Minuteman Options
Option ordering follows the same order as the Blanchat Excel price sheet.
Highly Recommended Options
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Blanchat Restraint Body Harness
This option includes one additional body harness for the Blanchat Restraint System.
NFPA 1906 Recommended Equipment
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Wheel Chock Set
A set of two wheel chocks are mounted in the rear wheel wells.
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5 lb Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
A 5 lb dry chemical fire extinguisher with 40-B:C is mounted on the bed for easy access.
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First Aid Kit
A first aid kit is mounted in an easily accessible location.
Plumbing
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35 HP Pump
The pump can be upgraded to a Hale HPX275 with Briggs & Stratton 35 HP V-twin overhead valve engine. The pump performance is 190 GPM at 145 PSI from draft to supply two 95 GPM nozzles with 200 feet of 1-3/4 inch hose or 250 GPM at 125 PSI from draft to supply two 125 GPM nozzles with the same size hose.
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FoamPro 1601
The FoamPro 1601 is an electronic, fully automatic, variable speed, direct injection and discharge side foam proportioning system for Class A foam. The system is accurate to within 3% of calibrated settings over the advertised operation range when installed.
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CAFS Accelerator Controller
The Blanchat Accelerator Controller CAF System has a compact design which allows for easy installation on almost any application. From wildland to structure fires, the equalizer system has many benefits including: simplicity, reliability, effectiveness, flexibility and a lifetime warranty.
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Tankvision with Mini Slave
The main indicator is installed in the pump panel with a mini slave in the cab.
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4 Light Water Level Indicator
Four LED tank status lights (green, blue, amber and red) provide bright, easy to identify indication of water status. The option also includes a mini slave.
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Two Preconnected Whiplines in Crosswalk
The pump panel is plumbed for an additional whipline (yellow knobs) in the crosswalk.
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2-1/2 Inch Auto Fill
A 2-1/2 inch electric valve is configured to engage when the tank gets low and disengage when the tank is refilled when connected to a water source.
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Electric Pump Primer
The pump will have an electric priming system with handle installed in the bed below the pump area.
Body Storage
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Pump Panel Storage
A storage compartment can be constructed in the pump panel to store face shields, headsets, etc.
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Lower Front Storage Box
These boxes are located behind the BATROPS walkway, underneath the bed. They are framed into the steel structure of the bed. The box is covered with bright aluminum tread plate and includes a bright aluminum tread plate flip-down door.
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Lower Rear Storage Box
These boxes are located in front of the rear bumper, underneath the bed. They are framed into the steel structure of the bed. The box includes a bright aluminum tread plate flip-down door.
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Covered Top Hose Bed
A compartment is constructed over the top hose bed with two aluminum tread flip-up doors which open to the center. A rear access flip-down door is located at the center rear of the bed.
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Crosslay End Covers
End covers are installed on the ends of the transverse crosslay behind the BATROPS walkway. Various types of end covers are available.
Front Bumper
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Front Bumper Grille Guard
The Blanchat Front Bumper Grille Guard is a custom design to fit Ford and Dodge chassis. The bumper option comes with a recessed winch box which only adds an extra seven inches from the factory front bumper.
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Winch Mounted in Grille Guard
A 8,000 or 12,000 lb Ramsey electric winch can be mounted in the front bumper grille guard recessed winch box. The winch is encased in the bumper assembly for protection and allows for BLESS capability.
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BLESS System
The BLESS (Blanchat Lift Emergency Stabilizing System) is a tactical approach towards stabilization and recovery in an emergency rescue scene. The BLESS requires the front bumper and winch options.
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Remote Front Monitor
The Akron Forestry monitor features an extremely rugged design ideal for brush and wildland firefighting. The monitor is mounted to the front bumper assembly and is controlled by a proportional speed joystick on the center console.
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Front Bumper Sweeps
The front bumper grille guard can be fitted with ground sweeps. Options include two nozzles at each outside corner or three nozzles (two at each outside corner and one center). The electric valves are controlled by two or three independent switches in the cab.
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Exoskeleton Branch Deflector
The Exoskeleton connects the front bumper to the BATROPS walkway area to help deflect brush and branches away from the chassis and Fire Attack Operational Areas. The Exoskeleton maintains full visibility from inside the chassis and is constructed of steel tubing for strength.
Rear Bumper
Decals
Chassis
Off Road
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Xtreme Offroad Package
The Xtreme Offroad package includes four Super Swamper Singles tires with a max load rating of 6400 lbs each. These tires are mounted on steel rims, powder-coated black. The suspension is raised three inches and a leveling kit is installed.
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Abrasive Road Protection Package
Nerf bars, black, are installed on the chassis underneath all access doors. Front mud flap brackets are incorporated into the nerf bar mounting brackets on both sides of the chassis.
Generator
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Onan Generator Package
The driver's side lower front compartment can house an Onan 5500 or 7000 watt commercial grade generator. This package also includes two 220 volt, 1500 watt FOCUS extend-a-lites which are mounted on each side of the bed accessible from the walkway and wired to the generator.
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Electric Cord Reel
A Hannay electric cord reel is incorporated into the truck near the hose reel at the rear of the apparatus. It is wired with it's own 20A breaker. It has a two plug GFCI plug and water resistant box. This option is only available if the unit is equipped with a generator.
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Honda 2000 Generator Package
The 2000 watt Honda EU2000i generator is lightweight, reliable, quiet and fuel efficient. The generator is mounted to the bed near the pump panel but is equipped with frame legs letting it stand on it's own with two light bases when removed from the bed.
Lighting
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500 V-Series LED Package
A quantity of 10 Whelen 500 V-series LED lights are installed around the apparatus: two at the rear, three on each side and two in front. The V-series are a combination three-in-one warning light including a warning light, alley light and ground illumination light.
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Fireline Lights
Two or four heavy duty lamps set on a high flood beam pattern are mounted directly to the light bar mount only (for two light package) or two on the light bar mount and two on the rear of the bed (for four light package).
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LED Work Lights
Work lights in the BATROPS crosswalk, pump panel and around the bed are upgraded to LED flush mounts. Quantity and location dependent upon how many lights are chosen.
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LED Tail Lights
The stop/turn tail lights are upgraded to flush mount LEDs with 48 diodes. These lights meet DOT requirements in any 360 degree position.
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Directional Light Bar
The LED directional light bar is mounted at the rear of the bed and alerts traffic of the direction they need to follow. The signal stick has a cab-mounted control box.
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Third Brake Light
A center brake light is recessed into the body. This compact warning light features 14 flash patterns including steady burn and exceeds SAE specifications.
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ROTO-BEAM 600 LED
This is a Whelen 600-series Rota-Beam warning light which is surface-mounted, usually on the rear of the bed. The quantity and location will depend on how many are chosen.
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GoLight Spot Light
A GoLight Model 2020 is permanently mounted to the vehicle where specified - commonly mounted on the light bar mount. The searchlight with directional flexibility is controlled by a dash-mount remote.
Electrical
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Auto Eject & Battery Maintainer
A Newmar Auto Charge EV-20 and display with Kussmaul Auto Eject 20A/120V is installed on the truck. The maintainer will be installed on the inside of the driver side in the same location as the Auto Eject and maintainer display on the outside.
Communication
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Backup Camera
A Zone Defense rear-mounted camera and 7 inch TFT-LCD digital flat screen monitor are installed on the truck. The monitor takes the place of the rear view mirror in the cab.
Reels
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Air Hose Reel
A 3/8 inch air hose reel is preconnected to the truck if a CAF system has been chosen. The reel is automatic spring retractable and accomodates 50 feet of air hose.
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Hose Reel
A Hannay hose reel and hose roller can be installed at the rear of the bed. The hose reel is recessed into the area above the pump but below the hose bed. The electric rewind button is located near the reel and the valve is located in the pump panel. Reel size is dependent upon the options chosen.
Tools
Hose & Fittings
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BEAST Tools
The BEAST (Blanchat External / Interior Attack Structure Tools) allows firefighters to safely make an interior attack from the outside. This eliminates having to open up a structure or enter a hostile environment, decreasing flashover risk.
Cold Weather
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Arctic Package
The top-mount pump control panel in the BATROPS walkway is sealed to contain heat. The rear pump area is sealed to contain heat around the pump, reel and plumbing. Two 25,000 BTU heaters are installed, one in the pump panel enclosure and one in the rear enclosure.
Blanchat Mfg., Inc.
