CHASSIS PREP
The following items shall be installed on the commercial chassis in preparation for fire apparatus/rescue application:
Back up alarm - An electronic backup alarm shall be supplied. The 97 dB(A) alarm shall be wired into the chassis backup lights to
signal when the vehicle is in reverse.
Rear Mud Flaps - Black rubber rear mud laps shall be installed behind the rear duals.
Fuel Fill - The fuel fill shall extend to the rear of the apparatus with 2'' I.D. Hose and fittings.
Label Fuel Type - Located above each fuel filler housing shall be a metal label that designates fuel requirements. It shall be black with
white or equivalent contrasting letters a minimum of .5'' high.
Front Bumper Replacement
The factory bumper shall be removed and a heavy duty high grade steel, front bumper, grille and brush guard replacement shall be installed.  It shall be finished with a polyester black powder coating for corrosion resistance.
Dash Console
A Galls model L-VE169 "Jotto Desk" dash console shall be furnished and mounted in the center area of the lower dash area.  Department to specify style of 2-way radio to be installed.  Siren head shall be mounted in the console.
Wheel Simulator Kit
Front and Rear Stainless Steel simulator kit shall be provided.  Kit is to include AMERICAN MADE RealWheels American Road Series
mirror finish, 304L grade, non-corrosive stainless steel front and rear full wheel simulators, D.O.T user friendly.  They shall simulate the
look of aluminum wheels and come complete with stainless steel lug nut covers (chrome plated steel lug nut covers not acceptable).

ALUMINUM FLAT BED
The entire body, superstructure and subframe shall be constructed entirely of aluminum tread plate and extrusions.It shall be of a
modular design to make it possible for the body to be removable from the chassis for major repair or mounting on a new chassis.
The outer perimeter platform mainframe is extruded aluminum, 0.150" thick. The standard flooring is 0.125 diamond aluminum plate.
Sub-frame
The body framework shall be constructed of 4"x2" aluminum channels. To form the framework, these channels shall be beveled and
electrically welded by digital welding method externally and internally at each joint. The body sub-frame main cross-members shall be
constructed of 2"x3"x3/16" thick aluminum "I" beams, spaced approximately 16" apart. The body shall be securely attached to the
chassis rails in accordance with chassis manufactures body building standards. Four (4) "U" bolts shall be used to secure the bed to
the chassis frame. The body shall be separated from the chassis by the installation of 5/16"x2" hard reinforced rubber. The entire body
superstructure and sub-frame is constructed entirely of aluminum plate and extrusions.
Corrosion Protection
All body parts and attachments made from dissimilar metals shall be fastened to the body utilizing a gasket between the parts, to
prevent metal-to-metal contact to prevent chemical corrosion. All fasteners used in attaching these components shall be stainless
steel. The body shall be 96” wide x 132” long (11ft.).
Headache Rack
A aluminum headache rack shall be supplied at the front of the deck, this rack shall protect the rear of the chassis cab and be suitable for mounting the warning light bar and deck lights. The rack shall be constructed of 2" square aluminum tubing. The open area shall be covered with expanded aluminum mesh.
Rear Step Bumper
The rear of the flat bed shall have a 12” wide step bumper with an overlay of grip strut material, for a nonskid surface. The step shall be
constructed as part of the body and shall be capable of holding 500 lbs.
Side Deck Rails
There shall be provided on each side of the flat bed body, a steel tubing rail, approximately 36" high running the full length of the body.
The lower 15" of this area shall be closed in with an expanded metal mesh, to allow storage of hose or fire fighting tools.

COMPARTMENTS
Under Body Compartments Both Side
Two (2) enclosed compartment shall be supplied, one on the right side, and one on left side of the apparatus  in front of the rear wheels.
The compartment shall measure approximately 48” wide x 18” high x 18” deep. All body compartments shall be constructed from .100
aircraft grade treadbrite aluminum.  All compartments shall be continuous tig welded seams. The specified compartment(s) shall have
two (2) lift up doors with gas shocks. The outer door shall be constructed from high shine .125 aircraft aluminum diamond plate.
Compartment doors shall be securely attached to the compartment with stainless steel fasteners using a full-length stainless steel
hinge. All doors shall be bolted to the hinge, utilizing gaskets, to allow for the door removal in the event of damage. Door openings shall
be fitted with a neoprene weather strip, completely sealing the perimeter of the compartment door opening. Latches shall be recessed
stainless steel T-handle type with keyed locks.
Compartment Matting
Turtle Tile brand black tiles shall be installed in the floor of all compartments.

PUMP
Water Pump
The water pump shall be a Waterous PB-18-3030C. The pump shall be driven by a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 HP gas engine with
electric start and exhaust primer. The pump shall be mounted on the rear of the flat bed body with controls at the rear.  A 3 gallon fuel
tank shall be furnished and mounted in a poly mounting bracket on the backside of the water tank, a fuel level gauge shall be furnished
on top of the tank. 
 
Pump performance shall be as follows:
           
            300 GPM @ 55 PSI
            250 GPM @ 75 PSI
            100 GPM @ 110 PSI
            20 GPM   @ 115 PSI
 
Pump will have the ability to draft from 12 vertical feet.

Controls
The following instruments and controls shall be provided on the operators control panel located at the rear of the truck:
Engine ignition/start switch
Engine throttle control
Engine choke control
Low oil pressure warning light
Pump primer control
Two 2-1/2” master water pressure gauge, white dial.
Foam system controls (Furnished if foam system included)

TANK
Tank Fill
A 1" line shall be connected between the pump and the tank with 1" valve, controlled at the pump operator's position shall be installed.
Tank Suction
The pump suction shall be connected to the tank with a flexible hose for ease of service and to reduce vibration. A 2.5" quarter turn ball
valve shall be provided between the pump and the tank.
Booster Tank
The booster tank shall be rectangular in configuration and shall have a capacity of 400 gallons. All tank sides, top and bottom, shall be
constructed of 1/2'' black UV stabilized copolymer polypropylene. The tank shall be constructed utilizing latest thermo plastic welding
technology. A clean, hot air controlled temperature process shall ensure that the weld reaches its plasticized state without cold or hot
spots. The tank shall undergo extensive testing prior to installation in the truck. The process shall include an electronic spark and
water fill test after both the internal and external tank shell welds are completed. The tank shall have a combination vent and manual fill
tower. The tower shall be located in the left front corner of the tank The tower shall have a hinged cover and 1/4'' thick polypropylene
screen. There shall be two (2) standard tank openings; one for the tank to pump suction line with an anti-swirl plate and one for a tank
fill line. Baffles, both longitudinal and latitudinal shall be interlocking and thermo welded to minimize water surge during travel, enhancing
road-handling stability. The tank shall be mounted on hard rubber cushions to isolate the tank from road shock and vibration. The tank
shall be completely removable without disturbing or dismounting the apparatus body structure. Welded to the top of the tank shall be
mounting brackets for the hose reel. Tank sight level gauge shall be included in the tank.
Foam Tank
A 10 gallon poly foam tank shall be an integral part of the water tank.  A 1" outlet shall be on the foam tank for connection to the foam
system.  A separate foam fill tower shall be on top of the tank.

PLUMBING AND DISCHARGES
Stainless Steel Plumbing
All discharge and suction plumbing and manifolds shall be constructed of schedule 40 stainless steel using victaulic couplings for ease
of service and to prevent vibration.  The vertical square tubing discharge manifold shall be furnished with a twist style drain valve at the
bottom of the manifold.
Suction Inlet
One (1) 2.5" female chrome plated suction inlet, complete with a chrome cap and chain shall be supplied at the rear of the body.
Booster Hose Reel - Hannay Reels
A Hannay booster reel Model EF20-30-31 shall be installed on the passenger side rear body corner. The reel shall be constructed
utilizing an all welded base. Reel bushings shall be manufactured from Nylatron to insure maintenance free operation. A 12 volt
electrical motor shall be provided and will rewind the reel with a chain and sprocket drive mechanism. The reel shall have a capacity of
200' of 1'' booster hose. A, fully shielded rewind switch shall be provided on the body on the same side as the reel. Electrical switch
connections shall be coated to protect against moisture. Chrome finish rollers and guides with nylon bushings shall be provided.
Plumbing to the reel shall be a 1” flexible line with the discharge control by a 1” quarter turn ball valve located at the operators control
area.
Whip Line Discharge
Two (2) 1” whip line discharges will be installed in the walkway area, between the tank and headache rack of the body.  Whip line shall
be 8 foot in length and controlled by a 1” quarter turn ball valve in the walkway area.
1-1/2" Rear Preconnect
One (1) 1.5" male chrome plated discharge outlet with a quarter turn ball valve shall be provided at the rear of the hose bed for
preconnected 1-1/2" lines.  A 1-1/2" 90 degree brass swivel shall be furnished for attaching the fire hose.
2-1/2” Rear Discharge
One (1) 2.5" male chrome plated discharge outlet with a quarter turn ball valve shall be provided at the pump operators area on the rear
of the apparatus.
 
A 2.5" x 1.5" reducer with a 1.5" chrome cap and chain shall be provided.

FOAM SYSTEM
Scotty Foam System
A Scotty model 4071 around the pump, Class A foam system shall be installed and will supply foam to all discharges.  An 8 gallon
foam tank shall be installed  on an aluminum tread plate mounting bracket on the rear of the booster tank and connected to the foam
system.  Controls for the foam system shall be located at the rear operators area. Five gallons of Class A foam shall be supplied with
the unit.

ELECTRICAL AND WIRING SYSTEM
All electrical wiring shall be 14-gauge heavy strand copper with type GXL crosslink high temperature insulation, being circuit function
printed every three-inches along its entire length.
 
The following electrical equipment and lights shall be provided and installed:
Clearance Lights
There shall be clearance marker lights installed meeting all DOT requirements.   The vehicle clearance lights shall be recess mounted
within the rear center tail board step.
License Plate Bracket
A license plate mounting bracket shall be provided complete with a chrome-plated shielded indirect type light.  Bracket shall be
mounted at the rear of the apparatus body.
Tail/Directional/BackUp Lights
Two (2) Ford red stop/tail and directional signal lights shall be provided and mounted at the rear of the body, one on each side.  Integral
with the light is the backup light.
Battery Disconnect Switch
A master on/off switch shall be provided and mounted in a convenient location to the driver.   The master switch must be in the on
position for the emergency warning lights and siren to function.
Dash Mounted Emergency Electrical Switch Panel
An electrical switch panel shall be designed and mounted in the cab dash area.  The switch panel shall be a Federal SW300 with 6
switches
Switches
All emergency light switches shall be lighted, rocker style.  A plug-in identification label is to be provided and installed adjacent to each
rocker switch with back lighting provided behind the label.

LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
LIGHT BAR
A Federal Signal Model JLL5499, JetStream 54" length LED light bar shall be mounted on the headache rack.  The lightbar shall have
ten (10) red Solaris LED reflectors, (2) traffic clearing lights, with clear domes.
LOWER LIGHT PACKAGE
Six (6) Federal LED Model MODLED1F warning lights all with red lenses, shall be provided. Lighting shall be mounted as follows:
Zone A- Two (2) LED lights on the front of the apparatus facing forward.
Zone B  One (1) LED light at the forward most point each side.
Zone D  Two (2) LED light at the rear.
Three (3) FA-3SB flasher shall be provided.
A lighted rocker switch on the cab instrument panel, labeled lower level warning, shall control the lights. 
Compartment Lighting
All side and rear exterior equipment compartments shall be provided with one (1) clear compartment light mounted to the top of the
compartment ceiling.   Compartment lights shall be switched from the electrical switch box in the cab.
Rear Deck Lights
Two (2) Unity brand chrome plated rear deck lights shall be mounted at the headache rack location.  Mounts shall be capable of a 180
degree rotation for the purpose of illumination of work area.
Under Cab Lighting
There shall be two (2) lights furnished below the chassis cab, one on each side below each door.   The lights shall be wired to switch
with the compartment lights.
Under Body Lighting
There shall be two (2) lights furnished below the body, one on each side.   The lights shall be wired to turn on and off with the
compartment lights

SIREN SYSTEM
Siren Speaker
One (1) Federal model MS100-MSBMT 100 watt speaker shall be mounted on top of the front bumper.
Electronic Siren
A Federal model PA-300M solid state electronic siren with attached noise-canceling microphone shall be installed. The unit shall be
capable of driving high power speakers up to 200 watts to achieve a sound output level that meets Class ''A'' requirements. Operating
modes shall include Hi-Lo, yelp, wail, P.A., air horn and radio rebroadcast, and shall include a Tap II feature.

BOOSTER HOSE AND NOZZLE
Booster Hose
One hundred (100) foot length of 1-inch rubber covered booster hose, high-pressure type at least 800 lbs test, coupled and installed on
the specified booster hose reel.
Booster Hose
One fifty (50) foot length of 1-inch rubber covered booster hose, high-pressure type at least 800 lbs test, coupled and installed on the
specified booster hose reel.
1" Booster Nozzle
A Viper 1"  pistol grip booster hose nozzle shall be supplied.

REFLECTIVE SAFETY STRIPE AND LETTERING
Lettering shall be done in Scotchlite reflective lettering. Lettering to be placed on each cab door as directed by fire department.
Maximum of sixty (60) letters.
A 4" wide 3M brand Scotchlite #680-10 reflective stripe shall be affixed to the perimeter of the vehicle.  Striping shall be placed up to 60"
above ground level and shall conform to NFPA reflectivity requirements.  The side stripe shall be applied straight across the cab
side door area. The stripe shall be white in color.

DELIVERY
The completed unit shall be delivered, under its own power, to the fire department.
The department shall be given instructions on the proper use of the apparatus.

WARRANTY
We warrant each new motorized fire apparatus manufactured by EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS for a period of ONE YEAR from
the date of delivery, except for chassis and other components noted herein.
 
Under this warranty we agree to furnish any parts to replace those that have failed due to defective material or workmanship where there
is no indication of abuse, neglect, unusual or other than normal service providing that such parts are, at the option of EMERGENCY
VEHICLES OF TEXAS, made available for our inspection at our request, returned to our factory or other location designated by us with
transportation prepaid within thirty days after the date of failure or within one year from the date of delivery of the apparatus to the
original purchaser, whichever occurs first, and inspection indicates the failure was attributed to defective material or workmanship.
 
The warranty on the chassis and chassis supplied components, storage batteries, generators, electrical lamps and other devices
subject to deterioration is limited to the warranty of the manufacturer thereof and adjustments for the same are to be made directly with
the manufacturer by the customer. 
 
This warranty will not apply to any fire apparatus that has been repaired or altered outside our factory in any way, which in our opinion
might effect its stability or reliability.  
 
This warranty shall not apply to those items that are usually considered normal maintenance and upkeep services: including, but not
limited to, normal lubrication or proper adjustment of minor auxiliary pumps or reels.
 
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and all other obligations or liabilities on our part. We neither
assume nor authorize any person to assume for us any liability in connection with the sales of our apparatus unless made in writing by
EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS.

FIRE PUMP WARRANTY
The Waterous fire pump shall carry the manufacturer's five ( 5) year warranty covering defective parts and workmanship.  A copy of the pump manufacturer's warranty policy shall be provided with the completed apparatus.
 
PLAS-MAC, INC.  LIMITED WARRANTY AND NOTICE OF DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
 
 
Plas-Mac, Inc. issues this limited warranty to the customer who is the original retail purchaser ("Customer") of a polypropylene tank (the "Tank") (10 to 4000) gallons manufactured or sold by Plas-Mac, Inc. as follows:
 
     1.     Subject to the terms hereof, the Tank will be free of defects by reason of improper workmanship, manufacture, material, or structural failure for a period equal to the service life of the skid unit upon which the Tank is originally installed. Plas-Mac, Inc. will repair or replace -- at its option -- any defective Tank without charge to Customer when the terms hereof have satisfied.  The service life of the skid unit is equal to twenty-five (25) years.
 
     2.     To obtain warranty service, Customer must contact Plas-Mac. Inc. to arrange for repairs. The name and address of the nearest authorized business location or service center can be obtained from Plas-Mac, Inc. by calling the telephone number or writing to the address provided below.   The tank registration card must be on file at Plas-Mac, Inc. when requesting warranty service.
 
     3.     Should a defect occur the customer must notify Plas-Mac, Inc.  as soon as possible at 1-800-687-0128 or after hours please call 806-447-0069 Plas-Mac, Inc. will send a representative within 48 hours to repair the tank if it is rendered "out of service" because of the tank failure.  If the tank is still in service, a time will be set up for the repair.  The tank will be repaired and placed back into service.  If the structural integrity of the tank is compromised in any way the tank will be replaced.   Plas-Mac, Inc. will pay reasonable costs for the tank removal and replacement.  This service is only available in the continental United States.  Tanks outside the continental United States must be returned to Plas-Mac, Inc. for service or repair.
 
     4.      This warranty does not cover defects caused by (i) modification, alteration, repair, or service of a Tank by anyone other than a service center authorized by Plas-Mac, Inc.: (ii) physical abuse to or misuse of the Tank: or (iii) use of a Tank in a manner contrary to the instructions accompanying the Tank  (iv) accidents, fire, theft or vandalism.
 
     5.     ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT WHICH, BUT THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED EXCEPT AS HEREIN SET FORTH. *
     *NOTICE:  Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations my not apply to you.
 
     6.     UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PLAS-MAC, INC. BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE. PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS AND NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY. *
     *NOTICE:  Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
 
     7.     To enforce the warranty please fill out the registration card accompanying this warranty and send back to Plas-Mac, Inc. within 90 days.
 
     8.     This limited warranty gives Customer specific rights. Customer may also have other rights, which may vary, from state to state. For the nearest authorized service center, contact Plas-Mac Inc., 3696 U. S. Hwy 83, Wellington, TX  79095;  (800) 687-0128.