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Document
IFB - Vehicle Upfit and Service Bodies
Year Created: 2023
DOCUMENT
SPEC - Loader with Pneumatic Tires 2004
- YEAR CREATED: 2004
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: SPEC - Specification
- Vehicle, Parts, and Leasing
This document is a set of specifications and requirements for the purchase of a specific type of equipment. The document outlines various features and characteristics that the equipment must have in order to meet the standards set by the Texas Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Some of the specifications mentioned include the requirement for the equipment to have rings that can accommodate a 1/2 inch (13 mm), grade 80, grab hook. It also specifies the need for tie-down points in accordance with the safety regulations.
Other requirements mentioned include the need for a fire extinguisher of minimum 2 ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂý pounds (1.13 kg), UL rating 1A -10B:C, to be installed in a suitable and accessible location within the cab. The document also mentions the need for a slow-moving emblem to be mounted on the rear of the unit, as well as the requirement for the overall height and weight of the unit to be stenciled on each side in a conspicuous location.
The document also emphasizes the need for safety plaques or decals to be affixed at the operator's station and any hazardous areas, providing information about the nature of the hazard, how to avoid it, and the consequences of human interaction with it. It also mentions the need for a permanent lubrication plaque to be visible from the outside of the machine, noting all lubrication points and recommended oil changes and intervals.
Other requirements mentioned include the provision of manuals containing parts lists and operating instructions, as well as the need for accessibility of lubrication and service items. The document also mentions the need for a complete set of replacement filters and belts to be provided with each unit, labeled with the manufacturer's part number.
The document also includes information about delivery requirements, liquidated damages for non-delivery, and the need for a pilot model unit to be delivered and inspected. The pilot model unit will be evaluated and any discrepancies will be communicated through a phone call, which will be confirmed by a letter. If the pilot model unit is acceptable, it will be received as the standard for the subsequent units.
Additionally, the document specifies the type of paint to be used and the need for a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) to be furnished with each unit at the time of delivery.