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QUICK RESPONSE/ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FIBERGLASS BODY
SPECIFICATIONS - Revision 12.06.06
96100. The following specifications are submitted in order to
describe and specify the design, construction, materials and equipment
to be utilized and installed in the fabrication of a Quick Response unit
to be used in the Emergency Services field.
96101. DESCRIPTION
[A] SWAB "PIONEER" SERIES fiberglass truck body having six (6) equipment
storage compartments, three (3) accessible from left or right side of
body, with/without rear compartment. Fabricated of 100% reinforced fiberglass
of "one-piece" construction to eliminate seams and cracks.
96102. WEIGHT
[A] Weight of basic unit exclusive of optional items and equipment
- 800 pounds.
96103. CHASSIS:
[A] To be provided by Purchasing Agency. Standard “pick-up chassis”
having wheelbase of sufficient length to provide a 56" cab-to-axle (CA)
dimension. Equipped with single rear wheels and mid-ship fuel tank. Other
chassis items at Customer's option.
[B] SUITABLE CHASSIS -
CHEVROLET/GMC
Extended Cab
Crew Cab |
2500 or 3500
3500
3500 |
131.5" WB, 56" CA
157.5" WB, 56" CA
168.5" WB, 56" CA |
FORD
Extended Cab
Crew Cab |
F250 or F350
F350
F350 |
137" WB, 56" CA
158" WB, 56" CA
172" WB, 56" CA |
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NOTE- When ordering chassis, select the pick-up, NOT
chassis cab, and select box delete. This configuration will supply chassis
with mid-ship fuel tank, fuel fill kit, single rear wheel and correct
cab-to-axle.
96104. BODY DIMENSIONS
[A] Body overall dimensions - 98" (8' 2") long X 78" (6' 6") wide
X 54" (4' 6") high.
96105. COMPARTMENT DIMENSIONS: SEE
OPTIONAL FLOOR PLANS FOR LAYOUTS
[A] Modified Compartment - 25" wide X 30" high X 30" deep
[B] Full Depth Compartment - 25" wide X 30 " high x 36" deep
[C] Through Compartment - 25" wide X 30" high X 75" transverse
[D] Backboard Compartment - 12" wide X 30" high X 92" deep
[E] Rear Compartment - 12" wide X 30" high X 64" deep
[F] Short Rear Compartment - 12" wide X 30" high X 30" deep.
96106. CONSTRUCTION
[A] 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.
[B] Four tubular stainless 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 to be reinforced underneath with channel for added strength.
[C] Polished aluminum rain gutter molding installed around entire
unit at roof line to prevent "run-off" from body roof into storage compartments.
[D] Bottom of unit to be completely enclosed to reduce heat build-up
around compartments and to provide a "dead-air" insulating space around
compartments.
96107. COMPARTMENTS
[A] Each body side compartment to be of "one-piece" molded fiberglass
construction without cracks or seams to prevent dirt and/or moisture from
entering compartment.
[B] Rear "backboard" compartment to be molded fiberglass in multiple
sections with each seam sealed with proper sealant to prevent dirt and/or
moisture from entering compartment.
[C] Compartment opening to be fully gasketed with tubular closed-cell
neoprene type material, installed in such a manner as to make full contact
with doors when closed and latched with door locking hardware.
[D] Body side compartments to have 16 gauge steel plates molded
into fiberglass walls to serve as reinforcement plate for optional shelving.
Body side compartments to have heavy-duty poly vinyl tiles installed on
compartment floors to provide dry/skid free decking.
96108. COMPARTMENT DOORS
[A] Each compartment door to be of full fiberglass-reinforced plastic
construction. Doors to have smooth finish on both sides.
[B] Doors to be hinged on full-length special stainless steel
hinges to permit full opening of door.
[C] Doors equipped with key-locking 6" "D" ring exterior handles,
polished stainless steel and keyed alike. Doors to be secured by three
(3) point system using rod and guide for two (2) points and cam latch
for center point.
96109. FEDERAL & STATE LIGHTING
[A] All Federal and State required body marker lights, reflectors,
dual back-up lights and dual license lights installed.
[B] Combination stop/tail/turn/back-up triple halogen light (Whelen
8103RCAR tail light assembly) installed, and center mount stoplight (Whelen
Model 700) installed in upper rear roof rail.
96110. BUMPER/MUD GUARDS
[A] Rear bumper to be fabricated from 3" steel channel and
reinforced to truck frame. Bright aluminum treadplate overlay
installed on steel bumper and secured with required fasteners.
[B] Mud and splashguards installed at rear wheels.
96111. MOUNTING
[A] Body mounted onto truck chassis frame using three mounting-points
on each side of chassis frame. Each mounting point to have rubber mounting
isolator installed to reduce excess vibration and strain on body. Body
to be mounted as low as possible consistent with proper tire clearance
underneath but no lower than cab roof.
96112. ELECTRICAL
[A] General (12 VDC). Electrical system installed using minimum
14 gauge WGXL Crosslink Thermoplastic insulated stranded wire to each
load carrying circuit. Each circuit color-coded, maintaining individual
wire color from circuit breaker to load. Wiring installed in high temperature
Zip Loom (300 degree rating) where exposed. All connections made with
solderless terminals. Wiring harness installed with all required attachments
and grommets installed where wiring passes through metal or fiberglass.
[B] General (110 VAC). 110-volt wiring installed as required
with minimum 12 gauge SJ type cable with waterproof junction boxes required,
box connections and wiring clips. All required attachments and grommets
installed where wiring passes through metal or fiberglass.
96113. WARNING LIGHTS AND SIREN EQUIPMENT
[A] All customer specified warning light and siren equipment to
be installed in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions.
[B] Light/siren circuits with amperage ratings in excess of twenty
(20) amps to be switched through solenoid or relay to protect cab console/panel
switch. All required weatherproof gaskets and mounting brackets installed.
96114. ANCILLARY
96115. DELIVERY PREPARATION
[A] Customer's chassis oil, grease and water levels checked and
filled to recommended levels. Anti-freeze solution brought to original
level after installation of body heater system. Batteries fully charged.
Unit weighed and road tested. All auxiliary equipment serviced and tested
for proper operation. Unit to be thoroughly cleaned inside/outside..
96116. INSPECTIONS
[A] SWAB Wagon Company, Inc. encourages periodic inspections by
customer. Inspections shall be scheduled in advance. Inspection
teams shall be limited to a maximum of six (6) personnel.
96117. CHANGES & ADDITIONS
[A] All Changes & Additions to contract, including additional
charges or credits, shall be submitted to customer for approval.
All submissions, accepted or rejected, shall be returned to SWAB Wagon
Company, Inc. In the case of an accepted Change & Addition,
the work shall not be implemented until such time as the necessary documents
have been returned to SWAB Wagon Company, Inc. and the conditions (terms),
if any, of the order have been satisfied.
96118. WORKMANSHIP
[A] The design, construction and finish to above body and equipment
to equal or exceed previous SWAB rescue/squad bodies.
96119. WARRANTY
[A] Body and specified equipment is warranted free of defects for
a period of two (2) years from date of delivery. Body manufacturer shall
be responsible for defects in fiberglass-plastic materials during this
same period of time.
[B] Auxiliary equipment (i.e. heat/cool units, warning lights,
etc.) to carry respective manufacturer's warranty with purchasing agency
responsible for labor cost to replace defective equipment.
[C] Electrical and paint work to be warranted for two (2) years
from date of delivery to original owner for 100% of the expense to perform
required replacement/repair to correct defects in electrical design/installation
and/or paint workmanship.
[D] Upon notification, SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. will perform required
repair/replacement work under the following procedures: (NOTE -
SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. reserves the right to stipulate which procedure warranty
will be performed by)
[D1] At customer's location by SWAB service
personnel.
[D2] At customer's location by SWAB approved/qualified
outside contractor upon receipt by
SWAB of quotation for said work.
[D3] At SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. facilities
in Elizabethville, PA in which case the unit will be returned to SWAB
Wagon Co., Inc. at owners expense.
[E] All claims for warranty repairs must be filed with SWAB Wagon
Co., Inc. prior to repairs being started. All claims must
be filed within the above specified warranty periods. SWAB Wagon
Co., Inc. reserves the right to deny any and all warranty claims that
have been started/accomplished without proper notification to SWAB Wagon
Co., Inc.
[F] All warranties voided by accident repair (s), body modification
(s), and/or transfer to new chassis by a party other than SWAB Wagon Co.,
Inc. unless approved in writing by SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. All
warranties voided upon transfer of ownership to another party from original
owners.
[G] Electrical warranty voided by alterations and/or modifications
to electrical system when performed within the warranty period when accomplished
by party other than SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. unless approved in writing by
SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. Repairs by others of chassis original electrical
system does not constitute a warranty void.
96120. COMPLETION ESTIMATE
[A] Based on current production workloads, delivery of completed
unit is estimated at 24-28 weeks providing chassis is on hand for
a minimum of 18 weeks and providing SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. has produced the body prior
to chassis receipt. SWAB Wagon Company will not be held responsible
for delays caused by chassis production or auxiliary equipment delays.
96121. DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
[A] These detailed specifications and/or drawings are provided
for the purpose of outlining details of manufacture and production and
shall remain the property of SWAB WAGON COMPANY, Inc. Specifications
and/or drawings shall not be transferred to other agencies, associations,
or individuals without the express permission being granted by SWAB
WAGON COMPANY, Inc. These detailed specifications and/or drawings
may be used in the preparation of public papers. Specifications subject
to change without notice.
96122. INSURANCE
[A] SWAB Wagon Company, Inc. does not carry insurance on
Customer owned vehicles (cab & chassis); and as such will not be liable
to loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, windstorm or any other
Acts of God.
96123. MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTION
[A] SWAB Wagon Company, Inc. reserves the right to substitute material/equipment
specified in the standard specifications and the options specifications
with material/equipment of equal or greater value.
[B] Customer to be responsible for price difference for items of greater
value than originally specified, this will only apply when material/equipment
has been discontinued by supplier/manufacturer.
96124. CUSTOMER SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL
[A] Customer supplied equipment must be received by SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. no later than sixty (60) days from date contract was awarded. Materials delays can and will cause production delays. SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. will not be held to production deadlines when customer supplied materials are not received by SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. per the sixty (60) day receipt requirement. All material shipments must bear the job (customer) name on the packing list.
[B] Customer will furnish to SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. an itemized check list of all customer supplied materials that will be shipped to SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. Check list must be furnished to SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. when the materials are ordered.
[C] All claims for materials received in a damaged condition shall be the responsibility of the customer. The customer shall also be responsible for securing RMA (return materials authorization), also known as RGA (returned goods authorization), and cost incurred by SWAB Wagon Co., Inc. for return material shipments.
Due to research and development, SWAB Wagon
Company, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications without notice
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