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General| Brand | Pierce |
|---|---|
| Model | Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower |
| Category | Control Panel |
| Language | English |
Provides operation and maintenance info for Pierce aerial apparatus to qualified personnel.
Covers safety, general, operation, and maintenance instructions for Pierce apparatus.
Outlines responsibilities and prerequisites for operating and maintaining the equipment.
Details essential checks like hydraulic oil analysis and primary inspection before use.
Guides users on contacting dealers or Pierce for support and issue resolution.
Specifies procedures for reporting accidents involving Pierce aerial products.
Provides essential instructions for the safe operation of the aerial apparatus.
Informs owners about proper operation and warns of potentially dangerous situations.
Guides operators on safe use, training requirements, and responsibilities.
Explains that this manual is one of several required for complete apparatus understanding.
Specifies the design purpose of the aerial apparatus for emergency response and fire suppression.
Recommends using the FAMA Apparatus Safety Guide as a supplement to this manual.
Advises on safety precautions when using the apparatus at community events.
Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION safety terms used in the manual.
Provides a list of common abbreviations used throughout the manual.
Outlines procedures and checks required before operating the aerial device safely.
Provides instructions on securing equipment like hose chutes and restraints.
Details the importance of restraining hose to prevent unintentional deployment and hazards.
Advises on inspecting and ensuring the secure mounting of equipment.
Provides guidelines for safely accessing the apparatus, emphasizing three points of contact.
Identifies designated standing/walking surfaces based on NFPA standards for safe access.
Advises on safely closing compartment doors to prevent injury.
Warns against riding on the exterior of the vehicle and emphasizes proper seating.
Introduces key components and safety features of the aerial device, like E-stop and EPU.
Explains manual valve controls, emphasizing caution as safety systems are overridden.
Describes safety interlocks designed to prevent unsafe operations.
Covers critical aspects of safely positioning the apparatus at the scene.
Details the procedure for deploying stabilizers to ensure apparatus stability.
Explains the process for partial stabilizer extension when space is limited.
Provides guidelines for using cribbing and blocking to ensure apparatus stability on uneven surfaces.
Warns of electrocution hazards from power lines and provides safety distances.
Details requirements for safe operation, including operator qualifications and responsibilities.
Emphasizes maintaining communication between operators and with other personnel.
Explains the importance of using spotters for visibility and safe operation.
Stresses the critical importance of adhering to load charts for safe operation.
Provides guidance on safely maneuvering the aerial device near structures.
Details the importance of leveling the apparatus within specified safe operating limits.
Mandates the use of fall protection equipment for personnel on the ladder or platform.
Warns about pinch and crush hazards associated with moving ladder parts.
Emphasizes ensuring ladder rungs are aligned for safe climbing.
Instructs on keeping personnel clear of the aerial device during operation.
Outlines safety practices for personnel on the aerial ladder or platform.
Provides guidance on safely climbing the aerial ladder using three points of contact.
Details safe operation of the water monitor and waterway.
Advises on careful use of water pipe and hose with the aerial ladder.
Warns against operating in severe weather and advises seeking shelter.
Details precautions for operating the aerial device in cold weather conditions.
Specifies limits for ice accumulation on the aerial device before it must be removed from service.
Warns about high winds and advises checking load charts for safe operating limits.
Highlights pinch hazards associated with wire rope cables and safety practices.
Advises on wearing protective gloves and avoiding loose clothing near cables.
Explains actions to take in case of sheave or cable failure and the system's redundancy.
Covers safe usage of optional equipment like rope rescue attachments and lifting eyes.
Provides critical safety guidelines for performing maintenance and service on the apparatus.
Details safety procedures for controlling hazardous energy during maintenance and servicing.
Warns about the hazards of high-pressure hydraulic fluid and precautions for leaks.
Identifies and describes the major components of the aerial apparatus.
Shows the locations of key controls such as stabilizer and angle indicators.
Details the controls and indicators located on the turntable console for operating the aerial.
Explains the operation of the stabilizer controls, including power, extension, and leveling.
Covers stabilizer controls and override switches for emergency operation.
Describes the function and appearance of stabilizer jacks and ground pads.
Details the controls for positioning the water monitor and extending/retracting the ladder.
Explains the operation of controls located within the aerial basket.
Describes the aerial basket lifting eyes and their rated capacities for rescue operations.
Details manual controls for aerial and stabilizer functions in case of electrical system failure.
Explains the function of manual angle indicators for grade and side slope measurement.
Identifies relays and fuses related to the turntable power distribution system.
Details diagnostic connectors, USB interface, relays, and fuses for lower power distribution.
Identifies the oil sample port used for hydraulic oil analysis.
Describes the components and function of the optional breathing air system.
Introduces the CZIC and its role in communicating information for aerial device operation.
Displays aerial hydraulic oil temperature, pressure, and dimensions.
Shows stabilizer status, slope, and grade of the apparatus.
Displays load capacity based on elevation, extension, and rotation of the device.
Shows allowable aerial rotation, angle, and operating zones (Green/Red indicators).
Explains the importance of selecting and using the correct load and level charts for safe operation.
Provides normal and ice condition load charts for the 100-ft Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower.
Presents safe operating limits for apparatus leveling under various load chart conditions.
Outlines essential pre-driving checks for the aerial apparatus before operation.
Guides on planning apparatus positioning at the scene considering various hazards.
Details considerations for positioning the apparatus on different terrain types.
Defines the safe operating limits for leveling the apparatus based on angle indicators.
Covers the critical steps for stabilizing the apparatus before aerial operations.
Details the preparatory steps before deploying the stabilizers.
Explains how to level the apparatus using stabilizers, including on level terrain.
Details leveling procedures when the apparatus is positioned facing uphill.
Details leveling procedures when the apparatus is positioned facing downhill.
Details leveling procedures when the apparatus is positioned on a side slope.
Covers final checks and adjustments for apparatus setup.
Provides instructions for setting up stabilizers in a short-jacked configuration.
Covers essential pre-operation checks and the role of the primary operator.
Details the step-by-step procedure for primary operation of the aerial device.
Outlines safety procedures for allowing personnel onto the aerial ladder.
Covers safety precautions for personnel entering and working in the platform.
Provides tips for optimizing performance and safe operation, including controls and platform leveling.
Details the steps for safely stowing the aerial device after operation.
Explains the procedure for properly retracting and securing the stabilizers.
Outlines essential checks to perform after operation before driving.
Covers procedures for emergency shut-down and overriding aerial interlocks.
Details procedures for operating the aerial device using the Emergency Power Unit (EPU).
Provides operating instructions for popular optional equipment like water pumps.
Details the safe operation and capacity of the LyfeEye™ rappelling attachment.
Explains the installation and safe use of the LyfeLadder™ attachment.
Covers the installation and operation of the LyfeSupport™ rescue basket.
Provides safety warnings and installation instructions for optional front stabilizer jack extensions.
Details precautions for operating the aerial device in extreme cold weather conditions.
Introduces the maintenance section, emphasizing regular inspections and adherence to schedules.
Provides a guide to identify and resolve common operational problems with the aerial device.
Describes the components of the hydraulic system, including the pump and valves.
Lists recommended hydraulic oils and their operating temperature ranges.
Specifies the hydraulic oil filters used in the aerial hydraulic system.
Provides criteria for formal maintenance and documentation of the aerial device.
Outlines the primary inspection procedures to be performed before service.
Details the maintenance procedures required every 25 hours or quarterly.
Details the maintenance procedures required every 50 hours or annually.
Details the maintenance procedures required every 400 hours or annually.
Discusses maintenance precautions for operating in extreme temperature and environmental conditions.
Provides information on recommended lubricants and their application.
Details specific lubricants required for various components and their specifications.
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