KKK-A-1822 E
construction with not less than 9.5 mm 10 mm (3/8") thick side plates and two horizontal 5.0 cm
(2 in.) diameter tube crossmembers. The grille guard shall be of a height to extend from the
bottom edge of the front bumper to not less than 20.3 cm (8 in.) above the top edge. Unless
otherwise stated in ordering data, the grille guard shall be chrome plated or painted to match the
vehicle exterior color.
WARNING: PURCHASERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT GRILLE GUARDS ADD
ADDITIONAL FRONT END WEIGHT AND SHOULD NOT BE ORDERED
UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
3.9.6.2 BUMPER GUARDS.
When specified and permitted by the chassis manufacturer (3.15.3-22) or required for
protection of grille mount siren speakers which extend beyond the face of the bumper, a set
of bumper guards shall be furnished. Bumper guards shall be rubber faced, 30 cm (12 in.)
to 36†cm (14 in.) high, polished aluminum, chromed steel, or polished stainless steel.
They shall bolt or clamp to the bumper or chassis, and shall protect the bumper, siren
speakers, grill lights, etc.
3.9.7
BODY PROTECTION.
3.9.7.1 FENDERS.
Fenders and wheel housings (see 3.10.13) shall be provided to cover all tires. Fender
extension(s) over dual rear tires are permitted on ambulance bodies to cover tires, providing
they are less than 20 cm (8 in.) wide, reinforced, secured, and may be painted black, unless
polished metal is specified (see 3.4.11.2 and 6.2-aa).
3.9.7.2 RUNNING BOARDS.
When specified (see 3.15.3-30), bright finish, aluminum running boards shall be provided
from the rear of the front wheel opening to the rear of the cab (Type I); to the front of the
rear wheel opening (Type II); and to the front of the modular body (Type III). All running
boards shall be securely attached to the cab and/or body, as required, and include nonmetallic
spacers to prevent contact of dissimilar metals and prevent trapping of dirt and water
between the running board and the cab body. All running boards shall be gusseted and
provide brackets to prevent flexing, sagging, and damage. Design of the running boards
may incorporate mud flaps. Running board installation shall conform to chassis
manufacturer's recommendation.
3.9.7.3 MUD FLAPS.
When specified (see 3.15.3-31, mud flaps, at least as wide as the tire(s), shall be provided per
SAE J682 behind the front and rear wheels and shall be reinforced at the point of attachment to
the vehicle. Mud flaps may be incorporated into the running boards.
3.9.7.4 MUD/STONE GUARDS.
When specified (see 3.15.3-15), bright finish, aluminum diamond plate shall be provided
to protect the lower part of Type I and Type III ambulances.
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