Water Tender Type A for Fire Brigade Use conforming to IS 948
A Water Tender Type A is a fire-fighting vehicle designed to carry a large amount of water and pump it at high pressure to fight fires. It is commonly used by fire brigades as a primary response vehicle in emergencies.
What it does :
- Has a big water tank and a powerful pump that can spray water over long distances
- Can supply water directly to a fire or feed other fire-fighting equipment and vehicles
Specification
- Water Tank Capacity (litre): 2700 litter
- Water Tank Material: Material to be mild steel treated for anti-corrosion. Inside surface shall be prepared by sand blasting before painting. Epoxy treatment (consisting of one coat of primer and 2 coats of finish) should be given inside the water tank for corrosion resistance.
- Requirements for Water Tank1. Tank shall be suitably mounted on the chassis in a manner ensuring proper load distribution on the axles; 2. The tank shall be fitted with a 75 mm bore overflow pipe; 3. A 63 mm instantaneous hydrant connection, incorporating a strainer, shall be provided for filling the tank through 50 mm bore pipe work; 4. An 100 mm bore pipeline shall be taken from the tank for the suction inlet of the pump incorporating an 100 mm quick spherical type valve.
- Baffles & Manhole1. There should be minimum 2 baffles for 2700 litres water tank and 3 baffles for higher capacity; 2. The tank body and baffles shall be minimum 3 mm thick; 3. Bottom of the tank shall be minimum 4 mm thick; 4. The tank shall have a covered manhole of minimum 45 cm diameter; 5. A cleaning hole of at least 25 cm dia shall be provided at the bottom.
- Portable Pump275 LPM Portable Pump Set (conforming to IS: 942)
- Colour and PaintFire red colour conforming to Shade No. 536 of IS 5. The paint shall conform to IS 2932.
- Mandatory Accessories as per clause 6*2 of IS 948Fire bell of 250 mm diameter, 2 nos Head lamps, 2 nos Fog lamps, reversing light, Amber blinkers lights, Trafficators, Wind screen wipers, Tools required for normal routine maintenance, Battery operated siren, Search light, Spot light, Inspection lamp, 2 nos Tail lamps, Rear reflectors, Instrument panel, locker.
- Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight including crew, water and equipment: 14250 kilograms
- Axle Configuration: 4 X 2
- Maximum Engine Output / Power (kW) at rated RPM: 117.7 kilowatt
- Vehicle Emission Compliance: BS VI
- Performance Parameters (as per clause 2*2 of IS 948)1. Maximum speed on level road (fully laden) - 72 km/h; 2. Acceleration from a standing start through the gears (fully laden) - 50 km/h in 45 s; 3. The appliance shall be capable of being started from rest and move upon a gradient of 1 to 4; 4. When travelling at 48 km/h on a level dry surface the foot brake shall be capable of stopping the vehicle within a distance of 15 m from the point at which the brake is applied. The hand brake shall be capable of holding the fully laden appliance on a dry surface gradient of 1 in 4 when in neutral gear.
- Seating Capacity in the cabin (Including driver): 6
- Air Conditioning in Driver Cabin: No
- Governing Specification: IS 948