Live 1How to raise the mast

Fuel = Diesel

Truck height= 12’4”

Mast height = 48’

This live truck is very similar to our other trucks but one thing remains the same, Always look up before raising the mast.

The following pages are reminders of what you need to do to raise the 48 foot mast.

What to check before each live shot.

• Check engine oil: Since this truck is diesel it will consume more oil than our other trucks.

• Check the generator Oil & Water: This generator is different than the other trucks because it is water cooled.

• Check the mast lubricator supply. This provides a mist form of lubrication to the air hose.

• Check the air compressor moisture trap. This traps any moisture in the air lines.

• Check the truck fuel level. The generator will shut down when the truck fuel gauge reaches ¼ tank of fuel.

What is expected after each live shot.

• Check that the fuel tank has at least ½ tank of diesel fuel.

• All cables are rolled up neat and are in good working condition.

• The IFB toolbox is not missing cables or TR-50 boxes, and they are working correctly.

• There should be no food or drinks left in the truck.

How to raise the mast in Live 1Step 1: Safe Parking

• When arriving at a scene always park in a safe level area.

• Be sure you are a distance of 10 feet from power lines and any other over head obstructions.

• Do not block normal traffic flow.

• The station and the truck operator can be sued if someone is injured as a result of negligence on the part of the crew.

How to raise the mast in Live 1

Step 2 : Engage the parking brake.

• WSPA station policy states that you should always

apply the emergency break before raising the mast.

• Live 1 has a safety interlock that requires the

parking break to be engaged before the mast

will raise

How to raise the mast in Live 1

Step 3: Starting the diesel generator

With every generator always check the oil and with Live 1 the water.

Press and hold the START button until you hear the generator crank.

Release the button if the generator fails to start after 30 seconds.

The generator will shut down when the truck fuel gauge reaches ¼ tank of fuel left.

How to raise the mast in Live 1

Step 4:Power select

• If the generator is running the green generator led should be lit.

• Turn the power select switch counterclockwise to the GEN position.

• AC volts should be 120

• Hertz should be 60Hz

How to raise the mast in Live 1

• Main: Master breaker that feeds power to the other breakers

• Interior outlets: Provides power to the outlets inside the truck.

• EXT Curb outlet: Provides power to the curb side outlets.

• EXT Street outlet: Provides power to the street side outlets.

• EXT Roof outlet: Provides power to the roof outlet

• Air conditioner: Supplies power to the Air conditioner. Check thermostat if air does not come on.

How to raise the mast in Live 1

• Racks 1-2: Supplies power to racks 1 and 2

• Racks 3-5: Provides power to racks 3 and 5.

• Curb Scene: Provides power the exterior lights on the curb side of the truck.

• Street Scene: Provides power to the exterior lights on the curb side of the truck..

• Mast compressor: Provides power to the air compressor to raise.

How to raise the mast in Live 1Step 5:Turn ON Breakers#1 Main

#2 Racks

#3 Mast compressor

How to raise the mast in Live 1• Step 6• Look up for obstructions before raising the mast.• Do not raise the mast if over head obstacles exist. • Press and hold the UP button on the ECP panel.

How to raise the mast in Live 1

• Step 7: Check that the mast is completely extended. You should see 8 sections.