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Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower / 4-25
OPERATION
4-6.4b
Stabilizer EPU Operation
1. Stow the aerial device in the boom support
2. Select desired stabilizer motion by moving one of the motion control levers at the remote control.
3. PRESS and HOLD the STABILIZER EPU switch on the remote control to begin and sustain motion.
4. When desired motion in the selected direction is complete, RELEASE the STABILIZER EPU switch.
5. Release the motion control lever.
6. Repeat these steps until the stabilizers are properly stowed.
4-7.
Optional Equipment Operation
Your apparatus may be equipped with optional functions or features. The following 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 of any custom option not covered by the manual should be created
by your organization under the supervision of a Fire Department Safety Officer or other authority prescribed by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and in consultation with Pierce Manufacturing as required.
4-7.1
Water Pump Operation
(If Equipped)
If your apparatus is equipped with a water pump and you intend to pump water during your response, you may wish
to engage the pump at the same time you engage the aerial PTO, prior to exiting the cab. Refer to your Pierce pump
operator manual for instructions.
Read and follow the Safe Pump Operation instructions found in the your Pierce pump Operators
Manual.