Ladder Specs_General (pt 1)

Question 1

What is a consideration for L259 rear intake?

Answer 1

1. There is not valve to open or close
2. If the cap is off and I take an intake on one of the side intakes, water will expel out of this intake
3. Will not be able to close without shutting down

Question 2

For L251, what EPU’s work with remotes and with manual controls

Answer 2

1. The EPU’s on stabilizer remote only work with remote
2. The EPU on control tower only works with electrical joystick
3. The EPU on passenger side will work with electrical remote/joystick or manual controls

Question 3

On L251 What is the only EPU that will work if the truck loses the main hydraulic pump and electrical?

Answer 3

1. The EPU in passenger side

Question 4

What is an important consideration when operating the pump and aerial device on wet ladders?

Answer 4

1. Once in pump mode, aerial throttle is deactivated
2. The RPMs for stabilizers and aerial device are controlled by pressure governor RPM set pressure
3. It is important to increase the throttle on pressure governor to at least 1,000, otherwise the aerial will operate at a crawl if only on idle

Question 5

What is important to keep in mind when using manual controls or using emergency bypass button?

Answer 5

The interlocks and safety settings that protest the aerial device and cab of truck are absent. Will crush cab, deploy in unsafe zones, will not slow speed when getting ready to bed.