Imperial Valley press., 1913-02-24
lbsen adopted with two o,Ijsets In view

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been adopted with tive Objects in view,
"First. To allow anycse who builds
real fire apparatus to hid, no matter
what their motor power may be, or
the method Of Transmitting the same
TO the rear wheels.
"Secondly. To allow the Trustees
Of the City of Ell Centre to see speci-
flcations OF all fire apparatus that is
built, in order that they may, in their
judgment, select what is best adapted
to their City's needs.
1.-The bids submitted must conform
generally with these specifications, but
the trustees may act as they deem
best, without observing strict con-
structiOn OF these specifications.
MOTOR.
"Any cycle or number of cylinder S,
but the engine must be compact and
powerful enough to do work in a sat
isfactory manner.
Engine OF net less than so horse
power.
'IGNITION.
Must have two separate and dis
tinet sets of ignition, so arranged that
both can be used, or that either can
be used entirely independent Of the
other. One set must be run in con-
nection with the Bosch or SplitdOrf
from any standard coil with good,
"CiARBURETION.
1.-The carburetor must be suited to
The motor used in the apparatus
adopted.
COOLING.
"Any system of water or air, but
IN, hnp lin hn off 0nia nj
enough to take care of the motor under
| reasonable work.
CONTROL.
"Selective type of three or four speed
with reverse, four speed preferred.
"CLUTCH.
"Any type Of clutch that will hold
without slipping under hard pull and
will not jar or jerk excessively when
starting.
"DRIVE.
EITHER double chain or shaft, but
no matter which type is used, the
rear axle must have struts on both
sides and not depend upon the springs
! to take the driving strain, full floating
! axle.
FRONT AXLE.
| "Of tubular or 1-beam preferred
| Timpkin front and rear axle preferred
"WHEELS.
ARTILLERY type wooden wheels, tC
| be the best the market affords.
TIRE EQUIPMENT.
EITHER pneumatic or solid tires, as
the Trustees may choose, but if the
! Pneumatic are used, the tires must be
mounted on quick, demountable rims
Rear, dual preferred, Tires to have
extra heavy inner Innings.
| MINOR DETAILS.
The exhaust pipe must be equipped
with a eutOut, the springs must be
guaranteed not to break for one year
1.-THE frame may be either channe
sleel, pressed steel or armoured wood
but must be ample strong to stanc
maximum load.
1.-The wheel base is 10 be i24" al
though variation either way will no
prohibit the Trustees from accepting
bids on ears SO built.
"Oiling system must be mechani.
cal.
1.-THE tread to be sc" which is known
as the standard tread for all automO.
biles.
| Fighting SYSTEM.
"Iwo 10" electric headlights of an,
standard make.
1.-TWO electric side lamps.
| "One rear electric lamp. All fitleC
with batteries, and wired to light an,
two lamps Independently.
| "One 12" searchlight mounted or
| dash so as to be adjustable eithel
sideways or vertically, and must b,
mounted to such position as to be with
in easy reach Of the driver.
| Electric self starter preferred.
'One standard Model-B Prest-O-Lite
tank to fit searchlight on dash with
electric attachment for instantaneous
! lighting.
BODY.
Body must be amply large TO carr,
at least 1000 fl. Of 2h" fire hose il
bed, rear end OF body fitted with fric-
non rollers to allow easy laying of hose
besides such other equipment as their
specifications may call for.
''EQUIPMENT.
1.-Two. 30-gallOn chemical tanks
with extra jars and holders and con-
nections for 21s" water hose.
900 #. Of 1" chemical hose.
"2 three-gallOn eXtinguishers.
II twenty-fOOt extension ladder. /
twelve foot roof ladder with hooks
Ladders to be mounted on side Of ear
u fireman's lanterns.
.! gong, at least 12" in diameter.
II pike pole.
II set tire chains.
Il speedometer
Full set of tools for ordinary re-
pairs on any. part of car.
"Receptacle for chemical hose to be
reel, or any other practical attachment.
but either must be so arranged as to
allow the hose to be removed from
either side Of the machine.
EQUIPMENT REGARDING SPEED
AND POWER.
apparatus must be able to make 35
miles per hour. Car must show plenty
OF speed and power on the hills.
"GUARANTEE.
tAnv papt hpoalyipr on .
defective material or poor workman
snip must be replaced. State in your
bid your, guarantee. State probable
"GENERAL REMARKS.
THE Trustees OF the City OF Ell
Centro desire to get all that is good
snd best in their apparatus, and there
fore require if you furnish anything in
addition to these things which are
enumerated in the foregoing speC1fica-
tons, that you mention it in your bid.
>, The Trustees also desire to state
That they will not accept bids in which
q bultOver touring car figures. but that
they want real fire apparatus, such as
is built with the original intention of
its being used for this purpose.
1T is. proposed that the property
herelnbefore described be leased by the
City of El Centre at a monthly rental
OF Four Hundred Dollars (S4O6.OO) to
be paid each month in advance, for a
term to be designated in the bid of
The successful bidder,-the CITY to
have the privilege, at its option. of
purchasing said property at the expira-
tlon Of said term, for The sum Of One
Dollar (S1.00)."
The Board of Trustees reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids.
BY order Of the said Board of Trus-
lees or The City Of Ell CentrO.
Dated this 11th day of February,
LAVINIA NORTHCOTT.
City Clerk.
By E. w. BURGER,
nonIfy