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The following specifications are designed to assist
you in acquiring a
FALLS®
Power Reversible Snow Plow
or its equal. Differences in manufacturing designs
are acknowledged. The dimensions within the specifications are intended
to indicate the size, type, and quality of unit desired.
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Dimensions:
Dimensions:
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Cutting width or space cleared by the snow plow
shall be not less than _____ at 0 degrees and _____ at 35 degrees
left or right.
Overall width shall be not greater than _____
Overall height shall be not less than 43".
Cutting edge shall be one (1) 5/8" x 6" x _____ft.
Cutting edge shall be AASHO punched.
Total weight shall not be less than ______ pounds
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Moldboard:
Moldboard:
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Moldboard shall be smooth rolled design. The
roll radius of the moldboard shall be 18". Moldboard shall be constructed
of not less than 10 ga. high strength carbon steel, A607 Grade 50
or equal. Mild steel is not acceptable. Moldboard shall
be reinforced with not less than ten (10) vertical ribs or five
(5) rolled 4" channel iron ribs. The vertical braces shall
be additionally reinforced with horizontal cross members of not
less than 4" channel iron. Top edge of the moldboard shall be double
flanged or reinforced with a minimum 2" x 2" x 3/16" A-36 angle
iron. The bottom moldboard support structure or frog shall be a
minimum 4" x 4" x 3/4" thick A-36 MOD angle iron boxed the entire
distance between bolt holes for reinforcement. Moldboard shall have
built in snow deflectors. The built-in snow deflectors shall extend
approximately 12" beyond a vertical line drawn from the leading
edge of the cutting edge when the attack angle of the cutting edge
is at 35 degrees (measured from vertical).
Plow shall have variable moldboard pitch adjustment
to allow the attack angle of the cutting edge to be changed from
approximately 15 degrees to 35 degrees as measured back from a vertical
line extending up from cutting edge.
OR
Plow moldboard and push frame shall be equipped with slotted trip
assemblies that will permit the plow to slide up and away from road
obstructions in order to mitigate impact shock and potential damage
to the snow plow. The lower moldboard support shall have two (2)
sets of trip slide receptors comprised of 3/4" steel plate
with 1" steel spacers. The spring shall be minimum 11/16"
wire diameter x 16" length 5160H spring steel. The rod shall
be minimum 1-1/4" diameter cold-rolled steel with 1-3/4"
slotted steel plate. The retainer nut shall incorporate a safety
device preventing accidental nut rotation and to aid in retention
of components in the event of failure. Note: not available on Model
310.
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Mounting
Assembly:
Mounting
Assembly:
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The reversible angle push frame shall be of
heavy duty construction and shall be designed to distribute plowing
stresses across the entire length of the lower moldboard angle.
The push frame shall attach to the moldboard with no less than four
(4) 1-1/4" diameter pins. The main components of the push frame
shall be manufactured of 4" x 4" x 1/4" wall square tubing, Grade
A-500B or better.
The reversible A-frame shall be of tubular construction,
minimum 4" x 2" x 3/16", A-500B or better. The reversible A-frame
shall straddle the push frame, that is it shall be doubled such
as manufactured by Little Falls Machine, Inc. and shall support
the pivot pin at the top and the bottom for maximum strength. The
pivot pin shall be a minimum 1-1/2" diameter.
Power reversible snow plow shall incorporate
a free floating oscillating feature to allow the plow to follow
the changing road contours. This feature shall not be sacrificed
if plow is equipped with any quick coupler.
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Reverse
Assembly:
Reverse
Assembly:
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The hydraulic reversing cylinders
shall be two (2) double acting, minimum 3" diameter, 20" stroke
with 1-1/2" hard chrome plated shafts. Hydraulic cylinders shall be
capable of high pressure operation and shall be burst strength tested
to 8,000 psi. The hydraulic circuit shall include a hydraulic cushion
valve to protect the circuit from sudden impact. |
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Tripping
Mechanism:
Tripping
Mechanism:
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Plow shall be equipped with two (2) compression
spring loaded pitch adjustment bars to allow the one way snow plow
to "trip" over obstructions and return to the normal plowing position
without having to manually reset the tripping device. Each spring
shall be 9/16" diameter with a solid load rate of 1,644 lbs
or a combined rate of 3,288 pounds.
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Shoes:
Shoes:
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Power reversible snow plow shall be equipped
with two (2) shoes, 1-1/2" thick x 11" diameter, Austempered Ductile
Iron (A.D.I.) or equal. Shoes shall be adjustable without the use
of tools.
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Paint:
Paint:
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Shall be standard Falls color. |
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Options:
Options:
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Curb shoes at one or both ends.
Slotted trip assemblies.
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Approved
Models:
Approved
Models:
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Approved models include: Falls Model PR_____ Other makes/models
must contact office a minimum of two (2) weeks prior to the bid opening
date to allow time for approval. |
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ID
&
Warranty:
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Unit shall be identified with a
metal plate. ID tag shall include model, serial number, and manufacturer.
12 month limited warranty. |