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3.1 PRE-OPERATION NOTE
Because of strict regulations which govern the over-
seas shipment of equipment, any fluids or oils which
are not necessary for movement of this unit have
most likely been removed or drained.
Any and all gate valves or ball valves pertaining to the
hydraulic oil tank have been closed to help eliminate
any interior contamination to the tank.
3.2 POST-SHIPMENT PREPARATION
This unit has been specially prepared to eliminate the
damage that can occur to equipment during ocean
transport. There are a few procedures that may need
to be addressed prior to operation of this unit.
• Remove all shipping film. This film is typically
applied with a paint s pray gun. This is meant to pro -
vide protection directly on non-painted, machined
surfaces. The film may be removed by wiping down
the surface with a rag soaked with lacquer thinner
or strong grade rubbing alcohol. Because this film is
very tacky and is not soluble with water or most oils,
all surfaces must be cleaned thoroughly to prevent
the malfunction of moving parts .
3.3
PHYSICAL INSPECTION
After delivery of the unit, it should be inspected to
ensure that components did not loosen during shipping.
Particular attention should be paid to the following:
• Body Mounts - The rubber skirt board will allow for
some settling of the body during transport. Refer
to the maintenance instructions provided in the
Ground Force Worldwide Parts Manual for body
mount locati ons and torque specifications. Be sure
that the rubber skirt board between the sub frame
and the chassis frame is in the correct location, and
re-torque 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. are securely fastened to
their respective mounting brackets.
3.4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
There are a variety of accessories available on water
trucks, with some options only available on specific
chassis types.
General options available on all vehicles:
• Anodes
• Manway access hatch
• Fill chute
• Low-level shut off
• Side spray
• Visual water level
indicator
• Electric water level
indicator
• Foam injection system
• Auxiliary air compressor
• Gravity dump bar
• Pressure bar
• On load/fill pump
• Pressure washer system
• Remote controlled
water cannon
• Suction loading system
• Clearance light system
• High performance
pump
• Intermittent spray
package
Platform-specific
options:
• Hydraulic cylinder lift
• Platform with hydraulic
step
WATER TRUCK COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
The following procedures apply to units that have
been mounted on the chassis at the factory. This
procedure is written to provide the mechanics in the
field with a list of steps and checks to be performed
to ensure that the unit is ready to be placed in ser-
vice. Most of these steps are very general in nature
and assume that the technician performing them is
already familiar with the basic operations of a water
vessel. Truck-specific operating instructions will be
found in the Operations section of the Ground Force
Worldwide Owner’s manual. Any drawings that may
be necessary for field installation of components are
provided as separate documents (in crate with loose
parts). If further guidance or clarification is required,
please contact:
Ground Force Worldwide Service Department
E-mail: service@gfworldwide.com
Telephone: 1 (208) 664-9291
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