The following specifications are provided in order to describe and specify the design, construction, materials and equipment to be utilized and installed in the fabrication of a Model ARF-12 Animal Transport unit.

WEIGHT:
Weight of basic unit exclusive of optional items - 1,200 lbs.

CHASSIS:
To be provided by Purchasing Agency.  Standard chassis with cab having wheelbase of sufficient length to provide a 56" cab-to-axle (CA) dimension.  Equipped with LT235/85R16 tires, single rear or equal.  Single inside-frame fuel tank forward of rear axle to be provided.  Other chassis items at Customer's option.

SUITABLE CHASSIS:
 

CHEVROLET/GMC  Extended Cab	2500/3500  2500/3500	131.5" WB, 56" CA  155.5" WB, 56" CA
DODGE  Extended Cab	2500/3500  2500/3500	131" WB, 56" CA  155" WB, 56" CA
FORD  Extended Cab  Crew Cab	F250SD/F350SD F250SD/F350SD  F250SD/F350SD	137" WB, 56" CA  158" WB, 56" CA  172" WB, 56" CA

 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - Per chassis manufacturer requirements. Minimum 8,600 lbs.

BODY DIMENSIONS:
Body overall - 98" long x 78" wide.  Height above frame at rear wheels - 56".
Overall height when mounted - 86".

COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS:

Upper Tier- Three each side	26" wide x 18" high x 30" deep.
Street side: Lower Front Lower Center Lower Rear	26" wide x 30" high x full through.  26" wide x 30" high x 38" deep.  26" wide x 30" high x 38" deep.
Curb side:  Lower Front  Lower Center  Lower Rear	26" wide x 30" high x full through. 26" wide x 30" high x 30" deep. 26" wide x 30" high x 30" deep.

FRONT THROUGH  COMPARTMENT:
Lower tier left and right front compartments connected to form one "through" compartment.  Compartment to have heavy grille door installed in center and hinged on top to form two compartments when in vertical position.  Equipped with spring-loaded latches to hold in vertical position, or in horizontal open position.

STORAGE COMPARTMENT:
Storage compartment to be located between upper compartments, to be full-length x 12" wide x 19" high opening.  To have rear access door of full fiberglass-reinforced plastic construction and to be hinged on special stainless steel hinge to permit full opening, and to be closed with stainless steel recessed D-handle latch having cylinder lock.  To have full gaskets all around.  Compartment to be used to carry ladder, nets, ketch-all poles, etc.

CONSTRUCTION:
Full fiberglass-reinforced plastic "one-piece" construction throughout with smooth finish.  Color to be Frost White F8W-2030 gel coat molded into body during fabrication.  Four tubular steel cross-members molded into bottom of unit.  Sides skirted to center line of rear wheels with cut-outs at rear  wheels of proper size to permit easy removal of wheels when required.  Roof section molded with fresh-air blower hood on front and with air distribution tunnel full length.  Roof to be reinforced underneath with channel for added strength.   Polished aluminum rain gutter molding installed around entire unit at roof line and above lower compartments to prevent water "run off" from body roof  into animal compartments.  Bottom of unit to be completely  enclosed to reduce heat build-up around compartments and to provide a "dead-air" insulating space around compartments.

COMPARTMENTS:
Each compartment to be of "one-piece" spray molded fiberglass construction without cracks or seams to eliminate collection of dirt or diseases.  Each compartment to be a separate  compartment to prohibit contact by animals with animals in adjoining compartment; and each compartment to have smooth finish with rounded corners to facilitate clean-out.  Drain  pan in front of each compartment having drain hole.  Rear of  each compartment top to have holes therein for entrance of  power-driven fresh air; of sufficient size and quantity to  permit free exchange of air four or five times per minute.

COMPARTMENT  DOORS:
Doors to be of full fiberglass-reinforced plastic construction. Doors to have smooth finish both sides to prevent collection of dirt and disease on interior door  panels.  Doors to be hinged on full length special stainless steel hinges to permit full opening of door, closed with stainless steel recessed 6"  D-handle latch having locking cylinder, and all latches keyed alike.  Each door to be hinged toward front and fitted with rubber gasket on latch edge to eliminate rattle.  Each lower tier door to have (5) large louver type vents molded directly into exterior fiberglass door panel.  Louvers to provide minimum of 20 square inches of air flow for each animal compartment permitted free expelling of air from inside compartments when power-driven air blower is used.  (Upper tier doors to have (3) large louver vents in lieu of five on lower tier doors.)

SAFETY DOORS (Optional):
Heavy duty powder coated wire grille safety doors consisting  of 7/16" frame and 3/16" vertical and horizontal rods welded at all intersections installed inside regular doors to prohibit escape of animals when two or more are placed within compartment.  Door to have 6" x 3-1/2" arm and pole cut-out in center at latch edge.  Door hinged toward rear on stainless steel hinge and equipped with spring-loaded latch.  Door to swing out when open providing full use of depth of  compartment.

FRESH-AIR  BLOWER:
Fresh-air blower to be installed inside blower hood on front  of body, over cab, and to have manufacturer's rating of 700-CFM air delivery.  Fresh air to enter blower through holes in top of each compartment and expelled through louvered panels on doors.  Power-driven fresh air distributed equally to all  compartments.  This power-driven air shall not circulate from  one compartment into another compartment.  Blower wired with Cross-Link Number 12 wire, with operating switch and indicator  light on dash and fused with circuit breaker.

LIGHTS:
All Federal and State required body marker lights, reflectors, dual back-up lights, and license light installed.  Combination  rear stop-tail-turn signal lights installed on rear.  Red brake light installed at top center of body.  All wiring to be Cross-Link Number 14 wire and covered with heavy plastic loom  where exposed.  No wiring to be within compartments where  accessible by animals.

FOUR-WAY FLASHERS:
Auxiliary four-way flasher lights to be installed on upper rear corners with red lens and wired through rear stop light and turn signals with heavy-duty flasher installed.  Flasher to provide additional flashing lights for safety when hazard warning switch is turned on.

BUMPER:
Heavy pressed steel rear bumper installed, reinforced to truck  frame. Safety-tread step plate on top of bumper.  Mud and splash guards installed at rear wheels.

MOUNTING:
Body mounted onto truck chassis frame using three mounting  points on each side of chassis frame.  Each mounting point to have rubber body mounting isolator installed to reduce excess  vibration and strain on body.  Body to be mounted as low as possible consistent with proper rear tire clearance underneath.

REVOLVING  LIGHT (Optional):
Arrow Model 551-00-312 revolving light to be installed on  air blower hood.  Light to have four revolving sealed-beam  lamps with Amber colored dome.  (Dome also available in Red, Blue or Clear.)  Light wired with Cross-Link Number 12 wire,  fused with circuit breaker, and with operating switch installed on dash.  11-1/2" diameter x 9-3/4" high.

STROBE LIGHT (Optional):
Arrow Model 548-00-322 strobe beacon with dust cover to be installed on air blower hood. Light to have amber colored dome.  (Dome also available in red, blue and clear.)  Light wired with cross-link number 12 wire, fused with circuit breaker and operating switch installed on cab switch panel.

SCENE LIGHTS-SIDE AND/OR REAR (Optional):
One pair Weldon #3710-1000 work lights installed - (2) on upper rear body roof rails or (1) ea. body side at roof side body roof rails.  Lights wired with Cross-Link Number 14 wire and properly fused with circuit breaker with switch located on cab panel.

COMPARTMENT LIGHTS (Optional):
Seven (7) stainless framed compartment lights recessed in top center of animal/storage compartments.  Wiring to be Cross- Link Number 14 with heavy-duty loom where exposed.  No wiring run through animal compartments.  Required breaker installed.  Switch on cab dash panel.

POLYVINYL  DECKING (Optional):
Heavy-duty fungus resistant polyvinyl tiles installed on animal compartment floors to provided dry skid free resting area.  Tiles easily removable for cleaning and disinfecting.

FOLDING LADDER (Optional):
Duo-safety model #35A aluminum combination ladder secured to body roof in tubular aluminum frame/holder.  Heavy duty padlock installed to secure ladder to ladder rack.

LETTERING (Optional):
Lettering and artwork to be applied on cab doors and rear body panel in accordance with customer's specifications.

SMALL ANIMAL CARRIER RACKS (Optional):
Two (2) small animal carrier racks installed in curb  front compartment.  Racks constructed from 1/8 aluminum) angles mounted on heavy duty 30" grant slides.  Racks to accommodate six 18" long x 9" wide x 11" high carriers.

RECHARGEABLE HAND LANTERN (Optional):
Stream light portable hand lantern with 25,000 CP halogen spotlight bulb.  Charging rack wired direct to chassis power supply.  Heavy duty shoulder strap installed.

TEMPERATURE MONITOR (Optional):
Digital TI-350 series temperature indicator gauge installed on chassis cab dash. Unit wired through TS-10-3 sensor probe located in body air duct allowing driver to monitor animal  compartment temperature from cab.

PULL-OUT  FOLD-DOWN RAMP (Optional):
24" wide x 54" long light weight tubular ramp  installed under right side front compartment.  Ramp to have mesh type walk surface treated with PVC coating.  Ramp to required pull handle and catch to hold in place when in stored  position.

BACK UP ALARM (Optional):
EECO type model #510 97 decibel back-up alarm installed under body at rear bumper wired through chassis reverse circuit.

BLIND SPOT  MIRROR (Optional):
8" Diameter rear cross view safety mirror installed on upper rear corner of body.  Provides driver with ability to view   dangerous blind spot area around rear bumper of vehicle eliminating backing accidents.

CLASS III TRAILER HITCH (Optional):
Reese class III custom hitch receiver installed on rear chassis frame.  5,000 lb. capacity.  Hitch supplied with 1-7/8" or 2" ball, ball mount and hitch pin.

TRAFFIC ADVISOR (Optional):
40" long "ARROWMAX" directional light installed on top rear body with high intensity LED lights.  Control panel installed in chassis cab.

REAR STROBE WARNING (Optional):
Two (2) 8" x 10" strobe heads installed on upper rear body panels in upper corners.  Lights to have amber colored lens.  (Lens also available in red or blue.)  Lights wired required cable through strobe power supply, fused with circuit breaker and operating switch installed on cab panel.

WARRANTY:
Body and specified equipment is warranted free of defects for a period of Two (2) years after delivery.  Defective equipment to be replaced without charge during this period with purchasing agency responsible for labor involved in  replacement.  Body manufacturer shall be responsible for defects in fiberglass-plastic materials during this same period of time.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:
These detailed specifications are provided for the purpose of outlining details of manufacture and production and shall remain the property of Swab Wagon Company, Inc.   Specifications shall not be transferred to other agencies, associations, or individuals without the express permission being granted by Swab Wagon Company, Inc.  These detailed specifications may be used in the preparation of public bid papers.

INSURANCE:
Swab Wagon Company, Inc. does not carry insurance on Customer-owned vehicles (truck chassis); and as such will not be liable to loss or damage due to fire, theft, windstorm, or any other Acts of God.