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Demo #3709 Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. 75’ Heavy Duty AerialGATED SUCTION INLETSAll suction valves, unless otherwise noted in the specifications, shall be Akron 8800 series brass,quarter-turn, full flow, and swing-out type. Each valve shall be designed in such a manner that theaction of water against the regulating element shall not affect its position.Each valve shall be individually attached to the manifold of the pump with stainless steel pipe. Theplumbing to the valve shall contain a minimum of elbows to keep friction loss to a minimum.The valves located in the pump compartment area shall be partially recessed behind the panel withthe portion of the valve that contains water protected from the elements.INTAKE DRAINSEach gated intake shall be equipped with a Trident Emergency 3/4" quarter turn bleeder valve.The bleeder valve shall be equipped with a chrome plated rectangular handle to provide a positivegrip while personnel are wearing gloves.INTAKE TRIM PLATESEach gated intake shall have a polished cast aluminum trim plate around the intake valve andfitting. The trim plate shall be easily removable without the need to disturb the valve.SLOW CLOSE MECHANISMSGated intakes that are 3" or larger shall be equipped with a mechanism to prevent changing theposition of the valve from full open to full close, or vice-versa, in less than 3 seconds.INTAKE STRAINERSRemovable strainers shall be provided with each gated intake.LEFT SIDE 2-½" GATED INTAKE(S) - PARTIALLY RECESSEDThere shall be one (1) 2-½" gated intake(s) provided on the left side of the pump compartment.The intake shall be furnished with a 2-½" valve and 2-½" plumbing. The intake shall terminate witha 2-½" NST female chrome swivel. The associated bezel shall be black.The suction valve(s), unless otherwise noted in the specifications, shall be an Akron 8800 seriesbrass, quarter-turn, full flow, and swing-out type. The valve shall be designed in such a mannerthat the action of water against the regulating element shall not affect its position.Each valve shall be individually attached to the manifold of the pump with stainless steel pipe. Theplumbing to the valve shall contain a minimum of elbows to keep friction loss to a minimum.The valves located in the pump compartment area shall be partially recessed behind the panel inorder to keep the valve(s) protected from the elements.There shall also be a Trident Model # 01.007.0 2-½" NST rocker lug plug with chrome finishprovided. A retention chain shall be included with the plug.Revised 6/2/09 Page 17 of 114