A-A-58028 Truck, Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials \(Hazmat\) Response VehicleThis commercial item description \(CID\) covers a commercial hazardous materials \(HazMat\) truck. It has a 4x2 or a 4x4 chassis with a diesel engine and an automatic transmission; a cab with at least three doors which can accommodate at least four seated persons; and a utility body for equipment storage. The HazMat truck is intended to stow and transport hazardous materials response equipment for the purpose of mitigating chemical leaks, spills, and releases of hazardous substances in both on- and off-road environments. The HazMat truck is also intended to provide a hazardous materials incident command work station area for the purpose of research, command, control, and communications.

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2.1.8.1.1 Operator's manuals. The operator's manual shall include all information required for the

safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, including any special attachments or auxiliary

equipment. The operator's manual shall include at least the following:

a. Location and function of all controls and instruments shall be illustrated and fully

described.

b. Safety information that is consistent with the safety standards established by the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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 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.

i. Procedures for towing the HazMat truck if it becomes disabled.

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

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. Hydraulic schematic.

b. Pneumatic schematic.

c. Electrical schematic.

d. Winterization schematic.