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SAFETY
1-12. Perform Maintenance and Service Safely
1-12.1 Modification
This vehicle has been designed and manufactured to conform to criteria including government regulations, industry,
and company standards. Any change, alteration, addition to, or removal from the original equipment or components,
made in such a manner that the changed or altered portions or functions of the equipment or components are
different from the manufacturer's original design, specification, or use requires written consent from this
manufacturer.
1-12.2 Aerial Mounted Equipment Additions
Your aerial device may have come from the factory with provisions for equipment mounting on the aerial ladder or
platform. These OEM options were determined by factory engineering personnel to be appropriate for your device.
Never add any equipment or mounting provisions that adds weight to the device without written permission from
Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
All Pierce aerial apparatus are stability tested prior to delivery. Any changes or additions in equipment (lighting
changes/additions, equipment changes/additions, etc.) to an aerial device requires the unit to be retested at an
authorized Pierce facility or the additional weight added must be removed from the allowable tip load and the load
charts updated appropriately.
NFPA 1911; “
Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, 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 weight of such equipment from the rated capacity. Any details of structural
modification, improper repairs, or added weight need to be added to the required inspection record.
1-12.3 Drilling Holes or Welding
Drilling, welding, grinding, cutting, or otherwise compromising any structural components of the aerial device is not
permitted. Non-structural sheet metal components may be modified. If in doubt, contact Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
for approval and assistance. Pierce Manufacturing Inc. is not responsible for structural failures or corrosion caused
by unauthorized modifications to the aerial device.
1-12.4 Dissimilar Metals
Consider the type of metal for the application whenever mounting accessories. Dissimilar metals such as aluminum,
steel, stainless steel, brass, etc., when placed in direct contact with each other and subjected to moisture can form
a galvanic reaction leading to rapid corrosion and possible failure of the mounting components, fasteners, or base
materials. Select mounting material and fasteners to avoid dissimilar metals, or coat all mounting surfaces, base
materials and fasteners with a commercial grade rust-proofing agent (such as those conforming to MIL-C-0083933A
specification).
Equipment Failure Related Hazards:
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Never change, alter, or modify this original equipment.
Unauthorized changes, modifications or alterations may affect the safety or reliability of this vehicle
which may lead to personal injury or death.
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