Simon LTI QS-82 (SGT)

BOOK: Blue Book I SECTION: Simon LTI QS-82 (SGT) Page 1 of 25

SIMONLADDERTOWERQS-82

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

AERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

PORTABLE PUMP RELATED ITEMS

WATER TANK RELATED ITEMS

HOSE REEL RELATED ITEMS

BODY RELATED ITEMS

GENERATOR RELATED ITEMS

CHASSIS

GENERATOR

PORTABLE PUMP

TANK/HOSE REEL

AERIAL

CAPACITIES AND LIMITATIONS

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

OUTRIGGER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

APPARATUS READINESS CHECK

SET-UP PROCEDURES

PREOP REQUIREMENTS

OUTRIGGER OPERATION

OUTRIGGER INTERLOCK OVERRIDE

AERIAL OPERATION

PINNING THE RETRACTABLE MONITOR FOR OPERATION

AERIAL FUNCTIONS

MONITOR AND NOZZLE OPERATION

RAISING/LOWERING THE LADDER

AERIAL OPERATION INTERLOCK OVERRIDE MODE

CHARGING/DRAINING AERIAL WATERWAY

FLOW METER

OPERATING IN SUBFREEZING CONDITIONS

STOWING THE AERIAL

EMERGENCY POWER UNIT OPERATION

INSTA-CHAIN (THE AUTOMATIC ICECHAIN)

AERIAL MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS

Chassis Make / HME Incorporated
Chassis Model / 1871 Series
Engine Make / Detroit Diesel, Series 60, 430H.P.
Transmission / Allison, HD-4060P, 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” (10’- 0”)
Angle Approach / 12 Degrees
Angle Departure / 11 Degrees
Turning Radius / 426” (35’- 6”)
Front Axle (rating) / Rockwell, FL 943, (20,000 lbs.)
Rear Axle (rating) / Rockwell, RT-40-145, (40,000lbs.)
G.V.W.R. / 60,000lbs. (30 tons)
Tires (front) / Michelin PXZYT 425/65R22.5 20PR (L)
Tires (rear) / Michelin XZA 11R22.5 14PR (G)
Steering / Ross TAS-65/RCB-64 with Douglas Tilt/Telescopic Column
Top Speed / 65 M.P.H.
Brakes / Full Air; S-Cam ABS
Retarder / Telma, CC-300
ABS Brake System / Rockwell Wabco
Fuel Tank / 50 gallons
Cab / 4 Door, Aluminum, 5 person including driver.
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 SPECIFICATIONS

Aerial Ladder Type / Simon Ladder Towers, Inc.
Model Number / QS-82-OC
Height (Extended) / 82’
Ladder/Outrigger Construction / Steel
Outrigger (Stance) / 16’
Rotation Bearing Size / 34”, External Tooth
Turntable Size / 96”wide x 96”long
Turntable Construction / Steel Frame with Aluminum Overlay
Communication System / Atkinson, Two-way
Electric to Ladder Tip / 120volt/12v, 2- 500 Watt Quartz lights
Pre-Piped Waterway / Aluminum, 1000 GPM
Monitor/Nozzle / Elkhart 8294-01/Elkhart SM-100E
Retractable Feature / Fly to Mid-section
Ladder Capacity / 500 lbs. (with and without water)

PORTABLE PUMP RELATED ITEMS

Pump Type / Hale
Pump Model / 20FD-L53
Pump Drive / Lombardini 12LD
Fuel Type / Diesel
Engine / 20 HP

WATER TANK RELATED ITEMS

Tank Construction / Polypropylene
Tank Capacity / 150 gallons

HOSE REEL RELATED ITEMS

Hose Reel Type / Hanney
Hose Reel Construction / Aluminum
Hose Reel Capacity / 200’ of 1 “ Hose 600 PSI
Location / Top of Body Left Side

BODY RELATED ITEMS

Body Style / Center/Center
Body Material / Aluminum
High Side Compartments / Left and Right Sides
Compartment Doors / Roll Up Type
Rear Turntable Access / Left and Right Sides
Ground Ladder Type / Alco-Lite
Ground Ladder Access / Through Rear Body Panel Doors

GENERATOR RELATED ITEMS

Generator Manufacturer / Generac
Generator Output / 7.5 KW
Electric Cable Reels / (2) Hanney, Capacity 250’ (1) Left side, (1) Right side

CHASSIS

INTERIOR CAB CONTROLS

Battery Master Switch
Steering Column with Self Cancelling Turn Switch and 4-way Hazard Light Switch
20” Padded Steering Wheel with Horn Button that controls Telescopic feature.
Air Horn Control Foot Switches, mounted on Driver’s and Officer’s side floor area.
Siren Control Foot Switches, mounted on Driver’s and Officer’s Side floor areas.
Siren (Federal PA-300) with on unit controls mounted on the forward doghouse area.
Interior Swivel Map Lights with switches in each light.
Dome lights have individual switches mounted on each light.
Exterior spotlight hand controls, each side forward of Driver’s and Officer’s door.
Seats equipped with quick release seat belts and automatic retractors.
Driver’s seat has Height/Ride, Fore/Aft and Inclination adjustment controls.
Defroster fans with control switches on each.
Vernier throttle control mounted in the left high side compartment.
Transmission lever type shift control, internally illuminated with integral lock.
Air horn manual shut off, located in driver’s step well.
Inter-Axle differential control with light.
Spring brake emergency release.
Parking brake control valve.
Heating/defrosting/cooling and fan controls mounted on units front center above windshield and at the rear of engine doghouse. Directional vent controls on each unit.
Tire chain “ON SPOT” engagement control.

OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL

Front warning strobe light control switch.
Front alternating warning light control switch.
Light bar control switch.
Step light control switch.
Side scene light control switch.
Fast idle control switch (Chassis Engine).
Ladder power switch.
Ladder PTO switch.
PTO engaged indicator.
Master electrical power switch.

LIGHTING CONTROL PANEL

Headlight control switch.
Dash rheostat for instrumentation lighting control.
Wiper and washer control switches.
ABS warning light.
Remote mirror controls.

ENGINE CONTROL PANEL

Engine emergency shut-down, with guard.
Ignition switch with battery green indicator light.
Electromagnetic retarder 4-light indicator panel.
Engine start button.

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INSTRUMENTATION

Electronic tachometer.
Electronic speedometer, with trip odometer (non-registering when in PTO).
Engine coolant temperature gauge, with high temperature light and buzzer.
Engine oil pressure gauge, with low air pressure warning light and buzzer.
Transmission fluid temperature gauge.
Dual air pressure gauge, with low air pressure warning lights and buzzer.
Voltmeter.
Fuel level gauge.
Engine hour meter.
Air cleaner restriction indicator light.
High beam indicator light.
Parking brake set light.
Turn signal indicator lights.
High beam indicator light.
“Cab door open” indicator light.
Low coolant light and bell alarm.
Ammeter (indicates both charging and discharging).
Body compartment “Door Open” indicator light.
Aerial hour meter.

GENERATOR

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Generator start/stop.
Pre-heat.
Fuel pump primer switch.
Water temperature gauge.

PORTABLE PUMP

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Pressure gauge.
Engine ignition (keyed switch).
Glow plug button.
Oil pressure warning.
Battery charge warning.

TANK/HOSE REEL

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Tank fill.
Tank suction.
Booster reel rewind button.
Line air blow-out.

AERIAL

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS - GENERAL

Power take off switch (mounted in cab).
Power take off indicator light (mounted in cab).
Ladder power switch (mounted in cab).
Hour meter (mounted in cab).

OUTRIGGER CONTROL STATION

Fast idle switch (right hand outrigger control station).
Emergency power unit switch.
Outrigger “Fully Deployed” indicators.
Aerial interlock override switch.
Individual outrigger controls for each outrigger for beam extension/retraction and jack extension/retraction.
Manual interlock override controls.
Manual hydraulic circuit selector.
Hydraulic pressure gauge.

AERIAL CONTROL STATION

Aerial power foot switch.
Elevation control lever.
Swing (rotation) control lever.
Telescoping control lever.
Rung alignment light.
Engine start switch.
Span air minder.
Span flow minder.
Spotlight switch.
Interlock override switch (guarded).
“Outrigger not deployed” indicator.
Monitor function controls.
Communication speaker with volume and talk/listen control.
Hydraulic pressure gauge.
Monitor override.

TIP CONTROL STATION

Monitor function controls.
Communications speaker with volume control.
Sliding monitor attachment pin with cable.

CAPACITIES AND LIMITATIONS

AERIAL CAPACITIES

DANGER: Aerial operating capacities are governed by the aerial load chart installed at the Aerial control station. Any deviation from these ratedcapacities could cause death or serious injury and /or structural failure or theaerial.

As the operator of an aerial ladder, the well being of various personnel rests with your performance skill and ability to make proper judgments“on the spot’ as conditions demand. These factors make it all the more imperative that you are not only aware of your limitations, but also aware of the physical and structural limitations of the apparatus. Some of the following limitations appear on the Aerial Load Chart and are repeated here for informational purposes only.

DANGER: When operating Aerial Ladders, refer to the Aerial Load Chart for ratedcapacities and related information.Never rely on memory!

Load capacities are established at maximum permissible extension and operation throughout 360 degrees, with outriggers fully extended and set, turntable level, waterway drained and aerial ladder unsupported.
Full, rated capacities are allowable on grades up to, but not including, 6%/3.5 degrees . On grades between 6 and 14%/3.5 and 8.0 degrees, capacities are reduced by 50% (one-half).
Wind, ice, and other factors affecting stability, as well as strength of supporting surfaces and skill of the operator, must be considered when utilizing the aerial at its fullest potential.
Certain capacities are limited by structural strength, therefore, stability factors (as evidenced by the apparatus tipping) must not be relied upon as the capacity limitation.
Reduction in load capacities must be made to compensate for ice and/or snow accumulation.
Capacities are established for unit based on standard unit configuration. Substitution and/or addition of non-standard equipment will void all warranties and invalidate any liabilities.

WARNING:Capacities are established with no additional equipment at the tip (other than “as delivered” items). The weight of the tip equipment (nozzles, pike poles, axes, ladders, etc.) must be deductedfrom the tip load capacities.

NOTE:Due to additional weight imposed on units loaded with auxiliary equipment at the tip, lift circuit relief valves may restrict a fully extended aerial from being at horizontal or low angles.

READING YOUR CHART

The load chart presents a graphic display of the aerial ladder apparatus’ load lifting and weight distribution limitations. The chart is representative of both ladder and water tower operational capacities, as well as combined operational capacities. Basic operating precautions and emergency shutdown instructions are also included in the chart as applicable. When used with the aerial elevation indicator, the aerial load chart enables the operator to determine the rated load capacity of the aerial under specific load conditions.

WARNING:The only applicable load limitations and capacities are those appearing on the aerial load chart attached to the apparatus. DO NOT use any other rating unless approved , in writing, by Simon Ladder Towers, Inc.

All capacities are based on outriggers set with extension beams at maximum stroke. The unit’s weight should be removed from the chassis springs, rear tire off the ground, front tires chocked and maintaining contact with the ground.
Published capacities are permissible on grades up to 6% (6’ rise within 100’). On grades of 6% up to 14%/3.5 degree up to 8.0 degrees, capacities must be reduced by 50% (one-half). Operating on grades in excess of 14%/9 degrees is prohibited.
Certain capacities are limited by structural strength, therefore, tipping cannot be relied on as a load limitation.
Capacities are determined for apparatus based on standard unit configuration. The weight of any additional equipment (hose, ladder, axe, etc.) must be deducted from the rated capacity.

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WATER TOWER CAPACITIES

DANGER: Operating capacities are governed by the aerial load chart installed on the apparatus. Any deviation from these rated capacities could cause death or serious injury and/or failure of the aerial.

Keep in mind that capacities for water tower operation are in addition to (combined with) those for aerial ladder operation. Therefore, one must be thoroughly familiar with the ladder’s load limitations before attempting any water tower operations. Many of the basic water tower operating rules are based upon reactive force, i.e., the force created at the nozzle (in relation to pressure, flow, and the size and type of the nozzle opening) and transmitted to the aerial structure. This is the same as the force transmitted to the operator when staffing a hand held line. Some of the following items appear on the aerial load chart and are repeated here for informational purposes only.

WARNING:When operating the water tower, refer to Aerial Load Chart for rated capacities and related information. DO NOT RELY ON MEMORY.

Water tower/load capacities are established with outriggers fully extended and set turntable level, and the aerial unsupported.
Know your capacities. Study this manual and the aerial load chart. Verify all load limitations before initiating any operation.
All aerial functions, except swing, may be performed simultaneously with water tower operations. Movement of the nozzle and aerial should be slow and deliberate.

WARNING: Do not swing aerial to position water stream. Rotate monitor to redirect stream.

Snow and ice deposits reduce load capacities due to excess weight.
A qualified operator must remain at the turntable control console during water tower operations.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

GENERAL

The information contained in this section is based on the most common installations. Since control and indicator arrangements are subject to customer specifications, location of specific items in the descriptive text is typical. Your familiarization with the physical configuration of your unit will assist in determining the applicability of the controls and systems covered in this manual.

NOTE:References made to left, right, front, and rear when referring to the aerial are those directions viewed when standing at the heel pin looking toward the ladder tip (ladder bedded).

PRIMARY POWER CONTROLS

Apparatus Battery Switch This unit is equipped with an ignition on/off switch which will make the necessary battery connections.

NOTE:It is important that after the ignition or battery switch has been turned to the OFF position, the switch must be turned back to the ON position until the engine has stopped completely.

Consult the chassis section of this manual for proper start-up and shut-down procedures for this unit.

POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) CONTROL

A PTO control switch is installed in the apparatus cab, in the main control panel. An indicator light on the switch illuminates when the switch is positioned to “on”. Activating the switch energizes a solenoid which allows transmission fluid to the PTO. A clutch within the PTO engages the shaft which transfers power to the hydraulic pump. The truck transmission must be in neutral and the park brake set, before engaging the PTO.

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POWER TAKE OFF ENGAGED INDICATOR LIGHT

A pressure switch mounted on the PTO senses pressure inside the PTO and energizes a light adjacent to the PTO switch.

LADDER POWER SWITCH

A lighted power switch is provided in the apparatus cab, on the main control panel. When the switch is positioned “on”, a relay is energized which connects electrical power from the batteries to aerial circuits.

FAST IDLE SWITCH (CAB)

A rocker-type, single throw HI-IDLE switch is installed on the master switch panel in the chassis cab. When actuated, circuitry is completed to provide a preset “fast idle” engine speed (1500 - 1600 RPM’s). Fast idle switches are also located at the aerial control station and at the right rear outrigger control station. These controls are used to maintain higher RPM values for lighting and other auxiliary devices.

HOURMETER

A 12-volt DC hourmeter installed in the apparatus cab, records operating hours with the power take off engaged (which translates to aerial hours of operations).

OUTRIGGER CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

EXTENSION/RETRACTION CONTROLS

Control of the individual outriggers is afforded at the two outrigger control stations at the right and left rear of the truck. The handles provide manual control of the valves which divert hydraulic flow to the required cylinders for deploying the outrigger beam (horizontal) and jack (vertical) cylinders. Pulling up on the handles will raise and retract outrigger jack and beam cylinders. Multiple functions may be achieved by actuating dual functions, but individual outrigger speeds will be reduced. Handles are located to allow the operator to see outrigger movement throughout the entire path of the outrigger travel.

OUTRIGGER EMERGENCY CONTROLS

All rear mount units utilize a manual valve bank for control of the outriggers. Therefore, these units do not have separate emergency/manual controls. This unit is equipped with controls which allow operation of the system if there is an electrical control box malfunction.