
Windsor-Severence Fire Protection District
Heavy Rescue
Production Specification
SVI #774 Page 14 of 126 April 19, 2010
TESTING
ROAD TEST
Road test shall be conducted in accordance with this section to verify that the completed apparatus is capable of
compliance with Roadability Section.
The tests shall be conducted at a location and in a manner that does not violate local, state or provincial, or federal traffic
laws.
The tests shall be conducted on dry, level, paved roads that are in good condition. The apparatus shall be loaded to its
estimated in service weight.
The engine shall not operate in excess of the maximum governed speed. Acceleration tests shall consist of two runs in
opposite directions over the same route. The fire apparatus shall attain a speed of 35 mph (55 km/hr) from a standing
start within 25 seconds. The fire apparatus shall attain a minimum top speed of 50 mph (80 km/hr).
If the apparatus is equipped with an auxiliary braking system, the manufacturer shall road test the system to confirm that
the system is functioning as intended by the auxiliary braking system manufacturer.
If the apparatus is equipped with an air brake system, the service brakes shall bring the apparatus, when loaded to it's
GVWR, to a complete stop from an initial speed of 20 mph (32.2 km/hr) in a distance not exceeding 35 ft (10.7 m) by
actual measurement on a paved, level, dry surface road that is free of loose material, oil, or grease.
If the apparatus is equipped with a hydraulic brake system, the service brakes shall bring the apparatus, when loaded to
its GVWR, to a complete stop from an initial speed of 30 mph (48.2 km/hr) in a distance not exceeding 88 ft (26.8 m) by
actual measurement on a paved, level, dry surface road that is free of loose material, oil, or grease.
LOW VOLTAGE - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST
The vehicles low voltage electrical system shall be tested and certified by the manufacturer. The certified test results shall
be delivered with the completed vehicle. Tests shall be performed when the air temperature is between 0°F and 110°F (–
18°C and 43°C).
TEST SEQUENCE
The following three (3) tests shall be performed in the order in which they appear below. Before each test, the batteries
shall be fully charged until the voltage stabilizes at the voltage regulator set point and the lowest charge current is
maintained for 10 minutes. Failure of any of these tests shall require a repeat of the sequence.
1. RESERVE CAPACITY TEST
The engine shall be started and kept running until the engine and engine compartment temperatures are stabilized at
normal operating temperatures and the battery system is fully charged. The engine shall be shut off, and the minimum
continuous electrical load shall be activated for 10 minutes.
All electrical loads shall be turned off prior to attempting to restart the engine. The battery system shall then be capable of
restarting the engine. Failure to restart the engine shall be considered a test failure of the battery system.
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