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Topic 14: Emergency systems
Training aim
To train students in how to carry out emergency lowering procedures
in accordance with manufacturers’ procedures.
Resources
• appliance
• manufacturer’s reference material
CONTENT TO COVER
Recap
Recap main points from previous session.
Emergency system
Explain
Briefly explain the different types of malfunctions that could occur,
e.g., main engine failure, hydraulic pump failure, and mechanical or NOTE
electrical failure.
Demonstrate Do not operate solinoids
and valves manually with out
Demonstrate and allow students to operate the basic emergency instruction from the service
operation functions. provider.
Run through basic controls. Use the student reference guide to assist
you.
Cover content such as:
• operator systems
– electric (battery powered) hydraulic motor
– manual hydraulic bypass, ‘bleeding down’ the aerial – this does
not allow for rotation SAFETY NOTE
– auxillary power units (APU) Make sure there is nobody
on the ladder section during
• service provider only systems emergency lowering.
– manual rotation of the aerial
– manual bypass of electrical solenoids and valves.
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