2016 Pierce Flashcards
signals an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Danger (red border with white writing and white triangle with red exclamation point inside)
signals a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning (orange with black writing and orange exclamation point)
with the safety triangle signals a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury.
Caution( yellow with black writing and yellow exclamation point)
used without the safety triangle symbol signals a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, might result in property damage.
Caution(yellow with black writing)
Areas for walking and/or standing that are located higher than ____. above the ground and unguarded by a railing or structure are designated by a safety line along the outside perimeter of the allowable standing/walking surface.
48’’
Care must always be taken when climbing on and off the vehicle. Always face the vehicle, use steps and grab handles, and maintain ___points of contact with the vehicle
3 point of contact
According to the National Safety Council, ___out of ___vehicle accidents can be blamed on poor backing techniques.
One out of four
Get to know your vehicle’s blind spots. In a medium-sized truck, blind spots can extend up to ___feet in front and ___ feet behind a vehicle.
16
160
Heavy trucks have a significantly higher rollover tendency than other types of vehicles, due to a higher_________
Center of gravity
Do not work within 10 feet of high-voltage lines energized from ________volts. It is the law.
600-50,000 volts
DANGER: High pressure fluid leak will
Pierce skin
DANGER: Release pressure before
Working on system
DANGER: Detect leaks with ____or _____. Wear sturdy gloves and goggles. NEVER use _____
Wood or cardboard
Fingers
DANGER: Fluid injected into skin must be surgically removed by trained doctors immediately or _____ will result.
Fluid injected into skin will injure or kill.
GANGRENE
If you see a hydraulic leak, _____ the equipment and call in a __________ trained in safe methods of trouble-shooting and servicing hydraulic power equipment.
Shut down
Service technician
High pressure hydraulic fluid at pressures as low as ____psi can penetrate skin.
100
Some maintenance or service procedures may require lockout / tagout (LOTO) to protect service personnel from injury from an accidental vehicle start-up or energizing the electrical system. Follow ______
OSHA lockout/tagout standard 29 CFR 1910.147
_______”Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus” to determine the critical points on the device that should be regularly inspected. Inspect these points and look for signs of wear, corrosion, or damage.
NFPA 1911
Personnel must be safely anchored to a structural feature of the ladder:
• Any time they are not _____or _______ the ladder.
• Any time the device is in _____.
Climbing or descending
Motion
Each person climbing on the ladder must use a fall arrest harness and tether that meets the requirements of______
ANSI Z359.1
Interlocks rely on physical components that____
Can fail
This aerial device is equipped with a number of interlock functions, many of which are required by
NFPA 1901
Interlocks rely on the proper functioning of ____, ____,_____, _____
Sensors, wiring, relays and computers
These are physical components that have finite lives and can fail from any number of causes such as ___, ____, _____, _____
Wear, corrosion, accidental damage, Simply aging
The aerial device function must not activate unless the stabilizers are
Fully deployed
ody Collision
The device will not move into regions where it would make contact with the
Body or cab
The aerial device will not operate until the parking brakes have been set and the transmission has been placed in ____ or the transmission is in the _____position with the driveline to the rear axle disengaged.
Neutral
Drive
Engine starter will not work unless the tiller operator is _____ and _____, or a tiller cab start button is engaged.
Seated and belted
Anywhere wire rope comes close to or contacts other mechanical parts such as pulleys, sheaves, roller guides, or structural features on the device, a _______ exists.
Pinch hazard
you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause serious injury or death, it should be reported immediately to the _________ and to Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)
Tire pressure should be checked while the tire is cold. Tires that are heated through use may have a ___psi (103 kPa) higher rating.
15PSI
Once all of the tires are inflated to the proper air pressure, install on each tire the _________tire pressure management system valve caps (if equipped) that were shipped loose with your apparatus.
LED AIR GUARD
brakes employed on fire apparatus use _________lining materials than is common in over-the-road cargo haulers.
MORE AGGRESSIVE
Any modification to the brakes to balance the system by reducing brake power must be accompanied by a revision to the _________(FMVSS) information decal (contact Pierce Customer Service for revised tags).
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD
BRAKES: Front Axle MODEL: INSERVICE AXEL WEIGHT: CHAMBER SIZE/ ADJ LENGTH :
MERITOR MFS-20
20,000LBS
24 X 5 1/2
BRAKES: REAR Axle MODEL: INSERVICE AXEL WEIGHT: CHAMBER SIZE/ ADJ LENGTH
MERITOR RS-30-185
31,000 LBS
36 X 6
BRAKES: tiller Axle MODEL: INSERVICE AXEL WEIGHT: CHAMBER SIZE/ ADJ LENGTH
MERITOR MFS 20-133
22,800 LBS
24 X 5 1/2
Brake chamber size is stamped on the
COMPONENT THEMSELVES
Slack adjuster length can be determined directly by measuring between the ______ center and the large _______
Camshaft
Clevis pin
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
The drilling of holes or welding to any structural components of the aerial is
Not permitted
What of the truck components may be modified.
Non structural sheet metal
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
Rapid corrosion
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______ specification).
MIL-C-0083933A
Any air-operated equipment must only be added to the air system _____of a pressure protection valve.
Downstream
Pressure protection valves are installed in both _____and ____brake systems to ensure that no other
Front and rear
The air compressor output with the engine at _____is a fraction of its total capacity and will not keep up with continuous operation of most shop-type air tools.
Idle
Make
Pierce
Model
Arrow XT Tiller and Body Assembly
Pierce® Job Number
28613, 28861
Aerial Device
100ft Heavy Duty Ladder, Shortened
Engine
Cummins ISX 15 912CI (14.9L), EPA 2013, 550HP@1800 rpm, 1850lb-ft@1200 rpm, 2000 rpm governed speed
Transmission
Allison 4500 EVS
Front Axle
Meritor MFS-20, 20,000 lbl, non-driving
Rear axle
Meritor RS30-185, 31,000 lbl, driving
Tiller axle
Meritor MFS-20-133, 22,800 lbl, non-driving
Front suspension
Leaf Spring, 20,000 lbl, w/ shock absorber
Rear suspension
Reyco Leaf Spring, 31,000 lbl
Tiller suspension
Ridewell RAS-227 Air 23,000 lbl
Steering (chassis)
TRW TAS-85 w/tilt, Eaton Pump
Steering (tiller)
TRW TAS-85
Brakes:
Front
Meritor EX25, 17” Disc Plus
Brakes:
rear
Meritor Cam, 16.50 x 8.63”
Brakes:
Tiller
Meritor EX25, 17” Disc Plus
Brakes:
ABS
Wabco ABS Brake System 4S4M (Chassis) 2S2M (Tiller)
Wheels:
Front
Alcoa 22.50” x 12.25” Aluminum, Hub Pilot
Wheels:
Rear
Alcoa 22.50” x 9.00” Aluminum, Hub Pilot
Wheels:
Tiller
Alcoa 22.50” x 12.25” Aluminum
Tires:
Front
Michelin XZY3 (wb) 385/65R22.50, 18 ply, Fire Service Load Rating
Tires:
Rear
Michelin XZA2 Energy, 315/80R22.50, 20 ply, Single
Tires:
Tiller
Michelin XZY 3 (wb), 425/65R22.50 20 ply
Alternator
Niehoff C531 w/ Remote Regulator/Rectifier, 360 amp
Batteries
(6) Odyssey Grp 31, PC 2150, 1090 CCA ea, Thread Stud, 31922 Isolator
Engine oil capacity
44 qt
Engine oil Fluid type
15W-40 CJ-4 (CES20081 recommended)
Engine coolant capacity
65 pt / 16.25 gal
Engine coolant Fluid type
Ethylene Glycol TMC RP-329
Engine coolant reservoir capacity
6 qt
Aerial hydraulic system (total) capacity
320 qt / 80 gal
Aerial hydraulic a stem (total) Fluid type
Multi-Vis 68R Hydraulic Oil
Hydraulic reservoir capacity
160 qt / 40 gal
Rotation gearbox capacity
5 pt / 2.4 Liters
Rotation gearbox fluid type
API-GL5 80W90
Chassis steering system (total) capacity
6 qt
Chassis steering system (total) Fluid type
Multi-vis 15R Hydraulic Oil
Chassis steering fluid reservoir capacity
4 qt