Simon LTI Flashcards
Engine make
Detroit Diesel, series 60, 430 H.P.
Transmission
Allison 5 speed automatic
Wheelbase
220”
18’ 4”
Overall length
454”
37’ 10”
Overall height
138”
11’ 6”
Cab raised
178 1/4”
14’- 8 1/4”
Overall width
120”
Angle approach
12 degrees
Angle departure
11 degrees
Turning radius
426”
35’ 6”
Front axle
Rockwell, FL 943, (20,000 lbs)
Rear axle
Rockwell, RT-40-145 (40,000 lbs)
G.V.W.R
60,000 lbs
30 tons
Tires (front/rear)
Front: Michelin PXZYT
425/65R22.5 20PR (L)
Rear: Michelin XZA
11R22.5 14PR (G)
Top speed
65 mph
Retarder
Telma, CC-300
ABS brake system
Rockwell Wabco
Fuel tank
50 gallons
Air conditioning system
45,000 BTU
Heating system
56,000 BTU
Alternator
Lesteck Brute, 270 amp
Self-lubing system
28 point lubing system
Automatic lube every 6 hours
Light on dash, lower left side
Aerial height extended
82’
Outrigger (stance)
16’
Rotation bearing size
34” External tooth
Turntable size
96” X 96”
Electric to ladder tip
120 volt/12v, 2-500 watt quartz lights
Ladder capacity
500 lbs (with and without water)
Portable pump engine HP
20 HP
Tank capacity (water)
150 gallons
Hose reel capacity
200’ of 1” hose 600 psi
Hose reel location
Top of body left side
Generator output
7.5 KW
Size of steering wheel
20”
Siren
Federal PA-300
Vernier throttle control location
Left high side compartment
Air horn manual shut off
Drivers step well
Number of indicator lights for retarder
4
Notification for high coolant temp/ low coolant
High temp: light and buzzer
Low coolant: light and bell alarm
Full rated capacities allowable on grades up to but not including?
6% / 3.5 degrees
When will capacities be reduced by half?
On grades between 6% and 14% / 3.5 and 8.0 degrees
Capacities are established with?
No additional equipment at the tip
Operating on grades in excess of ____ is prohibited.
14% / 9 degrees
When operating the water tower, what should you refer to for rated capacities?
Aerial load chart
All aerial functions except _____ may he performed simultaneously with water tower operations.
Swing
_____ and _______ reduce load capacities due to excess weight.
Snow and ice deposits
PTO control switch is located where?
In the apparatus cab, in the main control panel
What must be done before engaging the PTO?
Transmission in neutral and park brake set
Type of high idle switch
Rocker-type, single throw
Fast idle engine speed
1500-1600 rpm’s
Location of fast idle switches
Master switch panel in chassis cab
Aerial control station
Right rear outrigger control station
Hourmeter
12-volt DC hourmeter
Names for horizontal/vertical members?
Outrigger beam- horizontal
Jack- vertical
Range for pressure gauge
0-5000 psi
Right hand outrigger control station
Circuit selector requires what for engagement?
Quarter turn to the left or right
Function speed is directly proportional to what?
Control lever movement
Position of control levers
Left- extend
Center- swing
Elevate- right
What color is RUNG ALIGN light?
Amber
Floating ball angle indicator calibration range
-20 to 80 degrees
How many switches for monitor control? What do they control?
3
Nozzle sweep
Elevation
Pattern
What color light for outrigger not fully deployed?
Red
How do you actuate the blocking solenoid valve?
Push knob and turn slightly to the left
When would use of the EPU be required?
Hydraulic failure
Check return line filter element indicator for ______ condition.
Bypassing
What is the primary concern when positioning the apparatus for operation?
Rescue capability
What is “over the rear” operation?
Angles up to and including 45 degrees to either side of the apparatus centerline.
What position affords the most stable operating position and greatest reach for the aerial?
Over the rear
Slow idle speed
Approx 600 rpm
Aerial fast idle will not work unless?
Parking brake is set and transmission is in neutral
In the event an outrigger cannot be fully extended, the vertical jack can be lowered by using what?
The outrigger interlock override switch
Minimum clearance above locking pin
1/4 inch
Angle of turntable between 6 and 14% reduce capabilities through 360 degrees by how much?
One-half (1/2)
Outriggers are properly set when?
“FULLY DEPLOYED” light comes on
Interlock override system is to be used when?
EXTREME EMERGENCY
Where shall monitor be pinned as standard configuration?
Mid-section
Recommended sequence of aerial operation
Elevate, rotate, extend
How should you reposition stream?
Sweep nozzle
What determines speed of raising ladder?
Engine RPM and control lever distance from neutral
Automatic swing brake will engage when?
When the control handle is returned to the N neutral position
Electrical and hydraulic failure will require what?
Use of the EPU
When operating in extreme cold, hydraulic pump should be operated at _______ until hydraulic oil reaches minimum temp of _____.
Slow idle
60 degrees F
EPU functions should be limited to those associated with ______ of the aerial.
Wrap-up
EPU can be used over a long period of time at a ____ duty cycle, which is approx _____ seconds in 5 minutes.
7% duty cycle
21 seconds
EPU should be run every ____ hours of aerial use
10 hours
EPU rated for a maximum of ____ minutes continuous operation.
3 minutes
Aerial maintenance performed how often?
Every 10 hours of ladder run time
Ladder rotation during bearing greasing
2 full rotations
1/4 tube
What type of grease?
How do you apply it?
Amsoil brand
3” paint brush
Grease monitor with _____ ________.
White lithium
