CRASH WATER/FOAM TENDER

QRs/SPECIFICATION FOR CRASH WATER/FOAM FIRE TENDER

1. PURPOSE:
The water cum foam Crash Fire Tender shall be highly specialized for Aerodrome Rescue
and Fire Fighting. Vehicle capable of reaching to the Aircraft crash site as per ICAO standard.

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
Design construction features, materials and equipment and interpretation of Terminology of
specification of Air Field crash tender shall be in accordance with :

Airport Service Manual- Part- I, DOC No. 9137-AN 1899 with latest applicable amendments.
a.
b. Indian Standard IS 951 =2003 (Functional requirement for Airfield crash tender)
c. National Fire Protection Code 414 edition 2012.
d Euro Norms with respect to emission level.
e. Chassis: 6x6 chassis.

3. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

a. Capacity of water tank: 6500 Ltrs.

b. Capacity of Foam tank 800 Ltrs or 12% of water capacity.
c. Auxiliary Foam Compatible: DCP (150 Kgs)
d. Overall Size should match the vehicle requirement
e. Drive: All Wheel Capability (Configuration 6x6)
f. Gross vehicle Weight : 33000Kqs Max uniformly distributed.
g. Centre of Gravity: kept as low as possible
h. Tilt Angle/Stability: 28/30 degree on static condition in both ways
steering: Right Hand Steering is mandatory.
1 Angle of Approach: 30 Degree Min.
k. Angle of Departure: 30 Degree Min.
I. Inter axle Clearance Angle: 12 degree Min.
m. Ground Clearance: at least 600 mm.
n. Under axle clearance FA/RA: at least 350mm/350mm.
o. Slide Slope: 20% on both sides.
p. Grad ability: 35% of dry pavement of minimum speed of 1.6 Km/Hr.
q. Turning Circle Radius: 12M max.
r. Ford ability: 608 mm.
s. Articulation: 300mm.
t. It shall be possible to operate the monitor and the two hand lines at the pump delivery
pressure of 10 kgf/ Cm2.

4.0 MATERIAL SELECTION AND TREATMENT

The choice of materials to be used for construction of the appliance shall be made with a view
4.1
to combine lightness with strength and durability.
4.2 i) Timber shall not be used in body construction.
ii) The body shall be constructed of materials that provide the lightest weight consistent with
the strength necessary for off pavement operation over rough terrain and when exposed to
excess heat. The body may be unitized with chassis rigid structure type or it may be flexible
mounted on the vehicle chassis. It shall alsb- include front and rear fenders or wheel wells,
body panel shall be r movable where necessary to provide access to the interior of iI. the
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 Access doors shall be provided for those areas of the interior of the vehicle which must be
frequently inspected.
The working deck of the vehicle shall be adequately reinforced to permit the crew to perform
iv)
their duties in the turret area, water tank top fill area, foam liquid top fill area and in other w
areas where access to auxiliary or installed equipment is necessary.
Hand- rails or bulwarks shall be provided where necessary for the safety and convenience of
v)
the crew. Rails and stanchions shall be strongly braced and constructed of a material, which
is durable and resists corrosion,
Steps or ladders shall be provided for access to the top fill area. The lowermost steps(s) may
vi)
extended below the angle of approach or departure or ground clearance limits if it (they) is
(are) designed to swing clear. All other steps shall be rigidly constructed. All steps shall have
a nonskid surface, with a least 150 mm toe room. Lowermost step(s) shall be no more than
558 mm above ground level when the vehicle is full laden. Adequate lighting shall be provided
to illuminate steps and walkways.
A heavy duty front bumper shall be mounted on the vehicle and secured to the frame
vii)
structure.
Paint finish shall be 'Fire Red' in colour as per IS 2932 and shall be resistant to damage from
4.3.
firefighting agents.
4.4 Cabin
The cabin shall be mounted on the forward part of the vehicle and shall provide seating for 5
i)
persons including driver (two adjustable seats and a long fixed seat for 3 crew member). in
addition there shall be instrument panel and equipment as specified without any hindrance to
crew.
The cabin shall meet the visibility requirements of the wind. Shield shall be of shatter proof
ii)
safety glass and all other windows shall be constructed of approved safety glass. The cabin
shall be provided with wide gutters to prevent foam and water dripping on the wind shield and
side windows. There shall be enough space to keep and to enable the crew except driver to
put on protective clothing and breathing apparatus (B.A.) set while on way to a call. The
doors in the cabin should be operable at 90° for easy ingress and egress of crew.
The cabin shall be weather proof and shall be full insulated thermally and acoustically with a
iii)
fire resistant material.
The cabin roof shall be covered with aluminum chequered sheet in such a way that the
iv)
entrapment of rain water/foam solution on cabin roof is totally avoided by providing necessary
gutters for draining.
4.5 Brakes
The braking system shall feature service, emergency and parking brake system. Service
i)
brakes shall have power actuation through air, hydraulic or air over hydraulic.
Service brakes shall be of all wheel type with split circuits so that failure of one circuit shall not
ii)
cause total service brake failure and shall be able to hold fully loaded vehicle on a 50 percent
grade.
The services brakes shall stop the vehicle within 10.7 m from 32 kmph and within 40 m from
iii)
64 kmph on a dry hard appropriately roadway level, free from loose materials and sufficiently
wide roadway without any part of vehicle leaving roadway.
The service brakes shall provide one power assisted stop with the vehicle engine inoperative
iv)
or the stopping distances specified above for each vehicle class.
An emergency brakes system shall be provided which is applied and released by the driver
v)
from the cabin and is capable for modulation by means of the service brake control.
The parking brake shall be capable of holding the fully loaded vehicle on a 20 percent grade
vi)
without air or hydraulic alsistance.
Thy appliance is intendeh for use in tropical 'conditions with constant high humidity and heat
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 All parts which forms water ways or come in contact with water shall be of corrosion resisting
4.
material or suitably treated for corrosion resistance. All metal pipelines shall be hot dipped
/galvanized. All metal parts exposed to atmosphere shall either be of corrosion resisting
material or treated suitably to resist corrosion. All metal fasteners shall be galvanized /crome
plated to avoid rusting.

5. ENGINE:
Engine: turbo charged air —cooled 4 cycle Diesel Engine/EURO-IV Bharat Stage,
a.
emission ratio compliant (latest design).
Engine Output: sufficient to perform output requirement specified herein should not less than
b.
400BHP at 2100 rpm (min).
Acceleration: 80Km/hr in 40 seconds. The acceleration time shall be achieved on ambient
c. C and at elevation up to 600 M without engine pre-heating.
temperature varying from 0-50°
d. Top Speed: 100 to 120 Km/hr.
Response Time: 120 second for a distance of 2.8 Km with three 90 degree turn.
e.
Cooling System: To avoid overheating of engine under tropical condition.
f.
g. Fuel tank Capacity: The fuel tank shall be not less than 200 liters capacity.
h. Engine starting System: 24 volts and minimum 30 Amperes.
Positive Operation of Radio Equipment: By way of radio separation of electrical system.
i.
Recharging of Battery: Both in battery charger while mobile and AC receptacle on ground.
j.
k. Exhaust: To be located far away from pump operating position.
. Service Brake: Al! wheel type with split circuit.
m. Towing eye/hook:2 at front and 2 at rear
Power take off: Engine department. Power to be operated by vehicle engine through suitable
n.
power take off.
Transmission: Fully automatic transmission with torque converter.
o.
Steering: Ram-assisted power steering system. A steering mechanism shall be so designed
p.
as to permit manual steering sufficient to bring the vehicle to a safe stop in the event of failure
of power assistance. The power steering shall have sufficient capacity so that more than 7kg
pull is required on the steering wheel in order to turn the steering wheel from lock to lock with
engine running.
q. Wheels: single wheel type
r. Tyres: with tubes or tubeless
s. Crew cabin: driver+5
Access doors: easy accessible to engine, pump, foam proportional system. battery storage,
t.
fluid reservoir.
u. Extension Ladder: 2 section 10 M light alloy
Ground sweep/under truck nozzle: 6(3 in front of front axle+1 behind the front axle+1 in front
v.
rear axle +1 in between the rear axle) with foam solution discharge to protect under side
of 1st
of the vehicle. The throw of the nozzle shall be 6M.

6. WATER TANK

a. Capacity: 6500 Itrs(according to NFPA 414 should be provided)

b. Filling: self-refilling from pump
Water tank shall have rated capacity as per class and the tank outlets shall be arranged in
c. used if the vehicle is standing on:
such a way that 85 percent of rated capacity can
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 Tank shall be made of stainless steel with epoxy coating, tank with suitable longitudinal and
traverse baffles, which shall permit easy access for internal inspection. The tank shall
withstand hydrostatic pressure of 0.3kg/cm2
Tank shall be provided with hinged lid, a top filling hole with filter of 450 mm size and drain ,
e. hole of not less than 63mm dia with a quick action spherical type valve at the bottom. The 11
manhole shall be quick opening type and shall be clearly marked "Water"
Baffle plates: longitudinal and transversal are required.
f. Over —flow piping 100 mm dia minimum shall be arranged in such a way that it release
g.
pressure on overfilling without wasting water during vehicles maneuvers.
Filling capacity: 2 seats of water filling connection in standard 63 mm instantaneous coupling,
h.
one on left and another on right with strainers and non-return valve.
The water tank shall be separate from crew compartment, chassis, engine and easily
removable, and shall be mounted on chassis in a manner that the torsional strains during
movement are minimum .
A direct filling connection shall also be provided to fill the tank from open source of supply and
pressure.
J. shall be of sizes, so as to fill the tank in 2 min at 5 kg/cm2
Arrangement of lifting the tank without damage should be provided for repair and
k.
maintenance, etc.

7. FOAM SYSTEM:
Material of Tank: Tank shall be made of stainless steel. The tank with its fitment shall be able
a.
to withstand hydrostatic pressure of 0.3 kg/cm2
Capacity of Tank 800 Ltrs or 12% of water capacity.
b. The tank shall be separate and distinct from the body flexibly mounted on chassis to receive
c. minimum torsion forces during vehicles movements and easily removable as a unit and
should be suitably baffled to prevent surging.
The manhole of the tank of 450 mm diameter shall be used for foam filling and shall be clearly
d. marked 'FOAM'. Means shall be provided for automatic venting of the foam compound tank
when foam is being produced or tank is filled.
The foam compound tube shall be positioned in such a manner that foreign matter or sludge
e. shall not pass into the compound lines. The tube shall be fitted with gauze strainer of
corrosion resistant material.
Drain hole at the bottom of sump and a liquid induction connection shall be provided in the
f.
tank .
Spillage/surging/frothing: not allowed during accelerating/braking/concerning.
g. Foam quality standard: AR-AFFF as per IS 4989(Part IV) specification and foam expansion
h.
ration shall be 1:8
foam production: Uninterrupted during creeping, moving.
i. Foam proportioner" Induction rate 3% ,6% or 8% pre adjustable standard setting .
J• Filling hole with a trough on top shall be connected with a pipe reaching at the bottom to avoid
k.
aeration in the liquid.
An external filling connection which can be approached at ground level shall also be provided
I.
to receive supply in tank with the help of foam pump.
All pipelines shall be made of corrosion resistant material and dissimilar material that
m.
produces galvanic corrosion should not be used.

8. PUMP DATA:
The water pump shall be made of bronze/gunmetal.
a. otal discharge from monitor and two side lines shall not be less
b. delivery/discharge rates: -t and 3 m static lift pump shall also be capable
than 4000 ltrs/min. at presfrure of 8.5 kgf/Cd2 2 to suit monitor
of minimum output of 4 DO ltrs/min at a reSsurey of 10.5 to 12.5 Kgf/Cm
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 Type: Multi stage centrifugal pump, midship mounted, Pump control panel shall be located on
either side of appliance in addition to the one provided in cabin.
A mechanical seal/gland shall be provided capable of running dry up to 1 minute without any
damage.
Primer provided along with pump shall have automatic engagement (Water ring)
e.
/disengagement provision. It shall have a suction lift of 7 mtrs within 30 sec with 125/150 mm
dia suction pipe.

9. PUMP DRIVE:
The pump drive shall permit operation of pump and simultaneous operation of vehicle and
a.
shall not be affected by transmission ratio or clutch operation. The design of drive system
shall prevent damage and minimize lurching of vehicle during simultaneous operation, and
shall be capable of absorbing maximum torque delivered by engine and vehicle, without
causing any stalling of engine and fluctuation of pressure.
The drive shall permit discharge at rated capacity of pump during vehicular speed from 1.6 to
b.
8 kmph in forward as well as rear gear.

10. MONITOR: ROOF MONITOR VVITH SUITABLE CONTROL PANEL

a. Location: Roof of the cabin.

Operation: Electro pneumatic manual control by either driver or crew members.
b. horizontally and elevating not less than 45° from
c. Monitor shall be capable of traversing 270°
horizontal axis and depression of 15° '
Monitor shall be capable of discharging total rated water tank quantity in not more than two to
d.
three minutes, and shall have a means provided for deflective pattern of foam dispersal. The
dispersal. The discharge rate of monitor shall not be less than 3000L/min with expansion ratio
of 1:( 8-12).
e. Range of throw shall be as follows:
° depression
Straight stream at 45° elevation not less than 60m Disbursed stream at 15
Far point 18m
Width 6m
Near point 12 m

11. HANDLINES

a. Numbers: 2 for water (one on each side)

: 2 for DCP (One one each side)
Discharge rates: Minimum 500 ltrs/min for water foam solution at pressure of not exceeding
8.5 kg/Cm2 and 2.25 kg/sec for DCP
Control: Pneumatic ball valve type from each cabin + additional manual control
c.
Hose reel Hose: Hose reel Hose inside dia not less than 19mm, Length not less than 60M and
d.
throw of 20 M range.

DRY CHEMICAL POWDER SYSTEMS ( SUPPLEMENTARY EXTINGUISHING AGENT'

12.

a. No. of cylinders : 2 (One on each side)

b. Capacity: 75 Kgs each
Location: Suitably mounted in the storage locker.
d. Propellant gas: Dry Nitrog •n in cylinder
e. Discharge Rates: 2:25 K /sec.
f. DOP type: Foam compa • e Dry ChemicarPOWder.
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13. CONTROLS IN CABIN

a. Engine throttle control

b. Pressure gauge (25kgf/cm2)
c.
foam tank pressure valve control(Foam tank valve control)
Monitor operation pneumatic pressure air control
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e. Auxiliary air control.
f. Self defence foam nozzle control
g. Engine revolving control - RPM meter
Engine temperature lubricating oil temperature gauge.
h.
i. Engine oil pressure gauge
Battery charging meter- Ammeter
J.
k. Air pressure gauge for braking system
I. Fuel tank content gauge
m. Odometer
n. Speedometer
o. Engagement indicator (power take off)
The water tank, foam tank, monitor, sideliners and self defence nozzle shall be pneumatically
ID.
controlled ball valves for operations and control from within the cabin.

14. ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES FITTED ON VEHICLE

a. Siren: Electrically operated 24V

b. Fog temp: Two nose on front side
c. Reversing light: To assist reversing
d. Airfield obstruction marking lamp
e. Revolving beacon light
f. Wind screen wiper
g. Search light
h. Spot light
i. VHF telephone set
I. Trafficator
Trickle battery charger (with quick release plug/socket arrangement, 5m HT cable, 10MLT
k.
end high current cable)
I. Public Address System.
External compressed air supply system mounted on rear side.
m.

15. ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES (KIT)

PVC suction hose 100mm dia 2.5 mtr length -IS 2410, Qty -4 Nos.
a.
Suction strainer (foot valve strainer), IS 907, Qty 1 Nos.
b.
c. Suction basket strainer, 3532, Qty 1 Nos.
d. Suction wrenches, IS 4643, Qty 1 No.
Non percolating permaliner type rubber hose 63mm and 30 mtrs long with alloy coupling, IS
marked, IS 636, type-B Qty-10 lengths.
Multiurose control bnch pipe with male instantaneous coupling, Qty-2 Nos.
f. pp
portable emergency light working on rechargeable battery, Qty 2 Nos.
g. Self-contained
h. Quick release knife-IS 5486, Qty-6 Nos.
16mm diameter made by polypropylene rope length 30 M, Qty- 1 Nos.
i.
j. Portable first aid box, Qty-1 No.
k. Foam making branch pipe FMB (10X). Qty 2 nos.
3 layer Fire Proximity suit aluminized) wit .helmet (IS-2745), hood, gloves & boots, DIFR
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Approved, Qty-1 No. _
Ru er gloves (22000v r istance)IS:36500,-;Qty-2 pairs. ,J.,
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 Fireman helmets, Qty 6 Nos.
9p. Fast Battery Charger, Single phase, 12-24 V/60AMPS
Axe standard insulated for 20000 V-2 Nos. axe serrated for 20000 V-2 Nos.
q. Bolt cutter — 2 Nos.
r. Wrench adjustable — 2 Nos.
aa. Ex-hand search light with charger- 1 No.
ab. Fire blanket 160x200 cm-2 Nos.
ac. Multipurpose petrol driven circular saw -1 Nos.
ad. Collapsible stretcher
ae. Portable water mist extinguisher-10 Ltrs capacity — 1 No.
af. Standard tool kit — 1 No.
Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus set positive pressure 45 min duration complete with 4
ag.
spare cylinder as per IS 10245 part-II -4 set.
ah. Medical First Aid Kit — 01 set.
ai. Special DCP Fire extinguisher for metal Fire-5 Kgs Capacity : 02 Nos.

15. SPECIAL FEATURES:

a. Automatic lubrication system

b. 2x250 high pressure- Sodium lamp with remote control.
c. Rescue tools
i) Hydraulic Cambi-Tool-01 No.
ii) Self-rescue automatic escape (standard size ): 01 No.
Shovel, Spades, Pick Axe with handle, Axes Crow Bar 1 Meter long, Hammer -10 Kg. Sledge
iii)
Hammer -01 No. Each.
iv) Long line 100 m size 50mm circumferences.
Rescue saw for laminated glass, metal and wood with charger and replaceable spare blades
v)
vi) Hydraulic door opener-01 No.
vii) Safety Belt — full body harness with hook & rope -02 Nos.
viii) Rescue Rams with accessories -01 No.
ix) Hydraulic cutter — 01 No.
x) Hydraulic spreader with pulling chains and adaptors-01 No.
d. External power supply drive end plug for 220 v.
Material use of ABS (acrylic based synthetic plastic) for weight reduction of accessories
e.
fittings.

16. ACCEPTANCE TEST:

a. Stability Test: at manufactures works with full load and appropriate usage condition.
Performance Test: at manufactures works with creation of full facilities road test for
b.
Acceleration, maximum speed and braking efficiency, articulation check for all axels to verify
and ensure structure soundness.
Pump test to check rated output at varying pump pressures and to check increase in the
temperature of engine oil and lubrication oil.
Primer Test: to check time required (30 seconds) for vertical lift of 7M using 125/150mm dia
c.
suction hose.
d. Foam induction/dischar e rate confirming to IS specification.
e. Expansion rate- 1:8 /
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17. MANUFACTURERS MARKING ON METALLIC PLATE •
a. Manufacturers name and trademark
b. year of manufacture
c. Pump Capacity (Ltrs/Min) and Pump No.
d. Water tank/foam tank capacity
e. Chassis model and serial No. and suppliers address
Instructions plate on each control panel for each reference of the driver/ operator.
f.

13, GENERAL CONDITION:

Supplier should supply 1 set of manuals as follows along with tender

a.
operators manual with technical disciplines, layout drawings, illustrations, performance,
b. capabilities precaution, maintenance airfield repair instruction on lubrication schedule period,
fault finding notes, storage and warnings .
Parts manual with illustrated details of superstructure/sub. Assemblies, spares for each units,
c.
brought out item and sources of supply.
Repair manual fully illustrated repair/overhaul illustration, tolerance for fitting tools and
d.
procedures for dismantling and reassembly.
General arrangement drawings showing layout of equipment piping, fluid flow control,
e.
electrical/structural design.
Spares parts list (with cost) for 2 years maintenance support.
f.
g. Details of tools for maintenance/repairs/overhaul.
The manufactures shall guarantee the materials, workmanship and operation for a period of
h.
24 months from the receipt of equipment.
Practical operation training to certain assemblies of specialized nature to be arranged
i. The supplier shall provide a list of customers with details to whom swill equipment was
j.
supplied during past 3 years.

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(Raj Kamal Malik) DC(MT)/BSF
AC/NDRF DO(FPW)/Delhi Fire service
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(Dr. M. M. Gosal) (J. :Yadav)

(WS. Chauhan ) AIG/Fire (CISF)
DC/CRPF S.SA, BPR & D
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Dy. Inspector General/Fire
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