Specifications include, but are not limited to: CAPACITY A. The structural integrity of the body shall allow high density loading of up to 700 pounds per cubic yard of normal refuse and have a minimum capacity of 30/31 cubic yards, minimum, exclusive of the hopper loading area and the space occupied by the packer panel. B. The hopper shall be capable of accepting the contents of fully loaded 96 gallon containers in one continuous motion, without spillage over the hopper lip. BODY MATERIALS A. Body design to allow for unloading without material wedging in body. B. Body sides shall be fabricated from 10 gauge hi-tensile steel with continuously welded bracing to eliminate water pockets. C. A roof of 12 gauge hi-tensile steel shall be connected to the body sides with integral full length roof rails to contain and dissipate the high density side loading forces equally throughout the body structure. D. All body panels shall be braced with 2” x 6” steel channel. E. Long members of 1/4” structural steel, interlaced construction affording maximum floor support. F. Back flow blades shall be installed in the body cavity to restrict the back flow of refuse into the hopper as the body cavity fills. G. Shall include easily accessible shovel, rake, broom, spill kit and wheel chock holders. NO UNDER BODY MOUNTS. Option for wheel chain hangers or bucket. H. Body will be fully seam welded. NO SPOT WELDS. The packer roof line shall be free of impediments which might snag low hanging wires and brush. Height shall not exceed 13 feet 0 inches. I. The body floor shall be fabricated from 7-gauge sheet steel with a 3/16” AR 400 or HARDOX equivalent replaceable overlay. J. A 24” x 64” x 3/16” AR 400 or Hardox steel overlay shall be welded to the body floor at the transition from the hopper floor to the body floor. HOPPER The hopper shall incorporate a cover to prevent debris from flying out during transit; standalone cover systems shall have an air or hydraulic operated cover with controls located in the cab with easy access by the driver. A. Stand-alone hopper cover systems shall be attached to the body above the front of the hopper. The cover shall be smooth and of solid sturdy construction to prevent trash from becoming entangled in the cover. B. The hopper opening shall be flared outward at approximately 30 degrees to create a funnel effect allowing dumping of full 300-gallon container in one continuous motion, without spillage over the hopper lip. C. A 9” high rubber strip on hopper lip to prevent spillage when dumping the can. D. The hopper floor and sides shall be made of 3/16” AR400 or HARDOX equivalent. E. Both the hopper floor and liner shall extend into the body 24” beyond the maximum extension of the packer panel or maximum radius of a packer paddle. LADDER A. A ladder at the street side forward end of the hopper for ease of access is required. Two grab handles are required. Self-cleaning steps constructed of grip strut metal are required. B. Ladder shall conform to current ANSI guidelines for attached ladders and steps. Minimum step to wall clearance is 7” at all points along length of rungs. C. Top rung shall be 4” deep minimum.
