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Aerial Appliance Operator Lesson Plan

Weekly checks

Cover the following:

• Check operation of the emergency stop buttons.

• Check operation of all warning lights, instruments and signal horn.

• Visual inspection of rotation ring screws for looseness.

• Elevate and extend fully, rotate aerial through full range of
movement.

• Check operation of all functions and dead man throttle switch.

• Check operation of boom safety limits.

• Check operation of emergency lowering control.

• Check operation of emergency battery powered hydraulic pump.

• Carry out visual inspection of boom components, pins, security of
attachments, fastening of ladder and components. Inspect general
condition. Pay particular attention to cracks in paintwork and
security of bolts, cable and wiring for damage.

• Visual inspection of ladder chains and cable mechanism.

• Check for creepage in jacks.

• Check operation of front axle brake.

• Check operation of intercom.

• Record and report to your officer any defects or faults.

Quarterly and annual servicing

All quarterly and annual servicing is to be completed in accordance
with Fire and Emergency NZ appliance maintenance policy.

TOPIC CONCLUSION

Help students recap main points.
Give students an opportunity to ask questions.

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