08-01-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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Custom Fire Apparatus, Inc. The seat shall feature an all belts to seat (ABTS) style of safety restraint. The ABTS feature shall include a three-point shoulder harness with the lap belt and automatic retractor as an integral part of the seat assembly. The buckle portion of the seat belt shall extend from the seat base towards the driver position within easy reach of the occupant. The ABTS feature shall also include the RiteHiteTM shoulder adjustment feature to provide enhanced comfort and safety by allowing customized seat belt fit. This model of seat shall have successfully completed the static load tests set forth by FMVSS 207/210. This testing shall include a simultaneous forward load of 3000 pounds each on the lap and shoulder belts and twenty (20) times the weight through the center of gravity. This model of seat installed in the cab model, as specified, shall have successfully completed the dynamic sled testing using FMVSS 208 as a guide with the following accommodations. In order to reflect the larger size outfitted firefighters, the test dummy used shall be a 95th percentile hybrid III male weighing 225 pounds rather than the 50th percentile male dummy weighing 165 pounds as referenced in FMVSS 208. The materials used in construction of the seat shall also have successfully completed testing with regard to the flammability of materials used in the occupant compartments of motor vehicles as outlined in FMVSS 302, of which dictates the allowable burning rate of materials in the occupant compartments of motor vehicles. SEAT BACK DRIVER The driver's seat shall include a standard seat back incorporating the all belts to seat feature (ABTS) as described above. The seat back shall recline up to 19-degrees. SEAT MOUNTING DRIVER The driver's seat shall be installed in an ergonomic position in relation to the cab dash. SEAT OFFICER The officer's seat shall be an H.O. Bostrom 500 Series Sierra model seat with air suspension. The four-way seat shall feature a 3.00 inches vertical travel air suspension and manual fore and aft adjustment with 5.00 inches of travel. The suspension control shall be located on the seat below the left front corner of the bottom cushion. The seat shall also feature integral springs to isolate shock. The seat shall feature an all belts to seat (ABTS) style of safety restraint. The ABTS feature shall include a three-point shoulder harness with the lap belt and automatic retractor as an integral part of the seat assembly. The buckle portion of the seat belt shall extend from the seat base towards the driver position within easy reach of the occupant. The ABTS feature shall also include the RiteHiteTM shoulder adjustment feature to provide enhanced comfort and safety by allowing customized seat belt fit. This model of seat shall have successfully completed the static load tests set forth by FMVSS 207/210. This testing shall include a simultaneous forward load of 3000 pounds each on the lap and shoulder belts and twenty (20) times the weight through the center of gravity. This model of seat installed in the cab model, as specified, shall have successfully completed the dynamic sled testing using FMVSS 208 as a guide with the following accommodations. In order to reflect the larger size outfitted firefighters, the test dummy used shall be a 95th percentile hybrid III male weighing 225 pounds rather than the 50th percentile male dummy weighing 165 pounds as referenced in FMVSS 208. 07/26/22 -45-