Pierce Pumper, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Pierce Pumper / 1-1
Chapter 1
TO THE OWNER
To the Owner and Operator
1-1. Who Should Use, Service and Maintain This Vehicle
This manual explains the operation of a Pierce® fire apparatus equipped with a water pump. The manual reviews
basic principles of operation, highlights common safety concerns and procedures, and gives recommendations for
using the pump.
This manual assumes that you are a pump operator and that:
•
You have already been fully trained and certified to operate a pump.
• You have had formal education from a technical college or other fire fighter training institution.
• You understand, are proficient in, and meet all of the requirements set forth in NFPA 1002
Standard on Fire
Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications
(latest edition).
• You already understand water pump operation.
All Pierce vehicles are delivered with a set of manuals for major components that your fire department selected.
If you need replacement manuals, or safety warning labels, contact Pierce customer service at 888-Y-PIERCE (888-
974-3723).
BEFORE operating the pumping system, you, the operator, must read, understand, and follow the instructions found
in:
•
Pump manufacturer's operator and maintenance manuals.
• Operator and maintenance manuals for pumping components, such as valves, pressure controllers, flow
controls, manual overrides, foam systems, and primer pumps.
• IFSTA
Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook
(latest edition).
1-2. What To Do If You Lack Knowledge
Pump control systems require you to understand the function of each valve, each switch, each gauge, each
Emergency Stop, and each manual override.
Before your fire department allows you to operate this pump, you already must be educated, trained, and have
passed a test for pump logic and operations.
You also must know the principles of operation, so you can change operation when circumstances change.
Each valve, switch, or gauge has an important function. If you are uncertain about the function or don't know
something, inform your fire department's training officer.
You are always welcome to call Pierce Customer Service at 888-Y-PIERCE (888-974-3723) with questions.
You are the only person who knows what you don't know. You must speak up about the things you don't know, so
you can learn about them before someone is injured or killed because of your lack of knowledge.
You are responsible for learning how to operate the pumper under all conditions without having to read this manual
at a fire or other emergency.