2000-2003 AMERICAN LaFRANCE Flashcards
The information contained in this operation manual will assist firefighting personnel in___
operation, maintenance and troubleshooting
This manual is divided into five sections:
1) Introduction, 2) Driving & Controls,
3) Aerial Operation, 4) Maintenance & 5) Records.
contact the Department’s Supply and Maintenance Division at
(213) 485-6111.
Three types of headings are used in this manual to attract your attention are?
Danger caution and notes
American LaFrance-LTI is equipped with a computer controlled__ ___ ___ ___
engine,
transmission, ABS (anti-lock braking system) and electrical load management system
Each of these component systems are controlled by their own ECU’s and incorporate individual three things
Program
diagnostic capabilities
safety features
Height (max.): Top of Tiller Cab
11’ 4”
Height: Top of Cab Roof
10’ 5”
Length:
54’ 10”
Width (including mirrors)
10’ 5”
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
65,500 lbs.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front Axle
20,000 lbs.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Tiller Axle
21,500 lbs.
Apparatus Average Weight (Fully Loaded Including Personnel)
57,590 lbs.
Apparatus Average Weight (Front Axle)
15,670 lbs.
Apparatus Average Weight (Rear Axle)
20,950 lbs.
Apparatus Average Weight (Tiller Axle)
20,970 lbs.
Ground Jack Spread - Fully Deployed (60587-60589)
Ground Jack Spread - Fully Deployed (60590) 2001alf
16 Feet
14 Feet 2001 alf
Apparatus Normal System Voltage Operating Range
12.9 – 14.4 Volts
Engine Oil Pressure Normal Operating Range DET SER60
Engine Oil Pressure Normal Operating Range (60601) CAT C-12
12 psi (min) @idle 50 psi (min) @ rated
5 psi (min) @ idle & 30 to 45 psi @ rated speed
Engine Coolant Temperature Normal Operating Range DET SER60
Engine Coolant Temperature Normal Operating Range (60601) CAT C-12
160º to 210º F Max. 230º
189º to 208º F Max. 216º F
Engine Fan Clutch Engagement
207º F
Transmission Fluid Temperature Normal Operating Range
140º to 220º F
Air Brake System Normal Operating Range
90 psi to 120 psi
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 Gallons
Fast Idle
1500 – 1600 RPM
Emergency Power Unit (EPU) Pump
1.5 GPM @ 2000 PSI
ONAN GENERATOR Engine Oil Pressure
28 – 64 PSI @ normal operating temp
ONAN GENERATOR Engine Coolant Temperature
160º to 195º F
ONAN GENERATOR Output
7.5 kW
ONAN GENERATOR DC Voltmeter
12.5 – 15 Volts
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Oil Reservoir Capacity
40 Gallons
Hydraulic Pump Capacity
20 GPM
Outrigger Relief Valve Setting
2000 PSI
Hoist Maximum Pressure
2800 PSI
Rotate Maximum Pressure
1500 PSI
Extend/Retract Maximum Pressure
2000 PSI
Lowering into Cradle Maximum Pressure
800 PSI
Ground Jack Deployed Light Activation Pressure
800 PSI
AERIAL LADDER Elevation
-4º to +75º
Retracted
31.8 Feet
Extended
94 Feet
Elevated Height
100 Feet
Sections
4
Detroit Diesel specs?
470 BHP, 12.7 Liter, Series 60, DDEC IV electronic controls (60600, 60611 & 60612)
CATERPILLAR SPECS
505 BHP, 12.0 Liter, C-12 Electronic Control (60601)
2003 ALF
TRANSMISSION
Allison HD 4560P 5-Speed Automatic World Transmission
TRW Model
TAS 85 Integral Power Steering Gear Box
POWER STEERING PUMP MANUFACTURE
Vickers Model V20NF
FRONT AXEL MANUFACTURE
Vickers Model V20NF
DRIVE AXEL MANUFACTURE
Rockwell RS23-180 Drive Axle, 5.38:1 Drive Ratio
TILLER AXEL MANUFACTURE
Rockwell FL 941 “Easy Steer” Tiller Axle,
DISC BRAKES MANUFACTURE
Rockwell Air Disc Brakes Front, Rear and Tiller Axles
ABS MANUFACTURE
Rockwell Wabco ABS
Air Brake System Control Components
Bendix
Telma Model
F2400 Focal Driveline Retarder (2000-2001) (60587-60589 Only)
engine brake manufacture
JACOBS( 2001-2003) (60590 Only)
Driveline U-Joints MANUFACTURE
Spicer 1810 Series
Alternator MANUFACTURE
Leece-Neville JB 4864 270 amp
BATTERIES MANUFACTURE
AC/Delco Group 31-900CT 12V Maintenance Free Batteries
STARTER MOTOR MANUFACTURE
AC/Delco MT 50 Type 400 12V Starter Motor
Communications System
Sigtronics
Electrical Load Management System MANUFACTURE
CLASS ONE
Emergency Light System MANUFACTURE
CODE 3
Front Tires
Michelin 385/65R 22.5 Load Rating “J”
Rear Tires
Michelin 12R 22.5 Load Rating “J”
Tiller Tires
Michelin 425/65R 22.5 Load Rating “J”
Front Wheels MANUFACTURE
ALCOA 22.5 x 12.25 Hub Piloted Polished Aluminum Front Wheels
Rear Wheels MANUFACTURE
ALCOA 22.5 x 8.25 Hub Piloted Polished Aluminum Rear Wheels
TILLER WHEELS MANUFACTURE
ALCOA 22.5 x 12.25 Hub Piloted Polished Aluminum Tiller Wheels
Radio Switch A remote ON/OFF switch which controls the power to the
Kenwood/800 radios and
MDT
WHERE IS THE RADIO SWITCH LOCATED
vertical panel just behind the apparatus operator’s seat
TO ACTIVATE HIGH BEAMS
PULL LEVER TOWARD YOU UNTIL IT CLICKS
TO ACTIVATE HIGH BEAMS “FLASH TO PASS”
PULL ON LEVER GENTLY WITHOUT CLICKING
WHAT ACTIVATES LIGHTS BELOW DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS FOOT AREA
FOOT WELL SWITCH
Activates mirror heat in both mirrors for defogging
Mirror Heat Switch
Observe this gauge at engine start up to determine that the engine is
receiving adequate lubrication.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
WHAT SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE STEERING COLUM AND HAS TWO DIFFERENT SPEEDS
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCHES
engages the starter motor for cranking the engine. The ignition
switch must be “ON” in order to crank the engine.
Starter Button
“rocker” style switch that when closed, allows current to flow
to specific electrical accessories.
Ignition Switch
used to disconnect electrical power to the apparatus to prevent
discharge while the apparatus is not in use.
Battery Master Power
when the battery master switch is turned to the OFF position what else turns off
the Kenwood and 800 radios
when the battery master switch is off what is the exception?
The MDT will continue to
draw electrical current (approximately 7 to 8 amps)
Consists of 16 lights that alert and/or warn the driver of specific apparatus functions:
Cab Instrumentation Indicator Lights
Illuminates when oil pressure falls below 12
PSI or water temperature rises above 230º F
Low Oil Pressure/High Water Temp
Illuminates when the coolant
level or engine oil level drops below a value
considered safe for normal operating conditions.
Engine Fluids
Illuminates when
the alternator is not charging.
Charging System Warning
Illuminates when air pressure
falls below 65-75 PSI.
Brake System
Illuminates when there is a fault in the ABS
system.
ABS
what control is not active on this apparatus
ATC Automatic Traction Control
Illuminates when the Telma
Retarder is operating (60587-60589 Only).
Retarder Active:
Illuminates when there is a
critical problem with the engine.
Engine Down
Illuminates when there is a
problem with the engine.
Check Engine
Illuminates when the cab latches
are unlocked.
Cab Lock
Illuminates when the
air cleaner needs to be serviced.
Air Cleaner Restriction
Illuminates when approximately
1/8 tank of fuel remains.
Low Fuel
Illuminates when the transmission
is overheating
Trans Temp
Illuminates
when there is water in the fuel.
Water in Fuel/Water Separator
Illuminates when ignition is on
and parking brake is set.
Parking Brake
A five-position lever used to select the amount of retarding effect.
Telma Retarder Intensity Control Lever
No retarding effect is position _
0
One quarter retarding effect position _
1
One half retarding effect position_
2
Three quarter retarding effect position _
3
Full retarding effect position__
4
Activates the PTO for aerial operation.
Aerial PTO Switch
Used to supply power to the aerial systems
Aerial Power Switch
raises the engine rpm to
approximately 1000-rpm
High Idle Switch
located on the dashboard in front of the Captain’s
seat.
Officer’s Information Center (OIC)
Officer’s Information Center (OIC)
display includes
vehicle speed, clock, ambient
temperature, seat belt status, English/Metric units and event timers
Tiller Cab Heater Temperature Control. Low is_
2900 BTU
Tiller Cab Heater Temperature Control. MEDIUM IS_
4100 btu
Tiller Cab Heater Temperature Control. high os__
6150 btu
Indicator lights used by the Tillerman to align the trailer with the tractor
Trailer Alignment Indicator Lights
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine HOW MANY CYLINDERS?
6 CYLINDERS VALVE IN HEAD TYPE
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine CUBIC INCHES
774
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine BORE SIZE?
5.12” AND A 6.30” STROKE
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine COMPRESSION RATIO
15.0 TO 1
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine TORQUE
1550 FT. LBS @ 12OO RPM
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine HP
470 @ 2100 RPM
Detroit Diesel Series 60 Engine can run an additional _ percent higher than its maximum operating range
7%
The DDEC engine has the ability to perform diagnostics for self-checks and continuous
monitoring of other system components. DDEC can also
monitor
oil temperature, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure, coolant level
and remote sensors.
The DDEC engine has no?
no control racks
no mechanical governor.
no mechanical linkage to adjust
The DDEC engine can reduce cold start time and increase initial idle speed for fast engine warm-up and virtual
elimination of__
cold smoke
The Caterpillar, C-12 how many cylinders
6 valve in head type
The Caterpillar, C-12 hp?
505 @1800 rpm
The Caterpillar, C-12 bore size
5.12” 5.90 stroke
The Caterpillar, C-12 cubic inches
729 cubic inches
The Caterpillar, C-12 compression ratio
16.0 to 1
The Caterpillar, C-12 highest torque
1550 ft lbs @1200rpm
The Caterpillar, C-12 operating range
1200-2100 rpm
DETROIT AND CATERPILLAR ARE DESIGNED TO RUN AT __RPMS
LOWER
BEST FUEL ECONOMY FOR DETROIT AND CATERPILLAR ENGINES ARE__
1200-1800 RPM
DETROIT AND CATERPILLAR ENGINES DELIVER GREATER__ AND __POWER AT LOWER RPMS
TORQUE
PULLING
If there is no oil
pressure indicated within __ seconds, stop the engine
and check the lubricating system.
10-15
The oil pressure should not
fall below _ psi at _ rpm (Detroit) and _psi at _
rpm (Caterpillar).
28 @1800rpm
30 @1800rpm
The electronic foot pedal assembly was designed to communicate __ of foot pedal travel to the engine’s electronic control module. The
engine will respond accordingly to the driver’s demand.
percentage
try not to shut down the truck unless coolant is __degrees or less
195
maintains battery voltage by monitoring
battery voltage, and by controlling electrical loads
Electric Load Manager
After the battery voltage drops to a
preselected setting ___, the engine throttle will be increased to
compensate for the low voltage and electrical system loads
approximately 12.8 volts
An alarm sounds if a low voltage condition below___ develops, and the Officer’s Information Center
displays a message that the Load Manager system is in control.
11.9 volts
If the low-voltage condition continues for___, then the shedding of
electrical loads will begin
for approximately 1 minute
load shedding is __
prioritized
A shed system (load) will not be recognized for __minutes or until the unshed voltage
setting is maintained for __ minute
5
1
The fast idle system will be maintained for a
minimum of __minutes and until a voltage reading of __ is achieved, even if any
system shedding did not occur.
10
13.0
fast idle is dependent on and shedding can occur only when
n the parking brake is set and the transmission is in neutral
Electrical loads will turn on sequentially in priority order from
1 to 8
Loads
will sequence off in__
reverse order
load manager sequencing
1. AC
12.7 VOLTS
load manager sequencing
2. ALLEY LIGHTS
12.6 VOLTS
load manager sequencing
3. pick up light
12.4 volts
load manager sequencing
4. intersection lights
12.2 volts
load manager sequencing
5. rear beacons
12.0 volts
load manager sequencing
6. front light bar
11.8 volts
load manager sequencing
7. tiller light bar
11.4 volts
load manager sequencing 8. front steady lights
11.0 volts
the first electrical
load to be shed will be the __. This component will be turned off
when electrical system voltage drops below __ Volts.
air conditioning
12.8
Once the emergency master switch has been toggled, the following
accessories will turn “ON” in approximately half-second delays in the following
sequence:
- Front steady lights
- Tiller light bar
- Front light bar
- Rear amber lights
- Intersection lights
- High beam flash lights
Measure and record the distance from the edge of the brake
chamber to the center of the brake push rod/slack adjuster clevis pin If the distance measured exceeds __ on the REAR and front
BRAKES, the brakes are out of adjustment and require immediate attention
2”
The brake
lining should not be less than _of an
inch on either pad.
1/4
To manually release the spring brake chamber, unscrew (turn counterclockwise) the__ diameter bolt located at the end of the spring brake chamber utilizing
a __ box end wrench or socket assembly.
1/2”
3/4”
Place the “T” shaped end of the bolt into the hole located on the front of the brake chamber. Turn the bolt a \_\_ of a turn to lock it in place.
1/4”
Batteries give off _gas which is highly explosive
hydrogen
Whenever disconnecting battery
terminals, always disconnect the __ terminal __
ground
first
When
reconnecting, always connect the _terminal __.
ground
last
The apparatus has a _ negative ground electrical system
12 volt
To avoid damage to vehicle electronic components, voltage supplied to a
vehicle’s electrical system must not exceed __volts.
16
Connect one end of the second jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal on the
booster battery, and the other end to the frame of the disabled vehicle at least __inches away from the battery.
18
With the jumper cables properly attached, start the engine of the vehicle with the
good (charged) batteries. Run the engine at moderate speed ___rpm.
1000-1500
