Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-26-11 regular — reading text

L M 3 a 266. THREE ( 3)- SECTION MINIMUM 75 FOOT ALUMINUM AERIAL LADDER The ladder shall be constructed to meet the requirements as described in the current NFPA N 1901 standard. Minimum 750 lb. tip load. Ladder is to be of the rear mount confiruration. a Proposals shall include significant detail regarding the construction, strength, load capacities, and use of the aerial ladder for which the manufacturer is proposing. L Proposals shall include significant detail regarding the construction, features, and use of the turntable assembly; including the aerial pedestal assembly. Proposals shall include significant detail regarding the construction, features, and use of the ladder' s elevation, rotation, extension, and retraction systems. Meets Exceeds Comments: 267. BOOM SUPPORT A heavy -duty boom support shall be provided for support of the ladder in the travel position. On the base section of the ladder, a stainless steel scuffplate shall be provided where the ladder comes into contact with the boom support. The boom support shall be located just to the rear of the chassis cab. Meets Exceeds Comments: Page 75 of 93 268. EXTENSION INDICATOR Extension markings and corresponding numerical indicators shall be provided along each inside and outside top rail of the base section of the aerial every ten ( 10) feet. They shall indicate various positions of extension up to full. Markings and indicators shall be clearly visible to the console operator. To aid in visibility during hours of darkness, the markings and numerical indicators shall be of a red reflective material. Meets Exceeds Comments: 269. FOLDING STEPS One ( 1) set of folding steps shall be provided at the tip of the ladder. The steps shall be bright Y finished, non -skid with a luminescent coating that is rechargeable from any light source and can hold a charge for up to 24 hours. Meets Exceeds Comments: J 270. SPOTLIGHTS o Four (4) 750,000 candle power, 12 -volt spot/floodlights shall be furnished. The two ( 2) r tracking lights" shall be mounted on the base section of the ladder, one ( 1) each side. The two ( 2) " tip lights" shall be mounted on the tip of the ladder, one ( 1) on each side. The lights shall be mounted below the handrail height so as not to increase the overall height of the o unit. An individual master switch with appropriate identification labels shall be provided for the a tracking lights" and " tip lights" in addition to the on /off switch located on the light itself. co Meets Exceeds Comments: 271. ILLUMINATED LADDER RUNGS N Ladder rungs shall have the ability to be illuminated in low light conditions. Proposals shall a U) provide details on the construction, type, and operation of this lighting system. Y 0 Meets Exceeds Comments: d o 272. AERIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The aerial electrical system shall be designed and manufactured in such a way that the power and signal protection and control compartments shall contain circuit protection devices and E power control devices. R a Proposals shall provide significant details on the entire aerial electrical system; including constriction, capacity, routing, labeling, and operation. Meets Exceeds Comments: 273. TURNTABLE The turntable shall be lighted for nighttime operation with 2 work lights activated by the aerial master switch. A footswitch shall be located at the turntable console to allow hydraulic flow to Page 76 of 93 the aerial device. A cover to prevent accidental activation of the switch shall protect the footswitch. Activation of the footswitch is necessary for aerial device operation. Meets Exceeds Comments: 274. TURNTABLE CONSOLE The following minimum switches and indicator lights shall be standard on the turntable console: High Idle On /Off Switch Tip /Tracking Lights Switch Indicator And Alarm Test Switch Emergency Hydraulic Power Switch Ld Stabilizers Not Fully Extended Amber Indicator Light a J Rung Alignment Green Indicator Light M A turntable console shall be lighted for nighttime operation with 1 work light activated by the 0 aerial master switch. P a A fuse panel located in the turntable console with the following features: Splash proof enclosure. a Meets Exceeds 3 Comments: a MNco r 275. TURNTABLE OVERRIDE CONTROLS Illumination shall be provided for the override controls located within the compartment on the turntable console. The light shall activate when the aerial master switch is active and the switch on the light is activated. Meets Exceeds Comments: 276. MASTER OVERRIDE CONTROLS An emergency power switch shall be easily accessible. The switch shall activate the emergency power unit and allow control of the aerial or stabilizers based on the direction the switch are toggled.A work light shall be provided to illuminate the master override controls when the battery switch is active and the master override door is open. Meets Exceeds Comments: 277. BOOM SUPPORT A relay proximity sensor shall be provided on the boom support to detect if the aerial device is fully stowed within the boom support. Meets Exceeds Comments: Page 77 of 93 278. CONTROL STATION A control station shall be located at the rear of the apparatus in an easily accessible area. Controls and indicator lights are clearly identified and conveniently located for ease of operation and viewing. Right stabilizer fully extended indicator light Right stabilizer planted indicator light Left stabilizer fully extended indicator light Left stabilizer planted indicator light Hydraulic emergency power switch Y Override switch for stabilizers not fully extended L Manual overrides for aerial and stabilizers Main hydraulic pressure test port J High idle switch M Meets Exceeds Comments: 0 Tr a 279. TURNTABLE CONTROL STATION a An aerial ladder operators position shall be supplied as outlined in the current edition of NFPA 1901. The operator's position shall be located on the left side of the aerial turntable. a 00M The apparatus shall be supplied with labels to warn of electrocution hazard. The control N r console shall provide a service access door on the front and side of the console to access hydraulic and electrical connections. The control console shall be angled to face the operator U_ with an etched panel for long service life. The console shall be labeled and supplied with lights for night operation. NV d CL Meets Exceeds Comments: Y V 3 H d L 280. AERIAL LADDER CONTROL LEVERS The control levers shall be arranged as outlined in the current edition of NFPA 1901 J They shall be capable of being operated independently or simultaneously. E The starting or stopping of any one control shall not affect the movement speed of the other controls when they are being used simultaneously. The first lever from the left shall be the