Becker Engine (SGT)

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BECKER ENGINE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

RIG SPECIFICATIONS

TRUCK START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES

DAILY CHECKS

SAFETY CHECKS

STARTING THE ENGINE

STOPPING THE ENGINE

ALLISON WORLD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

EMERGENCY LIGHTING

CLASS ONE LOAD MANAGER

PUMP OPERATION

PUMPSHIFT ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

The information in this manual is for chassis operation and maintenance. It is intended only to serve as a guide to assist qualified drivers and mechanics in the performance of their craft. Only trained personnel should operate this vehicle or perform maintenance. Proper tools and service equipment must be used while taking appropriate precautions as required by following accepted safety procedures to prevent personal injury and/or equipment damage.

RIG SPECIFICATIONS

TRUCK START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES

To ensure that your fire truck is ready for service, make the following daily inspections:

DAILY CHECKS

1. Make visual inspection of entire apparatus.
2. Check tires for proper inflation.
3. Check all air reservoir drains and close any that may be open.
4. Check the area underneath the truck for signs of leaks. If noted, check hoses and lines for leaks. Correct the condition causing the leak.
5. Check the windshield washer fluid level and refill if needed.
6. Check all oil and coolant levels, including engine, pump, and axles.

SAFETY CHECKS

Equally important as the pre-starting checks is a complete safety check of your vehicle.

1. Make a check of all lighting including high and low beams, Burn signals, hazard flashers, brake, tail and backup lights and warning lights. Repair any defective lights.
2. Check the windshield washers and wipers.
3. Check the operation of all instruments, gauges, and controls.

After performing the pre-starting checks and safety checks, you are ready to operate the vehicle. Start engine and make sure all systems are functioning.

STARTING THE ENGINE

WARNING: All internal combustion engines give off hazardous fumes and gases while running. DO NOT start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated building where the exhaust gases can accumulate.

CAUTION: Before operating the truck, the driver should be familiar with the Operator's Manual furnished by the engine manufacturer for procedures and recommendations on engine starting and use.

1. Before starting engine, turn battery switch to the ON position (Battery switch is located below and left of driver's seat next to door.) (Figure 6.1)
2. Turn Ignition Switch to ON position. (Figure 7.1)
3. Push the Starter Button until the engine starts.
4. After the engine starts, if necessary run the engine at a slightly higher RPM to build up air pressure to release the parking brake.

1. Push the Parking Brake Control Button IN to release the spring brakes (yellow button) (figure 8.1). Wait until the red parking brake light goes off before attempting to move the vehicle.
2. The Low-Air Pressure Warning Light and Buzzer will be on until both the front and rear systems have approximately 60 PSI pressure

1. Bring the truck to a complete stop using the service brakes.
2. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
3. Set parking brakes by pulling the Parking Brake Control (yellow button). (Figure 8.1)
4. Turn off all DOT and Warning lights.
5. Turn Ignition Switch to OFF position.
6. While departing the vehicle open the door and turn the Battery Selector Switch to the OFF' position. (Figure 9.1)
7. Battery Selector to OFF.

ALLISON WORLD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Refer to TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL for complete operating and services information.

• This transmission has five forward speeds and one reverse. Shifting within any of the forward drive ranges selected is fully automatic, except for fifth gear. To obtain fifth gear, which is overdrive, the MODE button on the shift pad must be engaged. A red LED will appear next to the MODE button when fifth gear is enabled. Fifth gear should only be used on highways and should not be used for in town driving. (Figure 10.1)

EMERGENCYLIGHTING

The overhead Switch Panel and the Class One Load Manager control all the Emergency Lighting. Each switch in the overhead Switch Panel actuates different lights, Beacon, Strobes, Head Light Flasher, Front warning, Rear Warnings and Opticom Light. These Warning Lights can be actuated individually or in a group.

To turn on each type of warning light independently, first turn on the Warning Master Switch then switch warning lights on independently as desired. (Figure 12.1) To turn on a particular selection of warning lights all at the same time, select the desired warning lights and toggle those switches to the ON position. Then toggle the Warning Master Switch to the ON position. To turn off those lights, toggle the Warning Master Switch to the OFF position. The Load Manager also controls all warning lights. This means the Load Manager sequences the lights on, when the Warning Master Switch is toggled ON. It also sequences them off when the Warning Master Switch is turned off. The Load Manager may also turn off selected lights in the event of low voltage. The Load Manager will not turn off the beacons in the light-bar or the rear rotators. The Load Manager also controls the white flashing lights at the front of the truck. When the truck is parked the white flashing lights will be turned off. This is required by NFPA.

CLASS ONE LOAD MANAGER

The Load Manager controls almost all lighting on the truck, except for D.O.T. lighting. The Load Manager has no effect on truck or pumping operations.

SEQUENCING

The Load Manager sequences in priority order from 1 to 8 when the respective switch is activated (either ignition or Warning Master Switch) and the vehicle is operated in the mode selected for that output (response and/or scene.) Loads will sequence off in reverse order. Priority zero loads will be sequenced on and off but will not shed.

SHEDDING

Electrical loads will be turned off (shed) when the system voltage drops to the shed point for a minimum of 1 minute (this prevents load shedding due to momentary system power loading such as high current start-up devices.) Once shed, loads will remain off for a minimum of 5 minutes and until the un-shed voltage is achieved for a minimum of 1 minute. Loads will only shed if the Parking Brake is set.

FAST IDLE

A fast idle output is activated whenever the system voltage is reduced to 12.8 VDC for at least one minute. The fast idle output will remain ON for a minimum of 10 minutes and until 13.0 VDC is achieved. The fast idle output is dependent on the Parking Brake.

SWITCH SOURCES

Ignition

• Loads will sequence on when the vehicle ignition switch is turned ON.

Warning Master Switch

• Loads will sequence on when the master warning switch is turned ON.

PUMP OPERATION

To start the set up for pump operation, always set the parking brake and chock the wheels.

Remember, Safety First.

PRIMING THE PUMP

To begin pumping operations the pump must first be primed. To prime the pump, close all discharge valves, drains, Pump Cooler, and all intakes. Then open the hydrant or Tank to Pump valve, depending on the water source. Pull on the Primer Handle, you should hear the primer motor start running, continue to run the primer until you hear water hitting the ground.

CAUTION:Do not run the Primer Motor for more than sixty seconds. Running the Primer Motor for more than sixty seconds may cause damage/ failure to the Primer Motor.

If the pump does not prime in the appropriate amount of time, (15 to 45 seconds) check the water source and check for possible air leaks. Try to prime the pump again.

PRIMING THE PUMP- continued

PRIMER PUMP OIL SITE GLASS

The oil level for the primer pump can be viewed on the passenger side of the apparatus, located on the pump discharge panel.

Once the Master Discharge gauge is showing a positive reading, then increase the throttle as per the FIRE COMMANDER portion of this manual. (In RPM Mode)

• To remove from pump gear, after pumping operations are completed, push the idle button on the FIRE COMMADER. Then go to the cab and place the vehicle transmission into Neutral.

• After assuring that the vehicle transmission is in Neutral, shift the PUMP SHIFT to Neutral and wait for the truck speedometer to read zero, then finish shifting the PUMP SHIFT to ROAD.

PROGRAMMING THE DETROIT DIESEL ELECTRONIC FIRE COMMANDER:

To enter the programming menu, Press and hold the MODE and MENU switches at the same time until "Press Idle to Exit" is displayed on the information center, then release both switches. Moving through the menu is accomplished by pressing the MENU switch. A selection change is performed by using the INC and

DEC switches. Exiting the programming menu may be accomplished two different ways:

• Pressing IDLE will exit the menu and save changes.
• Pressing MODE will exit the menu without saving changes.

• Use the MENU switch to scroll through the menu.
• Use the INC and DEC switches when the item you want to change is displayed.
• When changes are complete press IDLE to exit and save changes. To exit the menu without saving changes press the "MODE" button.

RPM MODE:

The EFC (Electronic Fire Command) must be on and the Throttle Ready LED (interlocks necessary for increased throttle operations are active) must be illuminated before any RPM adjustment can be made. The RPM LED will be on to indicate that the EFC will operate in the RPM mode.

• Engine speed can be controlled to a predetermined RPM by pressing the PRESET switch. (programming from the EFC menu)
• Engine speed can be increased in 25 RPM increments using the INC switch.
• Engine speed can be decreased in 25 RPM increments using the DEC switch.
• Pressing the IDLE switch will return the engine RPM to it's normal curb idle speed.

PRESSURE MODE:

The EFC must be on and the PUMP ENGAGE, OKAY TO PUMP and THROTTLE READY LEDs (safety interlocks for pump operation have been established) must all be illuminated before any PRESSURE adjustments can be made. The PRESSURE LED will be on to indicate the EFC can be operated in the PRESSURE MODE.

• Pump Pressure can be controlled to a predetermined PSI by pressing the PRESET switch.
• Pump Pressure can be increased in 4 PSI increments using the INC switch.
• Pump Pressure can be decreased in 4 PSI increments using the DEC switch.
• Pressing the IDLE switch will return the engine to it's normal idle speed.

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