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Apparatus Inspection & Maintenance. Sugar Land Fire Department Driver/Operator-Pumper Academy Spring 2003. Apparatus Inspection & Maintenance. Maintenance v.s. Repair. Preventive Maintenance. To ensure apparatus reliability To reduce the frequency and cost of repairs - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Apparatus Inspection & Maintenance
Sugar Land Fire DepartmentDriver/Operator-Pumper
AcademySpring 2003
Apparatus Inspection & Maintenance
Maintenance v.s. Repair
Preventive Maintenance
To ensure apparatus reliability To reduce the frequency and cost of
repairs To lessen out-of-service time Purpose of preventive maintenance—to try
to eliminate unexpected and catastrophic apparatus failures that could be life and/or property threatening
Systematic Maintenance
Pierce
Warranty
Claim Form
Cleanliness
Washing & Waxing
Washing & Waxing
Washing & Waxing
Washing & Waxing
Once a new vehicle’s finish is properly cured, you may use garden hoses with nozzles or pressure washers may be used to speed cleaning of the apparatus
In addition to pressure cleaning, hand wash with soapy water on a regular basis to ensure proper cleanliness.
Glass Care
Interior Cleaning
Interior Cleaning
Do not use volatile cleaning agents or protective dressings specified by the manufacturer
Be sure that the vehicle is well ventilated when using any cleaning products inside the cab or crew-riding area
Waxing
Follow the apparatus manufacturer’s instructions regarding the application of wax or similar polishes.
Generally, do not apply waxes or polishes until the paint is at least 6 months old
Wash and dry the apparatus before waxing Apply wax with a soft cloth and buff with a soft
cloth or mechanical buffer.
Specific Components & Systems Maintenance
Steering Wheel Freeplay
Braking System
Most large, modern fire apparatus are equipped with air-operated braking systems
Smaller late-model apparatus and some older large apparatus are equipped with hydraulic braking systems
Most newer apparatus, regardless of the brake system, are equipped with antilocking braking systems (ABS)
Braking System
Braking System
Electrical Load Management System
Purpose of apparatus electrical load management systems (ELMS) is to prevent an overload of the vehicle’s electrical generation system
ELMS Load Sequencer turns various lights on at specified intervals
ELMS load monitor “watches” the system for added electrical loads that threaten to overload the system
Electrical Load Management System
When an overload condition occurs, the ELMS load monitor shuts down less important electrical equipment to prevent overloading. This process is called load shedding
Chains
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Chassis
Chassis
Some essential characteristics of oil are corrosion protection, foaming, sludging, and carbon accumulation, which may be controlled by the refiner.
Different types of engine oils should not be mixed.