Laserfiche WebLink
REV: 04-29-25 LF <br />1. Magnetic particle inspection shall be conducted on all ferrous welds to assure the integrity of <br />the weldments and also detect any flaws or weaknesses. These tests shall be performed prior to <br />paint or assembly. <br />2. Ultrasonic inspection shall be used to detect any flaws in pins, bolts and other critical mounting <br />components. The bolts shall be tested after they have been torqued to ensure the bolt was not <br />damaged. <br />3. All extension/retraction cables shall be tested and certified by the cable vendor. <br />4. Functional tests, load tests, stability tests and visual structural examination shall be performed. <br />These tests will determine any unusual deflection, vibration, or instability characteristic of the unit. <br />5. Hydraulic oil shall be sample tested prior to delivery. <br />Upon completion of the preceding inspections, an independent third-party testing company shall <br />issue a Type I Certificate of Inspection indicating that all specified standards have been satisfied. <br />TESTS <br />The following test shall be conducted to the aerial device prior to delivery; all listed tests shall be <br />witnessed and certified to ensure the device meets all requirements of the current NFPA Standard <br />for Automotive Fire Apparatus, applicable regulations in effect as of the Effective Date. <br />1. 1-1/2:1 DYNAMIC STABILITY AND LIFT TEST - A test of the apparatus shall be performed <br />that the aerial device sections are so designed and powered to support a load representing 150% <br />of the manufacturer's rated tip load capacity at maximum horizontal reach on level ground. Since <br />this is a dynamic test, the load must be raised, lowered and rotated without evidence of instability. <br />2. 1-1/3:1 DYNAMIC STABILITY AND LIFT TEST - A test of the apparatus shall be performed <br />that the tip and aerial device sections are so designed and powered to support a load representing <br />133% of the manufacturer's rated tip load capacity at maximum horizontal reach on a five (5) <br />degree slope. Since this is a dynamic test, the load must be raised, lowered and rotated without <br />evidence of instability. <br />3. TIME TEST - A test of the apparatus shall be performed to raise the ladder from a bedded <br />position extended to full height and rotated through a 90 degree turn smoothly and without undue <br />vibration in not over 120 seconds. <br />AERIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM <br />12VDC electrical power for the aerial device shall be drawn from the chassis electrical system <br />and routed through major segregated circuits and into an electric collector ring assembly. The <br />circuits shall provide power for the aerial device controls, indicators, and interlocks; other circuits <br />shall power auxiliary equipment such as lights, intercom, etc. <br />The electric collector ring assembly shall provide power for electrical ground, aerial device control <br />functions, 12- and 120-volt systems. The collector rings shall be enclosed in a sealed, <br />weatherproof housing to prevent corrosion. <br />ATTY/AGR.2025.089/Fire Apparatus Solutions (Purchase of Spartan-LTC 105' TDA) (Page 120 of 150)