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5-10 / Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower
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5-6.
Twenty-Five (25) Hour/Quarterly Inspection
NOTE:
Every 25 hours of aerial operation or quarterly (whichever occurs first), perform the primary
inspection, then the following maintenance procedures:
5-7.
Fifty (50) Hour/Annual Inspection
NOTE:
Every 50 hours of aerial operation or annually (whichever occurs first), perform the primary
inspection, the 25-hour/quarterly inspection, then the following maintenance procedures:
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Aerial Indicators
Check operation of aerial indicators.
Check rung alignment tape at front of base section for proper alignment.
Check angle indicator on the end of the base section for damage.
Check operation of all other gauges, switches, and indicator lights on all control
panels.
19
Manual Overrides
Check operation of manual override controls.
20
Emergency Hydraulic Pump
Check emergency hydraulic pump operation for stabilizer and aerial functions.
21
Lubrication
Lubricate complete aerial unit— See
22
Torque Box Mounting Bolts
Check the torque and condition of the torque box mounting bolts. See Service Group;
“8600-P-069, Torque Box Mounting Bolts” in the vehicles Service Manual for detailed
instructions.
For specifications related to your apparatus, see the “Specifications for Setup and
NFPA Testing” data placard located on the aerial.
Table 5-5: 25-Hour/Quarterly Inspection
ITEM NO.
ITEM TO CHECK/SERVICE
PROCEDURE
1
Electro-Hydraulic Swivel
Check the desiccator plug indicator(s) on the swivel. If the center of the indicator is
pink, replace the desiccator plug.
2
Rotation Bearing Seals
Inspect the main rotation bearing for missing, damaged, or deteriorated seals.
Promptly replace as needed.
Table 5-6: 50-Hour/Annual Inspection
ITEM NO.
ITEM TO CHECK/SERVICE
PROCEDURE
1
Hydraulic Pump and PTO Installation
Check PTO to transmission mounting. Also, check pump mounting.
Check all hoses and mounting flanges for leakage.
2
Aerial Cradle
Check aerial cradle for secure mounting, defective welds, or structural cracks.
3
Stabilizer Extension Cylinders
Remove the cover plates from the beam housings and inspect the inside of the
stabilizer beams for any chafing or leakage of hoses and fittings. Check for any signs
of binding.
Table 5-4: Primary Inspection (Continued)
ITEM NO.
ITEM TO CHECK/SERVICE
PROCEDURE
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