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Bidder Triple Combination Pumper Specifications for the 56 Complies City of Elk River Minnesota Yes No weathering. The foam level probe shall be constructed of chemical resistant PVC plastic with a 3.00" diameter anodized flange. The internal wire connectors and electronics shall be fully encapsulated to protect against water, dirt, and vibration. LIGIIT SHIELD Illumination shall be provided for controls, switches, essential instructions, gauges, and instruments necessary for the operation of the apparatus and the equipment provided on it. External illumination shall be a minimum of 5 foot-candles on the face of the device. Internal illumination shall be a minimum of 4 footlamberts. Lights shall be installed under a stainless steel shield. One pump panel light shall come on at the operator's panel when the pump is shifted into gear from inside the cab. This is to afford the operator some illumination when first approaching the control panel. The remaining lights to be actuated from a switch located on the pump panel. ELECTRICAL All 12-volt electrical equipment installed by the apparatus manufacturer shall conform to modern automotive practices. All wiring shall be high temperature type. Wiring shall be run, in loom or conduit, where exposed and have grommets where wire passes through sheet metal. , Automatic reset circuit breakers shall be provided which conform to SAE Standards. Wiring shall be color, function and number coded. Function and number codes shall be continuously imprinted on all wiring harness conductors at 2.00" intervals.: Exterior eXposed wire connectors shall be positive locking, and environmentally sealed to withstand elements such as temperature extremes, moisture and automotive fluids. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed utilizing the following guidelines: (1) All holes made in the roof shall be caulked with silicon, rope caulk is not acceptable. Large fender washers, liberally caulked, shall be used when fastening equipment to the underside of the cab roof. (2) Any electrical component that is installed in an exposed area shall be mounted in a manner that shall not allow moisture to accumulate in it. Exposed area shall be defined as any location outside of the cab or body. (3) Electrical components designed to be removed for maintenance shall not be fastened with nuts and bolts. Metal screws shall be used in mounting these devices. Also a coil of wire shall be provided behind the appliance to allow them to be pulled away from mounting area for inspection and service work. (4) Corrosion preventative compound shall be applied to all terminal plugs located outside of the cab or body. All non-waterproof connections shall require this compound in the plug to Page 56