Proposal Number PSDF #P09-0004
COMPARTMENT ROOF - TRIM CAP
A bright finished aluminum diamond plate cap shall be provided on the upper body. The diamond plate cap
shall wrap the outer edges of the body, with a drip edge over the compartment door area.
COMPARTMENT VENTILATION
Each compartment shall be provided with a laser cut louver to provide adequate ventilation.
APPARATUS BODY HOSEBED
The hose bed shall be constructed in such a manner that will prevent damage to fire hose. The hose bed shall
comply with the current NFPA requirements. The interior of the hose bed shall be free of projections such as
nuts, sharp edges or brackets that may damage hose. The hose bed and walls shall be manufactured from
stainless steel. No exceptions to this requirement are allowed.
An aluminum extrusion shall be installed over the rear opening of the hose bed to protect the body from
wear. The hose bed bottom shall be fitted with removable slatted, ribbed 6" heavy-duty extruded aluminum
floorboards.
ADJUSTABLE HOSE BED DIVIDERS
Two (2) adjustable hose bed dividers shall be provided. Each divider shall be fabricated from .250" thick
smooth aluminum plate, 5052-H32 alloy. The rear end of each divider shall have a 3" radius corner and shall
be sanded and deburred to prevent damage to hose.
There shall be two hand hold openings provided; One (1) at the rear in a vertical position and one (1)
approximately 24 inches in from the rear in a horizontal position.
BACKBOARD STORAGE COMPARTMENT
A storage compartment shall be furnished in the hose bed, attached to the side of one of the hose bed dividers
for the storage of one (1) backboard.
The compartment shall have interior dimensions of 4" x 17" x 75" deep and shall be enclosed and shall be
provided with an opening at the rear of the apparatus. The opening shall be provided with a strap to secure
the backboard.
HOSEBED COVER
A red vinyl hose bed cover shall be provided and designed to cover the entire main hose bed area. The cover
shall be installed with "stretch cord type" fasteners along the sides of the hose bed. A sand filled flap shall be
incorporated into the rear edge of the cover.
The hose bed cover rear flap shall have a positive locking device to meet the requirements of NFPA.
LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS
The compartment sizes listed minimum desired.
