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RAMSEY FIRE DEPARTMENT BODY SPECIFICATIONS AS AMERICA ROLL-UP DOORS or equivalent Exterior compartment doors shall be AS America, LLC, brand Roll-up doors. All exterior components to include box lath, latch lath, guide channels and the top seal shall be constructed of etched/anodized aluminum. The roller shutter lath, latch lath, guide channels, weather top seal, and all exposed aluminum components shall be constructed entirely of aluminum extrusion (6000 series). Laths shall be a minimum of 1 1/2" in width not to exceed 1 5/8". Lath material shall maintain a wall thickness of. 138" with a maximum overall thickness of .350". Curtain for roll-up door shall incorporate an extruded rubber hinge between each lath to insure that no mechanical hinge will be formed. A hinge of this type would promote wear as dirt and road grit, gathered from normal operation accumulated in between each of the lath, and is not the desired construction. Hinge material shall be constructed of a flexible elastomer material, E.P.D.M. (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber. This construction shall insure that a flexible and weather resistant seal shall be maintained. Interior surface of the roll-up lath shall be smooth in finish, no exception. Top seal shall also be constructed of E.P.D.M. rubber. Side seals and base seals shall be constructed of solid Neoprene for its resistance to solvents and weather. The extruded guide channels shall have the ability of being fastened to the body through the use of raised head fasteners. Guide channels shall incorporate casted aluminum ramps in their construction to guide the curtain onto the roller tube. The guide channels shall incorporate a weather seal also constructed of E.P.D.M. rubber. Guide channels and the seal shall be capable of being installed as one component. Latching mechanisms shall be included at the edge of each side of the latch bar. Latching shall be independent of each other. Mechanisms shall be tied together with a stainless steel latch bar. Operation of the door shall be accomplished through the use of the latch bar. Latch bars shall be accessible throughout its entire length. Latch bar shall not move away from its position during closure of the door. The use of angle extrusions for aiding in the closure shall not be acceptable. Roller shall be mounted in top of the compartment and shall have spring tension pre-set at the factory, prior to installation. Information shall be included on top of the roller tube to include: roller direction, number of revolutions for tension, and serial number of the roller (to match the curtain). L.B.N.S. (Latched But Not Secure) switches shall be located within strike plates on each side of the door. Switches shall be sealed to protect from the elements. L.B.N.S. switches shall control compartment lighting and door ajar circuits. Page 19 of 33