FEATURES
- Aerial device mounted over the rear axle, on a welded steel,
pedestal type mainframe assembly to the truck chassis frame, at the rear
with rear stabilizers
- Axle capacities - 16k to 20k front and 31k rear
BOOM ASSEMBLY
- Two (2) section, telescoping aluminum boom, constructed of aluminum
6061-T6, with minimum yield strength of 36,000 psi, permanently attached
so that the upper section extends and retracts, with the telescopic
portion of the water tower
TURNTABLE ASSEMBLY- Rotation motion on a 23.25" pitch
diameter turntable swing bearing, driven by one (1) planetary hydraulic
motor
- Elevation motion through two (2) double acting, lift cylinders (5
deg below horizontal to 85 deg above)
- All cylinders designed with integral holding valve cartridges in the
event of a hydraulic line failure
- Rotational brake applies when pressure control is released
- Welded structure attached to the mainframe pedestal assembly
- Folded and slotted steps provided on each side of the turntable
- Stainless steel fold down handrail at the rear of the turntable area
- Stainless steel turntable alignment indicator to assist the operator
in aligning the boom with the boom support
- Access to the turntable is from rear tailboard
- Steps are lighted by work lights activated by the aerial master
switch
CONTROL STATIONS
- Boom control panel located at the rear
- Indicating devices, suitably lighted, clearly marked and
conveniently arranged, visible from the operator's position
- Second lighted control station furnished near the water tower nozzle
AERIAL WATERWAY
- Water swivel 4" capable of 360 degree rotation
- Telescoping anodized waterway capable of 1,000 gpm, fully enclosed
inside the boom for maximum protection
- 4" dia. base waterway pipe
- 4" swivel capable of operating between -5 degrees and up to 85
degrees
- Aerial monitor (electric), Akron Tuckaway self-stowing, capable of
1,000 gpm
- 4" rear inlet to the aerial waterway
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
- Atkinson communication system between the aerial tip and the
turntable console, with optional third station at pump panel
- Master control at the turntable with push button talk and volume
control
- Self contained "hand-off' speaker/mic at the tip
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Electrical swivel capable of 360 degrees with 28 collector
rings, each capable of 20 amps
- 110V electrical system
- Four (4) 12V unity lights standard, two at the tip, two at base
PUMPHOUSE
- A midship pumphouse, centered in the frame, ahead of body
- Valves-Akron standard (Elkhart optional)
- Pump pressure governor standard (option for a discharge relief valve
or TPM)
AERIAL BODY- Compartmentation fabricated from .125" 5052
aluminum, galvanneal steel, or stainless steel
- Side compartments integral assembly with the rear fender
- Neoprene elastomer isolators will isolate chassis movement from the
body structure
- Bodies are formed and welded construction for durable, long lasting
design without the unnecessary weight
- Exclusive Pierce underslung steel body supports featuring 3-point
isolated mount system. This reduces torsional stress and road shock from
being transmitted into the body. The underslung design prevents
compartment floors from sagging after years of use.
- Aluminum extruded rub rails, bolted on for easy repair
- Interior of all compartments are painted with multispec to hide
dirt, abrasions, and protect from oil, gas, and hydraulic spills.
- Automotive-style hinged doors constructed with double pan, double
seals, enclosed latches, and .25" hinge pins
- Roll-up doors w/lifetime warranty (available in satin or painted
finish)
- Handrails are Pierce's exclusive "cross knurled" design to reduce
hand slippage
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