08-01-2022 Council Work Session Packet

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The climate control system shall include a gravity drain for water management. The gravity drain shall remove condensation from the air conditioning system without additional mechanical assistance. CLIMATE CONTROL ACTIVATION The heating, defrosting and air conditioning controls shall be in the center dash center switch panel, in a position which is easily accessible to the driver. The climate control shall be activated by a rotary switch. HVAC OVERHEAD COVER PAINT The overhead HVAC cover shall be painted with the same color paint as the primary exterior cab color or the lower exterior color of the cab if a two-tone. AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL FRONT UNDERSEAT Two (2) 13,500 BTU heaters shall be provided and installed in the face of the seat riser storage area for the left and right front seats, one (1) each side. The heater fan controls shall be individual switches located in the rocker switch area of the dash. The auxiliary heater system hoses shall be silicone with stainless steel constant torque clamps approved for use with silicone hose. All defrost/heating systems shall be plumbed with one (1) seasonal shut-off valve at the front corner on the right side of the cab. The cab must be tilted to access the shut-off valve. HEATER HOSE INSULATION The heater hoses leading from the engine to the cab shall include a foam insulation wrap which runs the length of the hose improving heating in extreme cold climates. The heater hoses which shall be routed inside the cab shall not be insulated. A/C CONDENSER LOCATION A roof mounted A/C condenser shall be installed centered on the cab forward of the raised roof against the slope rise. A/C COMPRESSOR The air-conditioning compressor shall be a belt driven, engine mounted compressor. The compressor shall be compatible with R134-a refrigerant. "The chassis manufacturer recommends that the overall climate system performance be based off third party testing in accordance with the Society of Automotive Engineering standards as a complete system. Individual component level ratings are not an accurate indicator of the performance capability of the completed system. Refrigerant Compressor displacement: 19.1 cubic inches per revolution. UNDER CAB INSULATION The underside of the cab tunnel surrounding the engine shall be lined with multi -layer insulation, engineered for application inside diesel engine compartments.