Below are the specific requirements for the Exhaust Removal System: The existing exhaust removal system shall be removed and disposed of by bidder. The bidder is responsible for control wiring, electrical feed and connections shall be the responsibility of the department. The exhaust removal system should be designed for (6) fire apparatus with under carriage exhaust that operate in a back-in mode. Two (2) bays shall be a tandem arrangement. The six (6) fire apparatus systems shall use a sliding rail type, specific to the building layout and apparatus specifications. The system shall utilize a magnetic retention exhaust connection. The bidder shall provide and install one (1) automatic start control panel listed by UL in accordance with the Underwriters Laboratories standard UL-508 as outlined in the equipment specifications, at each location. The system shall include a control panel within the building’s alarm room. The bidder shall provide and install one (1) exhaust blower as outlined in the equipment specifications. The system’s exhaust extraction blower shall be installed on the exterior rear wall of the building. The bidder shall provide and install one (1) air filtration system to reduce the diesel exhaust particulate (soot) from the exhaust blower discharge. As the vehicle leaves the fire station, the flexible 4” diameter exhaust hose equipped with a magnetic nozzle shall move towards the exit door along the ceiling mounted aluminum rail. The travelling crab shall glide along the rail with a spring coiled balancer that supports the hose. The balancer must keep the exhaust hose away from the existing apparatus. Sliding Balancer track systems will not be allowed...
