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A small on-board air compressor is mounted on the cab floor behind the driver’s seat.
This compressor ensures adequate air pressure when an alarm is received. It should be
tested weekly by deliberately draining the apparatus air supply. This can be
accomplished by repeatedly pumping the air brake pedal with the motor shut off.
A battery conditioner/charger is mounted on the cab floor under the rearward facing
jump seat. The battery conditioner is provided to ensure that the apparatus batteries
are maintained with sufficient charge to start the apparatus motor while in quarters,
offsetting the constant draining of the batteries by the M.D.C. and G.P.S. systems. AC
power to the battery conditioner is provided by the shore-line.
The ALS compartment, located behind the officer’s seat, is equipped with AC outlets to
provide power for charging ALS equipment. Power for these outlets is provided by the
shore-line.
A specification plate is mounted on the
engineers sun visor inside the cab. The
specification plate (
Figure 9
) lists the axle
ratings, G.V.W.R., paint codes and Vehicle
Identification Number. Also listed are the
various fluids for the apparatus and their
capacities to serve as a reference for the
operator as well as service personnel.
Figure 10
shows the battery jumping
terminals located immediately below the
driver’s door. The terminals are protected
with rubberized, color coded caps (red-
positive and black-negative). The jumping
terminals can be used if the apparatus must
be jump started or to use the apparatus
batteries to jump start another vehicle.
Also
pictured is the previously mentioned Air
Inlet.
A large white scene light is mounted on each side of the cab exterior for illuminating the
work area on the sides of the apparatus. Each scene light has its own switch mounted
on the switch panel on the engine doghouse.
