crimson engine · 2017. 5. 22. · engine: 450 hp cummins ism alternator: 400 amp leece neville...

4/18/2009 1MCFRS APPARATUS

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Unit height: Unit height: 99’’ 66””Unit length: Unit length: 3232’’ 66””Unit width: Unit width: 99’’99””Unit empty weight: Unit empty weight: 31,800 lb.31,800 lb.Unit GVWR weight: Unit GVWR weight: 47,000 lb.47,000 lb.Fuel tank: Fuel tank: 63 gallon63 gallonEngine: Engine: 450 hp Cummins ISM450 hp Cummins ISMAlternator: Alternator: 400 amp Leece Neville400 amp Leece NevilleTires: Front: Tires: Front: 365/65R 22.5365/65R 22.5 Pressure: Pressure: 110 psi110 psi

Rear: Rear: 12R/22.512R/22.5 Pressure: Pressure: 120 psi120 psiGenerator: Generator: 7500 watt Onan continuous use7500 watt Onan continuous use

Unit specificationsUnit specifications



Engine oil : Engine oil : 15W 15W –– 40 CJ440 CJ4Engine coolant: Engine coolant: 50/50 mix of Final Charge50/50 mix of Final ChargePower steering fluid: Power steering fluid: Dexron IIIDexron IIITransmission fluid: Transmission fluid: Trans Trans –– SyndSyndCab lift fluid: Cab lift fluid: Dexron IIIDexron IIIGenerator engine oil: Generator engine oil: 10W 10W –– 3030Generator engine coolant: Generator engine coolant: 50/50 mix of Final Charge50/50 mix of Final Charge

Fluid specificationsFluid specifications


CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEWarningWarning

This vehicle is equipped with a Drive Cam audio and video recording device. All conversation and activity occurring

in this vehicle is being recorded.

Disclaimer

The drive cam records continuously while the motor is running. The device saves audio and video in any G-force incident. In a G-force incident, the tape records and saves ten seconds before the incident and ten seconds after the incident. This gives a total of 20 seconds of saved tape.


The roll stability control is a ABS based system The roll stability control is a ABS based system designed to help you manage road conditions designed to help you manage road conditions that can lead to vehicle rollovers.that can lead to vehicle rollovers.The roll stability control is automatic.The roll stability control is automatic.This function is controlled through the ECU.This function is controlled through the ECU.In a roll stability event up to three actions can In a roll stability event up to three actions can occur.occur.

1.1. Decrease in engine powerDecrease in engine power2.2. Retarder ActivationRetarder Activation3.3. Brakes being appliedBrakes being applied

Stability Roll SystemCRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINE


When starting the unit the When starting the unit the light will illuminate and go light will illuminate and go offoffIn the event of a SRS In the event of a SRS incident the yellow light in incident the yellow light in the right upper dash will the right upper dash will illuminate.illuminate.If the light illuminates and If the light illuminates and remains on a fault has remains on a fault has been detected. been detected. Notify the Notify the shop immediately shop immediately

CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEStability Roll System



The RollTek system is The RollTek system is designed to deploy air bags, designed to deploy air bags, lower air suspension seats lower air suspension seats and tighten seat belts, in a and tighten seat belts, in a rollover situation.rollover situation.All of the above events All of the above events occur in twooccur in two--tenths of a tenths of a second.second.The RollTek system records The RollTek system records eights seconds of data eights seconds of data before the rollover and two before the rollover and two seconds after the event.seconds after the event.

RollTek



There are four stages of the RollTek systemThere are four stages of the RollTek system..

1.1. SensingSensing -- As the vehicle begins to roll, the roll sensor As the vehicle begins to roll, the roll sensor activates the RollTek protection devices.activates the RollTek protection devices.

2.2. Pretensioning Pretensioning -- The pretensioning system automatically The pretensioning system automatically tightens the seat belt around the occupant, preventing tightens the seat belt around the occupant, preventing movement and positioning the occupant securely in the movement and positioning the occupant securely in the seat.seat.

3.3. Positioning Positioning -- The S4 seat pullThe S4 seat pull--down system pulls the down system pulls the suspension seat to its lowest position and holds the seat suspension seat to its lowest position and holds the seat in place, increasing the occupant survivable space and in place, increasing the occupant survivable space and minimizing head contact with the interior roof.minimizing head contact with the interior roof.

RollTek



44. . Deployment Deployment -- The side airbag deploys across the The side airbag deploys across the window, protecting the head and neck during impact window, protecting the head and neck during impact

RollTek

RollTek is the combination of seat belts and supplemental restraint systems that make it so effective. Although an unbelted passenger may be afforded some protection by the airbags, seat belts are the core restraining device of the RollTek rollover protection system. Occupants must be Occupants must be seated and belted! seated and belted!

Overview


RollTek

WARNING WARNING Do not store loose equipment around the seats which Do not store loose equipment around the seats which could entangle with the seat tension device.could entangle with the seat tension device.Do not drill or mount any equipment without the Do not drill or mount any equipment without the permission of the Apparatus Chief.permission of the Apparatus Chief.Do not alter the seat belts in anyway.Do not alter the seat belts in anyway.



Before raising the cab Before raising the cab make certain all make certain all equipment in the cab is equipment in the cab is secure. Remove lose secure. Remove lose equipmentequipmentThe unit must be on The unit must be on level ground to prevent level ground to prevent twisting of the cab.twisting of the cab.The battery switch must The battery switch must be on, and the ignition be on, and the ignition switch off, with the switch off, with the parking brake set.parking brake set.

Raising the cab



CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINERaising the cab

Cab lift connection

Connect the cab control to its receptacle and depress the up button to raise the cab.


Before raising the cab Before raising the cab insure that the insure that the compartment doors on compartment doors on the grill are closed.the grill are closed.Raise the cab until you Raise the cab until you hear the safety fall hear the safety fall against the cylinder and against the cylinder and stop.stop.DO NOT LOWER THE DO NOT LOWER THE CAB BACK DOWN CAB BACK DOWN ONTO THE CYLINDERONTO THE CYLINDER

CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINERaising the cab

Cab safety

Release cable


To lower the cab pull the To lower the cab pull the release cable and depress release cable and depress the down button on the the down button on the hand controller.hand controller.Hold the release cable for Hold the release cable for five seconds and release.five seconds and release.IF THE CAB DOES NOT IF THE CAB DOES NOT COME DOWN OR STOPS COME DOWN OR STOPS ITSELF YOU MUST ITSELF YOU MUST RERAISE THE CAB OFF RERAISE THE CAB OFF OF THE CYLINDER.OF THE CYLINDER.

CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINELowering the cab

Safety release cable



Depress the down button Depress the down button and hold until cab comes and hold until cab comes to a stop.to a stop.Continue to hold the Continue to hold the down button until the red down button until the red light on the controller light on the controller begins to blinkbegins to blinkThe cab is now secure The cab is now secure and you may disconnect and you may disconnect the controller.the controller.

Lowering the cab



If the electric cab lift fails If the electric cab lift fails to raise the cab this is the to raise the cab this is the emergency manual emergency manual pump.pump.To operate the cab lift To operate the cab lift insert jack handle and insert jack handle and pump.pump.Lift cab until the safety Lift cab until the safety engages on the right lift engages on the right lift cylinder.cylinder.

Manual cab lift operation

This is located behind the This is located behind the left battery box.left battery box.



When lowering the cab When lowering the cab the operator must loosen the operator must loosen this screw to allow the this screw to allow the fluid to return to the fluid to return to the reservoir.reservoir.If the cab does not return If the cab does not return on electrical current this on electrical current this valve can be used as a valve can be used as a override.override.

Manual cab lift operation

Lowering screwLowering screw

This valve is located under This valve is located under the body of the manual the body of the manual cab raise location.cab raise location.



This unit is located on the This unit is located on the left side frame rail.left side frame rail.Make sure that the cab lift Make sure that the cab lift reservoir has the proper reservoir has the proper fluid level.fluid level.Hydraulic fluid for the Hydraulic fluid for the cab lift unit will be cab lift unit will be added by the added by the mechanic.mechanic.

Cab lift motor and reservoir

Reservoir

Lift motor


CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEEngine fluid check

Behind the right front grill panel is the oil dipstick and oil fill.

Behind the left front grill panel is the windshield reservoir fill.

Always secure grill panels before raising the cab



Make sure antifreeze Make sure antifreeze is visible in the sight is visible in the sight glass.glass.If antifreeze is If antifreeze is needed add needed add Final Final Charge 50/50Charge 50/50 mix.mix.

Engine fluid check

Coolant sight glass



The power steering The power steering reservoir is located on the reservoir is located on the rear of the engine.rear of the engine.This fluid can be checked This fluid can be checked with the fluid being hot or with the fluid being hot or cold.cold.

Engine fluid check

Power steering reservoir



The picture on the left The picture on the left shows the power shows the power steering reservoir and steering reservoir and transmission dipstick transmission dipstick and fill.and fill.

Engine fluid check

Power steering reservoir

Transmission dipstick and fill

This is looking thru the This is looking thru the engine compartment door engine compartment door in the crew area.in the crew area.



The transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level can be checked two ways.can be checked two ways.Checking the transmission Checking the transmission thru the engine cover thru the engine cover opening.opening.Checking the transmission Checking the transmission thru the keypad.thru the keypad.After transmission has been After transmission has been brought to at least brought to at least 140 140 degreesdegrees and at idle remove and at idle remove the transmission dipstick and the transmission dipstick and the fluid should be at the hot the fluid should be at the hot full mark.full mark.

Manual Transmission fluid check

Transmission dipstick



After the transmission has After the transmission has reached at least reached at least 140 degrees140 degrees park the unit on level ground.park the unit on level ground.Let the engine idle for at least Let the engine idle for at least five minutes. five minutes. (not fast idle)(not fast idle)Push the up and down arrow Push the up and down arrow on the keypad at the same time on the keypad at the same time and release.and release.On the display it will read On the display it will read OL OL OK, OLOK, OL--LO and a number or LO and a number or OLOL--HI and a number.HI and a number.The number represents the The number represents the number quarts low or high.number quarts low or high.

Electronic Transmission fluid check


The alternator is a 400 The alternator is a 400 amp. pad mounted amp. pad mounted Leece Neville alternator.Leece Neville alternator.The alternator is The alternator is secured to pad by four secured to pad by four bolts.bolts.On the weekly check On the weekly check always check these always check these bolts to ensure that they bolts to ensure that they are not loose.are not loose.

CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEAlternator

Pad anchor bolts



The vogel lube system is a The vogel lube system is a automatic lubrication system.automatic lubrication system.The Vogel lube reservoir is The Vogel lube reservoir is located behind the left battery located behind the left battery box on the frame rail.box on the frame rail.At a predetermined interval it will At a predetermined interval it will lubricate components on the lubricate components on the truck.truck.Make sure that there is fluid Make sure that there is fluid above the minimum line in the above the minimum line in the reservoirreservoirOnly the mechanic will add the Only the mechanic will add the Vogel lube fluid.Vogel lube fluid.

Vogel lube system

Minimum line



The Vogel lube leaves The Vogel lube leaves the reservoir and enters the reservoir and enters distribution ports.distribution ports.The fluid then leaves the The fluid then leaves the ports and is applied to the ports and is applied to the specified part.specified part.Always check for leaks Always check for leaks at these ports and on at these ports and on the hoses leading to the the hoses leading to the vehicle.vehicle.

Vogel lube system

Vogel lube distribution port



The front brakes are The front brakes are disc brakes.disc brakes.To check pad thickness To check pad thickness look at the indicator pin look at the indicator pin on the brake caliper.on the brake caliper.As long as you see the As long as you see the pin the brakes are at pin the brakes are at correct thickness.correct thickness.

Brakes

Brake pad indicator

The brake indicator pin can be black or red in color


The rear brakes are drum The rear brakes are drum brakes.brakes.There are no dust covers There are no dust covers so the brake pads can so the brake pads can easily be seen.easily be seen.You must have at least You must have at least ¼”¼” brake pad.brake pad.The brake pads and The brake pads and brake drums shall be free brake drums shall be free of grease and oil.of grease and oil.

CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEBrakes

Brake Pad



This component is located on the left step well of the drivers door.

Shoreline power


When jump starting a unit it is in this order:1. Live red to dead red2. Dead black to a grounding point on the starting vehicle


12 volt jumper studs

These jumper studs are located on the left step well.


Crossfire tire air pressure monitor

Proper air pressure


Crossfire monitors have Crossfire monitors have three inner panels three inner panels consisting of three consisting of three different colors.different colors.1. 1. YellowYellow with one with one

broken black line. broken black line. 2. 2. Solid BlackSolid Black3. 3. Solid RedSolid RedThe The outside paneloutside panel is is yellow with one broken yellow with one broken black line.black line.



First cycle the battery First cycle the battery switch to the on position.switch to the on position.Cycle the ignition switch Cycle the ignition switch to the on position.to the on position.Wait 5 seconds before Wait 5 seconds before depressing the start depressing the start button.button.Before engine shutdown Before engine shutdown try to let the engine idle try to let the engine idle for 2 minutes before for 2 minutes before shutting it down.shutting it down.

Starting the Unit

Battery switch Ignition switch

Start button

When shutting down the engine turn the ignition switch off first.


The following gauges are The following gauges are on the left side of the on the left side of the dash.dash.The primary air system is The primary air system is for the rear brakes.for the rear brakes.The secondary air system The secondary air system is for the front brakes.is for the front brakes.The tachometer registers The tachometer registers the engine rpms in the engine rpms in hundreds. hundreds.

CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEGauges


These gauges are These gauges are located on the right side located on the right side of the dash.of the dash.The upper left gauge is The upper left gauge is the speed odometer.the speed odometer.The lower right gauge is The lower right gauge is four separate gauges four separate gauges consisting of: consisting of: Coolant Coolant temp. Voltage, Oil temp. Voltage, Oil pressure, pressure, Transmission temp.Transmission temp.

Gauges




The transmission has five road The transmission has five road gears.gears.When the When the DD (drive) mode is (drive) mode is selected you have four forward selected you have four forward gears.gears.After the D (drive) mode has After the D (drive) mode has been selected and 5been selected and 5thth gear is gear is desired the operator must desired the operator must depress the mode button for the depress the mode button for the fifth gear.fifth gear.For city driving use the For city driving use the D modeD mode..For interstate driving use the For interstate driving use the mode button.mode button.

Mode button

Driving modes


CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEMud and snow traction

In normal driving In normal driving conditions if the drive conditions if the drive wheels lose traction the wheels lose traction the ATC light will illuminate ATC light will illuminate on the dash.on the dash.When the ATC light on When the ATC light on the dash illuminates the dash illuminates either the brake is being either the brake is being applied to the spinning applied to the spinning wheel or the engine is wheel or the engine is being powered down to being powered down to regain traction.regain traction.


CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEMud and snow traction

This switch deactivates This switch deactivates the traction control the traction control allowing the rear wheels allowing the rear wheels to spin.to spin.Do not spin tires in Do not spin tires in mud.mud.Take the slope of the Take the slope of the terrain in to account terrain in to account when utilizing the when utilizing the differential lockdifferential lock..


CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINETelma auxiliary braking device

The Telma retarder has a The Telma retarder has a on and off switch.on and off switch.The Telma retarder is a The Telma retarder is a electro magnetic braking electro magnetic braking device.device.When you lift off the When you lift off the accelerator two stages of accelerator two stages of the Telma engage.the Telma engage.When you depress the When you depress the brake pedal the last two brake pedal the last two stages engage.stages engage.Turn this device off in Turn this device off in slippery conditionsslippery conditions

Telma power indicator



The Jacobs brake is a The Jacobs brake is a two stage engine brake.two stage engine brake.Toggle the switch all the Toggle the switch all the way up for high, the way up for high, the middle position is for low middle position is for low and all the way down is and all the way down is off.off.The Jacobs brake and The Jacobs brake and the telma retarder can be the telma retarder can be used in conjunction with used in conjunction with each other.each other.Turn this device off in Turn this device off in slippery conditionsslippery conditions

Jacobs brake

Jacobs brake Telma retarder switch



The mirror control selector is The mirror control selector is located above the located above the transmission keypad.transmission keypad.The mirrors can be pitched The mirrors can be pitched up and down, left and right.up and down, left and right.The mirrors are also heated.The mirrors are also heated.To operate place the arrow To operate place the arrow on the corresponding mirror on the corresponding mirror and operate the switch.and operate the switch.

Mirror control

The arrow is pointing to the right side mirror


The OnThe On--Spot chain switch is a Spot chain switch is a two stage switch.two stage switch.Release the center lock and Release the center lock and toggle the switch up.toggle the switch up.Chains can be engaged below Chains can be engaged below 25 MPH.25 MPH.Road speed will be no greater Road speed will be no greater than 35 MPH.than 35 MPH.Chains can be used up to six Chains can be used up to six inches of snowinches of snowPickup chains while tires are in Pickup chains while tires are in motionmotion

CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEOn Spot chains



The generator is a Onan The generator is a Onan 7500 watt continuous use. 7500 watt continuous use. The generator can be The generator can be started from the cab, pump started from the cab, pump panel and at the generator panel and at the generator itself.itself.When checking the When checking the generator run with a generator run with a electrical load applied.electrical load applied.

Onan 7500 watt generator


CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEOnan 7500 watt generator

The antifreeze mixture is The antifreeze mixture is a 50/50 mix of Final a 50/50 mix of Final Charge antifreeze.Charge antifreeze.If antifreeze must be If antifreeze must be added to the radiator added to the radiator you must unclip the you must unclip the hose to fill.hose to fill.Be certain the reservoir Be certain the reservoir is at the proper level.is at the proper level.

reservoir

Fill tube



The engine oil dipstick The engine oil dipstick is located behind the is located behind the alternator.alternator.When engine oil is When engine oil is needed add needed add 10w10w--3030


To start the generator you To start the generator you must premust pre--heat the unit.heat the unit.Hold the start switch to the Hold the start switch to the stop/preheat position for 10 stop/preheat position for 10 seconds and immediately seconds and immediately start the generator.start the generator.Hold the start switch until the Hold the start switch until the generator starts then release.generator starts then release.Do not hold the start switch Do not hold the start switch for longer than 15 seconds.for longer than 15 seconds.


Start switch


When the generator is When the generator is running the AC volt running the AC volt meter will show the meter will show the electrical output.electrical output.If the generator is If the generator is running and there is no running and there is no electrical output, you electrical output, you must reset the main must reset the main breaker on the breaker on the generator.generator.




This is the main This is the main breaker that must breaker that must be reset if no be reset if no power is present power is present on the volt meter.on the volt meter.


Main breaker



If the generator cannot be If the generator cannot be started from the cab or started from the cab or pump panel the DC current pump panel the DC current breaker has tripped.breaker has tripped.If the generator is running If the generator is running and shuts down the fault and shuts down the fault breaker could have tripped.breaker could have tripped.The fault breaker trips The fault breaker trips when coolant temperature when coolant temperature has been exceeded or low has been exceeded or low oil pressure has been oil pressure has been sensed. sensed.


Fault breaker

DC current breaker


When it is time to shut When it is time to shut down the generator do down the generator do the following.the following.

1.1. Remove all electrical Remove all electrical loads.loads.

2.2. Allow generator to Allow generator to continue to run for about continue to run for about three minutes.three minutes.

3.3. Touch the control switch Touch the control switch momentarily to stop.momentarily to stop.


Start switch


Under the drivers side Under the drivers side running board there are running board there are two pull cords.two pull cords.One cord is to the wet air One cord is to the wet air tank.tank.The other cord is to the The other cord is to the primary brake air tank.primary brake air tank.Drain these tanks to zero Drain these tanks to zero weekly.weekly.

CRIMSON ENGINECRIMSON ENGINEAir tank drains


The photo on the left shows The photo on the left shows the emergency tow gland the emergency tow gland hands.hands.These are used when the These are used when the vehicle has to be towed and vehicle has to be towed and they allow the tow truck to run they allow the tow truck to run air to the brakes.air to the brakes.The glad hands are covered to The glad hands are covered to keep road dirt and debris out. keep road dirt and debris out. If these covers are lost contact If these covers are lost contact the shop for replacementthe shop for replacement

Towing Glad handsTowing Glad hands

Glad handsGlad hands


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