Opening of Bids - Spec S - One or More 2018 or Newer Emergency Medical Vehicle - Horton Emergency Vehicle - Part 2

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NOTE: Vital medical equipment such as suction aspirator system and/or electric oxygen valve shall not be included in the load shedding sequence. These systems shall remain powered until total failure of the electrical generating system occurs. Y� 3.5 LOW VOLTAGE MONITORING SYSTEM There shall be installed, as an integral function of the ambulance conversion main power board, circuitry that continually monitors electrical system voltage. This system shall activate an audible alarm and a steady burn red LED warning light to indicate that system voltage has reached or fallen below 11.7" volts. There shall be included a switch to deactivate the audible alarm. The audible alarm, LED indicator light and the switch shall be located on an auxiliary control panel located in the drivers control console below the main switch panel. Y ✓N 3.6 DRIVER SWITCHING CONSOLE A console shall be built onto the engine cover. At the far right of the console will be housed the patient code lights and door open indicator lights. The ammeter, voltmeter, and battery indicator lights shall be located on a separate panel. The ammeter, depending on equipment/chassis manufacturer specified, shall indicate the current flow to the batteries or from the alternator. The 12 volt voltmeter shall indicate the voltage of the batteries. An audible low voltage -warning device shall be installed with a reset cancel switch. This device shall sound whenever the voltage of the vehicle drops below 11.8 volts. This device shall automatically reset once the batteries are above 11.8 volts. An engine hour meter will be located near the bottom of the console on the driver's side and will be wired to ensure an accurate reading of running hours. Both the volt and ammeters shall be digital with LED display. The complete console, manufactured of automotive plastics, shall be free of sharp edges and molded to match the contours of the engine cover. It shall contain all emergency switches, module switching, and legends according to their function and have backlighting controlled by the headlight rheostat. The switches shall be Euro- style, moisture resistant, rocker type, and shall be UL listed and CSA approved. Switch terminals shall be 1/4" spade types. The switch legends shall be engraved plastic inserts. The backlighting shall light the words themselves rather than the background. Backlighting shall be accomplished with electro-luminescent light strips for their benefits of consistent light output, low amp draw, and extended service life. Switch location and configuration to match current SBFD Medic 4. The console shall contain the following features: Master Patient Status Indicator Lights Primary/Secondary Patient Door Open Red Light 27