08-01-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. compression brake shall activate upon 0% accelerator when in operation mode and actuate the vehicle's brake lights. The engine shall utilize a variable geometry turbo (VGT) as an integrated auxiliary engine brake to offer a variable rate of exhaust flow, which when activated in conjunction with the compression brake shall enhance the engine's compression braking capabilities. AUXILIARY ENGINE BRAKE CONTROL An engine compression brake control device shall be included. The electronic control device shall monitor various conditions and shall activate the engine brake only if all of the following conditions are simultaneously detected: • A valid gear ratio is detected. • The driver has requested or enabled engine compression brake operation. • The throttle is at a minimum engine speed position. • The electronic controller is not presently attempting to execute an electronically controlled final drive gear shift. The compression brake shall be controlled via an off/low/high virtual button through the Vista display and control screen. The multiplex system shall remember and default to the last engine brake control setting when the vehicle is shut off and re -started. ELECTRONIC ENGINE OIL LEVEL INDICATOR The engine oil shall be monitored electronically and shall send a signal to activate a warning in the instrument panel when levels fall below normal. The warning shall activate in a low oil situation upon turning on the master battery and ignition switches without the engine running. FLUID FILLS The front of the chassis shall accommodate fluid fill for the engine oil through the grille. This area shall also accommodate a check for the engine oil. The transmission, power steering, and coolant fluid fills and checks shall be under the cab. The windshield washer fill shall be accessible through the front left side mid step. ENGINE DRAIN PLUG The engine shall include an original equipment manufacturer installed oil drain plug. ENGINE WARRANTY The Cummins engine shall be warranted for a period of five (5) years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. REMOTE THROTTLE HARNESS An apparatus interface wiring harness for the engine and transmission pump interlocks shall be supplied with the chassis. The harness shall include a connector for connection to a chassis pump panel harness supplied by the body builder and shall terminate in the left frame rail behind the cab for connection by the body builder. The harness shall include circuits deemed for a pump panel and shall contain circuits for a hand throttle, and a multiplexed gauge. Separate circuits shall also be included for a pump control switch, "Pump Engaged" and "OK to Pump" indicator lights, open compartment ground, start signal, 07/26/22 -16-