A-A-58004 Truck, Fire Fighting, Water Tanker, 4,000 Gallon CapacityThis commercial item description \(CID\) covers a commercial water tanker truck. The tanker has a 6x4 chassis with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission; a two person cab with two doors; a 4,000 gallon water tank; a 1,250 gallon per minute \(gpm\) fire pump; equipment compartments; and hose. The water tanker truck is intended to: store and transport water over paved roads, gravel roads, or unimproved surfaces, and draft, pump, and transfer water in support of brush, structural, and aircraft fire fighting vehicles.

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c. Checks and adjustments in preparation for placing the vehicle for service upon receipt

from the contractor.

d. Preparation for shipment or storage.

e. Warranty information and period of the warranty for the complete vehicle and for any

component warranty that exceeds the warranty of the complete vehicle. Addresses

and telephone numbers shall be provided for all warranty providers.

f. General description of and step-by-step instructions for the operation of the vehicle

and its fire extinguishing system(s) and auxiliary equipment.

g. Description of the post-operational procedures (draining, flushing, et cetera).

h. Checklists for the daily maintenance inspection and mission readiness checks that the

operator is expected to perform, including basic troubleshooting procedures.

i. Procedures for towing a disabled vehicle.

j. Procedures for changing a tire.

k. Schedules for required preventative maintenance and required periodic maintenance.

l. A line art drawing of the vehicle, including front, rear, left, and right side views,

showing basic dimensions and weights (total vehicle and individual axle weight for

the unloaded and fully loaded vehicle).

m. Procedures and maximum speed limits for towing a trailer, including hazards, risks,

and special requirements.

2.1.8.1.2 Service manuals. The service manual shall identify any special tools and test equipment

required and shall cover troubleshooting and maintenance as well as minor and major repair

procedures. The text shall contain performance specifications, tolerances, and fluid capacities;

current, voltage, and resistance data; test procedures; and such illustrations and exploded views

as may be required to permit proper maintenance by qualified mechanics. The manual shall

contain an alphabetical subject index as well as a table of contents. The service manual shall

contain at least the following, where applicable:

a. Fire fighting system schematic(s).

b. Hydraulic schematic.

c. Pneumatic schematic.

d. Electrical schematic.