08-01-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. The exhaust system shall include a molded cross linked polyethylene tank for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The tank shall have a capacity of six (6) usable gallons and shall be mounted on the left hand side of the chassis frame behind the batteries below the frame. The DEF tank shall be designed with capacity for expansion in case of fluid freezing. Engine coolant, which shall be thermostatically controlled, shall be run through lines in the tank to help prevent the DEF from freezing and to provide a means of thawing the fluid if it should become frozen. The tank fill tube shall be routed under the rear of the cab with the fill neck and splash guard accessible in the top rear step. ENGINE EXHAUST ACCESSORIES An exhaust temperature mitigation device shall be shipped loose for installation by the body manufacturer on the vehicle. The temperature mitigation device shall lower the temperature of the exhaust by combining ambient air with the exhaust gasses at the exhaust outlet. ENGINE EXHAUST WRAP The exhaust tubing between the engine turbo and the diesel particulate filter (DPF) shall be wrapped with a thermal cover in order to retain the necessary heat for DPF regeneration. The exhaust wrap shall also help protect surrounding components from radiant heat which can be transferred from the exhaust. The exhaust flex joint shall not include the thermal exhaust wrap. EMISSIONS SYSTEMS WARRANTY Purchaser shall receive a Regulated Emissions Systems Five (5) Years or 100,000 Miles limited warranty in accordance with, and subject to, warranty certificate RFW0140. The warranty certificate is incorporated by reference into this proposal, and included with this proposal or available upon request. TRANSMISSION The drive train shall include an Allison model EVS 4500 torque converting, automatic transmission which shall include electronic controls. The transmission shall feature two (2) 10-bolt PTO pads located on the converter housing. The transmission shall include two (2) internal oil filters which shall offer Castrol TranSyndTM synthetic TES 295 transmission fluid which shall be utilized in the lubrication of the EVS transmission. An electronic oil level sensor shall be included with the readout located in the shift selector. There shall be an extension provided on the transmission vent to move it upward from its standard position a minimum of 12.00 inches. The transmission gear ratios shall be: 1st 4.70:1 2nd 2.21:1 3rd 1.53:1 4th 1.00:1 5th 0.76:1 07/26/22 -20-