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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2815 Proposal, cover letter, extract, and contract, American-LaFrance Fire Engine Companyfor a "Combination Chemical Engine & Hose Motor Car," September 8, 1911 r ; i PROPOSAL •�� �� FOR FURNISHING FIRE APPARATUS MADE BY AME ICAN-LALLEFIELENGINE 0. RM _ i General Office: ELMIRA, N. Y. BRANCH SALES OFFICES: NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO PORTLAND, ORE. ATLANTA DALLAS DENVER ST. PAUL f PROPOSAL—SPECIFICATION—AND CONTRACT New YQz'1�,�IT_� �e-n ember. Stir,_1911. To the Tourn of T Axi nit on, 6 6 t j DEAR SIRS : We hereby propose and agree to furnish, after your acceptance of this proposition and the proper execution and approval of the accompanying contract, the following Apparatus and Equipment: One ( 1 ) Type, 109 1912 2 1Rode1, Combination C11 mi nal Fng1rie �4 and Rose Motor Car VS f 4f all of which are to be built in accordance with the specifications attached, and cwhich are made a part of this agreement and contract, and to ship same in about Ninety ( 90 ) working days after date of receipt and approval of contract properly executed, subject to delays from all causes beyond our control, for the sum of Five tbou.sand. eight hundred 00/1 00 Dollars, ( $5800 00 ) FXftIRY K deli reared at Pi-re Department Head- Quarters in Lexington, tnn, Mass rullrv; �Pd AS S ,Pc'ifiEad iI and r eadv for s ervi ol P t ' GUARANTY: We hereby agree that the material and workmanship shall be of the best character obtainable, and we will, at our own expense, replace such parts as may fail, if such failure be attributable to defective material or inferior workmanship ; and we hereby guarantee the said apparatus and equipment to perform efficient duty_ , accident excepted, when properly and fairly handled. Respectfully submitted, A1yIERI0 A ENGINE c0. By President. A&RLCAN- AFMNCE IREENGOLGO. ELMIRA, N. Y. SPECIFICATIONS AMERICAN-LA FRANCE GASOLINE MOTOR CAR TYPE 10 The motor car is built entirely in our shops and is designed and constructed FOUR- and best especially for heavy service. The design includes the latest improvements CYLINDERS FOUR-CYCLE, practice known in motor-car construction, embodying the refinement and simplicity CHAIN DRIVE in details and general construction which are essential in producing a successful chassis,capable of withstanding the severe strains of hard service. The material and labor entering into its construction are of the finest, and in its mechanical features the car combines the best points known to motor-car builders, and anticipates future developments. r i r ? o os is _ � �,h^•�a� �. ..'S d °s?av' iP tom` `_ MOTOR THE motor, throughout, embodies the very highest standards of design, workmanship, and material. The cylinders are cast in pairs of the finest specially selected grey iron,with offset inlet and exhaust valves on opposite sides, and are bored and ground, as are the pistons and rings, insuring perfect compression. The cylinder dimensions of the type 10 four-cylinder, four-cycle motor, are 512-inch bore and 6-inch stroke, and by the Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers' formula, the motor is rated at 43 horse power. This rating assumes a piston speed of 1,000 feet per minute. At a greater piston speed, the motor develops on the brake an actual horse power of 70. ACTUAL HORSE POWER DEVELOPED TESTS OF TYPE 10 5/-INCH BORE x 6-INCH STROKE MOTOR R. P. M. AND PISTON SPEED TEST NUMBER SCALE WEIGHT FEET PER MINUTE HORSE POWER 1 146 800 46.7 2 145 900 52.2 3 144.5 1,000 57.8 4 1 142 1,100 62.4 5 135 1,200 64.8 6 130 1,300 67.6 7 130 1,350 70.2 d . 4 f a x I r m � ,x 'Pc � THE water passages, integral with the cylinder casting, are large, and so designed that the cooling water is taken in on the exhaust or hot side of the motor and discharged from the top over the combustion chamber. The water-jacket covers on top of the cylinders provide a large space for cooling water, and form an outlet to radiator. The covers may be readily removed for inspection of cylinder castings. The large opening on top of the cylinders gives better facility for supporting water-jacket cores, and insures more perfect castings. It likewise admits of a thorough cleaning f g g out o core sand from the water passages. Large valve areas and ample clear- ance over valves are features of the design. Ar n , { ri ` r 3� 1 w a I I I CRANK CASE HE crank case, an aluminum casting, is made entirely in one unit and provided with numerous ribs giving added strength without excess of weight. It s designed to rest directly upon i and be bolted to the main frames of the car, doing away with sub-frames. This casting is machined throughout from templates and jigs, giving perfect alignment and interchangeability. The bottom half, or oil pan, may be readily removed for inspection of main bearings and connect- ing rods, and is arranged with semi-circular channels to catch any dirt or foreign matter. Each channel is provided with drain cock, to allow withdrawal of dirty oil. rl. 7777'177b, = ti y � i 4 p. a va„ a s q a U. AN oil-tight extension of the crank case forms a housing for the half-time gears. This arrange- ment gives quiet running gears, good lubrication, and very little wear. US I � i z �# ?4 µ' �k 4 i THE PISTONS THE cast-iron pistons are machined and ground to gauge, and grooved to take four cast-iron piston rings. The piston rings are ground to the diameter of the cylinder bore and to the width of the piston ring groove. The piston pins are of hollow steel, hardened and ground,and are held in place in the piston by a locking bolt. Length of piston-pin bearings, 2i2 inches ; diameter, 1/ inches. Na� y. 77 r THE CRANK SHAFT THE crank shaft is machined from solid billet nickel steel, heat treated, and all bearings are accurately ground to size. The crank shaft and connecting-rod bearings are of special bearing metal; large,affording ample bearing surface. Number of bearings, three. Length of front and rear bearings, 4 inches. Length of center bearings, 314 inches. Diameter of shaft at bearings, 218 inches. All bearings are provided with oil grooves, assuring constant lubrication. The crank shaft with the fly wheel attached is balanced, and the weights of the connecting rods and pistons are uniform. Thus the reciprocating parts of the motor are truly balanced, doing away with vibra- tion and excessive wear. All crank-shaft dimensions, except bearings, are required to check within ;one one-thousandth of an inch, over or under; bearings to be round and true to size to within one-quarter of one one- thousandth of an inch, over or under. CONNECTING RODS CONNECTING rods of drop-forged I-section, special heat-treated steel, are machined in jigs and fixtures. The connecting-rod cap is drop forged integral with the rod, the connecting- rod ends are drilled, reamed in jigs and the cap is then milled from the connecting rod in a special fixture,which insures all rods being :interchangeable. Shims are used in drawing up the cap to a perfect bearing. The design and proportions of the rod and the material used in its manufacture insure it against any strains that could possibly arise. Length of connecting-rod bearings, 3/ inches. Diameter of connecting-rod bearings, 218 inches. VALVES THE valves are forged in one piece of nickel steel, turned, and accurately ground to same size, and lapped into taper-valve seats. Inlet and exhaust valves on opposite sides of motor, me- chanically `operated. All valves and valve springs interchangeable. The valve-lifter guides are die cast .of banka babbitt, and 'the !valve 'lifters are of steel, turned, hardened, and ground. The design' of the valve lifters allows provision for adjustment by .means of a set-screw with lock nut. By this means a perfect timing of valve lift is obtained. The lifters are made in two pieces, the top half being held up against the lower end of valve stem by a spring, and the lower half riding upon the cam shaft. By this design the strike of the cam, as it raises the valve, takes place in the valve- lifter guide, giving a quieter running motor and preventing any particles of dirt or grit from lodg- ing between the valve stem and valve lifter. A copper cap covers the valve-lifter guide, keeping out dirt or foreign matter. The valve lifters with guides, cap, and spring are interchangeable for both inlet and exhaust. Diameter of inlet and exhaust, 318 inches. Diameter of inlet and exhaust seat, 2/ inches. The valve lift, 5/is inch. I CAM SHAFTS AND GEARS CAM shafts are machined from solid bar with integral cams, hardened and ground to absolute accuracy. Banka babbitt bearings of generous sizes are used. Size of bearings are as follows : Length of cam-shaft bearings : front, 3% inches, other bearings, lie inches; diameter all bearings, 17a inches. The half-time gears are drop forged of special steel, have a face-width of 1 y2 inches, and the teeth are of a fine.pitch. This gives a very quiet running gear with good bearing surface, insuring long wear. The gears driving the magneto and centrifugal water-pump are located on opposite sides of motor, meshing with the half-time gears. These are interchangeable and are carried annular ball-bearings. All on like shafts supported on two widely-spaced . ears are enclosed in an g g oil-tight extension of crank case. Keyed to the end of the inlet cam shaft is a bevel gear for driving the oil pump, while the exhaust cam shaft is arranged with a compression relief. COMPRESSION RELIEF FOR powerful motors running under high compression, a compression relief is necessary for starting. This is accomplished in our type 10 motor by shifting the exhaust cam shaft slightly forward, and bringing into contact with the exhaust valve lifters a toe ground integral on the cam shaft, which lifts each valve during the compression period of its respective cylinder, thus opening the valve and allowing some of the compression mixture to escape. The shifting of the cam shaft is accomplished by a lever, and after the motor is started the compression may be immediately thrown in again. CARBURETOR THE carburetor is of the float-feed type, automatic auxiliary air intake, water-jacketed. Simple construction, giving uniform mixture at all motor speeds. The gasoline tank of 28 gallons capacity underneath body at rear of chassis feeds the gasoline under,;pressure by means of an exhaust pressure regulator and a hand-pump located on dash. CONTROL THE ,throttle valve is controlled by a hand-lever at steerinz wheel and by foot accelerator pedal. Spark advance controlled by lever on steering wheel. In both throttle and spark advance controls,the rods are fitted with adjustable ball-and-socket joints, doing away with any lost motion. r IGNITION HIGH-TENSION jump spark, Bosch high-tension magneto dual ignition system, dual coil with double throw switch and starting button mounted on dash. The magneto gear shaft is arranged with universal couplings, and to detach magneto it is only necessary to separate these couplings by sliding magneto back. All wiring from coil to magneto is thoroughly protected and enclosed in a single tube. The wiring from magneto to spark plugs is carried in a single tee-shaped tube, insuring perfect protection from short circuit. The wire connections at the spark plugs have special detachable terminals which can be disconnected without unscrewing any nuts. 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Prot/dio mmsharlureuit The ma7netyisex/attdino .S//AT/CCOMEGIiOn3:- Lase!h cuq�piol�g1(fiam drfond moisfure. �L�69 LawTensian-/PSTathelermrnasa{ SYSTEM OF CONNECTION FOR THE BOSCH DUAL IGNITION, TYPE 10 4-CYLINDER, 5/x6 GASOLINE ENGINE MOTOR LUBRICATION AN oil tank of one gallon capacity located between cylinders supplies a mechanical oiler with sight feeds and feed regulator, mounted on dash, positive pump type with no valves, springs, etc., to get out of order, gear driven from motor, pumping oil to motor crank shaft bearings and to cam shaft front bearings. Motor also partially splash lubricated. Two level cocks, one on each section of the oil pan, furnish a means for testing oil level in crank case. The mechanical oiler maintains constant oil level in crank case. The oil pan is also equipped with four drain cocks for draining oil entirely from crank case when it is desired to replenish with a new oil supply. The oil tank has a gauge glass and filling connection on top. The motor-breather pipe runs through the tank, keeping oil warm while engine is running. I PiiiningLannecfun� �.�.5lph ed�. I a s a2OC _ _ a1�mv�f�L v r—IOW 1AWA2?X&&1_k 3.P✓mp icFronrGmSrw/r��ii2= ' � J.Pu pfo h'earl nv 3h/18�nr,:w, _ rr LerercacF Mr les�ira �romlocNs" ai!lere/in cmn k rose. When m,is at—aleve/if hnu( /d::n hvm inrsra-,f. ? -/6Z LUBRICATING SYSTEM, TYPE 10 4-CYLINDER, 5/x 6 GASOLINE ENGINE r� r 0 i b 0 k. i +�Cey-wL i from r¢oc Sr�cfion ILI Awww_ COOLING SYSTEM APOSITIVE circulating system with gear-driven centrifugal pump, mounted on motor crank case. The pump body is of aluminum with bronze propeller and solid nickel shaft. The radiator has a large frontal area and is mounted on the main frames by a ball-and-trunnion support. An aluminum fan driven by an endless belt and arranged with belt tightener is mounted on annular ball bearings at forward end of cylinders just back of radiator, also fan in motor fly-wheel. a: CLUTCH THE clutch of the multiple disc type, entirely enclosed and running in oil, consists of 29 bronze and steel wedge-shaped circumferential grooved plates, 8%, inches diameter. The clutch shaft is prevented from revolving when the clutch is out of engagement by a small cone brake, adjustable to allow for wear. This allows the easy and noiseless shifting of the gears. This design of clutch gives gradual engagement, extreme flexibility and smoothness in starting and positive driving with absolutely no slip when fully engaged. Between the clutch and transmission driving shaft is a shaft made of chrome nickel steel, the ends of which carry special hardened and ground steel blocks which fit into universal joints. A, may. .k h x 4' --------------- 4^ � STEERING GEAR THE steering gear is of the non-reversible worm and gear type. The steering shaft and worm of one-piece construction, machined from solid upset bar of special steel. The entire mechanism is enclosed in an oil-tight aluminum case,and two ball bearings are provided to take up the thrust from the worm shaft. Adjustment of these bearings is provided to take care of any wear. The gear is drop forged integral with its shaft, and the shaft end is squared to take the drop-forged steering lever. The hand-wheel is 18 inches in diameter, aluminum, hard rubber covered with serrated inside edge, giving a firm grip. i �� .,. w� r TRANSMISSION SLIDING gear, selective type, three speeds forward and one reverse, direct drive on high speed. A single operating lever controls all gear shifts and any speed gears may be meshed without passing through other speeds. The gear ratio to give road speeds best suited for service. Range from one to fifty miles per hour. The gears, shafts, and pinions are all made of chrome nickel steel, case hardened. The shafts are all mounted on "F.& S." annular ball bearings. The sliding gears are broached and have a sliding fit on the bevel gear driving shaft which is splined in a thread milling machine, hardened and ground. An interlock is provided for the gear shifting rods which makes it impossible to move one sliding gear when the other is not in a neutral position. The transmission case is cast in a single piece, housing both the transmission and the differential. It is closed at the top and end by oil-tight covers. A screwed cap on top cover furnishes a ready means of supplying lubricating oil. The case is supported at three points, the front support being a ball and socket joint. This arrangement prevents any strain in the transmission case, due to the weaving of main frames. The differential consists of a system of bevel gears and pinions made of chrome nickel steel forgings accurately turned and hardened. The jack shafts are squared to take the differential bevels and are supported by F. & S. ball bearings. Adjustment is provided for taking up of wear between the driving bevel pinion and the large differential bevel gear. GEAR RATIO MOTOR CRANK SHAFT REVOLUTIONS TO ONE REVOLUTION OF ROAD WHEELS, USING 23-tooth front sprocket. 41-tooth rear sprocket. Reverse, 11.8.8. , First, 8.n3 Second, 5„'�04 Third, 3.'5.65 CHAIN-DRIVE CONSTRUCTION DOUBLE side chains from jack-shaft sprockets to rear-wheel sprockets. The chains are of roller type, made of special steel and practically noiseless. Pitch of chain, 1/ inches ; diam- eter of roll, / inch ; width of roll, % inch. There are 76 links in a single chain, extra links furnished. The driving sprockets are made of finest grade steel drop forgings, and keyed to the jack shafts. The brake drum and rear sprocket, a single-pressed steel forging, is securely bolted to spokes of rear wheel by 12 bolts. The radius rods are of steel, supporting the brake cams and pivots, and are adjustable to take up any stretch in the chain. 1 I)i q s y t' s i+. i r Fr, � v. o o- r� BRAKES FOOT brake, internal expanding brake in drums attached to rear wheels and operated by foot pedal. Emergency brake operated by hand lever, also expanding rings, against inner surface of brake drums on rear wheels, provided with notched sector to lock the brakes in set position when desired. Both brakes fully equalized. All brakes are designed especially with a view to hard service and continued use. Adjustment to provide for wear. Drums, 1438 inches inside diameter; rings, 14/ inches diameter by 2-inch face, covered with raybestos. Both the emergency and foot brakes being applied to the drums on the rear wheels eliminates all strains from the transmission gears and driving mechanism. It is evident that the braking of a heavy motor car should be as near the road contact as possible,hence it is better mechanics to place the braking effort on the rear wheels and eliminate the strain from the transmission gears. Both foot and emergency brake rings acting on inside of brake drum,affording the great advantage of protection against dirt andwater. Accessible grease cups are provided for the brake cam-shaft bearings and radius rod bearings. I 43 BRAKE DRUM AND SPROCKET SHOWING RAYBESTOS-COVERED BRAKE RINGS AND BRAKE RODS ATTACHED TO RADIUS ROD SPRINGS SEMI-ELLIPTIC front and rear. Front 2 inches wide x 36 inches long; rear 212 inches x 52 inches long; to have ample carrying capacity and to be made of special stock and designed to stand hard fire service. All spring plates lipped on both sides to maintain alignment. Shackel bolts to be provided with patent grease cups. WHEELS ARTILLERY type, specially selected wood, spokes 2 3/Mhes wide, diameter 38 inches over all, front and rear. Wheels suitably constructed to withstand the strains incurred. TIRES FRONT, single tires 38 inches x 412 inches, , cushion; rear, dual tires 38 inches x 412 inches, All fitted with demountable rims. WHEEL BASE FROM center to center of hubs, 140 inches. TRACK OR GAUGE FROM center to center of tires, front, 62 inches. From center to center of inside dual tires, rear, 60/ inches. From center to center of outside dual tires, rear, 70/ inches. a5 v AXLES SOLID drop forged I-section, of Krupp chrome nickel steel, no welds, especially designed for the service. -"Tink&i" roll.e'l bearings in all wheels. FRAME SIDE and cross members of chrome nickel steel. Pressed channel section 38 inches wide x l /4-iilches long, center front spring eyeto end. Side members 512 inches deep x 3 inches wide x 3/is-inch thick. Spring hangers both front and rear are chrome nickel steel forgings, GASOLINE TANK 1 THE tank is of heavy copper, riveted and divided by wash plates. A large filling-spud permits of filling the tank with ease and quickness, and gauging the amount of gasoline in the tank at any time. The gasoline is forced to the carburetor by air pressure supplied by the exhaust Ares- sure regulator automatically and continuously when motor is running. A pressure gauge is located on the footboard indicating the air pressure on the tank and a hand-pump is provided to supply pressure to tank when motor is not running. The tank has a capacity of 28 gallons. EFFECT OF WIDE TREAD ON CENTER OF GRAVITY Met cenfey� nt r I 15` �5 afar f Grav nler oI � 604 56 Xlhen W d6 Tread one Ilva/ Tires l7re Used When Morrow Treod and Siny/e Tres Ore Used THE wide tread and dual tires have great advantage over the narrow tread with single tires, especially when turning a corner at a speed and with a momentum that is bound to take place in the case of fire apparatus. In a heavy car turning a corner the momentum becomes centrifugal force and this tends to cause two things: first,a skidding of the car,which in the case of dual tires is better resisted; secondly, a component force,which acting through the center of gravity of the car tends to overturn it. From this it may be plainly seen that the lower the center of gravity of the car the better this overturning effect is resisted. This is exactly what the wide tread and the dual tires accomplish. Considering the sketches, one showing a car with narrow tread and single tires, and the other showing a car with 70/"tread and dual tires. It is assumed that the center of gravity of each is the same distance from the ground and that each car is acted upon by a centrifugal force which tends to turn them to an angle of 15°. The force which would prevent the car from over- turning would be a couple. One force, the weight of the car, acting in a line drawn through the center of gravity of the car and, in the assumed case, at an angle of 15' with the vertical. While the other force of the couple is the resistance of the road on the outer wheels, which acts in a line drawn through the center of the tire at the road and at an angle of 15' with the center line of the car. The intersection of this line with the vertical center line of the car is called the metacenter, and as long as this metacenter is above the center of gravity the car will not overturn. By comparing the two sketches it is evident that in the case of the car with wide tread and dual tires this metacenter is considerably higher from the ground, therefore a greater distance from the center of gravity, and a very much greater force is necessary to overturn this type of car than one with a narrow tread and single tires. Finally,the difference in height of the metacentric points in the two cases represents the equivalent position of center of'gravity of the car with wide tread and dual tires below that of the center of gravity of the car with narrow tread and single tires. I,u O 00 iI 00 IxP.�t. N �Aase DIAGRAM SHOWING THE SHORT RADIUS POSSIBLE. Adlb� SPECIFICATIONS IN BRIEF OF AMERICAN-LA FRANCE TYPE `io" MOTOR CAR, 48 H. P., A. L. A. M. HORSE POWER RATING MOTOR, . . . . . . . 4 cylinders, cast in pairs. Bore, 512-inch. Stroke, 6-inch. Horse power by test, 70. CARBURETOR, . . . . Float-feed type, automatic auxiliary air intake. FUEL SUPPLY, . . . . Pressure feed—2 sgallons capacity. IGNITION, . . . . . . Bosch high-tension dual ignition with dual coil. BATTERY EQUIPMENT, Two -volt storage. Q � 6 g CONTROL, . . . . . Hand throttle, foot accelerator. Spark advance controlled by lever on steering wheel. LUBRICATION, . . . . Force feed oiler to crank shaft and front cam-shaft bearings. Also partial splash. OIL TANK, . . . . . 1 gallon capacity. COOLING, . . . . . . Honeycomb radiator and gear-driven centrifugal pump. Belt- driven fan and fan in fly wheel. TRANSMISSION, . . . Sliding selective type. Three speeds forward and one reverse. I DRIVE, . . . . . . . Double side chains from jack-shaft sprockets to rear-wheel sprockets. BRAKES, . . . . . . Foot brake, internal expanding brake in drums attached to rear wheels and operated by foot pedal. Emergency brake operated by hand lever expanding rings against inner surface of brake drums on rear wheels. WHEEL BASE, . . . . 140 inches center to center of hubs. TRACK OR GAUGE, 62 inches center to center of tires, front ; 60/ inches center to center of inside dual tires, rear ; 70/ inches center to center of outside dual tires, rear. FRAME, . . . . . . . Chrome nickel steel, pressed. AXLES, . . . . . . . Solid drop-forged I-section, of Krupp chrome nickel steel. WHEELS, . . . . . . Artillery type, spokes wide diameter 38 inches over all j Y YP > 1 front and rear. TIRES, . . . . . . . Front single tires ; dual rear tires,:�� �i ,... g o SPRINGS, . . . . . . Semi-elliptic front and rear. PAINTING, . . . . . The apparatus to be handsomely painted in fine coach colors. The decorative work is to be artistic in design and execution, and is to be well grounded and finished with the best wearing varnishes. The principal colors used in the work are to he as follows STAN'nARn, (Unless instructions to the contrary are given at the time of placing this contract, the principal color that will be used in painting this apparatus will be English Vermilion.) LETTERING, . . . . . To be as follows �`I IDT TQZT"on toD of e.anh side of bood- CHEMICAL EQUIPMENTBabcock" CHEMICAL TANK.—Two (2) 3b gallons capacity. "Champion type, of best Lake Superior hammered copper. CHEMICAL HOSE.-250 feet of /-inch special 4-ply chemical hose, coupled with heavy brass couplings. SHUT-OFF NOZZLE.—One (1) eccentric made of heavy brass, specially for chemical engine service. NOZZLE TIPS.—Two (2) sizes, /-inch and /-inch. HOSE SPANNERS.Tee (,3) for chemical hose. SODA BAGS Two (2) of heavy duck. ACID RECEPTACLES.Tour ( with lifters. 1 BRASS ACID RECEPTACLE HOLDERS—Two (0 suitably placed on step. CHEMICAL HOSE BASKET.--To have a capacity of 250 feet of /-inch chemical hose; sides of perforated steel, bottom slat construction. Basket suitably mounted over body. �Au atic-hcas-. e.el a i 1_b iu-r-nfshed 4gmQferr44.} each, HAND EXTINGUISHERS.—Two (2) No. 2 Babcock. and one dozen extra charges with One (1) 2 1/2" X 3/4" reducer. One (1) double 3/4" female. All 3`4" threads cut "garden hose" size. Two (2) 2 1/2" hose spanners, One (1) collapsible rubber bucket. One (1) acid syphon. Il .r; TIPPINfi HANOWMEEL Babcock. SECTIONAL VIEW, CHAMPION ANK THE Champion tank is, on a large scale, the type of 3-gallon extinguisher approved by the underwriters. Simplicity is its keynote. There are but two openings in the cylinder, one for the acid jar, the other for the outlet. Gaskets, packings, stuffing-boxes, and similar complications are, therefore, entirely eliminated or cut down to the minimum, reducing all chance of leakage and holding down the cost of repairs and general up-keep. These tanks are operated by inverting them. A loose stopper drops from the mouth of the acid jar, permitting the acid to flow into the alkaline solution. The act of inverting the cylinder causes a natural agitation of the contents, rendering a mechanical agitator unnecessary. An overflow valve is dispensed with, as the partial turning of the tank will empty an excess charge of water rising above the filling line. Further- more, no washout spud is required at the bottom nor is a stuffing-box needed, as is the case when an agitator with its shaft is employed. STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR COMBINATION CHEMICAL ENGINE AND HOSE MOTOR CAR T is apparent that, in order to manufacture the chassis described in a manner fitting the service, and in order that all parts may be accurately fitted and made interchangeable, certain standards of manufacture must be maintained, and variations from the foregoing standards relating to the construction of the chassis throughout cannot be permitted. Variations, however, in regard to equipment and accessories can be made to suit the customer, but in order that a shop standard may be recognized and that a definite understanding may be had as to what the standard practice covers please note the following: BODY.—Where single tank is used the body will have a capacity of 1,290 feet of 212-inch hose; to be strongly built of steel throughout, to have a driver's seat with space for two men; also space for two men on the sides of bod and standin room for two men on rear step. To have cez�,to ar. zta �n slatted wood co' exd ar t canvas ovedx° intod. STEPS.—Vn o si es o chassis an across rear en ear step u wi thi tfamac ine and sub- stantially braced. MUD GUARDS.—Mud guards covering both front and rear wheels will be provided. LIGHTING SYSTEM.—Two 8-inch acetylene gas reflector lamps mounted on brackets in front of radiator. And one 9-inch Rushmore searchlight mounted on dash, to be operated by driver's assistant. Gas tank mounted on side step. Continuous electrical sparker for lighting lamps. LOCOMOTIVE BELL rh :,; •—In addition to a locomotive bell, a distinctive, siren. operated by hand ... <,. , will be furnished. (Will not furnish oil side and tail lamps, e• ;.r, the lanterns taking their places.) LADDERS.—Two -2,pfoot solid side extension ladder mounted one , on each.. side of body. T,r-t j2foot roof laddef, mounted with folding hooks. if It of It It if Tw.a pike poles . One can c;T1 rider oil and one can. grease , LANTERNS.—Four (4) fire department standard lanterns conveniently mounted. FIRE AXE.—One heavy pick back fire department standard. 4 extra spark plugs. DOOR OPENER.—One door opener held by snaps-One (1) "Jones" Speedometer.- CROWBAR.—One of steel, held by snaps. " (1) Set of "reed" tiro chains. MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS.—One clothes basket with compartments & hat snaps. TIRE PUMP AND NECESSARY TIRE TOOLS 1—No. 24, 2r2-ton Barrett automobile jack. 1—No. 912 machinist's screw-driver. 1—No. 1 ball pein hammer. 1-6-inch screw-driver. 1—Improved 10-inch combination pliers. 1-4-inch screw-driver. 1—Improved 6-inch combination pliers. Two master links for chains. WRENCHES J1—Special valve cap and cylinder plug wrench. 1—Model E, 7-inch adjustable wrench. 1—Hub cap and axle nut wrench. 1—Model 97, 4-inch adjustable wrench. 1—No. 2 adjustable spanner wrench. PIN WRENCHES 1—No. 6 special pin wrench (111/is inches center to center, %6-inch pin) . 1—No. 8 special pin wrench (2 j4 inches center to center, /-inch pin) . 1—No. 14 special pin wrench (3/ inches center to center, /-inch pin) . Pin wrenches finished and case hardened. A. L. A. M. STANDARD WRENCHES c 1—%-inch socket wrench with loose handle. Two (2) extra tool boxes , one 1—/-inch and s-inch double end engineer's wrench. under each side running beard. 1—%-inch and 11A6-inch double end engineer's wrench. 1—IZ-inch and 9'16-inch double end engineer's wrench. 1—/-inch and 7/is-inch double end engineer's wrench. 1—/-inch and 5/is-inch double end engineer's wrench. A. L. A. M. wrenches finished and case hardened. 1— /-inch cold chisel. 1—Cotter pin tool. - _ ALL AGREEMENTS ARE CONTINGENT UPON DELAYS RESULTING FROM ALL CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. CONTRACT 1 igb g Z(greement, Made by and between the AMERICAN-LAFRANCE FIRE ENGINE COMPANY, 2 party of the first part, hereinafter called the Company, and 3 Town of Lexington , 4 Massachusetts. 5 party of the second part, hereinafter called.the Buyer. 6 .itneggetb: That the Company agrees to sell upon the conditions which are below written 7 the apparatus and equipment hereinbefore described, all of which are to be in accordance with the 8 specifications and guarantees attached, and which are made a part of this agreement and contract. 9 Delivery is to be made MKND�s at 'Wire De'p I iTP,nn[Ty,,irt P,r T ,xi riQ ton Lla s 10 and shipment to be made within 90 working days after receipt and approval of this contract, 11 duly executed, or as soon thereafter as is consistent with good workmanship and proper painting, 12 subject to delays resulting from any causes beyond the control of the Company. 13 The Buyer agrees to purchase and pay for the aforesaid property, delivered as aforesaid, the 14 sum of—Five, tho1isnnd eight hundred 00/100 ------------------------- 15 {$ 5800. 00 ) Dollars to be paid to the AMERICAN-LAFRANCE FIRE ENGINE COMPANY or its 16 authorized agent as stated below, with interest at the rate of six per cent. per annum upon any sum 17 not so paid from the time such payment becomes due until same is paid. 18 Terms of payment to be: 19 Five tbolt.sand eight "hllndred 00/100 ------------ Dollars in cash within 20 - 1D days after delivery and acceptance of the apparatus and equipment, and negotiable 21 notes or warrants for the remainder to be made payable as follows: The Conipan herebya .r es. to sen ' a competent Aer for at th time of de��,,,,��,very,of ca , to prrop�1 instruct a_member of �ne Lexington ire Dpp�LTt� ent in the c�re an operation of said car. If the Bu er desires a its c�wn expense o senda man, o the Company s factory, tip Company agree T3to use every endeavor to instruct said man in the construction, care and use of said. car. - ^���hhe Compann her b ar ntees tie Dayt n S eciai Fire Department Cus'- Tires t be Mn shed on said car`, �o ve efficient service for ON year from date of del' ve y�r of said. ��r to �he Buyer, accidQnt excepted, when Moperly and fairly an prove ing said tires have no been run during said year more than five thousand ( 5000 ) miles. The Company further agrees, that provided the said tires should fail wring said ear, to rrive eff cient . ervice under the terms c�f afore- si.id guarantee, then if sd reques ed by He Buyer, on or before, the ex— pirat n {oyf� said guarantee, the Company i-All at c its expense equip said � e 2c iG�YIet11 t rep-` keen` a�` -rte t- i c�p1 I f-t4* orn mvl rtw7iInMrcquest u Buyer 29 -br the -Get at the-14a3Fe +s-te �rrl�fsh to tl -�eanpaliyi-a satisfac-tern ogi Iiel�-c�€-t41e � 3�a -dawn 30 -et4w4iey-as-t-e-4he-poW--r-4af-th4o-4nunic4gality--to-make-the-r-atttract,an -.also hat_the-n4"-or.warzaat-s, 31 -f-miry;-t-o-be-given-in-pa3me�-far -ar-e v-a"-legal;--and 32 ea#ereea�le ehligatioxis-e#t1Ixlunicipality. 33 And it is further mutually agreed and understood that the Company shall remain the owner 34 of and retain the title to the property above described until the whole amount of the price thereof is 35 actually paid; and that in case of default in any of the payments as above expressed, or in case of 36 any attempt by the Buyer to sell, encumber, conceal, remove, or dispose of any of said property before 37 the same shall be fully paid for, said Company may resume possession and control of said property, 38 and for that purpose may enter any buildings or places where the same or any part thereof may be; 39 and all payments which shall have been made upon or by reason of this contract shall be applied as, 40 and shall be in full for, the rent and use of said propert nLo the date of ch kind' 41 Witllegg our hands and official seals t is day of Vic 191® ATTEST ME - A GE 1 E ENGINE CO. B SECRETARY.' y Party of the first part. President. 12 Committee for purchase of �8�,. �. Fire Apparatus c(j 12 Town of- Lexington, Mass. < < As a conunittee, and not indiv dually. r Party of the second part. Qff' THIS CONTRACT MUST BE DATED (LINE 41) AND THE OFFICIAL TITLE OF EACH SIGNATORY DESIGNATED WHEN ACTING FOR A MUNICIPALITY 08 A CORPORATION. PROPOSAL AND CONTRACT BY J AAm-w-Mw-cJEELF NGINE z ELMIRA, N. Y. MADE WITH °n p' w 0q. -- -- - ,n o Date - ----- -- - 191- 0 � M For c ,n cs a � w CONTRACT DATED i b ry � I � 1 i siaa �ge�aeaa.' - 0@14 oil ilk. a�� Hill- ' , , COMPANY'S OFFICE BUILDING (00 SROADWAY NEW YORK. Provisions and express conditions.—Cdpyright 1900,by American Surety Company of New York. i Nuom all Ant by t4ra jxpoentg, That we.........MM -CA3.--1101FMCE...FM.................... 2 E.. GI .:Cf? PANY•-----------------------------------------------------------------...................----...................------.......................--.....—...... 3 ------------------------------- ........ ---------.-........................-------......... 4 0 ==-.... r8,..-.N�y�-=Y� i-=------------------------------------------------(hereinafter caIled"the Principal), as 5 Principal, and the A M E R I CA N S U R E TY COMPANY OF NEW YO R K (hereinafter called 6 the Surety), as Surety,_are held and--firmly-bound.unto-.__--------------—............-........--.-----.._.-..---..----- ............ 7 ----------------- _ ___ -- --.....-.-TaW-n of--Lexing.t.on Mageaohns.et.ts......... ------------------- ------ 8 XX-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------(hereinafter called the Obligee), in 9 the sum of---------Twenty=zIne---hu dred------------------------------------------.----------------......... 10 Dollars-($-—2.9-00-•9Q......:_..-..........: — - );for the payment whereof said Principal binds 11 its-elf_.....itz---auazes-s_ora_.and_-assi - --- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 and said Surety binds itself and its successors firmly by these presents. 14 V4rrras, said Principal has entered into a written contract, dated------September..................... 15 .........................8..,.................1911, with said Obligee, for--------ffixmi-sh ng--_an-e....c_o bi11at. ari-.-_. 16 ehemiaa.1...o i-no -------- 17 --------------------- ------------------------------ 18 -------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- - -------------- 19 a copy of which contract is hereto annexed. 20 Now, 014treforr, the condition of this obligation is such, that if the said Principal shall 21 faithfully perform said contract on-----------ita.......part, according to the terms, covenants, and 22 conditions thereof (except as hereinafter provided), then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to 23 remain in full force and effect. Form C 214. 10,000-4-109. (OVER) C 24 Frmribeb, 4nwnter, ttnb neon tilt follnwing fnrt4er rxPrros rmtbitiotto: 25 FIRST: That in the event of any default on the part of the Principal in the performance 26 of any of the terms, covenants or conditions of said contract, written notice thereof, with a 27 verified statement of the particular facts showing such default and the date thereof, shall, 28 within fifteen days after such default, be delivered to the Surety at its office in the 29 City of Boston, mass. , and that in case of any such default all moneys which 30 but for such default would be due or would thereafter become due to the Principal shall be 31 held by the Obligee and by him applied for the indemnification of the Surety. 32 SECOND: That no suit, action or proceeding by reason of any default shall be brought 33 against the Principal or Surety nor shall recovery be had for any damages accruing after 34 the first day of March 1914 ; that service of writ or 35 process commencing any such suit, action or proceeding shall not be made after that date; 36 that the Principal shall be made a party to any such suit, action or proceeding against 37 the Surety and served with process commencing the same if within the state where such 38 suit, action or proceeding be brought. 39 THIRD : That neither the Principal nor the Surety shall be liable for any damages resulting 40 from a mob, riot, civil commotion, or a public enemy; or from employees leaving work 41 being done in the performance of said contract, or.so-called "Strikes" or labor difficulties ; 42 or fire; or from earthquake, lightning,tornado, cyclone, or other act of God; or-from inji&� 43 *a-Persvn-Or-aedimel tt-Propermst4tirrg-f-en-a trerTteg4igeme,-or-theperformmnce-of 44 sm1t-eeftt-r ; and that neither the Principal nor the Surety shall be liable for the recon- 45 struction or repair of any work or materials damaged or destroyed by said causes, or any of 46 them. 47 F.o;1BT.&�-Teat-tk&-Ob igee-aha.Il-yetai 4ese-4+ft i-frf�eee-peneetltw*-(45%}-of-the 48 *a ve-e a14-warl£-fie er e� ra&te ials tx ied•i the�er€er�r rZee-o-f-s�tel�-eefttraet 49 �tl-tle eoeteee�e�l�,�sack�rineia3-o-f�}} li;errns;-cear:fsd-eer 50lieee -o4- iei} 1= rt-te�e�enfeed an�kl�at Elie-Al�lgee- ral�€atfirll3► 51 all t.ie_tes�-eo�exats az �edrtca -of-said-�xiraetr en- lie-}�a�t-a -said 52 Al�ligeeo-lao- fie4.-7�ha#* lea-p�aris-a �eciCakio -n}eieix-rbtel�-elraet-are 53 rzo ;- - i}l-a -a�liaes-be-kepi;;adezake-few#*he�s �leeperface-tr�iex�eef-aad-ice 54 ace-Teepee �efeetie. 55 FIFTH: That the obligation of the Surety hereunder is, and shall be, construed strictly 56 as one of suretyship only ; and this obligation shall not, nor shall any interest therein, or 57 right of action thereon, be assigned without the consent, in writing, of the Surety. 58 04Wb aub Otdtb, this eighth day of September 1911 . Part of line 42, all of line 43, part of line 44 and lines 47 to 54 inclusive stricken out beforq execution. BY s ES DEWT1 ATTEST SECRETARY, 59 AMERICAN SURETY COMPANY OF NEW YORK, 60 BY ' 61 4,,Reside*t i V e President. 62 ATTEST: 63 Res2dent Assistant Secretary. III E- NEW YORK. CHICAGO. BOSTON. SAN FRANCISCO_ PORTLAND. DALLAS, AERIAL TRUCKS WATER O wW TAOW6gEtiR S R/ < C OP5 FIREENGINES N VN VE F1 L ENWNE [0. AL �FOUNOED IN GENEP.AL OFFICE 1845 J.R.CLARKE,PRESIOENT. 1� A. HECKSCHER,VICE-PR 1.-T. VEwYORK OFFIGE, 149 BROADW-1,Y. WM G. Mq INTYRE,SECRETARY-TREASURER. E.de N.SAN DS,GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT. `` `,�� �1 p y, C J.CROSS,GENERAL MANAGER. -NiE 1V YOI\IL�17ept . Vtll, 1911. To the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts. We hereby agree to furnish, with the Combination Chemical Engine do Hose Motor Car, ordered by the Town, of Lexington, Mass. , free of all charges to the said Town, the following:- One (1) 40' rapid hoist , rope & pulley, trussed extension ladder. Two (2) 30' trussed single ladders. One (1) 25' One (1) 15' Two (2) 18' " " " with folding roof hooks. Respectfully yours, AM-LAFRANCE FIRE ENGIITTE CO. , by Agent. LVAW-LA*ILE EFN6INE LQ. Extract from meeting of the Board of Directors of the American- LaFrance Fire Engine Company on the 6th day of May, 1904. "On motion duly seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the President be, and hereby is authorized to conduct the business of the Company and to execute and deliver all contracts necessary to that end, reporting to the Board or the Executive Committee from time to time at its meeting, any contracts made by him on behalf of the Company. ', The above is a true copy of extract from the minutes of a meeting of the Board of. Directors of this Company held the 6th day of May, 1904 and it is farther certified that the above action has not been rescinded or modified at any subsequent meeting of the Directors or the Executive Committee of this Company. AMERICAN-LA FRANCE FIRE EN GIN 0MPANY9 s Seer tary. State of New York ) County of Chemung ) ss: On this 25th day of September 1911, before me appeared A. E. Rhodes, who acknowledged that he was Secretary of the American-La France Fire Engine Company and he further deposed that the above extract from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the American-La France Fire Engine Com- pany held on the sixth day of May 19 , w rue and exact copy of same: Not y Public.