Safety 15
Fire
The employer must inform and train all personnel on the measures that must be taken in case of a
vehicle and/or loaded body catching fire.
Anytime a loaded vehicle is brought inside a garage, fire extinguishers shall be close at hand.
The employer must also inform employees of an appropriate place to unload the body near the
maintenance facility (preferably away from traffic, surface drains, and ditches).
2R-III
TM
vehicles are equipped with a 5-lb fire extinguisher, which is located inside the cab. A 20-lb
fire extinguisher may also be installed as an option. Each fire extinguisher must be checked regularly
by qualified personnel.
Figure 2-1
20-lb fire extinguisher (left); 5-lb fire extinguisher (right)
Safety Kits
A first aid kit and a triangle kit are provided with the truck.
Danger!
Never drive this vehicle if the lifting arm is not fully retracted to its home position. The
unit would be simply too wide to be driven safely. Failure to fully retract the arm will result
in unit and /or property damage, severe injury or even death. Warning red lights on
dashboard flash when the arm is not completely retracted to its home position.
NOTE: On
units equipped with a bucket, the arm cannot be extended with the joystick. However, if
for any reason, the arm is somewhat extended due to bumpy roads for example, just
retract it tight against the bucket stopper by moving the joystick sideways to the left.
Warning!
Remove all control levers from the proportional valve. These control levers should be
used for maintenance purposes only.
Warning!
Units with two driving positions: Prior to changing driving position, stop the vehicle, apply
the parking brake, push the emergency button and stop the engine. Properly adjust
mirrors and set driving control switches including arm control joystick (if applicable) to
the new driving position before starting the engine. This will ensure that the automated
arm is completely inoperative.
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