Sutphen Aerial 110 Installation instructions

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Aerial 110 and 112 Models

Operator and Maintenance Manual

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SUTPHEN

Since 1890

Rev.16- Dec 2022

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Chapter 1 

Operator Manual

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1.1 Introduction........................................................................................ 1-3

1.2 Aerial Platform Operation.................................................................. 1-4

Operation Safety Points ................................................................. 1-4

1.3 Safety Tags......................................................................................... 1-8

Warning/Danger/Caution Labels List ......................................... 1-26

Safety Tags Location ................................................................... 1-28

1.4 Cab Setup Procedures ...................................................................... 1-33

Locating the Vehicle .................................................................... 1-33

Activating the Hydraulic System.................................................. 1-33

1.5 Cab Setup for Fire Pump Operation................................................. 1-34

1.6 Aerial Setup Procedures................................................................... 1-36

1.7 Stabilizing System............................................................................ 1-36

1.8 Safety Pins........................................................................................ 1-41

1.9 Transfer Fluid for Aerial Operation ................................................. 1-43

1.10 Stabilizer Interlock System .............................................................. 1-45

Stabilizer Interlock Override Procedure ..................................... 1-45

1.11 Rotation Interlock System................................................................ 1-46

1.12 Smart Boom Warning System.......................................................... 1-47

1.13 Aerial Operational Controls ............................................................. 1-49

Raise/Lower ................................................................................. 1-50

Rear/Bucket Warning Tags .......................................................... 1-29

Rear/Bucket Warning Tags List.................................................... 1-32

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Extend/Retract ............................................................................. 1-51

Rotation........................................................................................ 1-51

Fairfield Drive Rotation Brake.................................................... 1-52

General Information ............................................................. 1-52

Location of The Rotation Brake ........................................... 1-53

Releasing the Brake Valve ................................................... 1-53

High-Speed Control ..................................................................... 1-55

Low Range Switch........................................................................ 1-56

Auxiliary Hydraulic Power Switch .............................................. 1-56

1.14 Water Delivery System .................................................................... 1-57

Telescopic Waterway ................................................................... 1-57

Platform Water System ................................................................ 1-58

1.15Draining the Fire Pump.................................................................... 1-58

1.17 Platform Mounting and Leveling System ........................................ 1-60

Leveling System Override ........................................................... 1-60

1.18 Optional Breathing Air System........................................................ 1-61

1.19 Climbing Aerial or Using as an Escapeway..................................... 1-62

1.20 Rappelling ........................................................................................ 1-62

1.21 Loading Hose ................................................................................... 1-62

1.22 Aerial Take-Down Procedures......................................................... 1-63

Stowing the Aerial Device............................................................ 1-63

1.16Cold Weather Operations................................................................. 1-59

Draining the Waterway................................................................ 1-59

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Chapter 2

Maintenance Manual

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2.1 Aerial Maintenance ............................................................................ 2-3

Outrigger Beams............................................................................ 2-3

Main Lift Cylinders........................................................................ 2-3

Pivot Shaft Bearings ...................................................................... 2-3

Turntable Bearing.......................................................................... 2-3

Fairfield Drive .............................................................................. 2-4

Aerial Extension/Retraction Cylinders .......................................... 2-5

Sheaves and Cables ....................................................................... 2-5

Cable Adjustment Procedure for

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SPI 110, SAI 110, SPH 112 and SP110 ......................................... 2-6

Before Extending Aerial ......................................................... 2-6

Slide Block .................................................................................... 2-19

Lubrication ............................................................................ 2-19

Description ............................................................................ 2-19

Daily Preventative Maintenance (PM) .................................. 2-19

Before Beginning .................................................................. 2-20

Standard Operating Procedure ............................................. 2-21

Periodic Preventative Maintenance (PM) ............................. 2-23

Cable Track.................................................................................. 2-24

Maintenance ......................................................................... 2-24

Waterway and Seals..................................................................... 2-26

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Chapter 3

Warranty

Aerial Platform or Aerial Ladder Structural and Corrosion Warranty

Thirty (30) Years................................................................................ 3-3

Aerial Platform and Aerial Ladder Mechanical Warranty

Two (2) Years .................................................................................... 3-4

Hydraulic Oil Tank ...................................................................... 2-27

SP 110 Fitted with KFS 4682 Hydraulic Reservoir..................... 2-29

Fuel Tank ..................................................................................... 2-31

2.2 Maintenance of Structure ................................................................. 2-31

Aluminum Tower Structure.......................................................... 2-31

Attachment of Support Structure to Truck Frame ....................... 2-31

2.3 Sutphen-Recommended Torque Schedule 

for Various Fasteners ....................................................................... 2-32

Daily/Weekly Walk-Around Check for Mobile Fire Apparatus

Hydraulic Oil Tank Fill Procedure.............................................. 2-28

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