SPECIAL EMERGENCY LADDER FUNCTIONS

Question 1

The Pierce 107’ ascendant Tiller ladder is equipped with (4) special emergency ladder functions that are only to be used when the apparatus itself is not operating properly or when these functions are being tested by the engineer.

These (4) special emergency functions are as followed:

Answer 1

1. Override switch
2. Emergency hydraulic power switch
3. Aerial/stabilizer emergency power switch, the manual override stabilizer controls, and manual override aerial controls
4. Electrical failure operations: using the manual override stabilizer controls, and manual override aerial controls only

Question 2

The ____ ____ is used to bypass ALL safety interlocks (except for the ____ ____ button).

Answer 2

Override Switch

EMERGENCY STOP