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seats, and approximately 5.1 cm (2 in.) for head and backrests. All padding and upholstery shall
be fire retardant and meet FMVSS 302. Additionally, the upholstery shall be non-absorbent,
washable and impervious to disinfectants. Non-OEM seats shall have 40 oz. reinforced vinyl
upholstery. To facilitate cleaning and disinfecting, all seats furnished and installed by the ambulance
manufacturer shall be cleanable to OSHA standards, and all exposed surfaces shall be free of
vent devices that would permit the entrapment of biological contaminates.
Squad bench shall be furnished with at least three sets of lap (Type I) safety belts for seated
occupants and for retention of a cot/stretcher when positioned on the squad bench. The belts
shall be positioned at the patient's chest, hips, and legs. Seatbelts shall comply to FMVSS 209.
The anchorages for the side facing seatbelt assembly shall withstand a minimum of 1134 kg
(2,500 lbs.) force when tested in accordance with FMVSS 210-S5.1. Other side facing seats
shall have a Type I lap safety belt.
Sealed storage shall be provided for the specified oxygen bottle, when located under the
rear of the squad bench, with separate compartment under the front of the bench, and the
maximum possible cubic foot volume. The squad bench cover latching device(s) shall be a
quick release, slam type latch similar to a Cleveland Model 3300 TL with 3400-15 striker
pin. For configuration A (ALS) or, when specified (see 3.15.3-28), a side facing seat
located on the street side of the vehicle at the patients thoracic region shall be furnished.
This seat shall also be furnished with a seat belt meeting the above requirements and shall
have rear and lateral padding at the head areas.
3.11.5
STRETCHERS, COTS AND LITTERS.
When specified (see 3.10.1, 3.15.4 - M10, & 6.2-jj), the ambulance supplier shall provide
the following: a Style 1 or Style 2 (with roll-in feature) cot for the primary patient, and a
Style 3 folding stretcher or a combination stretcher chair, each with legs and two wheels
designed to permit a patient to be carried (or wheeled) on stairways and through other
narrow areas (see 3.11.5.1). Stretchers, cots, and litters shall conform to the dimensions
of Table II (see 3.10.1). Length and width measurements shall be taken at the metal
framing, excluding joint fittings. Wheeled cots shall include foot and head pulls, when
available from the cot manufacturer, and a polyester foam mattress at least 8 cm (3 in.)
thick or an equivalent mattress covered with vinyl coated, nylon fabric or other non-porous
fabric conforming to FMVSS 302, or equivalent, and restraint straps per 3.11.8.1.
3.11.5.1 COMBINATION STRETCHER CHAIR.
When specified in 3.15.4 M16, a Combination Stretcher Chair, shall be furnished, in lieu of
the stored stairway stretcher specified in 3.11.5. The stretcher shall conform to the
dimensions of Style 3 in Table II (see 3.10.3). Stretcher shall have posts, wheels, folding
handles at foot-end, straps, and convert to a stair chair or stretcher.
3.11.6 SEAT SAFETY BELTS AND ANCHORAGES.
All seats shall comply with FMVSS 207. Safety belts and anchorages shall comply with
FMVSS 208, 209, and 210, except as otherwise specified (3.11.4). Seatbelts shall have
retractor devices for all seat positions in the vehicle, including the squad bench.
3.11.7
LITTER FASTENERS AND ANCHORAGES.
A crash stable side or center mounting cot fastener assembly with quick release latch shall be
furnished. It shall secure the Style 1 or Style 2 wheeled cot or infant transporter to the ambulance
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