PART F - DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION F6 – CHASSIS ITEMS 7 AND 9
1. General: The truck chassis with all mounted
components and all fluid levels at maximum shall be legal for
operation in the State of California without the use of any
permits, and shall be in accordance with the following
requirements:
a. Type: Shall be a “Freightliner” 114 SD, medium
duty, 2-axle 4 x 2 chassis, conventional type cab, set-back
front axle, and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueled engine.
b. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
than 37,000 pounds.
Not less
c. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR):
less than 65,000 pounds.
d.
14,000 pounds.
Front Axle Weight Rating (FAWR):
e.
23,000 pounds.
Rear Axle Weight Rating (RAWR):
Not
Not less than
Not less than
f. Wheelbase: 218 inches nominal. Successful
bidder shall confirm the required wheelbase before factory order
for the chassis is placed. Correct front axle loading shall be
calculated prior to award.
g. Bumper to Back of Cab: Not less than 114
inches, nominal, based on a factory installed front bumper.
h.
Cab-to-Axle:
Not less than 133 inches,
nominal.
i. Performance: Power train components furnished
including the engine, transmission, and rear axle ratios shall
meet the following performance requirements:
(1) Starting Gradeability:
24-percent when loaded to maximum GCWR.
Not less than
(2) Road Speed: Not less than 65 miles per
hour (MPH), at the engine manufacturers’ recommended governed
revolution per minute (RPM), on level pavement when loaded to
maximum GCWR.
2. Engine: Shall be a CNG fueled, “Cummins” ISL G,
not less than 8.9 liters of displacement with the following:
a. Rated Net Horsepower (HP):
HP at 2,000 RPM, nominal.
b. Rated Net Torque:
foot at 1,300 RPM, nominal.
3.
Not less than 320
Not less than 1000 pounds
Engine Accessories:
a. Protective Shut-down Device: For high coolant
temperature, low coolant level, and low engine oil pressure.
b.
Air Cleaner:
Dry Type.
4. Exhaust System: Exhaust system shall be
horizontally mounted. Turbo shield shall be mounted directly
over the turbocharger and adjoining exhaust pipe with not less
than a 1-inch air gap.
5.
2-Speed Throttle Control:
a. Item 7: Provisions for controlling the engine
speed during PTO operations shall be furnished.
Four, 2-speed throttle control switches shall be
provided, one at the rear outrigger controls, one at the boom
base controls, one at that platform, and one in the truck cab.
High and low throttle control speeds shall be based on
the aerial platform manufacturer’s requirements. Exact location
of the controls will be approved by the Contract Administrator
prior to installation.
b. Item 9: In addition to the above provisions
listed for Item 7, a 2-speed throttle control switch shall be
provided at each of the capstan locations.
6. Tanks and CNG Fuel Storage System: CNG fuel
storage system shall be installed as a complete system and shall
be furnished as follows:
a. Shall include three, “Lincoln Composites”,
Type-4, CNG tanks rated at 3,600 pounds per square inch (PSI).
Approximate dimensions shall be 15.8-inch diameter by 71 inches
in length, with each providing 5,163 standard cubic feet of
total storage capacity, nominal. Cylinder brackets and mounting
shall be installed in accordance with the installation
requirements of the tank manufacturer. Cylinders shall be
manufactured, tested and certified in accordance with U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Material
Regulations 49 CFR parts 106, 107 and, 171 through 180.
b. Sheet steel storage compartment with double
panel weatherproof access doors, nominal 24 inches by 52 inches
located on each side of the cabinets with T-handle door locks,
“Perfection” Model WP-008 KSH. All cabinet panel fasteners
shall include self locking nuts. Construction details shall be
consistent with Subarticle 4b(3) of Division F5. Compartment
shall be painted to match the cab and body.
c. Shall have an “Amerix” methane detection
system, Model AM GADS III Plus or equal. Exact location shall
be approved by the Contract Administrator.
d. Hose and fittings, shall be “Gyrolock”,
stainless steel.
e.
CNG refueling probe, “Staubli”, 1/2-inch high
f.
Pressure relief device with relief pipe away.
flow fill.
g. Fuel management module with 1/4-turn “HPR”
coalescent filter.
h. Fuel gauge, “Energy Kinetics” driven by “Energy
Kinetics” pressure transducer.
7. Transmission: Automatic, “Allison” 3000 RDS
Series, 6-speed with appropriate torque converter based on an
“Allison SCANN” report. Transmission shall have oil to water
transmission cooler and an electronic fluid level indicator.
Transmission shift selector shall be a push button type with
display window and mode button.
8.
Power Take-off (PTO):
a. Type: Shall be a “Muncie” Hotshift type PTO.
The manufacturer’s recommended PTO for this application shall
operate all hydraulic components and be rated for continuous
duty operation. PTO shall be full pressure lubricated with a
cab mounted electrical toggle switch control. The output speed
shall be sufficient for all hydraulic pumping and capstan
operations without exceeding either transmission or PTO
manufacturer’s recommended intermittent torque rating.
b. Control: Electric toggle switch shall be
located in the truck cab convenient to the driver without
excessive reaching. A red indicator light shall be furnished to
show when PTO is engaged and shall be located on the dash in
direct view of the driver and labeled in accordance with Article
4 or Division F2 of Division F1.
c. Transmission Interlock: An interlock shall be
provided to prevent placing the transmission in gear when the
PTO is engaged.
d. Over-speed Protection: PTO over-speed
protection shall automatically disengage the PTO clutch if the
maximum manufacturers’ recommended speed is exceeded. The PTO
over-speed limiting control shall automatically re-engage the
PTO when engine RPM is reduced to a safe speed.
e. Torque Converter Lock-Up:
Programmed to PTO
actuator.
f. PTO Hour Meter: Shall be located on the
instrument panel of the truck cab and shall be pressure
activated from the hydraulic system to control meter operation.
9. Cooling System: Heaviest increased capacity
system available for size of truck offered. Shall include a
sight gauge and deaeration system. Silicone hoses for radiator
and heater with approved constant torque clamps shall be
furnished.
10. Axles: Final gear ratios shall meet the
specified Gradeability and Top Speed for the unit furnished.
a. Front:
Weight Rating (GAWR).
Not less than 14,000 pounds, Gross Axle
b. Rear: Not less than 23,000 pounds, GAWR.
Shall include a driver controlled locking differential with a
warning light on the dash to indicate when differential is
locked.
11.
Suspension:
a. Front:
tapper leaf springs.
14,000 pounds minimum capacity with
b. Rear: 23,000 pound minimum capacity. Shall be
flat leaf main springs with auxiliary leafs, radius rods, and
stabilizer bar.
c. Front Hubs: Shall be “Dana/Spicer” aluminum
hubs, hub pilot type with side fill hub covers.
d. Shock Absorbers:
duty double acting.
Front and rear mounted heavy-
12. Frame: Chassis frame shall be constructed of hitensile steel alloy. Frame rail yield strength shall be 120,000
PSI nominal, RBM of 2,500,000 in high stress areas. A
crossmember shall be furnished and installed at the extreme rear
end of frame.
a. Reinforcement: If frame reinforcements are
necessary to comply with the specified section modulus,
reinforcements shall extend at least from the front of the rear
frame hanger to the rear of the front-spring hanger or
suspension.
b. Crossmembers: The chassis frame shall have
sufficient crossmembers and bracing to resist torsional stress
imposed when operating over rough roads.
c. Modification: If frame drilling or
reinforcement is required after leaving the factory, the
Contractor shall submit a proposal letter to the Contact
Administrator. The proposal letter shall include a description
of the frame modification and a detailed drawing of the proposed
modifications. The Contract Administrator will furnish written
notification prior to the Contractor performing any frame
modifications.
If alterations are made on any frame rail after
leaving the factory and written approval was not obtained, the
entire altered rail will be considered unacceptable and at the
discretion of the Contract Administrator the complete rail shall
be replaced.
If it is necessary to alter the length of the
factory wheelbase, the modification shall consist of relocating
the rear axle complete with the rear suspension system.
Anchoring of the relocated rear suspension system shall be in
compliance with the chassis manufacturer’s requirements and
these specifications. Written approval shall be obtained from
the Contract Administrator prior to performing any
modifications.
d. Drilling: Upon receiving approval from the
Contract Administrator, the web of the frame may be drilled.
Drilling will not be allowed in any frame flange. Drilled holes
shall not be larger than 3/4-inch in diameter, not less than 2
inches distance from the edge of hold to inside of flanges, and
not less than 2 inches center-to-center. The drilled holes
shall be reamed to the bolt size to provide an interference fit.
Drilled holes shall be on the neutral axis of the vehicle frame
whenever possible.
e. Bolting: The bolts shall be high tensile
strength Grade-8 machine bolts or Huck C50L bolts. If Grade-8
bolts are used, the Department may require a sample of the bolts
used.
13. Steering: Hydraulic power operated, with
adequate mechanical advantage to allow vehicle to be steered if
power should fail, and adequate power to permit the front wheels
to be turned lock to lock, with vehicle standing still, engine
at idle speed. Wheel cut shall be 50 degrees minimum. Shall
have tilt and telescopic adjustable steering column with an 18inch steering wheel.
14. Service Brakes: Full air with S-cam type brake
actuators and outboard mounted drums. Shall be equipped with a
“Wabco” 4-channel, 4S4M anti-lock-brake system (ABS). The brake
system shall include the following equipment:
a.
Foot Valve:
Treadle-operated or suspended type
pedal.
b. Air Compressor: Shall be not less than 18
cubic feet per minute (CFM) nominal. Compressor shall be water
cooled, and engine oil lubricated.
c. Slack Adjusters:
automatic adjusters on all axles.
Shall be “Dana/Haldex”
d. Drain Valve: Automatic for wet tank and cable
operated for other reservoirs. Cables shall be located for ease
of use by the operator.
e.
reservoir.
Check Valve:
At the entrance to the supply
f. Supply and Service Reservoir Volume: Twelve
times the combined volume of all service brake chambers at
maximum strike.
g. Duplex or Separate Air Gauges: To show service
reservoir and application pressures. A low air pressure warning
indicator light with buzzer shall be included.
h. Automatic Moisture Ejector:
2 located on the wet tank.
“Bendix” Model DV-
i. Air Dryer: “Bendix” Model AD-IP-EP with
automatic drain valve and integral heating element, installed
between the compressor and the wet tank.
j.
Emergency Brakes:
Diaphragm type, “Anchor-
Lok”.
15. Tires and Wheels: First quality premium brand
tires and wheels shall have a load rating equal to or greater
than the GAWR specified. All tire designations, load ratings,
and dimensions shall comply with the Tire and Rim Association,
Inc, Year Book. Tires shall not be over 14 months old at the
time of delivery.
a. Front Tires: Front tires shall be 12R 22.5,
16-ply, premium highway tread radials.
b. Rear Tires: Rear tires shall be 11R 22.5,
16-ply, premium highway tread radials.
c. Front and Rear Wheels: All wheels shall be
“Alcoa” aluminum, 10-hole, hub piloted and shall be the widest
size recommended by the chassis manufacturer.
16. Electrical System Accessories: All electrical
system components and accessories shall be wired in accordance
with Drawing GS-11150-A and GS-11152-A.
a.
Cab Dome Light:
Factory installed.
b. Combination Stop-Tail-and Turn-Signal:
accordance with Drawing GS-11150-A.
In
c. Alternator: Shall be a “Leece-Neville” pad
mounted with not less than 275-ampere manufacturer’s rated
capacity.
d. Starter: Shall be “Delco-Remy” 42 MT Series,
Type 450 heavy-duty cranking motor, incorporating a built-in
protection against overcrank and heat buildup.
e. Batteries: Not less than three, 12-volt,
“Odyssey” Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries with not less than
2750 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) @ 0 F each. Cranking capacity
shall meet engine manufacturer’s recommended minimum
requirements.
f. Battery Box: A lockable light weight aluminum
battery box shall be furnished and installed on the left side of
the truck frame.
g. Wiring: Chassis wiring shall be of adequate
size to carry designed electrical load without excessive voltage
drop. “Scotchlok” type connectors are not acceptable. Wiring
shall be color coded and numbered to identify circuits.
17. Cab: Shall be steel or aluminum construction.
Heater and windshield defroster shall be hot-water forced-air
type and factory installed air conditioning. Sun visors shall
be adjustable to front and side, installed one on each side of
the cab compartment. Cab shall include an exterior mounted,
full width sun visor painted to match the cab.
Outside rearview mirrors shall be power adjustable
from driver’s seat, and shall be substantially mounted with one
on each side of the cab, for good visibility to rear. Vertical
location of mirrors shall assure minimum interference with
driver’s visibility.
Interior of cab, including ceiling, walls, and floor
shall be covered with a high density sound and heat absorbing
material. Interior noise level shall be certified not to exceed
80 dbA as tested in accordance with Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) J336A.
18. Instrument Cluster: The following factory
standard dash instruments shall be furnished and securely
installed:
a.
Water temperature gauge.
b.
Oil pressure gauge.
c.
Voltmeter.
Tachometer.
e.
Duplex type air brake pressure gage.
f.
Engine hour meter.
g.
PTO hour meter.
19.
d.
Cab Accessories:
a. Air Seats: Both driver and passenger seats
shall be “Bostrom” Talladega Series 910, with air suspension,
cloth upholstery, and folding arm rests.
b.
power windows.
Electric Windows:
Left and right hand electric
c. AM/FM Radio: Shall be factory-installed AM/FM
radio with clock and weather band.
d. 12-volt Power Source: Shall have two, 12-volt
power outlets mounted on the dash board.
e.
Air Horns:
Required.
f. Grab Handles: One grab handle located on each
side of the cab. Grab handles shall be a minimum of 6 inches
from any vertically mounted exhaust.
g. Fluorescent Cab Light: “Trucklite” fluorescent
cab light, Model 80444. Shall have two fluorescent bulbs and
provide 1600 lumens. Light shall measure 5 inches by 16 inches
and include an on/off switch.
h.
Item 7:
Computer Desk: “Jotto-Desk” Model 425-5131
mounted at the inside base of the passenger seat. Desk top
shall measure 10 inches by 12 inches and provide for 360 degrees
of rotation and 12 inches of platform tilt. Table height shall
be adjustable from 27 inches to 33 inches. Desk pole shall be
easily removable from the desk base for storage.
20. Ground Clearance: With vehicle on a level
surface and loaded to specified GVW, no part of the
transmission, drivelines, brake lines, or an equipment shall
extended below clearance lines shown on Drawing GP 4322-J with
dimension at midpoint of wheelbase of at least 14 inches.
21. Mirrors: Shall be “Moto Mirrors Plus” or factory
equal, with 8.5-inch convex for both left and right sides.
Control shall be within easy reach of the operator. Mirrors
shall be adequately braced to prevent vibration during idling.
If the Contractor proposes to furnish an alternative mirror, the
Contractor shall first receive approval of the Contract
Administrator.
22. Mud Flaps: Mud flaps shall be full width heavyduty, anti-sail, with spring loaded mud flap hangers.
23. Light Bar: Shall be a “Whelen” Model 9M142000
amber warning light bar with two optional Super-LED traffic
advisors, and optional Model No.9MALY alley lights installed on
the cab roof. Shall be a “Whelen” Model PCCS9TA2 control center
installed in the cab.
There shall be four strobe lights, two facing rear,
two facing forward, there shall be two alley lights, one each
side. There shall be two Super-LED traffic advisors one facing
rear and one facing forward. There shall be 12 diodes per
module. The module configuration within the traffic advisors
shall be six over six.
24.
Front Bumper:
a. Item 7: Shall be a factory installed 14-inch
tapered steel channel type front bumper with two heavy-duty tow
hooks and two bolt-on forward tilting cone holders. Cone
holders shall not interfere with the headlights or the tow
hooks.
b. Item 9: Shall be a fabricated front bumper 94
inches wide by 14 inches high. The front to rear depth shall be
16 inches between the frame rails. Outside of the frame rails,
the front of the bumper, shall have angled returns to a front to
rear depth of 8-1/2 inches. A 49-inch wide and full depth
padlockable top opening door shall be mounted between the frame
rails. The door shall have a full length piano hinge. The
interior of the bumper shall be open for full width and depth
storage. The bumper assembly shall include two 36-inch tall,
bright orange corner markers, one on each side.
The bumper assembly shall include two (2) heavyduty towing eyes, two steel snatch block rings per Subarticle 1
s (13) of Division F4, one each, on the curbside and streetside
corners of the bumper and two bolt on forward hinged cone
holders. Cone holders shall not interfere with the headlights,
towing eyes, or snatch block rings. Installation shall include
1/4-inch thick backing plates. Cone holder shall accommodate
cone with base measurements of 15 inches by 15 inches with an
overall height of 27 inches. Bumper and snatch block ring
mounting shall be rated for the maximum applied loads in all
directions, produced by attaching a snatch block with a winch
line pull at maximum. The top of the bumper shall be covered
with non-skid coating per Subarticle 7 b of Division F2.
25.
Trailer Towing Package:
a. Trailer Hitch: Furnish and install a “Holland”
Model PH-400 rigid type pintle hitch with air operated plunger.
The hitch is to be bolted to 3/4-inch trailer hitch plate and
rear crossmember of chassis frame. Crossmember shall have an Aframe brace adequately secured to the truck frame to withstand
maximum loads on the hitch. Centerline of hitch shall be 31
inches to the ground and with the vehicle fully loaded to
maximum rated GCWR. Exact design of hitch and attachment shall
be approved by the Contract Administrator prior to installation.
b. Couplings: Glad hand couplings shall terminate
with “Bendix-Westinghouse” shut off valves and protective dust
covers. Both glad hands shall be located approximately 12
inches right of the center and 10 inches above the hitch.
Service line shall be to the right and the emergency line to the
left as viewed from the rear. Sufficient spacing shall be
provided to allow for ease of hook up.
The glad hands shall be “Bendix-Westinghouse”,
Model 278852N and 278853N with filter screens for emergency and
service sides. Dummy couplings shall be “Bendix-Westinghouse”
Model 220636N, complete with retainer chains.
The emergency glad hand shall be painted red and
the service glad hand shall be painted blue.
c. Capacity Placard: A permanent placard shall be
installed at the hitch location stating the maximum allowable
tongue weight, the maximum allowable trailer weight, and the
maximum allowable GCWR.
d. Trailer Electrical Receptacle: American
Trucking Association (ATA) standard 7-prong, “J. Pollack
Company” No. 11721 with socket boot shall be provided near the
corresponding air brake line termination point. Wiring shall be
in accordance with Drawing GS-11150-A. Trailer ABS electrical
supply shall be in accordance with Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE) J560.
e. Safety Chain D-Rings: Install two, “Buyers”
Model B48, 15,000 pound, 1-inch, weld-on D-Rings with brackets,
one on each side of the hitch.
26. Safety Inspection-34505.5 CVC: Prior to
delivery, any vehicle listed in section 34500 of the California
Vehicle Code (CVC), shall have a critical item inspection
preformed in compliance with the California Highway Patrol
Biennial Inspection Terminal Program (CHP BIT Program). The
inspection shall be recorded on a Department supplied BIT
Inspection Form and a Department supplied expiration decal shall
be installed on the driver’s door pillar. The completed from
shall be delivered with the vehicle.
The BIT inspection shall be valid for a minimum of 80
days upon acceptance at the contract delivery point.
END OF DIVISION