Pierce Velocity Manual Flashcards
Gross Vehicle Weight
25,500 lbs (23.25 tons)
Vehicle Height
11’3”
Vehicle Length
31’ 9.56”
Wheelbase
183”
Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure Dual 120 psi
* Tire Pressure Single 100 psi
Engine
Cummins 500 hp
Pump
Pierce PUC 1500 gpm
Water Tank
500 Gallon
Foam Tank
20 Gallon
Fuel Tank
65 Gallon
DEF Tank
4.5 Gallon
Turning Capability
- The cramp angle on the front axle is 45
degrees. - Curb to Curb = 27’ 8”
- Wall to Wall = 31’ 6”
NFPA 1901
1901 requires that all equipment in cab, except for
what is needed to be used on an emergency response,
be secured in a cabinet or bracket. Use them.
* Helmet holders are provided to secure helmets and
cabinets are provided for other equipment to prevent
injury or death in a collision. Use them.
* Do not mount or store anything in the area needed by
the air bags and nothing within 4” of the officer’s knee
bag.
Side Roll Protection
- Apparatus Accidents #2 killer
of Firefighters, 60% involve a
rollover. - 5904 and 5906 have side roll
and front impact protection
with pre-tensioner, seat
retraction, side and front air
bags.
When the SRP sensors
detect a roll over
occurring the system will:
– Retract and tighten the
seatbelts.
– Pull the air ride seats to
their lowest position.
– Deploy side curtain air
bags from the seatback
headrest area. - It will not activate for side
impacts, rear end impacts
or end over end impacts.
When a frontal or oblique collision is detected
the FIP will:
Retract and tighten the seatbelts.
– Pull the air ride seats to their lowest position.
– Deploy side curtain air bags from the seatback
headrest area.
– Deploy the airbag in the steering wheel.
– Deploy the airbag in front of the officer’s knees.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
DEF consumption is 2-3% of fuel consumption,
so will need to be refilled about every other
fuel fill.
Regeneration
Passive Regen – Can occur during normal engine
operations, driving or pumping. No action needed by
the driver.
Active Regen – The apparatus may active regen without
any action by the driver. However, when needed, driver
can assist in activating the regen by changing the ‘duty
cycle’ of the engine, i.e. switch to highway driving or
pumping conditions, or initiating a Parked Regen.
Automatic Active Regeneration
While Driving or Pumping
The apparatus may automatically initiate an active
regeneration while driving or while pumping. The
following vehicle conditions must be met:
* Sufficient accumulation of soot in the filter.
* Sufficient exhaust flow and temperature
conditions (typical pumping or driving).
* Speedometer showing 5 mph or higher vehicle
speed.
There is no need to inhibit regeneration during
pumping operations.
Parked Regen
When needed, (DPF Light On) the operator can
initiate a ‘Parked Regen’ with the following steps.
Park apparatus outside, safely off roadway, on
clean/clear surface that will not melt (not asphalt!)
with minimum 5 ft. clearance around exhaust and
away from people, or any flammable materials or
structures. Exhaust temperatures during a normal
regeneration event can get up to 1500 °F.
Caution: Do not place ladders near exhaust
Stationary Active Regeneration
Before initiating stationary regeneration (using
the regeneration switch - see next slide), the
following conditions must be met:
* Park Brake must be set, Transmission must be
in Neutral, Accelerator, and foot brake pedals
must not be pressed, Apparatus and pump
governor at idle.
* With Engine parked and running at idle, press
and hold ‘DPF REGEN’ switch for 5 seconds.
(DPF light must be illuminated to initiate parked regen)
High Exhaust System Temperature
The HEST light illuminates when exhaust is over
977°
To reduce the possibility of injury or damage, the
apparatus are equipped with an exhaust
mitigation device. The end of the
tailpipe points straight out and on the
end is a device that venturies in fresh air
and mixes it with the exhaust to lower
its temperature.
Parked Regen
Once the parked regen has completed, 20-40
minutes, engine will return to normal idle speed
and operation.
- HEST light will remain illuminated until the
exhaust temp drops back to normal (or vehicle
speed exceeds 5 mph).
- All other indicator lights should turn off.
- If DPF light remains on, attempt another regen.
- If DPF light remains on after 2nd regen, or if ‘Check
Engine’, ‘Stop Engine’ or ‘MIL’ light remain on, take
out of service.