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The foam tank filler shall be equipped with a pressure/vacuum vent that enables the tank to compensate for changes in pressure or vacuum when filling or withdrawing foam concentrate from the tank. The pressure/vacuum vent shall not allow atmospheric air to enter the foam tank except during operation or to compensate for thermal fluctuations. The vent shall be protected to prevent foam concentrate from escaping or directly contacting the vent at any time. The vent shall be of sufficient size to prevent tank damage during filling or foam withdrawal. A color coded label or visible permanent marking that reads "CLASS A -- FOAM TANK FILL" shall be placed at or near the foam concentrate tank fill opening. An additional label shall be placed at or near any foam concentrate tank fill opening stating the type of foam concentrate the system is designed to use. Any restrictions on the types of foam concentrate that can be used with the system shall also be stated, along with a warning message that states "WARNING: DO NOT MIX BRANDS AND TYPES OF FOAM." 100233.1 - FOAM SYSTEM PIPING A 3/4" fitting shall be provided on the foam tank for connection of the foam tank to the suction side of the foam system. 100235.1 - FOAM TANK DRAIN AND VALVE PROVISIONS A 3/4" diameter connection, piping, and valve shall be installed for the foam tank for draining purposes. 100239.1 - FOAM TANK GAUGES One (1) Class 1 foam tank level gauge shall be installed on pump panel. The tank level gauge shall indicate the liquid level on an easy to read LED display and show increments of 1/8 tank. A pressure transducer shall be mounted on the outside of the tank in an easily accessible area. CAB MOUNTED One (1) Class 1 112124 Ã¢â¬ÅIntelli-Tank" mini foam tank level gauge shall be installed in the cab or center console. The tank level gauge shall indicate the liquid level on an easy to read LED display and show increments of 1/8 of a tank. 100549.5 - CUSTOM RESCUE SIDE ALUMINUM BODY, 6" RAILS The body will be a custom fabricated severe service rescue-side type, constructed of all aluminum. The body shall be 114" long by 96" wide, designed for a 60" cab to axle dimension. The body shall be specifically designed and engineered for off- road wildland firefighting. MAIN FRAME The body shall have 6" x 1.75" structural aluminum channel main frame rails. The body frame rails shall be isolated from the truck frame by .500" industrial isolators. SUB-FRAME The cross-members shall be 3" x 2 5/16"" structural aluminum I beams with cross-members on 12" centers. MOUNTING The body shall be bolted to the chassis frame rails at the rear end of the frame. There shall be brackets installed at the middle of the body frame to prevent side to side movement. The body shall be spring mounted at the front of the body frame. The flexible mounting system shall allow for body/chassis flexing during extreme off road conditions. HEADACHE RACK The front of the body shall have a 2" formed aluminum tube headache rack. The rack shall extend the full width of the body and be attached to the front body corners. The assembly shall extend above the chassis cab and have mounting platform for installation of the light bar and two work lights. Wiring for the lights will be placed inside the tubing for protection. The headache rack shall have four (4) vertical 2" tubes for extra strength. FUEL FILLER The fuel filler tube and cap shall be installed at the driver's side, rear of the body. FENDER PANELS The lower portion of the flat-bed body shall have fender panels over and aft of the rear wheel panel area. The panels shall be constructed of polished aluminum tread plate. The wheel well openings will be cut out to conform to the wheels. REAR BODY PANEL A vertical body panel shall be installed at the rear of the body constructed of .125" smooth aluminum. The panel shall house the running lights, taillights, back-up lights, and emergency lights. The body panel shall be angled to allow for a 27 degree Skeeter Brush Trucks Page 11 12/03/2020136