Opening of Bids - One (1) or More, 2020 or Newer, Emergency Medical Vehicle – Spec P - Fire Service, Inc.

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City of South Bend Central Services Division Fire Service, Inc./Wheeled Coach Ambulance Specification shall be copper and conform to all the SAE J1127 and SAE J1128 requirements. All low tension primary cable shall have GXL or better insulation. All low tension battery cable shall have SGX insulation. Documentation from the wiring manufacturer that the wire used by the primary manufacturer is in compliance with this requirement shall be submitted with the proposal. Bids not meeting this requirement will not be accepted. The wiring shall be permanently color coded to identify wire function. Wires shall be permanently heat ink embossed with both number and function codes. The function code shall be the descriptive name of the circuit served. The number code shall be the exact purpose of that circuit. This number code shall be completely referenced in a detailed wiring schematic provided with the vehicle. The function and number code shall be embossed at a minimum of four inch intervals the entire length of the wire terminating into all switch and control panels. The use of multi -conductor cable must be function and color coded and shown on the wiring diagram. Wiring shall be routed in conduit or high temperature looms with a rating of 300 degrees Fahrenheit where necessary to protect it. All added wiring shall be located in accessible, enclosed, and protected locations and kept at least six inches from the exhaust system components. Electrical wiring and components shall not terminate or be routed in the oxygen storage compartment except for the oxygen controlled solenoid, compartment light, and switch. All conduits, looms, and wiring shall be secured to the body or frame with insulated metal cable straps in order to prevent sagging and movement which results in chafing, pinching, snagging or any other damage. All apertures on the vehicle shall be properly placed in a grommet and sealed for passing wiring and conform to SAE 1292. All items used for protecting or securing the wiring shall be appropriate for the specific application and be standard automotive, aircraft marine, or electronic hardware. Circuit connections shall be made on barrier style terminal blocks utilizing binding post screws for positive mechanical connections. minimize the potential for wiring shorts and voltage drops all wiring terminals shall be brass, tin plated, annealed, ETP copper with nylon high heat insulation. Serration's, inside the barrel, provide maximum contact and tensile strength after crimping. Connection 10070-0003 11 /05/20 32