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INDEX

Index-2 / Pierce Pumper

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L

Lighting

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3-6

lighting

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3-6

M

Maintenance Schedule

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4-1

Manual Pump Shift

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4-6

Manual Pump Shift Override (Optional)

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3-11

Master Gauge Ports

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4-6

Mode Selection with Pressurized Sources

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3-39

Monitoring Intake Pressure

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3-36

O

Operating from a Static (Draft) Water Supply

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3-24

P

Positioning on Roads

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3-6

Positioning the Apparatus

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3-6

Primer Pump Lubrication

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4-5

Priming a Two-Stage Pump

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3-40

Professional, Training, and Standards 

Organizations

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1-3

PTO-Driven Pump

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3-15

Pump Pressure Control

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3-31

With Pressure Governor (Not Pumping)

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3-35

With Pressure Governor (Pumping)

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3-34

Without Pressure Governor

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3-32

Pump Priming Problem Solutions

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3-30

Pump Storage

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4-5

R

Refilling the Tank

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3-30

Responsibility

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1-5

S

Safety Defect Reporting

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1-7

Safety Warning Labels

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1-4

Securing Pump System

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3-41

Select either Volume or Pressure Mode

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3-39

Shutting Off Water Flow

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3-41

Stepping and Walking Surfaces

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3-1

Supply the Pump

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3-27

Supply Water to Pump

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3-18

T

To Engage the Pump

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3-7

To Engage the Pump—Stationary Operation

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3-15

Two-Stage Pump Operation (Optional)

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3-39

W

Warnings

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1-4

What To Do If You Lack Knowledge

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1-1

Who Should Use, Service and Maintain 

This Vehicle

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1-1

Содержание Pumper

Страница 1: ...2019 Pierce Manufacturing Inc Part No PM P OM260 0319 Operation Maintenance Manual Pierce Pumper...

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Страница 3: ...ARNING LABELS 1 4 1 8 2 HIGH PRESSURE WATER STREAM 1 5 1 8 3 INTAKE AND DISCHARGE CAP REMOVAL 1 6 1 8 4 HOSE TESTING 1 6 1 9 SAFETY DEFECT REPORTING 1 7 CHAPTER 2 BEFORE PLACING IN SERVICE Pump Chart...

Страница 4: ...3 7 DISCHARGING FOAM 3 21 3 8 DISCHARGING WATER 3 21 3 8 1 DISCHARGE AND DRAIN BLEEDER VALVES 3 21 3 8 2 CONNECTING ATTACK LINE HOSE 3 22 3 8 3 CHARGING LINE 3 23 3 9 OPERATING FROM A STATIC DRAFT WAT...

Страница 5: ...NDING WATER FLOW OPERATION 3 41 3 18 1 SHUTTING OFF WATER FLOW 3 41 3 19 SECURING PUMP SYSTEM 3 41 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE General Maintenance 4 1 ANNUAL TESTING 4 1 4 2 INSPECTION CLEANING AND MAINTENA...

Страница 6: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS iv Pierce Pumper 2019 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

Страница 7: ...d 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 ma...

Страница 8: ...is critically important that you turn each control valve gate or switch etc ON and OFF or OPEN and CLOSED You want to make sure they work now You don t want to find out at a fire ALWAYS check the cont...

Страница 9: ...ustomer Service 2600 American Drive P O Box 2017 Appleton WI 54913 888 Y PIERCE 888 974 3723 www piercemfg com and www pierceparts com International Fire Service Training Association for textbooks and...

Страница 10: ...time to avoid the hazard so you develop a habit to avoid the hazard DANGER signals an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING signals a poten...

Страница 11: ...n seek medical help immediately The high pressure injection of a fluid such as water hydraulic oil grease and paint constitutes a medical and surgical emergency requiring access to appropriate special...

Страница 12: ...hen remove the cap slowly and carefully Do not stand in front of the cap If you remove a cap that has pressure trapped behind it the cap may fly off with great force injuring yourself or others 1 8 4...

Страница 13: ...ufacturing Additionally should any information in this manual prove to be seriously inconsistent with your Pierce fire apparatus also inform Pierce Customer Service Most service and support issues sho...

Страница 14: ...TO THE OWNER 1 8 Pierce Pumper 2019 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

Страница 15: ...during pump operation 2 2 Check Adjustment of Intake Relief Valve Figure 2 1 Typical Intake Relief Valve relief outlet pipe with threaded end shown on right POM0016 0017 0018 All pumps have a relief...

Страница 16: ...r to supply water at the desired pressure 1 Increase inlet pressure until the master inlet pressure gauge reads the relief pressure you want 2 With a wrench slowly open the adjusting screw on the valv...

Страница 17: ...id a slip and fall and potential injury to yourself and others Enter and exit cabs slowly deliberately and carefully NEVER jump to ground You can injure yourself ALWAYS maintain three points of contac...

Страница 18: ...ody will become an electrical path to ground if you stand with one foot on the platform and one on the ground or with both feet on the ground and your hands on the apparatus If the aerial device conta...

Страница 19: ...straps hook and loop straps fabric covers webbing mesh wind deflectors and other material restraints or combination of restraints Operational methods vary between fire departments and methods of rest...

Страница 20: ...u learn the maximum MPH at which hose can be laid out 3 2 5 Hose Deployment If hose is to be laid from a moving apparatus first test the packing method under controlled conditions to learn the MPH at...

Страница 21: ...ar of the hose being laid before driving the vehicle When laying hose limit vehicle speed to 5 MPH to minimize risk to personnel equipment and bystanders Avoid kinks crimps and twists when laying fire...

Страница 22: ...ectrical lines Never park under electrical lines 3 3 2 Positioning on Roads Position the apparatus so that it protects emergency personnel Many departments choose to park the apparatus at an angle so...

Страница 23: ...er case in 2WD ONLY Vehicle will move if the pump is engaged when in 4WD Death or injury may occur Pump Engagement Cummins or Detroit Engines 1 With the engine running at idle shift transmission to NE...

Страница 24: ...ssure 80psi 551 kPa or above Parking Brake Applied Wheels Chocked Pump may not engage if gear teeth fail to mesh In this case Shift to N Shift to R Shift to N Shift to D Transmission should shift into...

Страница 25: ...time vehicle is parked 4 Keep feet off pedals Keep pump water cool Do not operate the pump for extended periods with the discharge valves closed or the pump may overheat The pump is fitted with a the...

Страница 26: ...ely after D4 displays on the shift pad If brake is not released the transmission will drop out of fourth gear lock up If any pedal is depressed while in fourth gear lock up transmission will drop out...

Страница 27: ...unning pump ONLY operate manual pump shift when BOTH automatic transmission AND pump shift control are in NEUTRAL Engine or transmission damage can occur Manual Pump Shift Override optional 1 Position...

Страница 28: ...or push out the manual shift T handle using steady pressure Read the instruction plate near the manual T handle for operation method 5 Engage the manual shift handle 6 Place pump shift control in PUM...

Страница 29: ...remained at IDLE If the engine speed has increased the pump panel throttle control may not have been properly reset to IDLE Exit the cab and reset hand throttle or pressure governor to IDLE 6 Check s...

Страница 30: ...ed has increased the pump panel throttle control may not have been properly reset to IDLE Exit the cab and reset hand throttle or pressure governor to IDLE 6 Check speedometer Speedometer should read...

Страница 31: ...The pump speed will then be controlled only by the driver s throttle pedal That is the manual override 3 Chock the wheels NOTE Chock front and rear of tire every time vehicle is parked Keep pump water...

Страница 32: ...ping immediately after engaging pump Recirculate water if hoses are not ready to keep water cool Running pump dry for more than a few minutes will cause pump damage 4 Engage the pump Activate the PTO...

Страница 33: ...all discharge and inlet valves SLOWLY to prevent water hammer 4 Move the PTO pump control to the OFF position 5 Check pump indicator lights If the PUMP ENGAGED light is on the pump was not successfull...

Страница 34: ...tank to pump valve The tank to pump valve controls the flow between the water tank and pump inlet With this valve OPEN water from the tank floods the pump intake manifold and slowly primes the pump 2...

Страница 35: ...into the water tank or turn OFF pump b Watch tank temperature gauge if your fire department selected this option When temperature reaches 175 F then add fresh cool water or turn OFF pump 4 Open recir...

Страница 36: ...eft to OPEN the valve To CLOSE the valve again turn the knob one quarter turn clockwise to the right Many departments leave this valve fully OPENED during summer and CLOSED during winter CLOSE the eng...

Страница 37: ...eder Valves 1544 POM0021 Discharge Valve Operation T Handle Lever Hand Wheel Electronic Rotate clockwise to right to unlock Rotate counter clockwise to left to unlock Rotate counter clockwise to left...

Страница 38: ...EFORE the cap is removed Otherwise any trapped air pressure can blow the cap off with great force and injure someone 3 Open discharge cap vent if one is present Some discharge cape have a pressure rel...

Страница 39: ...oid a pressure spike in other hoses OPEN discharge valve one half OPEN until attack line is filled with water and air is escaped from hose Observe personnel on the end of the attack line while the hos...

Страница 40: ...hould be submerged at least 1ft or 30cm but 4 inches or 10cm above the bottom of the bed j Use caution to keep mud sand stones or other materials from blocking the end of the hose k Avoid a lift great...

Страница 41: ...apparatus or from a draft source such as a pond river or portable tank A gate intake allows you to maintain water flow at the same pressure at the same time you switch to an external water supply In t...

Страница 42: ...e that is connected to the highest point of the pipe Opening the intake air bleed valve allows air trapped in the intake pipe to escape Rotate the knob one quarter turn counterclockwise to the left to...

Страница 43: ...Air will be sucked through with a steady flow of water If a large slug of air enters the pump the pump can lose prime Centrifugal pumps cannot pump air If prime is lost the attack lines will lose wat...

Страница 44: ...mp water cool Do not operate the pump for extended periods with the discharge valves closed or the pump may overheat The pump is fitted with a thermal relief valve to help prevent overheating 1 Close...

Страница 45: ...ischarge valve and discharge drain valve Water will flow out the discharge drain valve once the air escapes Close the drain valve once air has escaped 6 Charge the intake hose OPEN the water valve on...

Страница 46: ...k OR increase engine speed to maintain pressure Always keep the water tank full so that a steady discharge flow can be maintained if the intake supply must be shifted 3 13 Pump Priming Problem Solutio...

Страница 47: ...es fittings manifolds etc You must determine a pump pressure that will provide the desired nozzle pressure based on the number and size of attack lines that are deployed Determine this pressure for al...

Страница 48: ...shift complete OR Parking brake applied Transmission is in NEUTRAL If either set of conditions fails the hand throttle will be disabled Engine speed control is then controlled ONLY by the foot thrott...

Страница 49: ...t the pressure you want 6 Activate discharge relief valve For apparatus equipped with an ON OFF switch turn the discharge relief valve ON The discharge relief valve prevents pressure spikes It limits...

Страница 50: ...to maintain the set pressure NOTE For additional information concerning the operation of specific pressure governors refer to the following PV P TM350 Pierce Pressure Governor Operator s Guide on CD R...

Страница 51: ...el Electronic Fire Commander in Service Manual 1 Select throttle RPM control mode 2 Adjust desired engine speed RPM Press the red button to cancel the current mode and return the engine speed to idle...

Страница 52: ...additional information consult your Fire Department standard operating procedures 3 Maintain 20 in Hg vacuum draft supply When operating from draft always maintain 20 in Hg of vacuum or less Intake v...

Страница 53: ...m Stop Engine Light If the Stop Engine light turns ON the engine s ECU electronic control unit has detected a critical error condition That means engine failure is possible at any moment Read and stud...

Страница 54: ...es at the pump panel and compare with the readings of those in the cab Compare both readings to normal operating parameters This will help you make the decision to continue to run the apparatus or rep...

Страница 55: ...E setting for high flow at moderate pressure Shift the Transfer Valve to the PRESSURE setting for moderate flow at high pressure 3 17 2 Mode Selection with Pressurized Sources NOTE For departments ope...

Страница 56: ...Reserved 3 17 3 Priming a Two Stage Pump Shift the Transfer Valve to the VOLUME setting when priming a two stage pump Changing between stages on a two stage pump can cause a pressure spike in discharg...

Страница 57: ...System The pumping system should be drained during cold weather See Draining the Pumping System on page 4 2 for additional information Securing Pump System 1 Open drain valves and bleed valves Open al...

Страница 58: ...OPERATION 3 42 Pierce Pumper 2019 Pierce Manufacturing Inc All Rights Reserved...

Страница 59: ...rocedure for the daily weekly monthly and annual inspection and maintenance of this fire apparatus after careful review of all documentation provided Inspection and maintenance requirements for compon...

Страница 60: ...n Figure 4 1 will empty both the discharge and inlet manifolds of water when opened 4 Open discharge line drains Locate each discharge line and open the drain valves 5 Open intake line drains Locate e...

Страница 61: ...n fresh water 2 Cap all intake and discharge connections Cap all connections to hold the clean water from the tank in the pumping system 3 Open all intake and discharge valves Open all control valves...

Страница 62: ...ate the primer to get clear water through the primer valve and pump 6 Activate pressure relief valve Activate the pressure relief valve with the pilot valve to flush that system and move the transfer...

Страница 63: ...d or oil The fluid reservoir Figure 4 2 is normally located in the pump house behind an access panel or access door For oil type priming pumps the lubricant is expelled with the air as the pump is pri...

Страница 64: ...ter from the valve daily and before operating apparatus in freezing temperatures Frozen water will damage the valve 4 10 Master Gauge Ports Vacuum and pressure test ports are provided for use during t...

Страница 65: ...peed Apparatus Not Equipped with a Pressure Governor 3 32 Create a Pump Chart 2 1 Custom Products 1 2 D Daily Checks 1 2 Dangers 1 4 Determining Discharge Pressure 3 31 Discharge Relief Valve Drain Op...

Страница 66: ...ns 1 3 PTO Driven Pump 3 15 Pump Pressure Control 3 31 With Pressure Governor Not Pumping 3 35 With Pressure Governor Pumping 3 34 Without Pressure Governor 3 32 Pump Priming Problem Solutions 3 30 Pu...

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