Module 5 Aerial Ops

1. American LaFrance Aerials
75 FOOT TELE-SQURT
OPERATIONS
Mark E. Hansen
Customer Delivery Technician

2. American LaFrance Aerials
Class Room
Stabilizer Operations
Boom Operations
Manual and EPU Operations
Water Tower Operations
Maintenance
Wrap Up

3. MANUAL
Operation and
Maintenance Manual
First Three
Sections
1. Introduction
2. Operations
3. Maintenance

4. HEIGHT/REACH CHART
1. SHOW’S RANGE OF
OPERATION.
2. USED TO FIGURE
HOW CLOSE YOU NEED
TO BE, TO GET TO
WHERE YOU WANT TO
GO

5. Operational Range is -9 degrees to +85 degrees
Maximum Climbing Angle is 7755 degrees

6. CCAAPPAACCIITTIIEESS &&
LLIIMMIITTAATTIIOONNSS
All capacities and limitations are based on the unit being
operated on firm, level ground up to a 5% grade, 2 degrees,
(Front to Rear and Side to Side) with stabilizers extended
and properly set. The following listed rated capacities and
limitations are applicable:

7. CCAAPPAACCIITTIIEESS &&
LLIIMMIITTAATTIIOONNSS
Truck is considered properly set when the weight is off
the suspension system. (Bulge out of the tires)

8. CAPACITIES &
LIMITATIONS
Bearing pads are always to be used under
each stabilizer shoe (NO EXCEPTIONS)

9. CAPACITIES && LLIIMMIITTAATTIIOONNSS
The unit, fully extended, tip unsupported, in any position
of operation from 9 degrees below horizontal to 85 degrees
above horizontal. The Unit is rated to resist the reaction
of the nozzle in any normal position of operation,
discharging up to 1000 GPM,

10. CAPACITIES && LLIIMMIITTAATTIIOONNSS
The unit, fully extended, tip unsupported, in any position
of operation from 0 degrees to 75 degrees above horizontal.
The Unit is rated to resist the reaction of the nozzle in any
normal position of operation, discharging up to 1000 GPM,
plus a rated tip load capacity of 250 lbs. or 500 lbs. evenly
distributed over the entire Ladder.

11. CAPACITIES & LIMITATIONS
3. With the ladder only in use (No water delivery), tip
unsupported, fully extended, between 0 and 45 degrees the
unit has a rated tip load capacity of 500 lbs. or 1000 lbs.
evenly distributed over the length of the ladder.

12. CAPACITIES & LIMITATIONS
4. With the ladder only in use (No water delivery) fully
extended, tip unsupported, at any angle between 45 and 75
degrees, the unit has a rated tip load capacity of 750 lbs. or
1500 lbs. evenly distributed over the length of the ladder.

13. CAPACITIES && LLIIMMIITTAATTIIOONNSS
What is the capacity below
0 degrees?
250 Lbs.

14. CAPACITIES && LLIIMMIITTAATTIIOONNSS
5. At any angle above horizontal with tip
supported (No Water Delivery) the unit has a
rated tip load capacity not to exceed 1600 lbs.
evenly distributed over the length of the ladder.
Even though the tip may be rested on something this is
not something we recommend.

15. CAPACITIES & LIMITATIONS
Remember that the
Maximum recommended
climbing angle is
75 degrees.

16. CAPACITIES & LIMITATIONS
Water tower operations
may be preformed up to
85 degrees

17. AERIAL OPERATIONS

18. AERIAL OPERATIONS
Aerial Power First Then Aerial PTO switch.

19. STABILIZATION
1. It is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY to set the stabilizers
properly before making any movement of the “Tele-Squirt”
from the nested position.
2. A stabilizer/boom interlock system is provided to aid
the operator in proper stabilization.
3. The purpose of the interlock system is to prevent
operation of the booms from the stowed position.
4. A red light is provided to indicate that the stabilizers are
not extended or properly set. A green light is provided to
indicate when this has happen and it is permissible to
operate boom.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS BOOM TO BE OPERATED
WITHOUT ALL STABILIZERS EXTENDED AND PROPERLY
SET.

20. STABILIZATION
It is possible to set INTERLOCK Light with out properly setting
Stabilizers

21. STABILIZATION
IMPORTANT FACTORS WHEN
SETTING THE STABILIZERS
Truck is considered properly set when the weight is off
the suspension system. (Bulge out of the tires)

22. STABILIZATION
IMPORTANT FACTORS WHEN
SETTING THE STABILIZERS
Bearing pads are always to be used under
each stabilizer shoe (NO EXCEPTIONS)

23. STABILIZATION
IMPORTANT FACTORS WHEN
SETTING THE STABILIZERS
First determine the high and low of the Apparatus.
Remember the Black Ball is weighted and will always go to the
low side of the Apparatus.

24. STABILIZATION
IMPORTANT FACTORS WHEN
SETTING THE STABILIZERS
Always set the low side Stabilizers first, just to make
contact with the Bearing pad.

25. STABILIZATION
IMPORTANT FFAACCTTOORRSS WWHHEENN
SSEETTTTIINNGG TTHHEE SSTTAABBIILLIIZZEERRSS
Then set the high side stabilizers, just making contact with
the Bearing pad.

26. STABILIZATION
IMPORTANT FFAACCTTOORRSS WWHHEENN
SSEETTTTIINNGG TTHHEE SSTTAABBIILLIIZZEERRSS
Using the center controls raise the truck extending
both stabilizers at the same time.

27. SSTTAABBIILLIIZZAATTIIOONN
IIMMPPOORRTTAANNTT FFAACCTTOORRSS WWHHEENN
SSEETTTTIINNGG TTHHEE SSTTAABBIILLIIZZEERRSS
4 to 5 inches
Continue to extend the Stabilizers until:
Interlock Light
Continue for
3 seconds after
light comes on
1. You have raised the Tailboard 4 – 5 inches or
2. The Green Interlock light comes on then
continue for another three seconds.

28. STABILIZATION
IMPORTANT FACTORS WHEN SETTING THE
STABILIZERS
Weight off the
suspension system?
Interlock light on. Stabilizer on Pad?
Once the Stabilizers have been set, visually check to make
sure that everything is correctly set.

29. STABILIZATION
When it is necessary to set a stabilizer leg or legs on a curb,
etc. take into account the shortened fulcrum point.
The shortened fulcrum point reduces the “Tele-Squrt”
stability. The reduced stability can be compensated for by
any one or combination of the following:

30. STABILIZATION
Where possible, limit the use of the “Tele-Squrt”
to operation over the rear or front of the truck, not
exceeding 45 degrees either side of the centerline of
through the truck.

31. STABILIZATION
Where operation is necessary over the side with
stabilizers on curb:
1. Work with less than maximum payload capacity.
2. Do not work with booms in maximum reach position,
i.e., keep booms and ladder weight closer to the centerline
of rotation.

32. OPERATIONS ON INCLINES
GRADES UP TO 5% (0 - 2 1/2 degrees)
GRADES FROM 5% TO 10% ( 2 1/2 - 6 degrees)
GRADES GREATER THAN 10%

33. OPERATIONS ON INCLINES
GRADES UP TO 5%
Either front to rear or
sideways, no limitations
are placed on the unit.
The unit can be operated
at full capacities.
0 – 2.2 degrees.

34. OPERATIONS ON INCLINES
ON GRADES FROM 6% TO
10% (3 1/2 - 6 degrees)
1. Spot unit with chassis
headed either up or down
hill. Do not spot the unit
crossways on the grade.
2. Operating as a water
tower, keep the direction of
the water stream pointed in-line
with the Boom or
downhill.

35. OPERATIONS ON INCLINES
ON GRADES GREATER
THAN 10 %
. Spot unit with chassis headed
either up or down hill, it is
preferable to head unit up hill.
Never spot unit crossways on the
grade.
. Restrict operation of the “Tele-
Squrt” over front or rear of truck,
not exceeding 45 degrees either
side of the centerline through the
truck.
. Operating as a water tower, keep
direction of water stream pointed
downhill.

36. OPERATIONS ON INCLINES

37. BOOM OPERATIONS
Once Stabilizers are set we are ready to operate the Boom.
Turn Ladder Control to the ON Position. Green light will
come on and Boom may be operated.

38. BOOM OPERATIONS
Boom operations may done one of two ways:
1. Use the One Hand Control
2. Or the Wireless Remote.

39. NOZZLE OPERATIONS
Nozzle operations may done one of two ways:
1. Use the controls on Main Panel
2. Or the Wireless Remote.

40. Pump or Boom ?
Which is engaged first? Pump or Boom?
AERIAL IS ALWAYS FIRST!

41. AMERICAN LAFRANCE, LLC
QUESTIONS