CC RESOLUTION 947RESOLUTION NO. 947•
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
SPECIFICATIONS NO. F. D. - 1 -8 -48 FOR ONE
(1) MOTOR PROPELLED "TRIPLE COMBINATION" TRUCK
EQUIPPED WITH 400 - GALLON WATER TANK; HOSE BODY
WITH CAPACITY FOR 1,600 FEET OF 2 -12" D. J.
FIRE HOSE; 1,000 G. P. M. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED.
The City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California,
does hereby resolve, declare and determine as follows:
SECTION 1. That the following specifications, to be
known and designated as "Specifications No. F. D. - 1 -8 -48"
shall be and the same are hereby adopted by, in, and for the
City of E1 Segundo, California, to -wit;
"SPECIFICATIONS NO. F. D. - 1 -8 -48.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE (1) MOTOR PROPELLED
*TRIPLE'COMBINATION' TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH 400 -
GALLON WATER TANK; HOSE BODY WITH CAPACITY
FOR 19600 FEET OF 2 -1/2" D. J. FIRE HOSE; 1,000
G. P. M. CENTRIFUGAL PUMP AND MISCELLANEOUS
EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO.. CALIFORNIA
"INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS: It is the intent of these
specif ications to furnish and deliver to the City of E1 Segundo,
California, complete apparatus ready for use and equipped with
minor equipment as berein specified, with a view to obtaining
the best results and the most acceptable apparatus for service
of the Fire Department of the City of E1 Segundo, California.
These specifications cover only the general requirements as to
type of construction and the test to which the apparatus must
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conform, together with certain details as to finish,
equipment and appliances with which the apparatus must conform.
Details of construction and materials, not otherwise specified,
are left to the discretion of the manufacturer, who shall be
solely responsible for the proper design and construction of
all such features. Apparatus must be of the latest streamlined
design with low center of gravity embodying the latest approved
automotive engineering practice, giving special consideration
to accessibility, ease of operation, proper distribution of
load and general appearance.
"INSTRUCTION TO BIDDER: A certified power curve of the
engine proposed to be furnished shall be submitted with bid,
showing the brake horse - power, torque, B.M.E.P. friction
horsepower, and fuel consumption per hour. Also a copy of 12
hour Board of Fire Underwriters' approved test of the engine
and pump assembly..
"A blue print or blue prints, showing complete layout of
apparatus, including over -all length, wheel base, over -all
height, location of water tank, arrangements of equipment
and compartments, etc., together with detailed specifications
of complete apparatus shall be furnished.
"Bidders must submit a positive guarantee that a complete
stock of parts will be maintained within a radius of 500 miles
of E1 Segundo, California, for the purpose of replacement and
repairs of all parts of engine and chassis.
ti Bidders must state time of delivery of apparatus. Only
bids specifying a reasonable time of delivery, contingent
with good workmanship, will be considered, and the sales
price quoted shall be for the delivery of the apparatus at
the specified delivery date, or at any delayed delivery
date that may be ctused by circumstances beyond control.
"Only bids of manufacturers who build their own motors,
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chassis, and body will be accepted and each bidder must
furnish satisfactory evidence of his ability to construct the
apparatus, including motor, proposed to be furnished if
awarded contract.
"Bidders shall submit a statement of guarantee to be
furnished to the City of E1 Segundo, California, upon the
acceptance of the apparatus by said city, for adjustments,
replacements and service in the event of failure or excess
wear due to defect in materials, or improper design or
workmanship.
" U( ANTITY: One (1) delivered by common carrier transporta-
tion F.O.B. E1 Segundo, California.
"MOTOR: The motor furnished shall be of heavy duty type
of construction especially designed and developed for use in
fire apparatus, with proven ability to stand up under hard
and continuous use and capable of operating efficiently over a
wide range of rotative speeds; to be modern in design and to
incorporate the latest developments in engineering practice;
to be of six cylinder or twelve cylinder type, and of
sufficient horsepower so as the gross load of apparatus,
(including water, hose and men) will not exceed 100 pounds for
each one (1) B.H.P. and no motor shall be less than 185
B.H.P.
"A recording tachometer, recording the motor miles as
well as road miles, and a none - recording tachometer shall be
furnished and mounted at convenient locations for operator,
both when driving and pumping.
"COOLING SYSTEM: Cooling system must be so designed that
the water at the top of the radiator will not rise above 210
degrees F. when operating under maximum load, speed and grade
regardless of atmospheric temperature. An auxiliary cooling
shall be provided for use while pumping and shall be so con-
structed that the water from the pump does not come in
contact with the water in the radiator. A separate line
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shall be provided to fill the radiator from the pump when
desirable, but so designed that it will not be possible to
damage the radiator under any conditions of operation.
"LUBRICATION: The engine shall be provided with a full
force feed lubricating system. The oil gauge shall be of a
stick type so shielded that a correct reading can be taken
while the motor is running. Pressure oil gauges are to be
provided and so mounted that they are visible to driver both
in the driving and pumping positions. Chassis lubrication
shall be alemite or equal.
"GASOLINE TANK: Gasoline tank shall be treated to resist
corrosion and of a capacity not less than 35 gallons. A
gasoline gauge, visible from operator's side shall be furnished.
A gasoline trap with suitable strainer shall be provided in
the fuel line, and line shall be of ample size and so located
as to prevent any possibility of vapor lock.
"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: (Two (2) storage batteries of not
less than 136 amp. capacity and of ample size to start the
engine and for ignition and lights, shall be suitably mounted.
Either battery shall be placed in operation by the changing of
a conveniently located knife- switch. Batteries to be charged
simultaneously with an air- cooled heavy generator, controlled
by an external voltage - current regulator.
"Electrical current for ignition system shall be distributed
by two separate and distinct systems and two battery systems
shall be permitted, one from each battery bank.
"All lighting wires and primary shall be run in flexible
loom with junction boxes suitably located. Lighting system to
be not less than three circuits, protected by vibrating
circuit breakers or fuses and so arranged that trouble on one
circuit will not leave the apparatus without lights in front.
There shall be not more than 15% voltage drop at any lamp
socket, starting motor or siren.
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"CLUTCH: The clutch shall be of the heavy duty dry -
plate disc type.
"TRANSMISSION: Transmission to be of the sliding gear,
selective type, not less than four speeds forward and one
reverse.
"FINAL DRIVE: Final drive to be worm or bevel gear,
Timken or equal, with floating axles supported by Timken
tapered roller bearings.
"AXLES AND FRAME: Front axle shall be Timken. Front
axle and rear axle housing and framing shall be of sufficient
strength with a safety factor to carry the gross load for the
life of the apparatus.
"WHEELS: To be Budd of steel disc construction and inter-
changeable on all hubs. All wheel bearings to be Timken
tapered rollers.
"TIRES: Tires shall be of the same size on all wheels,
with duals on rear. Tires shall be of standard make and
with ample size to safely carry the load imposed.
"STEERING GEAR: Steering shall be Cam and Lever type
or equal. Steering wheel to be not less than 20" in
diameter.
"BRAKES: Brakes shall be of the Hydro -Vac type,
Timken dual primary on all wheels. Stopping distance to
conform with California Motor Vehicle Laws.
"PUMP: The pump to be centrifugal, parallel- series type,
capable of withstanding not less than 600 pounds hydrostatic
pressure test. All parts of pump coming on contact with
water must be constructed of high quality fine grain bronze.
The change from parallel to series and vice versa must be
positive. Pump gauge should register up to 600 pounds
pressure. Suitable piping with valve on operator's panel
shall be furnished to act as by -pass and to cool pump, while
pumping at high pressure.
"Two 2 -1/2" discharge gates on each side shall be provided,
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and each discharge gate when capped shall not extend beyond
the running board. Also one 2 -1/2" outlet suitably mounted
in the rear shall be furnished. The two suction inlets (one
on each side) shall be equipped with Chiksan swivels and 4 -1/2"
light weight wire reinforced suction swivels. Hose can either
run forward or backward along the sides of the apparatus.
Valve should be furnished to suitably hold vacuum while priming.
"PUMP CAPACITIES: Pump shall be tested as a "Class A"
1,000 gallon pumper in accordance with Underwriters' standard
requirements for a pump of this capacity.
"Normal rated capacities from a ten -foot lift shall not be
less than:
1000 Gal.
700 Gal.
500 Gal.
00 Gal.
125 Gal.
"Capacity of the
hydrant maintaining
not be less than:
at 150 lbs, net pump pressure
at 200 lbs. net pump pressure
at 250 lbs, net pump pressure
at 300 lbs, net pump pressure
at 500 lbs, net pump pressure
pump at normal engine speed from
50 lb. pressure on the pump inlet shall
1300 Gal. at 150 lbs. net pump pressure
850 Gal. at 200 lbs. net pump pressure
675 Gal. at 250 lbs. net pump pressure
"Pump shall be capable of delivering 80 gallons per
minute at a pump pressure not less than 500 lbs. when water
is furnished from water tank.
"GOVERNOR: A governor or equal device shall be provided
that shall automatically prevent the discharge pressure at the
pump from rising more than 15 lbs. above a predetermined
pressure in event of closing of one or more discharge gates.
"PRIMING DEVICE: Priming device to be of ample capacity
to create a vacuum sufficient to draft water within a reason-
able length of time, and shall comply with the National Board
of Fire Underwriters' requirements.
"CONTROLS: All controls, including priming device shift,
discharge gate controls, rater tank valve, auxiliary throttle,
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governor, cooler, radiator fill valve, high pressure hose
valves, tachometer and pump gauges are to be centrally
located and capable of being operated from the ground on
operator's side of the apparatus.
"PRESSURE REGULATORS: Each discharge gate shall have
a gauge to show the pressure and shall be self locking.
"WATER TANK: A flat water tank of not less than 400
gallons capacity, treated with corrosive resistant; of not
less than 10 -gauge metal; to be properly baffled, all seams
electrically welded; to be provided with a large hand
hold opening for refill purposes and capped in such a
manner that the water may be exhausted from tank without
removing cap. Connecting line from tank to pump to be not
less than 2" in diameter and to have valve control, and tank
to be provided with overflow capable of discharging full
flow of water from pump to tank to prevent damage when being
filled.
"A manhole cover at top of tank shall be furnished to
facilitate cleaning and painting.
"HOSE REELS: Two (2) hose reels shall be provided
suitably mounted and each reel shall have a capacity of 250
feet of 3/4 inch high pressure hose. All connections and
piping from pump to hose connections on reels shall be
rigidly constructed except for necessary flexible connections,
and shall be capable of withstanding 800 lbs. pressure test.
Hose rollers shall be suitably mounted between hose reels
to facilitate handling.
"HIGH PRESSURE HOSE': Two (2) 200 foot lines of 3/4 inch
I.D. high pressure hose, capable of withstanding a pressure
of 800 pounds per square inch shall be provided on each reel.
Couplings to be depressed eye type. Nozzles to be furnished
shall be two high pressure Hardie or equal, and two low
pressure Alfcospray or equal. All pipe tested to 600 pounds
pressure.
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"HOSE BED: The hose bed shall have a capacity of 1600
feet of 2 -112" D.J.R.L. hose,and shall be partitioned in
center compartment. The bottom of the hose bed to be of
hard wood strips approximately four inches wide and placed
112" apart and of sufficient thickness to carry the load
specified. There shall be provided in the rear, an open
compartment capable of holding 200 feet of 1 -1/2" D.J.R.L.
hose.
"LIGHTING EQUIPMENT: The following lighting equipment
shall be provided:
1 - Federal Propello Ray light mounted at top
center of windshield or radiator shell.
2 - Sealbeam headlights in front, chrome plated,
with legal lens.
2 - Tail lights.
1 - Pump gauge light.
1 - Instrument Board light.
2 - 6" Spotlights in rear.
2 - Motor lights.
2 - S & M Part #470 CAPF Seal Beam Fog Unit
suitably mounted.
2- Red lights, mounted on each upper side of
windshield.
2 - Red parking lights, mounted in front of apparatus.
2 - Lorraine or equal searchlights to be mounted
next to red lights.
"EQUIPMENT: The following miscellaneous equipment shall
be furnished:
1 - 35 -ft. 3- section wood trussed ladder. Duo
Safety Series 150.
hooks.
1 - 14 -ft. Wood trussed roof ladder with folding
"The two above items shall be mounted on left side
of apparatus.
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1 - 24 -ft. 2- section wood trussed ladder
1 - 14 -ft. wood trussed roof ladder with holding
hooks.
The two above items shall be mounted on right side of
apparatus.
2 - Warner or equal hose claims, one mounted and one
not mounted.
1 - 10 ft. pike pole, Oregon pine.
1 - 36 -In. crowbar.
2 - 6 -Pound axes, one pick back, one flathead.
2 - Electric hand lanterns.
2 - hardwood cones for playpipes.
1 - 2 -1/2" Double male connection, N. S. T.
1 - 2 -1/2" Double female connection, N. S. T.
1 - 900 G. P. M. Deluge Gun, to be independently
mounted in front of hose reels for quick accessibility.
2 - 30 lb. DuGas.
"PAINTING AND FINISHING: Painting and metal finish to be
as directed by the Chief of the Fire Department.
"BIMPER: The apparatus shall be furnished with a heavy spring
bumper mounted on the front in a manner so as not to interfere
with hand cranking.
"WINDSHIELD: Apparatus shall be equipped with windshield of
shatter -proof glass.
"Two windshield wipers shall be provided and suitably
mounted.
"DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT: Driver's compartment shall be of touring
car type, with doors hinged at front and equipped with handles
at rear. Seat to be of sufficient width to seat three persons.
1�SIREN: One (1) B & M Siro -Drift siren with brake shall be
furnished and suitably mounted in position specified by Chief
of the Fire Department.
"BELL: A bronze, chrome plated, locomotive bell with a clear
penetrating tone, shall be furnished, with suitable mounting
and location to permit long range warning. The bell
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should be 12 inches in diameter with suitable control
from front seat.
"RUNNING BOARDS: All running boards shall be made of
Diamondette steel floor plate, sand blasted. Running board
braces shall be underneath the running boards.
"COMPARTMENTS: As many compartments as possible other
than herein specified shall be furnished, for the housing
of small and miscellaneous equipment. Locations and
construction to be approved by the Chief of the Fire De-
partment.
"TESTS: Required efficiency tests, including pump tests
to determine capacities, shall be made under the direction
of the Board of Fire Underwriters and to the satisfaction
of the Board of the Fire Underwriters.
"Road tests to determine motor efficiency and ratios
shall be made, and apparatus fully loaded, including four
men, shall be capable of attaining a speed of 35 M.P.H.
within 500 feet from standing start on level ground, and
must be capable of negotiating a one and one -half percent
(1-1/2%) grade in high gear at not less than 50 M.P.H.
"ACCEPTANCE: Acceptance of complete apparatus shall be
made by the Chief of the Fire Department upon satisfactory
completion of required Board of Fire Underwriters' tests;
satisfactory completion of other performance tests under
the direction of the Chief of the Fire Department and upon
proof of satisfactory style and worlananship in conformity
with these specifications and specifications of the manu-
facturer."
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SECTION 2. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the
original of the same to be entered in the book of resolutions
of the said City of El Segundo, and shall make a minute of
the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the
proceedings of the City Council of said City, in the minutes
of the meeting at which the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of
August, A. D. 1948.
L Y 1 ✓L.-' �.r.
Mayor of the Uity ofZl Segundo,
Calif or
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Victor D. McCarthy, City Clerk of the City of E1
Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number
of members of the City Council of said city is five; that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 947 , was passed and
adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor
of said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City, all
at .a ad*ouxmxxk regular meeting of the said Council held on
the 4th day of August, A.D. 1948, and that the same was so
passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: maker, Swanson, Thompson and Mayor
NOES: Co "
ABSENT:
(SEAL)
Selby;