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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

Contents

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SCOPE................................................................................................................ 1-1

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MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS .......................................................... 1-2

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REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR'S).... 1-3

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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT ............................................... 1-4

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DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE .................. 1-5

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SAFETY, CARE AND HANDLING ....................................................................... 1-6

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WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................. 1-7

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................. 1-8

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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES .............. 1-9

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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS ........................... 1-10

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EQUIPMENT DATA ............................................................................................ 1-11

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ENGINE ............................................................................................................. 1-12

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ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL ......................................................................... 1-13

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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN.................................................................. 1-14

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AIR SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 1-15

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BRAKE SYSTEM................................................................................................. 1-16

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FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM.................................................................................... 1-17

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AERIAL LADDER/WATER TOWER .................................................................... 1-18

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AUXILIARY POWER CIRCUITS.......................................................................... 1-19

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SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1. SCOPE

a. This manual provides operator instructions, and Operator, Unit, Direct Support and General Support

maintenance instructions for the firefighting truck, 100 ft. aerial ladder, 1000 GPM, NSN 4210-01-290-8755.

The firefighting truck is designed for crash, fire and rescue operations. The truck is also capable of fighting

ground and structural fires.

b. This manual includes a detailed description of the truck and its control components as well as detailed

information for its operation and maintenance. Although the truck is supplied complete with firefighting

equipment, only brief descriptions of this equipment are provided, and no attempts are made to explain

firefighting techniques.

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA

PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).

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