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The following specifications are designed to assist you in acquiring a FALLS® W Series Truck Cable Snow Wing 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: |
Overall length shall not exceed_________.
Cutting edge shall be 1/2" x 6" x ________ft. AASHO punched. Overall height front and rear shall not be less than 30". |
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Moldboard:
Moldboard: |
Moldboard shall be smooth rolled design. Moldboard and moldboard reinforcement shall be constructed of not less than 10 gauge high strength carbon steel A607-50 or equal. Mild steel is not acceptable. Moldboard shall be reinforced across the full length by two (2) double formed box sections; the one section shall be overlapped by the other and shall be welded together for additional strength. The top flange shall be double formed or otherwise reinforced for rigidity. The discharge end shall be additionally reinforced with 1/2" diameter round bar. The bottom moldboard support structure shall be constructed of not less than 1/2" x 7" high carbon plate, M1044 or equal, ribbed and reinforced at the bolt holes. Moldboard shall be rolled to a radius of 16-1/2". Weight of moldboard shall be not less than ________ pounds. |
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Mounting
Assembly: Mounting Assembly: |
Pivot bolt shall be not less than 1-3/4" diameter. All mountings shall be of the heaviest design practical. It is the desire of this specification to reduce the added weight to the vehicle without sacrificing needed strength. Therefore, the use of high strength-to-weight materials such as T-1® is specified. Total weight of snow wing mounting system shall not exceed 1370 pounds to reduce the amount of dead load on the truck chassis. The front wing post vertical beam shall be constructed of T-1® steel. Beam shall be attached to a cross member of a minimum 7" x 5" x 3/8" wall rectangular tubing. Front wing post shall incorporate a tubular slide capable of a minimum 54" of lift. Front post shall be equipped with a lower limit setting and safety chain. Down pressure shall not be used to hold wing on front post. Front wing post shall be capable of sideshifting to allow for full tilt hood. [OPTIONAL: hydraulic sideshift] The rear wing post vertical beam shall be constructed of T-1® steel. Beam shall be attached to 5" H-beam. Rear wing post shall house the two (2) single acting lift cylinders required for operation of snow wing. Housing shall not require more than 9" of clear space between the rearmost projection of the cab and the foremost projection of the dump body (cab shield not included). Rear post to provide two height adjustments for the push arm. Safety retaining chain to be provided to secure wing in the transport position. Lift height at the outer end or heel of the snow wing shall be________. Single acting hydraulic cylinders shall be minimum 4" diameter with 3" 36 hr. salt spray chrome plated rams. In order to reduce the amount of dead weight on the vehicle it is desired that these rams be tubular. Wing shall be equipped with one (1) telescoping push bar which shall be spring buffered. Buffer spring shall be easily replaceable. Push bar shall have safety shear pin. The included angle of the moldboard shall be 30 degrees at minimum position and shall be adjustable to at least 50 degrees at the extended position. |
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Paint: |
Shall be standard Falls color. |
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Options:
Options: |
Hydraulic elevating rear slide. Hydraulically extendable push bar extension. Torsion trip edge. |
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Approved
Models: Approved Models: |
Approved models are Falls Model____________. 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
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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. |
