FOREWORD
viii / Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower
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You are responsible for learning how to operate this apparatus and equipment under all conditions without having
to pause to read this manual.
4.
Before Placing the Aerial in Service
4.1.
Hydraulic Oil Analysis
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. recommends taking a hydraulic oil sample and having it analyzed before putting the aerial
in service. This analysis serves as a baseline for future oil sample analyses taken at subsequent maintenance
inspections. Comparing results with the original oil test data will help determine the condition and requirement for
additional filtering or fluid replacement. The minimum analysis should include spectrochemical, particle count,
viscosity, and water content. The oil sample should be taken from the oil sample port (also used as the load sense
test nipple) located on the control valve, after the oil has warmed to normal system temperature (115°F or higher),
using oil sample kit (Pierce part number 1483503).
4.2.
Inspecting the Aerial
Before the aerial is put into service, a primary inspection should be performed. The primary inspection is part of the
preventive maintenance forms provided with your new truck. The reason for this inspection is to check for proper
operation and adjustment of components, along with cleaning and lubrication, after initial training use and delivery
travel.
The operators of the aerial should also become familiar with the inspection process. Their knowledge of a properly
adjusted and maintained aerial could prevent a failure or accident by something 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 or concern you may have with your apparatus can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your
dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools, and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue
that may arise. Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has empowered dealers to make decisions and repair apparatus, and they
are eager to resolve your issues to your complete satisfaction. Should you encounter an issue with your Pierce
apparatus that requires service, take the following steps:
Step 1.) Contact your authorized Pierce selling or servicing dealer. They will make the necessary arrangements to
order the necessary parts and make the required repairs.
Step 2.) If they are not able to repair the problem to your satisfaction, discuss your concern with a member of dealer
management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with
the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.
Step 3.) If, after contacting a member of the dealership management, it appears your question or concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without further help, you may contact Pierce Manufacturing Inc. at 888-Y-PIERCE (888-
974-3723).
Only trained personnel should operate this apparatus and equipment.
Do not operate or service until you have read and understood the operation and service manual
supplied with this equipment.
Manuals can be obtained from manufacturer's website or by contacting customer service.
Operating this equipment without knowledge or training may lead to injury or death for you or others.