Hale RSD - Manual (Page 39)

39 Section 3: Operating
Hale Products, Inc., Nov.2005, Rev-A
O p er atio n
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Tandem Procedures
1. Using the large intake hose, connect the first pumper to the hydrant
steamer. Open the hydrant until the pump is primed.
2. Position the second pumper “discharge-to-intake” with the first pumper.
3. Open a discharge to flow water.
4. Adjust the throttle on the first pumper until the intake gauge reads approxi-
mately 5 PSI (0.34 BAR)
5. Connect the second pumper to the unused streamer intake of the first
pumper, using a large intake hose (approximately 2-1/2” / 64 mm).
6. Both pumpers pump water to the fire. Also see heading “Pumping From a
Hydrant, General Operation” on page 28.
NOTICE!
LOCAL TRAINING PROCEDURES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ABOVE. IN THIS
CASE, ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL TRAINING PROCEDURES.
3.5 PUMP-TO-ROAD SHIFT PROCEDURES
(For Split-Shaft Gearboxes)
1. Verify that the operator’s hand throttle or governor control has returned to
IDLE speed.
2. Shift the truck transmission into the NEUTRAL position, and wait about four
(4) seconds. Check to make sure the speedometer reads ZERO (0).
3. Move the pump shift control valve lever to the ROAD position. The in-cab
and panel pump indicator lights go out when the pump transmission starts
to shift into the ROAD position.
NOTICE !
REFER TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING WHEEL
CHOCKS, AS WELL AS LAY OUT AND CONNECTION OF SUCTION AND DIS-
CHARGE HOSES.