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panel(s)/door(s) shall not be acceptable. The spare tire assembly shall be accessible without
removal of the patients from the compartment. The spare assembly and tools shall have
restraining device(s) to eliminate rattling and dislocation in case of an accident. The carrier
design shall enable removal and mounting of the spare assembly using only the tools specified
in 3.6.13 (see 3.11.3).
3.6.11
TIRE CHAINS AND CLEARANCE.
Tire chain clearance on the furnished body shall be provided for all driving wheels per SAE
J683. Additionally, sufficient chain clearance shall be provided to permit off road operation
with the ambulance loaded to the maximum payload. When specified (see 6.2-ggg), an
automatic tire chain system shall be furnished and installed. The system shall be engaged
by the driver. When disengaged, the chain system shall swing up and away from the tire to
provide ground clearance. The system shall not interfere with any other system or equipment,
nor the normal operation of the vehicle.
3.6.12
WHEEL TIRE BALANCING.
Wheel/tire, hubs, and brake drum assemblies of the vehicle shall be in balance to a minimum
of 112 km/hr (70 mph).
3.6.13
TOOLS (TIRE CHANGING).
When provided as original equipment from the chassis manufacturer vehicle shall be
furnished with tools required for exchanging mounted tire assembly with the spare assembly
and shall include at least a jack, jack handle, and wheel nut wrench. The jack height, when
closed, shall permit its location under the axle or other satisfactory lift point at any wheel
with the tire flat. The jack, without having to block the jack, shall be capable of raising any
wheel of the loaded vehicle to a height adequate to permit removal and replacement of the
wheel and tire assembly. Tools shall be stored in accordance with 3.6.10.
3.6.14
HUBCAPS.
Manufacturer's (OEM) standard hubcap or wheel cover shall be fitted on each wheel
except the spare. Vehicles with dual wheels and Class 2 modular vehicles (see 3.1.6) do
not require hubcaps.
3.7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS.
3.7.1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (REFERENCE FIGURE 5A or 5B).
The ambulance electrical system shall be equipped with, but not limited to, the following: dual,
chassis manufacturer's 12 volt batteries; generating, starting, lighting, visual and audible warning
systems; specified electronics equipment and devices (including master consoles located in the
cab and patient compartment); and other specified accessory wiring. The electrical systems and
equipment shall comply with all applicable FMVSS, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSR), and shall also conform to all the applicable SAE recommended standards and
practices, whether or not specifically referenced in this document, while complying with the
subparagraphs herein. ALL ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS SHALL
BE SELECTED TO MINIMIZE ELECTRICAL LOADS THEREBY NOT EXCEEDING
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