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Ground Force Worldwide

6001 E. Seltice Way

Post Falls, Idaho 83854

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Printing History: First Edition – NOVEMBER 2021

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11/23/2021

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Initial release

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL

WATER PULL

SERIAL # 717H01 • 12,000 GALLONS (45,425 LITERS)

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Page 1: ...in any form or by any means including electronic storage and retrieval or translation into a foreign language without prior agreement and written consent from Ground Force Worldwide as governed by the...

Page 2: ...en needed and expediting your parts ordering We stock the most commonly used parts for your equipment and can ship overnight when needed Our Parts and Product Support Representatives PPSRs are availab...

Page 3: ...AL INTRODUCTION CONTENTS CONTACT US 2 INTRODUCTION 2 OVERVIEW 4 SPECIFICATIONS 5 SHIPPING DIMENSIONS 7 SAFETY 8 PRE COMMISSIONING 15 OPERATION 20 WATER CONTROL SYSTEM 28 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 38 TROUB...

Page 4: ...RAY BAR HOSE REEL SIGHT GAUGE GROUND LEVEL FILL ACCESS LADDER ANODE LIFTING EYE SIDE SPRAY STOP TURN TAIL LIGHTS LED FLOOD LIGHTS WATER CANNON ANTI SKID TOP OF TANK 36 MANWAY WATER PUMP PPE TIE OFF CA...

Page 5: ...supports so water cannot enter and corrode 36 square manway with trash screen safety grate PPE safety tie off cable entire length top of tank Anti skid top of tank Sump to be elevated to help prevent...

Page 6: ...r mounted sealed beam work lights Include control switch circuit protection in tractor cab TYRI 1313 or similar 7 000 Lumens WATER LEVEL INDICATOR ELECTRIC In cab water level indicator AUTOMATED GREAS...

Page 7: ...348 20mm 165 4191mm TRUCK SHIPPING INFORMATION WIDTH 157 3 988 mm HEIGHT 165 4 191 mm LENGTH 683 17 348 mm WEIGHT APPROX 112 000 LBS 50 802 kg SHIPPING COMPANY TO SUPPLY THEIR OWN DUNNAGE REV A B C D...

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Page 9: ...ent should have roll over protection and protection from falling debris as required by law Ensure that vehicles used to transport workers have seat belts firmly secured and adequate for the number of...

Page 10: ...ruc tions when working on or near a battery Stop engine before disconnecting or connecting battery cables battery charging cables or servicing battery Always wear a face shield rubber gloves and prote...

Page 11: ...g sleeve shirts hair and loose fitting cloth ing can be hazardous if caught in moving parts Never exceed maximum load limits according to the equipment and machinery specifications All workers should...

Page 12: ...ced visibility darkness etc Equipment will include at a minimum Ventilation Fans 1 minimum for Assembly 2 minimum for Fabrication and hoses A calibrated and tested air monitor PPE appropriate to the t...

Page 13: ...ischarge horn on CO2 extinguishers It gets very cold and may damage skin 4 SQUEEZE Squeeze the handle to release the extin guishing agent 5 SWEEP Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until...

Page 14: ...fety belts and lines shall be worn when persons work where there is danger of falling a second person shall tend the lifeline when bins tanks or other dangerous areas are entered Reflective clothing W...

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Page 16: ...ts are indicated by mud build up cracking away or by visible gaps between mounting components Refer to maintenance section and tighten any loose mounts before operating vehicle 4 Visually inspect all...

Page 17: ...que all body mounting fasteners as defined in the maintenance section of this manual Compartments Inspect all compartments and remove any loose parts Check that all hose reels control panels pumps etc...

Page 18: ...demand the system standby pressure will be indicated on the system pressure gauge at the opera tor s station This indicated pressure will rise and fall based on hydraulic system demand 3 10 WATER PUMP...

Page 19: ...tern Engage the spray head timers and verify that the timers are working correctly and respond to opera tor input Open the water cannon isolation valve and verify acceptable water cannon performance I...

Page 20: ...y mounted systems is supplied from the fuse panel in the relay enclosure This enclosure is physically located at the front of the water tank 4 2 NOISE LEVELS Noise levels present at the operator s sta...

Page 21: ...stream of water CAUTION The water stream from the water cannon is very powerful Be sure that the water cannon is aimed away from equip ment susceptible to water damage and all personnel prior to openi...

Page 22: ...ting speed conditions of the terrain fluid levels and tire inflation pressures The skill and judgment of the operator are of primary importance OPERATING RESTRICTIONS GRADE Maximum working grade 20 Ma...

Page 23: ...n independent heater system will have an expansion burp tank that has been installed as the high point in the circulation system The level in this tank must be checked at the beginning of each shift d...

Page 24: ...4 9 TROUBLESHOOTING If the Ground Force equipment suffers any type of prob lem that impacts performance immediately cease water delivery operations turn off the water pump and stop the truck Secure th...

Page 25: ...ISE 4 Hold the hoist control lever completely backward in order to raise the water tank When the hoist control lever is released the hoist control lever will return to HOLD position 3 4 10 WATER TANK...

Page 26: ...ve the hoist control to the FLOAT position and lower the truck body until the cable is tight WARNING Lowering the body to tension the retaining cables using the Lower position on the hoist control lev...

Page 27: ...on the left side ILLUSTRATION 3 ILLUSTRATION 3 B B 2 2 3 3 3 Pull spring rod B and install body retaining pin 1 through the pin bore in frame support 3 and body retaining bracket 2 NOTICE In order to...

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Page 29: ...module encoder and keypad allow the opera tor to continually adjust the water delivery based on the current conditions without having to stop the truck or return to the shop to change operating parame...

Page 30: ...cannon valve 5 If the water pump will not reliably prime please contact Ground Force for additional troubleshooting and tips 4 2 WATER DELIVERY OPERATION The Ground Force Water Control System display...

Page 31: ...r pump Press and hold the two lower buttons of the encoder Button 4 and Button 5 simultaneously Hold for at least two seconds until the water pump icon in the lower right corner of the display screen...

Page 32: ...ly stop water delivery to one or both sides of the water truck The button will turn yellow until it is pressed again To stop both sides at the same time press the center button once To resume watering...

Page 33: ...GHLIGHTED SELECTED PROGRAM Next press Button 2 The button indicator on the dis play screen will turn yellow After pressing Button 2 the operator can choose each water spray valve to add to a program d...

Page 34: ...terns Timed and Staggered modes allow the operator to select either a Timed ON OFF ON or Staggered RIGHT LEFT RIGHT spray pattern Timed mode Staggered mode Press Settings Menu Button 2 again to exit P...

Page 35: ...time remaining until the tank is empty and the water pump shuts off When the water level reaches the low level shut off set point the water pump will automatically shut down to prevent damage to the p...

Page 36: ...Ground Force Parts and Product Support department 1 208 664 9291 Parts Product Support E mail PPSR GFWORLDWIDE COM Service Department E mail Service gfworldwide com 1 Not all Ground Force water tanks...

Page 37: ...rward at the slowest speed you will be using while watering Press the Min Driving Speed button Accelerate to the fastest speed you will be using while watering Press the Max Driving Speed button Using...

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Page 39: ...SCHEDULES Maintenance schedules are provided including sample maintenance logs This will help with scheduling and tracking of maintenance 6 3 VENDOR SUPPLIED COMPONENTS See the manufacturer s manual f...

Page 40: ...AD ROLLERS HOSE REELS AND SWING JOINTS 4 MONTH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 4 MO INSPECT HYDRAULIC OIL 6 MONTH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 6 MO INSPECT OIL COOLER INSPECT ANODES REPLACE IF NECESSARY YEARLY MAINTENAN...

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Page 42: ...ts own fuse or circuit breaker and power source Hoist valve coils are burning out Current voltage to the coil is too high Check the voltage to the hoist coil with the coil still con nected Check volta...

Page 43: ...e micro controller has failed Call Ground Force and request the Technical Communica tor for assistance with replacing the micro controller The hoist or diverter valve coil has no power The fuse is blo...

Page 44: ...and hydraulic motor The water pump hydraulic motor has failed Replace the hydraulic motor Refer to the Parts Sche matics Manual as well as the water pump manufacturer s manual The water pump has a pl...

Page 45: ...bris Remove the plugs on the end of the spray bar and remove debris It may be necessary to remove the valve cover plate diaphragm spring and fan spray to clean out debris Apply pipe sealant to plugs b...

Page 46: ...the cylinders to hold them closed Pressure reducing valve is set too low Adjust pressure reducing valve going to the spray head cylinders per print 350 to 450 PSI is recommended The seals on the cylin...

Page 47: ...phragm from opening To check open the port on the front spray head cover below cylinder if water leaks out it indicates the valve s diaphragm is cracked Replace the diaphragm in the spray head valve T...

Page 48: ...ut the truck Drain any water before parking the truck cover the fill chute so precipitation does not enter the tank If the truck needs to have water in it for fire pro tection for example store the tr...

Page 49: ...osing all the way The butterfly valve may have a bent shaft from the valve being opened when it was frozen shut Check the butterfly valve for a bent shaft or arm and replace as needed To prevent this...

Page 50: ...s no signal or its battery is dead Check to make sure the remote is charged Place the remote in the charger and close the charger Does charg ing light come on If no indicator light is on the docking s...

Page 51: ...s not energizing Check for a bad fuse and verify the fuse size is correct Repair the damaged wiring or defective valve Replace the fuse Check the solenoid to see if there is power to the coil re place...

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Page 53: ...rom the defect in question of any accessory equipment or part manufactured by GFM which is defective in any such respects D The GFM Limited Warranty does not cover and GFM makes no warranty with respe...

Page 54: ...work is solely at the discretion of GFM Major repair work performed by Distributor without pre approval from GFM is subject to claim denial Warranty expenses incurred because of the failure of a compo...

Page 55: ...Call GFM at 208 664 9291 with the serial number of your GFM equipment and the purchase order number and request to speak with the Parts and Product Support Representative for your area Alternatively...

Page 56: ...T REGISTRATION Must be completed and submitted within 45 days of commissioning to activate warranty coverage Please visit our Web site to submit your product registration form online GROUND FORCE PROD...

Page 57: ...19 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 56 S SAFETY 8 14 BATTERY FUMES AND EXPLOSIONS 10 COMPRESSED AIR HAZARDS 13 CONFINED SPACES 12 ELECTRICAL SHOCK 10 ENGINE EXHAUST 10 FALL HAZARDS 11 FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE 13 FIR...

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