Seagrave RA100 Aerial Ladder

Question 1

What PSI does the Seagrave RA100 bed to?

Answer 1

0 PSI (NOT 1800 PSI)

Question 2

How far from overhead wires?

Answer 2

10’

Question 3

Stabilization process differences

Answer 3

-Start on the low-side first as usual, but work front to back, so instead of doing the front then back on the lowside, do the front on the low-side and then the front on the high-side before proceeding to the back (which are done simultaneously)

Question 4

How far should the rear vertical stabilizers extend?

Answer 4

-Approx. 6”

Question 5

How much should the rear tires lift off the ground?

Answer 5

0.5 to 1”

Question 6

What speed do tip controls operate the ladder at compared to the main pedestal controls?

Answer 6

1/4 the speed of the main pedestal controls

Question 7

How many feet of extension cord?

Answer 7

200’

Question 8

Emergency Hydraulic System Operation;

Max operation time vs. cool down time

Answer 8

5 minutes of operation time, 25 minutes cool down time