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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1-11 S

AFE

 U

SE

 

OF

 O

PTIONAL

 E

QUIPMENT

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1-11.1 R

OPE

 R

ESCUE

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1-11.2 L

IFTING

 E

YES

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1-12 P

ERFORM

 M

AINTENANCE

 

AND

 S

ERVICE

 S

AFELY

.......................................................................................... 1-27

1-12.1 M

ODIFICATION

............................................................................................................................... 1-27

1-12.2 A

ERIAL

 M

OUNTED

 E

QUIPMENT

 A

DDITIONS

...................................................................................... 1-27

1-12.3 D

RILLING

 H

OLES

 

OR

 W

ELDING

....................................................................................................... 1-27

1-12.4 D

ISSIMILAR

 M

ETALS

...................................................................................................................... 1-27

1-12.5 C

ONTROL

 

OF

 H

AZARDOUS

 E

NERGY

 (L

OCKOUT

/T

AGOUT

) ................................................................ 1-28

1-12.6 H

IGH

 P

RESSURE

 H

YDRAULIC

 F

LUID

............................................................................................... 1-29

SECTION 2.

GENERAL

2-1

L

OCATION

 

AND

 D

ESCRIPTION

 

OF

 M

AJOR

 C

OMPONENTS

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2-1.1

I

N

-C

AB

 P

OWER

 C

ONTROLS

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2-1.2

G

ENERAL

 C

ONTROL

 L

OCATIONS

...................................................................................................... 2-2

2-1.3

S

TABILIZER

 C

ONTROLS

.................................................................................................................... 2-4

2-1.4

S

TABILIZER

 

AND

 O

VERRIDE

 C

ONTROLS

............................................................................................ 2-6

2-1.5

S

TABILIZER

 J

ACKS

 

AND

 G

ROUND

 P

ADS

............................................................................................ 2-7

2-1.6

T

URNTABLE

 C

ONTROL

 C

ONSOLE

...................................................................................................... 2-8

2-1.7

B

ASKET

 C

ONTROLS

....................................................................................................................... 2-11

2-1.8

B

ASKET

 C

ONTROLS

 (C

ONTINUED

) .................................................................................................. 2-12

2-1.9

A

ERIAL

 B

ASKET

 L

IFTING

 E

YES

....................................................................................................... 2-13

2-1.10 M

ANUAL

 O

VERRIDE

 C

ONTROLS

...................................................................................................... 2-14

2-1.11 M

ANUAL

 A

NGLE

 I

NDICATORS

 (B

UBBLE

 G

AUGES

) ............................................................................ 2-18

2-1.12 T

URNTABLE

 P

OWER

 D

ISTRIBUTION

................................................................................................. 2-19

2-1.13 L

OWER

 P

OWER

 D

ISTRIBUTION

....................................................................................................... 2-20

2-1.14 O

IL

 S

AMPLE

 P

ORT

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2-1.15 B

REATHING

 A

IR

 S

YSTEM

 

(O

PTIONAL

)

............................................................................................. 2-22

2-2

C

OMMAND

 Z

ONE

 I

NFORMATION

 C

ENTER

 (CZIC) .......................................................................................... 2-23

2-2.1

I

NTRODUCTION

.............................................................................................................................. 2-23

2-2.2

C

OLOR

 D

ISPLAY

............................................................................................................................ 2-23

2-2.2a

I

TEMS

 C

OMMON

 

TO

 A

LL

 S

CREENS

..................................................................................... 2-23

M

ESSAGES

 

AND

 F

AULTS

............................................................................................................. 2-23

D

ATE

 

AND

 T

IME

.......................................................................................................................... 2-23

S

CREEN

 N

AVIGATION

 B

UTTONS

................................................................................................... 2-23

B

ASIC

 F

UNCTIONS

...................................................................................................................... 2-23

2-2.2b

C

OMMON

 S

CREENS

........................................................................................................... 2-24

M

AIN

 A

ERIAL

 S

CREEN

................................................................................................................. 2-24

A

ERIAL

 S

ET

-

UP

 S

CREEN

............................................................................................................. 2-25

A

ERIAL

 O

PERATION

 S

CREEN

....................................................................................................... 2-26

A

ERIAL

 L

IMITATION

 S

CREEN

........................................................................................................ 2-27

SECTION 3.

LOAD AND LEVEL CHARTS

3-1

L

OAD

 C

HART

 

AND

 L

EVEL

 C

HART

 I

NFORMATION

............................................................................................. 3-1

3-1.1

 100-F

T

 M

ID

-M

OUNT

 A

SCENDANT

 A

ERIAL

 T

OWER

- (M

AX

 B

ASKET

 C

AP

. 1000-

LB

 D

RY

 / 500-

LB

 W

ET

) 3-2

3-1.1a

L

OAD

 C

HARTS

.................................................................................................................... 3-2

3-1.1b

L

EVEL

 C

HARTS

................................................................................................................... 3-4

Summary of Contents for Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower

Page 1: ...2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc Part No PM A OM1000 0521 Operator s Manual Mid Mount Steel Aerial Tower Command Zone Controls 1000 Lb Tip Load 100ft...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...E MANUALS REQUIRED 1 2 1 1 3a CHASSIS 1 2 1 1 3b PUMP BODY 1 2 1 1 3c FOAM 1 3 1 1 3d ALL STEER 1 3 1 1 4 INTENDED USE 1 3 1 1 5 FAMA SAFETY GUIDE 1 3 1 1 6 PARADES AND PUBLIC EVENTS 1 3 1 2 SAFETY AL...

Page 4: ...6 1 10 1c COMMUNICATIONS 1 17 1 10 2 USE OF A SPOTTER 1 17 1 10 3 OPERATING WITHIN SAFE LOAD LIMITS 1 18 1 10 4 AERIAL OPERATION AROUND STRUCTURES 1 19 1 10 4a APPROACHING STRUCTURES 1 19 1 10 4b OPER...

Page 5: ...RNTABLE CONTROL CONSOLE 2 8 2 1 7 BASKET CONTROLS 2 11 2 1 8 BASKET CONTROLS CONTINUED 2 12 2 1 9 AERIAL BASKET LIFTING EYES 2 13 2 1 10 MANUAL OVERRIDE CONTROLS 2 14 2 1 11 MANUAL ANGLE INDICATORS BU...

Page 6: ...TERRAIN 4 6 APPARATUS POINTED UP HILL 4 8 APPARATUS POINTED DOWN HILL 4 10 APPARATUS ON SIDE SLOPE 4 12 4 3 4 FINAL SETUP 4 13 4 3 5 SHORT JACK STABILIZER SET UP 4 13 4 4 AERIAL OPERATIONS 4 14 4 4 1...

Page 7: ...3 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS 5 6 5 3 2 HYDRAULIC OIL RECOMMENDATIONS 5 7 5 3 3 HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER RECOMMENDATIONS 5 7 5 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICE 5 8 5 4 1 INTRODUCTION 5 8 5 4...

Page 8: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS vi Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved INDEX...

Page 9: ...rocedures Maintenance Contains scheduled maintenance and lubrication information To order a replacement manual or replacement safety warning labels call Pierce Manufacturing Inc at 1 888 974 3723 3 Wh...

Page 10: ...omething that has become loose or damaged 5 Customer Assistance Information Your satisfaction with your Pierce apparatus is important to your dealer and Pierce Manufacturing Inc Normally any question...

Page 11: ...where a Pierce aerial product has been involved in an accident resulting in personal injury or death when property damage has occurred or when a regulatory investigation is involved A plan will be es...

Page 12: ...FOREWORD x Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

Page 13: ...Only personnel who are totally familiar with this manual and have completed training are qualified to operate this aerial It is the responsibility of the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ to permit o...

Page 14: ...of components supplied with this equipment Watched and understood any safety video s Have been trained in and have practiced safe operation Are an authorized operator If you are uncertain about the sa...

Page 15: ...nderstandably proud of your apparatus and there may be times when you may like to share it with the community This may involve using the apparatus in parades educational demonstrations charitable fund...

Page 16: ...amage TERM DEFINITION AC Alternating Current AHJ Authority Having Jurisdiction CFM Cubic Feet per Minute CZIC Command Zone Information Center DC Direct Current ECU Electronic Control Unit EPU Emergenc...

Page 17: ...perator should be trained on the inspection process so that they can recognize signs of problems during operation and understand when operation should be ceased if repairs are required Inspect the app...

Page 18: ...must take special care to lay the hose in a manner conducive to the chute design and keep apparatus speeds very slow during deployment Hose couplings that jam or catch on corners or other obstruction...

Page 19: ...r the basket structure is covered by aluminum treadplate that is hinged on the inboard side The rear hose chute is covered with webbing Operational methods vary between fire departments and methods of...

Page 20: ...e when walking on surfaces where railings are not provided Areas not provided with slip resistant surfaces should not be walked on In addition certain areas may be indicated as No Step areas If it is...

Page 21: ...n any feature of your apparatus that is over 48 inches above the ground unless it meets these criteria Any surface over 48 inches high that does not meet these criteria must only be accessed using ser...

Page 22: ...position before resuming operation Practice stopping all aerial functions on your supervisor s command until it becomes second nature so that your mind will react quickly in an emergency 1 8 2 Emergen...

Page 23: ...e out of service until it can be repaired Use emergency manual valve controls with extreme caution and only when all non essential personnel are well clear of any hazard 1 8 4 Aerial Interlocks This a...

Page 24: ...l support its weight during all operations Your selected position must meet all of the following safe positioning criteria Surface must be firm and stable Stability cannot be assured on grass dirt hot...

Page 25: ...y time you set up your aerial even when setting up on concrete or other firm surfaces 1 9 3 Stabilizer Short Jack Deployment Your apparatus may allow for partial extension of the stabilizer beams shor...

Page 26: ...level base or foundation to properly disperse the weight of the load Ensure no debris is under the cribbing or blocking which may prevent it from resting firmly on the ground or surface Place cribbing...

Page 27: ...1 9 5a Power Line Contact Emergency Procedure If you are on or inside a apparatus that contacts or is energized by a power line stay where you are Unless the apparatus is on fire it is safer to stay...

Page 28: ...rform primary control operation This is crucial so that the aerial can be moved out of danger immediately if there are changes in factors such as Heat Flames Wind speed Icing conditions Wind and smoke...

Page 29: ...ry use If the system does not function discontinue aerial operation and have it repaired or use an alternate means of communication and have the system repaired before the next use 1 10 2 Use of a Spo...

Page 30: ...ons that will reduce the capacity of your device such as High winds Ice build up on the device Water monitor reaction forces Out of level apparatus Short jacking Stay alert to changes in these situati...

Page 31: ...it from service and have it inspected and repaired 1 10 5 Operating within Safe Level Limits Figure 1 12 Level Indicator at 5 Degrees 1585 Your aerial device must be within a few degrees of being leve...

Page 32: ...belt and tether that meets the requirement of NFPA 1983 Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment for Emergency Vehicles Select the length of the tether based on the operational needs of your departm...

Page 33: ...feet caught between misaligned adjacent rungs Observe both your rung alignment indicator and your ladder rungs directly to ensure that they are aligned 1 10 9 Operating with Personnel near the Aerial...

Page 34: ...tal bar than when they are grasping a vertical feature If your feet slip and you are holding onto the rails your hands may slide down the rails and you may fall If you are holding on to the rungs it i...

Page 35: ...htning strikes If lightning is in the area Lower your aerial apparatus Keep personnel inside a building or inside the enclosed cab of an apparatus 1 10 14 Aerial Operation in Cold Weather 1 10 14a Slo...

Page 36: ...e device will have the greatest over turning impact Retract and stow your device before the wind conditions increase above your device s safe limit Never operate in wind conditions that exceed the win...

Page 37: ...from retracting uncontrollably If a sheave or cable fails while you are operating the device remove all personnel from the device immediately stow the device in the cradle and take the device out of s...

Page 38: ...may exceed the maximum allowable weight limit for the aerial device 1 11 2 Lifting Eyes Table 1 2 Platform Lifting Eye Quantities and Maximum Allowable Weights The lifting eyes are for use with rope t...

Page 39: ...ce Testing and Retirement of In Service Automotive Fire Apparatus requires that the inspection should determine that no extra equipment has been added to the aerial device without subtracting the weig...

Page 40: ...out devices and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energizing start up or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees LOTO procedures shall clearly a...

Page 41: ...posed to a high pressure hydraulic skin penetration seek medical help immediately The high pressure injection of a fluid such as hydraulic oil grease and paint constitutes a medical and surgical emerg...

Page 42: ...SAFETY 1 30 Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

Page 43: ...r to the aerial depress again to turn off The AERIAL MASTER switch will illuminate when the electrical circuits are active 2 AERIAL PTO SWITCH Two position switch activates the transmission mounted po...

Page 44: ...neral Control Locations Figure 2 2 Stabilizer Controls POM0814 POM0824 Item Description and Function 5 ANGLE INDICATOR GRADE Indicates apparatus grade in degrees 6 ANGLE INDICATOR SIDE SLOPE Indicates...

Page 45: ...ount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2 3 GENERAL 2 1 2 General Control Locations Continued Figure 2 3 Aerial and Ladder Controls POM0816 Item Description and Function 8 TURNTABLE CONSOLE CONTROLS Contains most...

Page 46: ...ZERS NOT STOWED INDICATOR When lit indicates when one or more of the stabilizers is not in the stowed position 12 TRUCK MANUAL LEVELING STABILIZER CONTROL Controls the operation of all the stabilizers...

Page 47: ...have to make final additional adjustments using the Truck Manual Leveling Stabilizer Control NOTE If a stabilizer stowed proximity switch and the firm on ground proximity switch are active at the same...

Page 48: ...erlocked circuits for emergency operation 22 STABILIZER REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH Toggle the switch to enable the Stabilizer Remote Control To prevent stabilizer movement when the aerial is in use power t...

Page 49: ...acks and Ground Pads Figure 2 7 Stabilizer Jack and Ground Pad POM0859 POM0860 POM0861 Item Description and Function 23 STABILIZER GROUND PAD Used to dissipate the weight and footprint of the vertical...

Page 50: ...tric monitor up and down 29 EXTENSION CONTROL LEVER Pull up on the locking collar to unlock lever Pull back on the lever to retract the aerial Push forward on the lever to extend the aerial When the l...

Page 51: ...anual override controls Release switch to deactivate the manual override controls 34 EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC POWER SWITCH Activates the secondary hydraulic system 35 AERIAL SPEED SWITCH Used to control th...

Page 52: ...the tip All intercom functions are controlled from the console or pump control panel units Both have a volume control to adjust incoming transmissions Press UP arrow to increase intercom volume press...

Page 53: ...llar to unlock lever Pull back on the lever to raise elevate the aerial Push forward on the lever to lower the aerial When the lever is released it will return to the neutral or center position 46 UND...

Page 54: ...pump control panel units Both have a volume control to adjust incoming transmissions Press UP arrow to increase intercom volume press DOWN arrow to reduce intercom volume Volume is shown on indicator...

Page 55: ...e lifts be made in a smooth manner without causing the device or the load to bounce jerk or sway Use appropriate methods to stabilize the load while it is being lifted Always anchor the working end of...

Page 56: ...uld only be activated after the desired function is selected Item Description and Function 57 AERIAL STABILIZER EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC POWER SWITCH This switch engages the secondary hydraulic system The...

Page 57: ...12215 POM0832 Item Description and Function 60 AERIAL EXTEND RETRACT MANUAL OVERRIDE CONTROL Manually controls the operation of the aerial extend retract cylinders Move the lever LEFT to extend the ae...

Page 58: ...TION MANUAL OVERRIDE CONTROL Manually controls the operation of the aerial rotation motor Move the lever LEFT to rotate the aerial clockwise Move the lever RIGHT to rotate the aerial counterclockwise...

Page 59: ...beam cylinder Move the lever LEFT to retract the right middle stabilizer beam Move the lever RIGHT to extend the right middle stabilizer beam 68 RIGHT MIDDLE STABILIZER JACK CYLINDER MANUAL OVERRIDE C...

Page 60: ...uges POM0814 POM0824 POM0841 Item Description and Function 73 ANGLE INDICATOR GRADE Located at the rear of the truck inside the lower control station next to the stabilizer remote control indicates gr...

Page 61: ...L 2 1 12 Turntable Power Distribution Figure 2 18 Turntable Power Distribution POM0835 POM0836 POM0837 Item Description and Function 75 RELAYS Refer to truck s specific wiring diagrams for additional...

Page 62: ...agnostic connector allows diagnostic tools such as laptop computers to connect to the apparatus electronics to assist in troubleshooting faults 78 DIAGNOSTIC USB INTERFACE PORT Used to connect USB cab...

Page 63: ...All Rights Reserved Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2 21 GENERAL 2 1 14 Oil Sample Port Figure 2 20 Oil Sample Port POM0833 Item Description and Function 81 OIL SAMPLE PORT Used to obtain sample of...

Page 64: ...w to regulator with safety relief 84 VALVE GUARD Protects valve Must be in place at all times 85 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY Rated for maximum storage bottle air pressure 86 REGULATOR AND GAUGES Regul...

Page 65: ...Color Display Figure 2 22 Command Zone Information Center CZIC Color Display G0025 2 2 2a Items Common to All Screens Messages and Faults If there is a Message or Fault a triangular Caution icon see...

Page 66: ...with a tip camera The PAGE button will toggle through screens with information pertaining to the apparatus The screens vary depending on the options and status of the apparatus 2 2 2b Common Screens M...

Page 67: ...pparatus The status of individual stabilizers is shown in a graphical manner A status bar located in the center of the stabilizer graphic shows the overall status of all stabilizers The various stabil...

Page 68: ...the elevation extension and rotation of the device These values should be the same as those published on the applicable load chart Always check the values for accuracy during your inspection process T...

Page 69: ...Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2 27 GENERAL Aerial Limitation Screen Figure 2 26 Aerial Limitation Screen POM0854 The Aerial Limitation screen displays Green OKAY Red Not OKAY allowable aerial rotation...

Page 70: ...GENERAL 2 28 Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

Page 71: ...loped considering many factors including the device design stabilizer spread stabilizer configuration counterweight etc Load charts for common configurations are provided in this section but the exact...

Page 72: ...Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower Max Basket Cap 1000 lb Dry 500 lb Wet 3 1 1a Load Charts Table 3 1 100 FOOT MID MOUNT ASCENDANT AERIAL TOWER NORMAL CONDITIONS 1000 lb dry 500 lb flowing water maximum ba...

Page 73: ...AND LEVEL CHARTS Table 3 2 100 FOOT MID MOUNT ASCENDANT AERIAL TOWER ICE CONDITIONS 1000 lb dry 500 lb flowing water maximum basket load capacity 3230445 Read and follow all the Aerial Operation in Co...

Page 74: ...s Table 3 5 Apparatus Leveling Safe Operating Limits for 50 Load Chart Capacity Operating Conditions Level Limits for Full Load Chart Capacity Operating Conditions Direction Maximum Safe Operating Ang...

Page 75: ...s chassis manual perform the following checks on your aerial apparatus prior to driving The device is properly in its boom support with sufficient downward pressure to ensure it will not bounce during...

Page 76: ...in Load Chart and Level Chart Information of this manual The area around the apparatus must be clear of obstructions so that the stabilizers can be deployed Uneven Terrain Your apparatus may be set u...

Page 77: ...nly with reduced load chart capacity If either the Grade or Slope apparatus angle indicators are outside the green range but still within the yellow range then the device can be operated at 50 half ca...

Page 78: ...wer to the aerial system by moving the AERIAL PTO switch to the ON position 6 Ensure that the AERIAL PTO switch indicator light is illuminated indicating that the PTO has engaged 7 Exit the cab 8 Choc...

Page 79: ...our intention to deploy stabilizers NOTE If the stabilizer remote control is inactive for a couple of minutes it will automatically shut off and the stabilizer power switch will need to be reactivated...

Page 80: ...h and hold the Level Assist Button until the front bumper and rear stabilizer jacks are down and the firm on ground indicator is illuminated for all stabilizers Level Assist sequence will be as follow...

Page 81: ...Firm on Ground If both front bumper stabilizers are Firm on Ground Tilt Forward to deploy the front bumper stabilizers to a deeper set until desired height has been achieved Tilt Forward used alone if...

Page 82: ...abilizer jacks are down and the firm on ground indicator is illuminated for all stabilizers Level Assist sequence will be as follows a Levels the side to side slope b Deploys the Rear stabilizers befo...

Page 83: ...red height has been achieved Tilt Forward used alone if all six stabilizers are Firm on Ground Tilt apparatus over the middle stabilizers to bring front bumper stabilizers lower and rear stabilizers h...

Page 84: ...e middle stabilizer jacks until the middle stabilizer jacks firm on ground indicator light is illuminated 4 Push and hold the Level Assist Button until the front bumper and rear stabilizer jacks are d...

Page 85: ...zers are not Firm on Ground If both front bumper stabilizers are not Firm on Ground Tilt Forward to deploy the front bumper stabilizers until both front bumper stabilizers are Firm on Ground If both f...

Page 86: ...until the front bumper and rear stabilizer jacks are down and the firm on ground indicator is illuminated for all stabilizers Level Assist sequence will be as follows a Levels the side to side slope b...

Page 87: ...ly extended on one side of the apparatus short jacking This option should only be used when absolutely necessary when you are forced to set up in tight quarters In the short jacked condition you must...

Page 88: ...may not be safe to operate 4 Inspect all equipment mounting brackets to ensure they will securely retain the equipment as the aerial is raised 4 4 2 Primary Operator The primary control position is a...

Page 89: ...ny obstructions in the area and plan how you will move the aerial device to avoid obstructions and maintain safe distance from power lines 11 Order any personnel on the turntable to move away and stay...

Page 90: ...el are on the ladder never reposition without first ensuring that they have quit climbing and are properly tethered to a structural feature on the device 4 4 5 Operating with Personnel in the Platform...

Page 91: ...municate with the primary control operator and ask them to make sure that all personnel are clear of the base section of the ladder Use the raise lower extend retract and rotate controls to slowly and...

Page 92: ...om support and the back of the ladder still clears the back wall of the cab 6 Retract the ladder and Lower the ladder close to the stowed position Do not completely retract the ladder as it need to be...

Page 93: ...the boom support 9 Once ladder is almost resting in the boom support fully retract the aerial while ensuring the back of the aerial will not contact the rear of the cab wall 10 Lower the ladder gently...

Page 94: ...abilizer Power Switch the Stabilizer Remote Control lights will illuminate NOTE If either of the center stabilizers were in a short jacked set up or were not extended to at least half of the ground pa...

Page 95: ...thin 5 of being parallel to the truck 8 Press the STOW stabilizer button and retract all the stabilizer jacks completely Figure 4 7 Stowing the Center Stabilizer Beams and Ground Pads POM0863A POM0864...

Page 96: ...ressure to prevent aerial movement during road travel d Instruct the assistant to release the OVERRIDE SWITCH 4 5 3 Pre Driving Checks In addition to the chassis pre trip related safety instructions f...

Page 97: ...t no powered function will operate shut the engine OFF and disconnect electrical power to the apparatus using the BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH 4 6 2 Aerial Interlock Override 4 6 2a Electronic Controls O...

Page 98: ...ource of backup power The Emergency Power Unit EPU provides sufficient power to store the aerial device and stabilizers The EPU runs off battery power and motions will be much slower than during norma...

Page 99: ...llowing instructions are included for popular options Custom features or functions specific to your department may not be covered by the instructions included in this manual Instructions for the use o...

Page 100: ...lbs Weight of Rope and Rigging 250 lbs NFPA Fire Fighter Load XXX lbs Additional Weight XXX lbs Remaining Platform Capacity WARNING Do not paint over this label Replace if damaged or lost M0347 LyfeEy...

Page 101: ...wo LyfeLadder brackets 1 to mounting brackets at side of platform with pins 2 Position cross rod in hole and place ladder between mounting brackets 3 Slide ladder out to the desired rung for length of...

Page 102: ...the rescue basket The belt straps must be latched to each other straight across the basket The belt straps must be properly tensioned to prevent basket movement 2 Make sure each belt strap is fastene...

Page 103: ...t stabilizer jack extension opening and retaining pins must face in the uphill direction After the front stabilizer jack extensions are installed and before the front stabilizers are lowered the front...

Page 104: ...pins 2 in front stabilizer jack extension 1 7 Rotate the front stabilizer jack extension 1 so the opening and the retaining pins 2 are facing in the uphill direction 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 for the...

Page 105: ...e hydraulic system will vary according to the viscosity grade class oil that is installed in your aerial A label located on the hydraulic reservoir indicates the grade of oil that is installed in your...

Page 106: ...OPERATION 4 32 Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

Page 107: ...ty inspections The aerial operator must be aware of the condition of the aerial equipment before operating A pre operational visual safety inspection should always be performed which may include stabi...

Page 108: ...e trained in the safe operation of this device Do not manually rotate the aerial over the short jacked side Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Probable Cause Solution Stabilizer Switches do not o...

Page 109: ...witch while another operator engages the aerial controls As a last resort use the manual aerial controls to operate the aerial Aerial will not rotate Collision Avoidance message exists Check the posit...

Page 110: ...acted A Retract Aerial message indicates the Collision Avoidance system was activated and aerial movement was halted to prevent moving into an unsafe area Check for Ladder Aligned for Stowing message...

Page 111: ...ly stowed for stabilizer operation and stabilizers properly set for aerial operation If the above have been verified and the problem still exists Have one operator hold the override switch while the o...

Page 112: ...em components including the beam extension cylinders and the jack support cylinders The second valve operates the ladder lift cylinders extension cylinders and the rotation drive unit A smaller emerge...

Page 113: ...temperature values in the above chart will change Ask your oil supplier what temperature the oil will be for 4000 1000 and 80 SUS viscosity Mobil Oil is shown in Table 5 2 but other high quality comp...

Page 114: ...g stabilizers aerial pivot pins retaining hardware cables sheaves basket pivot pins retaining hardware etc An Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet should be completed each time an inspection...

Page 115: ...r Work Lights and Flashing Lights Check the work lights white lights under the stabilizer wells for proper operation Check the jack flashing lights on the inside of the jack beam Also check the lens f...

Page 116: ...the torque and condition of the torque box mounting bolts See Service Group 8600 P 069 Torque Box Mounting Bolts in the vehicles Service Manual for detailed instructions For specifications related to...

Page 117: ...bottom of the fill hole See Figures 5 3 7 Lift Cylinders Inspect the lift cylinders for proper mounting Check cylinder pins and retaining bolts for security Check cylinder rod for any unusual leakage...

Page 118: ...red for the oil temperature to equalize This will prevent drift errors due to the expansion or contraction of the oil Perform elevation cylinder drift down check on both cylinders together Fully exten...

Page 119: ...Electro Hydraulic Swivel Bolts Re torque the electro hydraulic swivel mounting bolts For specifications related to your apparatus see the Specifications for Setup and NFPA Testing data placard locate...

Page 120: ...t for the rotation gear pinion to provide extended coverage of these areas 5 9 3 Extreme Low Temperature Concerns Maintain only a thin film of low melting point grease on the ladder section guide pad...

Page 121: ...with API GL5 80W90 gear oil Using the chart below determine an appropriate lubricant viscosity Use only premium EP extreme pressure or API GL 5 designated lubricants Change the lubricant after the fi...

Page 122: ...CE MANUFACTURING CARTRIDGE PN 95 0903 or EXXON NLG1 No 2 GRADE GREASE WITH MOLY or EQUIVALENT HEAVY DUTY No 2 GRADE GREASE WITH MOLY 6 2 LIFT CYLINDER PINS 7 1 TURNTABLE ROTATION BEARING Pump grease i...

Page 123: ...1 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 5 17 MAINTENANCE Figure 5 2 Lubrication Points POM0834 6 10 12 10 10 1 5 11 11 11 9 3 2 4 4 7 8 13 14 14 16 15 NOT SHOWN...

Page 124: ...ower 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved Figure 5 3 Fill Plug and Drain Plug Locations G0030 G0032 IMPORTANT When properly filled the oil level should be to the bottom of the fill hole I...

Page 125: ...ghts Reserved Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 5 19 MAINTENANCE Figure 5 4 Turntable Rotation Bearing Grease Fitting POM0832 POM0842 Figure 5 5 Rotation Gear Box Bearing and Rotation Bearing Teeth POM...

Page 126: ...MAINTENANCE 5 20 Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

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Page 129: ...i Breathing Air System 2 22 C Caution and Warning Messages 2 23 Climbing and Working on the Apparatus 1 8 Climbing the Aerial Ladder 1 22 Cold Weather Operation 4 31 Command Zone Information Center CZ...

Page 130: ...ary 5 9 Inspection Twenty Five 25 Hour Quarterly 5 10 Intended Use 1 3 K Know Your Aerial Device 1 10 L Ladder Base Pinch and Crush 1 21 Leveling Apparatus Equipped with Four Stabilizers 4 6 Lifting E...

Page 131: ...Recommended Lubricants 5 15 Response Scene Position Planning for Terrain 4 2 Ride Safely 1 10 Riding on Exterior 1 10 Rope Rescue 1 26 Rotation Gear Box Lube 5 15 Rungs Aligned 1 21 S Safe Aerial Set...

Page 132: ...INDEX Index 4 Mid Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower 2021 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

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