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BECKER ENGINE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 2
RIG SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 2
TRUCK START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES .................... 2
DAILY CHECKS ........................................................................................ 2
SAFETY CHECKS ..................................................................................... 2
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................................................ 3
STOPPING THE ENGINE ........................................................................ 3
ALLISON WORLD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION........................... 4
EMERGENCY LIGHTING ....................................................................... 4
CLASS ONE LOAD MANAGER .............................................................. 5
PUMP OPERATION .................................................................................. 5
PUMPSHIFT ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT ........................ 5
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INTRODUCTION
The information in this manual is for chassis operation and maintenance. It is intended only to serve as a guide
to assist qualified drivers and mechanics in the performance of their craft. Only trained personnel should
operate this vehicle or perform maintenance. Proper tools and service equipment must be used while taking
appropriate precautions as required by following accepted safety procedures to prevent personal injury and/or
equipment damage.
RIG SPECIFICATIONS
Height
Length
Width at the Apparatus
Width at the Mirrors
GVW
Pump
Water tank size
Foam tank size
Motor
Transmission
Oil Capacity
Transmission Capacity
Fuel Capacity
Turning Area
10 ft. 1 in.
32 ft. 9 in.
8 ft. 8 in.
9 ft. 8 in.
21 tons
1250 GPM Waterous
500 gallon
30 gallon
Detroit Series 60
Allison NW HD 4060P
38 qts.
47 qts.
50 gallons
71 ft. 10 in.
TRUCK START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES
To ensure that your fire truck is ready for service, make the following daily inspections:
DAILY CHECKS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Make visual inspection of entire apparatus.
Check tires for proper inflation.
Check all air reservoir drains and close any that may be open.
Check the area underneath the truck for signs of leaks. If noted, check hoses and lines for leaks. Correct
the condition causing the leak.
Check the windshield washer fluid level and refill if needed.
Check all oil and coolant levels, including engine, pump, and axles.
SAFETY CHECKS
Equally important as the pre-starting checks is a complete safety check of your vehicle.
1.
2.
3.
Make a check of all lighting including high and low beams, Burn signals, hazard flashers, brake, tail and
backup lights and warning lights. Repair any defective lights.
Check the windshield washers and wipers.
Check the operation of all instruments, gauges, and controls.
After performing the pre-starting checks and safety checks, you are ready to operate the vehicle. Start engine
and make sure all systems are functioning.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
WARNING: All internal combustion engines give off hazardous fumes and gases while running. DO NOT
start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated building where the exhaust gases can
accumulate.
CAUTION:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Before operating the truck, the driver should be familiar with the Operator's Manual furnished
by the engine manufacturer for procedures and recommendations on engine starting and use.
Before starting engine, turn battery switch to the ON position (Battery switch
is located below and left of driver's seat next to door.) (Figure 6.1)
Turn Ignition Switch to ON position. (Figure 7.1)
Push the Starter Button until the engine starts.
After the engine starts, if necessary run the engine at a slightly higher RPM
to build up air pressure to release the parking brake.
Figure 6.1 & 9.1
Push the Parking Brake Control Button IN to release the spring brakes
(yellow button) (figure 8.1). Wait until the red parking brake light goes off
before attempting to move the vehicle.
The Low-Air Pressure Warning Light and Buzzer will be on until both the
front and rear systems have approximately 60 PSI pressure
Figure 7.1
CAUTION:
If the engine does not start within 15 seconds, release the starter
buttons and allow the starter motor to cool for 60 seconds. Then
step 3.
Figure 8.1
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Read the Engine Operating Manual furnished by the engine manufacturer for
recommended procedures.
1.
2.
3.
Bring the truck to a complete stop using the service brakes.
Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
Set parking brakes by pulling the Parking Brake Control (yellow button).
(Figure 8.1)
4. Turn off all DOT and Warning lights.
5. Turn Ignition Switch to OFF position.
6. While departing the vehicle open the door and turn the Battery Selector
Switch to the OFF' position. (Figure 9.1)
7. Battery Selector to OFF.
CAUTION: Do not turn battery selector switch to OFF position until the
engine has completely stopped. Switching to OFF before the
engine has stopped will damage the electrical system.
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Figure 9.1
(See Figure 6.1)
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ALLISON WORLD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION:

Refer to TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL for complete operating and
services information.
This transmission has five forward speeds and one reverse. Shifting within any of
the forward drive ranges selected is fully automatic, except for fifth gear. To obtain
fifth gear, which is overdrive, the MODE button on the shift pad must be engaged.
A red LED will appear next to the MODE button when fifth gear is enabled. Fifth
gear should only be used on highways and should not be used for in town driving.
(Figure 10.1)
WARNING: If at any time the engine will be left running while the operator is not at the
controls, THE OPERATOR MUST SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION TO
NEUTRAL, SET THE PARKING BRAKE, AND CHOCK THE WHEELS.
Figure 10.1
NOTE: The Transmission Shift Pad Monitor displays the current gear selection.
R
Use this for backing the vehicle. The vehicle should be completely stopped before shifting from a
forward gear to reverse or from reverse to forward. Reverse has only one gear.
N
Use the neutral position when you start the engine. If the engine starts in any other position, the Neutral
Start Switch is malfunctioning. (Notify the Maintenance Shop when this occurs.)
D
Use this gear for all normal-driving conditions. The vehicle will start in first gear, and as you depress the
accelerator, the transmission will up Shift to second gear, third gear and fourth gear, automatically. As
the vehicle slows down, the transmission will downshift to the correct gear, automatically.
3/2
Occasionally, the road, load, or traffic conditions will make it desirable to restrict the automatic shifting
to a lower range. When the conditions improve, return the range selector to the normal position. These
positions also provide progressively greater engine braking power (the lower the gear ranges the greater
the braking effect).
1
This is low gear for use when pulling through mud and snow or driving up or down steep grades. This
position provides maximum engine driving or braking power. In the lower ranges (1, 2, and 3), the
transmission will not up shift above the highest gear selected unless the recommended engine governed
speed for the gear is exceeded.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
The overhead Switch Panel and the Class One Load Manager control all the Emergency Lighting. Each switch
in the overhead Switch Panel actuates different lights, Beacon, Strobes, Head Light Flasher, Front warning,
Rear Warnings and Opticom Light. These Warning Lights can be actuated individually or in a group.
To turn on each type of warning light independently, first turn on the Warning Master Switch then switch
warning lights on independently as desired. (Figure 12.1) To turn on a particular selection of warning lights all
at the same time, select the desired warning lights and toggle those switches to the ON position. Then toggle
the Warning Master Switch to the ON position. To turn off those lights, toggle the Warning Master Switch to
the OFF position. The Load Manager also controls all warning lights. This means the Load Manager sequences
the lights on, when the Warning Master Switch is toggled ON. It also sequences them off when the Warning
Master Switch is turned off. The Load Manager may also turn off selected lights in the event of low voltage.
The Load Manager will not turn off the beacons in the light-bar or the rear rotators. The Load Manager also
controls the white flashing lights at the front of the truck. When the truck is parked the white flashing lights
will be turned off. This is required by NFPA.
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CLASS ONE LOAD MANAGER
The Load Manager controls almost all lighting on the truck, except for D.O.T. lighting. The Load Manager has
no effect on truck or pumping operations.
SEQUENCING
The Load Manager sequences in priority order from 1 to 8 when the respective switch is activated (either
ignition or Warning Master Switch) and the vehicle is operated in the mode selected for that output (response
and/or scene.) Loads will sequence off in reverse order. Priority zero loads will be sequenced on and off but
will not shed.
SHEDDING
Electrical loads will be turned off (shed) when the system voltage drops to the shed point for a minimum of 1
minute (this prevents load shedding due to momentary system power loading such as high current start-up
devices.) Once shed, loads will remain off for a minimum of 5 minutes and until the un-shed voltage is
achieved for a minimum of 1 minute. Loads will only shed if the Parking Brake is set.
FAST IDLE
A fast idle output is activated whenever the system voltage is reduced to 12.8 VDC for at least one minute. The
fast idle output will remain ON for a minimum of 10 minutes and until 13.0 VDC is achieved. The fast idle
output is dependent on the Parking Brake.
SWITCH SOURCES
Ignition
 Loads will sequence on when the vehicle ignition switch is turned ON.
Warning Master Switch
 Loads will sequence on when the master warning switch is turned ON.
EACH LOAD CAN
BE PROGRAMMED
FOR ACTIVATION
BY EITHER
SOURCE
PUMP OPERATION
To start the set up for pump operation, always set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
Remember, Safety First.
PUMPSHIFT ENGAGEMENT & DISENGAGEMENT
ENGAGEMENT
Make sure the vehicle transmission is in Neutral. Once the transmission is
confirmed to be in Neutral. Then shift the pump air shifter from ROAD to
PUMP. (Figure 15.1) At this time the PUMP ENGAGED LIGHT should come
on, if the PUMP ENGAGED LIGHT fails to come on, shift vehicle
transmission using the selector pad from Neutral to Drive and back to Neutral.
This gives the driveline a chance to spin to align the gears in the pump
transmission. Then place the vehicle transmission into Drive. At this time you
will get a Pump Engage light and an Ok to Pump light. You now can move
back to the pump panel. At the pump panel the Master Discharge gauge should
be showing a positive pressure, if not open the "Tank to Pump" valve. If a
positive pressure is still absent, pull the primer handle until it does.
Figure 15.1
PRIMING THE PUMP
To begin pumping operations the pump must first be primed. To prime the pump, close all discharge valves,
drains, Pump Cooler, and all intakes. Then open the hydrant or Tank to Pump valve, depending on the water
source. Pull on the Primer Handle, you should hear the primer motor start running, continue to run the primer
until you hear water hitting the ground.
CAUTION: Do not run the Primer Motor for more than sixty seconds. Running the Primer Motor for more
than sixty seconds may cause damage/ failure to the Primer Motor.
If the pump does not prime in the appropriate amount of time, (15 to 45 seconds) check the water source and
check for possible air leaks. Try to prime the pump again.
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PRIMING THE PUMP - continued
PRIMER PUMP OIL SITE GLASS
The oil level for the primer pump can be viewed on the passenger side of the apparatus, located on the pump
discharge panel.
Once the Master Discharge gauge is showing a positive reading, then increase the throttle as per the FIRE
COMMANDER portion of this manual. (In RPM Mode)
DISENGAGEMENT

To remove from pump gear, after pumping operations
are completed, push the idle button on the FIRE
COMMADER. Then go to the cab and place the vehicle
transmission into Neutral.
CAUTION:

FAILURE
TO
PLACE
VEHICLE
TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL BEFORE
SHIFTING PUMP TRANSMISSION WILL
RESULT
IN
PUMP
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE!
After assuring that the vehicle transmission is in Neutral,
shift the PUMP SHIFT to Neutral and wait for the truck
speedometer to read zero, then finish shifting the PUMP
SHIFT to ROAD.
Figure 17.1
PRESSURE GOVERNOR
Operating the
(DDEFC):
Detroit Diesel Electronic
Fire
Commander
MODES:
There are two modes of operation for the Electronic Fire
Commander, the RPM MODE and the Pressure MODE. The RPM
MODE maintains the engine speed at a set RPM. The PRESSURE
MODE controls the engine speed to maintain a set pump discharge
pressure. The operating mode of the FIRE COMMANDER can be
changed from RPM MODE to PRESSURE MODE and back
without the need to return to idle. When the MODE switch is
pressed, the FIRE COMMANDER will change from one mode to
the other and utilize the RPM or pump pressure that is current at the
time the change is made for engine control.
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PROGRAMMING THE DETROIT DIESEL ELECTRONIC FIRE COMMANDER:
To enter the programming menu, Press and hold the MODE and MENU switches at the same time until "Press
Idle to Exit" is displayed on the information center, then release both switches. Moving through the menu is
accomplished by pressing the MENU switch. A selection change is performed by using the INC and
DEC switches. Exiting the programming menu may be accomplished two different ways:


Pressing IDLE will exit the menu and save changes.
Pressing MODE will exit the menu without saving changes.
PROGRAMMING MENU OPTIONS
RPM Preset Point
Pressure Set (PSI)
Engine Hourmeter
Pump Hourmeter
Engine Degrees
Pump Pressure (PSI)
DDEC Software Ver.
EFC Software Ver.
Fire Commander I/O Test
Press [MODE] Test Lights
Set Time Clock
Units of Measure
Welcome Message
Codes Currently Active
Connector Data
SAVE? [Idle=Y] [Mode=N]
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

Preset engine speed
Preset PSI
Information only
Information only
Oil or coolant
Pressure reading if active
ECU revision level
EFC revision level
Test switches
Tests display panels
Set clock
English/Metric
Enable/disable
Information
Displays connection info.
Exit and save options
Use the MENU switch to scroll through the menu.
Use the INC and DEC switches when the item you want to change is displayed.
When changes are complete press IDLE to exit and save changes. To exit the menu without saving
changes press the "MODE" button.
RPM MODE:
The EFC (Electronic Fire Command) must be on and the Throttle Ready LED (interlocks necessary for
increased throttle operations are active) must be illuminated before any RPM adjustment can be made. The
RPM LED will be on to indicate that the EFC will operate in the RPM mode.
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


Engine speed can be controlled to a predetermined RPM by pressing the PRESET switch.
(programming from the EFC menu)
Engine speed can be increased in 25 RPM increments using the INC switch.
Engine speed can be decreased in 25 RPM increments using the DEC switch.
Pressing the IDLE switch will return the engine RPM to it's normal curb idle speed.
PRESSURE MODE:
The EFC must be on and the PUMP ENGAGE, OKAY TO PUMP and THROTTLE READY LEDs (safety
interlocks for pump operation have been established) must all be illuminated before any PRESSURE
adjustments can be made. The PRESSURE LED will be on to indicate the EFC can be operated in the
PRESSURE MODE.
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


Pump Pressure can be controlled to a predetermined PSI by pressing the PRESET switch.
Pump Pressure can be increased in 4 PSI increments using the INC switch.
Pump Pressure can be decreased in 4 PSI increments using the DEC switch.
Pressing the IDLE switch will return the engine to it's normal idle speed.
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