Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
An upper stainless steel assembly shall encompass the top mount pump operator's panel. Stainless steel
structure shall be provided as a support behind all control handles enabling a firm foundation for operation of
the valve control.
An upper stainless steel assembly shall encompass the dunnage compartment and area for the deck gun if
provided. The floor of this section shall be a bolt-on design to provide access for major repairs and or
service.
PUMP PANEL WALKWAY - ALUMINUM DIAMOND PLATE
A walkway/running board area, 96" left to right x 21" minimum front to back, shall be provided with the top
mount pump module. The walkway shall be separate from the pump panel so that each may flex
independently of the other and allow water to flow away from the operator.
Separation of the walkway and support structure from the pump compartment is desired to provide field
service of the walkway without major repairs to the pump compartment in the event of an accident. The
walkway supports shall be a fabricated assembly of gussets and channels. The walkway support structure
shall be bolted directly to the chassis frame rails to provide proper support.
RUNNING BOARDS
The running boards shall be separate from the hose body, compartments, and pump compartment so that each
may flex independently of the other and to allow water to flow freely away from the running board area.
Separation of the running boards and support structure from the hose body, compartments and pump
compartment is desired to provide field service of the running board without major repairs to the pump
compartment in the event of an accident.
The steel running board supports shall be bolted directly to the chassis frame rails to provide proper support.
The running board step surface shall be covered in aluminum treadplate meeting the current revision of
NFPA 1901 for step requirements.
RUNNING BOARD HOSEWELL
The left and right running boards shall be provided with an integral smooth plate hose well with a 1.5 cubic
feet capacity.
Two (2) straps shall be provided for the running board hosewell to secure hose in the hosewell.
WALKWAY STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
Two (2) enclosed storage compartments shall be provided and installed below the top mount walkway,
mounted one (1) each on the driver's and officer's side of the apparatus. Each compartment shall have the
walls and floor be stainless steel and shall include an aluminum treadplate vertically hinged door, full length
stainless steel piano hinge and a "D" type handle/latch.
WALKWAY LIGHTS
Two (2) clear lights shall be mounted on the front of the top operated pump module to provide walkway
illumination. There shall be one (1) light mounted outboard on each side of the module or speedlay module
if so equipped.
