GXL "cross linked" high temperature polyethylene or better insulation rated to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and conforming to SAE J1127 and J1128. The wiring shall be permanently color coded to identify wire function. Wires shall be permanently heat ink embossed with both number and function codes. The function codes shall be the "descriptive" name of the circuit served. The number code shall be the exact purpose of that circuit. This number code shall be completely referenced in a detailed wiring schematic provided with the vehicle. Samples of the manufacturer's wiring schematic drawings shall be provided with the bid. The function and number code shall be embossed at a minimum of 4 inch intervals the entire length of the wire. The wires leading to the switch consoles shall utilize a multi-conductor cable of a minimum of 18 AWG. The wires in this multi-conductor cable shall be color coded but do not need the number or function codes embossed as described above. SPECIAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Wiring code numbers that are paper or plastic which are glued or otherwise attached to the wire are not considered by this Agency to be permanent and will not be accepted. Wiring installed in the "second stage" manufacturing process shall be routed in conduit or high temperature loom with a rating of 300 degrees Fahrenheit where necessary to protect it. All added wiring shall be located in accessible, enclosed, and protected locations and kept at least six inches away from the exhaust system components. Electrical wiring and components shall not terminate in the oxygen storage compartment except for the oxygen-controlled solenoid, compartment light, and switch. Wiring necessarily passing through an oxygen compartment shall be routed in metal conduit. All conduits, looms, and wiring shall be secured to the body or frame with insulated metal cable straps in order to prevent sagging and movement which results in chafing, pinching, snagging, or any other damage. All apertures on the vehicle shall be properly grommeted and sealed for passing wiring and conform to SAE 1292. All items used for protecting or securing the wiring shall be appropriate for the specific application and be standard automotive, aircraft, marine or electronic hardware. Circuit connections shall be made on barrier style terminal blocks utilizing binding post screws for positive mechanical connections. To minimize the potential for wiring shorts and voltage drops all wiring terminals shall be tin plated, annealed, ETP copper with a nylon high heat insulation. The wire terminal shall be a closed brazed multi-grooved wire barrel with a funnel wire insulation grip. This is to insure uniform compression of the conductor wire and provide "strain relief" for the conductor. These wire terminals shall be machine crimped with a device that requires a complete crimp motion before release. The use of "Scotch-Lock" type fasteners are NOT ACCEPTABLE. To insure minimal voltage drop and secure connections NO "splices" shall be allowed in the wiring harness. All wiring installed in the "second stage" manufacturing process that carrying a load of more than 5 amperes shall be a minimum of 16 AWG. To insure a strong ground path and reduce voltage drops, all "ground" wires shall be of the same size as the "power" feed wire required for the circuit. All ground wires shall be black in color. No wires other than the ground wires may be the color black. All ground wires shall terminate in a common ground buss panel. The random grounding of wires where convenient for the manufacturer is not acceptable. All cables larger than 10 AWG shall have the terminals mechanically crimped and solder dipped with 60% tin solder to insure minimal voltage drop and resistance to corrosion. The successful Bidder shall deliver with the finished vehicle a complete set of "as built" electrical diagrams. Should the vehicle not have these drawings at delivery it may be rejected or monies withheld until the drawings are provided. The Bidder shall submit with their bid package a sample set of the wiring schematics that would be provided with the finished vehicle. Bids not meeting this requirement shall not be accepted. Wiring Criteria. All wiring devices, switches, outlets, etc., except circuit breakers, shall be rated to carry at least 125% of the maximum ampere load for which the circuit is protected. A
service loop of wire or harness shall be provided at all electrical
components, terminals, and connection points. All low power relays shall
be mounted for ease of serviceability. All high current diodes shall be
heat sink mounted. One spare 15-ampere circuit breaker shall be provided
for future use. All wiring between the cab and module shall be connected
to a terminal strip(s) or circuit boards. All connections and terminals
provided shall comply with SAE J163, J561 or J928 as applicable.
Documentation from an independent testing laboratory that the electrical
system is in compliance with this requirement shall be submitted with
the Bidder's proposal. Electromagnetic Radiation and Suppression: Electrical
components, electronic equipment and devices used and installed on the
ambulance, in addition to all subsystems (chassis, warning systems,
etc.), shall be electromagnetic radiation suppressed, filtered, or
shielded to prevent interference to radio and telemetry equipment aboard
the vehicle and surrounding area. The RFI of the completed ambulance
shall not exceed the maximum limits of SAE J551. Electrically operated
medical equipment furnished shall comply with MIL-STD-461, electronic
interference characteristics requirements for aeromedical equipment. Sequencer and Load Manager: The
ambulance shall be equipped with an electronic device integral to the V-Mux
Control System that will turn on selected functions in a predetermined
start up and shut down sequence. This shall prevent a sudden power
overload from affecting the electrical charging system. This same device
shall also function as a load manager. If a power deficit condition is
detected it shall turn off predetermined electrical functions to prevent
complete electrical system failure. ELECTRICAL ACCESS. Electrical components including the ground circuits and Hercules control nodes shall be located in an interior overhead dropdown access located above the curbside step well. This dropdown shall be supported via a double strap system to prevent accidental release. 12 Volt DC Mil-Spec Outlet. The patient compartment shall be furnished with a 12 volt DC, 20-ampere separately protected circuit, with two (2) outlet receptacles. This circuit shall also include a (low voltage drop) "Schottky" diode to isolate medical equipment batteries from any electrical loads that the remainder of the electrical system may impose. The
Schottky diode shall be heat-sink mounted, have an inverse voltage
rating of at least 45 volts, and also be rated to carry the maximum
short-circuit current until the circuit breaker opens. The diode shall
be physically located in an accessible location and be electrically
connected between the circuit breaker and the "action wall"
mounted receptacles. 12 Volt DC Cigar Outlet. The patient compartment shall be furnished with one (1) 12 volt DC, 20-ampere separately protected circuit(s), each with power point receptacle. Each circuit shall also include a (low voltage drop) "Schottky" diode to isolate medical equipment batteries from any electrical loads that the remainder of the electrical system may impose. Antenna Prewire The vehicle shall be provided with an antenna opening and one (1) coaxial lead-in wire from the radio storage/mount area to a temporarily sealed antenna port. This port shall be on the center line of the modular body roof. The antenna cable shall be a RG/58U or equal. Approximately 18 inches of extra cable shall be provided at the antenna port and at least 3 feet of extra cable at the radio storage area with a PL-259 connector soldered to the end of the cable. Additional Antenna Prewire The
vehicle shall be provided with three (3) additional antenna opening(s)
and three (3) antenna cable that shall be a RG/58U or equal.
Approximately 18 inches of extra cable shall be provided at the antenna
port and at least 3 feet of extra cable at the radio storage area with a
PL-259 connector soldered to the end of the cable. Radio Power Buss: One
(1) power buss(es) for this Agency's radios shall be provided for ease
of radio installation. This power buss shall be protected by a 30 amp
breaker. Exact location of this power supply shall be decided during the
pre-construction meeting. Rear Stereo Speakers: There
shall be two (2) 6" round stereo speakers in the patient
compartment. These shall be connected to the cab radio and include a
rear volume control in the action area. Location to be determined during
the pre-construction meeting. Electrical Generating System: The
emergency vehicle shall be equipped with a Leece-Neville model 4864JB,
270-amp alternator with AC taps and smartcheck LED diagnostics. To
service requirements of this Agency no other alternator will be
accepted. Batteries: The
vehicle shall be equipped with four (4) 12 volt, Group 31 batteries. Two
(2) of the batteries shall be the O.E.M. batteries with a combined
minimum cold cranking ampere rating of 1600 CCA. The "second
stage" manufacturer shall add two (2) additional batteries. They
shall be equal to Interstate number 31THD "Workaholic" Group
31 batteries rated at 950 CCA each with a reserve of 185 minutes each. Engine High-Idle Control: The
vehicle shall be equipped with a high-idle speed control. It shall be
pre-set so that, when activated, it will operate the engine at the
appropriate RPM to increase alternator output. This device shall operate
only when the "MASTER" switch is in the "ON"
position and the transmission is in "NEUTRAL" or
"PARK" with the parking brake set. The device shall disengage
when the operator depresses the brake pedal, or the transmission is
placed in gear, and automatically re-engages when the brake is released,
or when the transmission is placed in neutral or park.
Shoreline Utility Power: The
vehicle shall be furnished with a 2 wire plus ground 120-volt AC wiring
system that is separate and distinct from the vehicle's 12 volt DC
wiring system(s). The 120-volt AC electrical system, including wiring
and associated equipment, shall comply with Article 551 of the National
Electrical Code. This system is to be used while the vehicle is on
standby for powering maintenance devices, medical equipment, battery
chargers, and any other device(s) deemed necessary by this Agency. The
120-volt system shall incorporate a ground fault interrupter (GFI)
device and a 20 ampere circuit breaker which can be used as a
"MASTER" 120-volt disconnect switch. The GFI and circuit
breaker may be an integral unit. All of the 120-volt AC electrical
system components are to be listed by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory, and are to be recognized by OSHA under Appendix A to 29 CFR
1910.7. Documentation of compliance to this requirement from an
independent testing laboratory shall be submitted with the Bidder's
proposal. The utility power connector shall be a Kussmaul Auto-Eject
fixture with a yellow cover. Engine Block Heater: The
vehicle's engine block heater shall be wired to the shoreline system.
This shall include a lighted switch to indicate that the heater is on. Inverter/charger A
Tripplite inverter/charger shall be supplied with 1000 watts of
continuous A/C power and provide for 12VDC 55 amp battery charging
capabilities. Shoreline Power Receptacles: The
patient compartment shall be furnished with a pair of 2-wire plus ground
duplex 120 volt AC receptacles. Receptacles shall be near flush mounted
with one outlet located on the vertical, primary patient, action wall
and the other vertically located in the right front cabinet area.. Both
outlets shall be at least 12 inches from any oxygen outlet. An indicator
shall be located within each 120 volt AC receptacle as a line monitor
indicating a live (hot) circuit. The receptacles shall be labeled with
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