GENERAL   EQUIPMENT   INC.                    

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T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N

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HEAVY DUTY 3-AXLE WATER TANK SEMI-TRAILER

TYPE: STA 27/L 10000-SK-WS

Volume: approx. 10’000 US gal

suitable for: 3-axle MERCEDES BENZ truck tractor

type: ACTROS 3348 S 33 / 3848 S 33 or similar

WEIGHTS

fifth wheel load approx. 20'000 kg (44,100 lb)

axle load approx. 27'000 kg (59,500 lb)

total gross weight approx. 47'000 kg (103,600 lb)

dead weight approx. 9'000 kg (19,800 lb)

DIMENSIONS

total length approx. 11'700 mm (38’4 ½ ”)

total width approx. 2'550 mm (8’4 ½”)

total hight approx. 3'650 mm (12’)

matching to 6x4 (twin steers)

* unloaded

CHASSIS

Heavy duty reinforced STA 27/L chassis with reinforced air suspension with SAF / BPW axles

Welded frame construction, consisting of I-beams and sectional cross members with heavy duty underrun guard

RUNNING GEAR AND AXLES

Pneumatic aggregate in rigid and reinforced construction

Axles equipped with closed S-cam brakes, 420 x 180 mm (16, ½”x 7”), asbestos free

Axles : 3 x 9'000 kg (19,800 lb) = 27'000 kg (59,500 lb)

Wheel base : 2 x 1'310 mm (4’3 ½”)

spring centre : 1'300 mm (4’3 ¼”)

WHEELS AND TYRES

units : 8 - 2 complete spare wheels included

wheel type : disc-wheel

dimension : 11.75 x 22.5

tyres : 385/65 R 22.5

brand : First class European brand

KING PIN

3 ½” SAE-king pin with one king pin position

MUDGUARDS

Heavy duty mudguards made of PVC with rubber mud-flaps

LANDING GEARS

Mechanical operation with extra large universal base plates, special wide sand plates, total capacity 25 tons (55,100 lb)

Operation from one side for uncoupling of the loaded semi-trailer

Handle can be locked during transport

BRAKES

Load controlled two-line air brake system according to EC-norm RR EC 71/320, with automatic load sensing valve and hand brake acting on two axles, incl. ABS, type: 2S/2M

ABS standard connection, ISO 7638.

ELECTRICAL OUTFIT

system voltage : 24 Volt, acc. to RL 76/756/EWG

rear light system : 2 pairs of 3 chamber lights for 24 Volt

tracking lights : 2, mounted on the rear bumper plate, 24 Volt

position lights : 2 at the front, 24 Volt

reflectors : 2 triangle at rear

TANK

Tank shape: elliptical with one compartment, incl. level indicator

Manufactured of stainless steel 1.4571, equivalent to AISI electrically welded throughout with accurately finished welding seams

Dished bulkheads on both sides and appropriate number of splash walls

100% safe for the transport of potable water

HOSE CARRIERS / HOSES

4 4” hose tubes, two on each side of the tank with hoses length 5 m. (16’4 ¾”) with camlock 4” with cap

4 2” hose tubes, two on each side of the tank with hoses length 5 m. (16’4 ¾”) with camlock 2” with cap

DOME ARMATURES

Basic equipment and installations for each tank-compartment:

- one dome cover

- one ventilation valve

DISCHARGE

At the lowest point of the tank, one discharge pipe leads to the right hand side of the vehicle, ending with a shut-off valve 4” with hose-coupling camlock 4”

DISCHARGE MODES

- Discharge by gravity

- Discharge with pump

- Self-filling with pump

- Discharge via hose reel

PUMP

Centrifugal pump, for potable water, self-suction type, for tank contents mounted to the chassis

Suction and delivery connections are provided with hose coupling and cap

Propulsion of the pump through autonomous diesel engine

(Diesel pump does not get in connection with water!)

Pump capacity: approx. 800 ltr./min (210 gal/min)

FULL HOSE EQUIPMENT

One spring loaded hose reel with stainless steel nozzle

-Hose type: 1.5”

-Hose length: 15 m. (49’2 ½”)

Used hose complies with preventative med regulation for potable water

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

- 2 chock blocks with holder

- 2 heavy duty rubber rear buffer on underrun guard

- 3 units heavy duty spare wheel carriers, 2 x for semi trailer & 1 x for truck tractor with tyres size: 315/80 R 22.5 or alternative 12.00 R 24

- 1 lockable toolbox

- 1 operating manual

PAINTWORK AND FINISH

- wheels in silver

- hubs KTL coated (jet black)

- landing gear: jet black

- chassis galvanized

- tank body in white colour

ACCEPTANCE TEST

DOCUMENTATION

All instruction plaques and signs in English.