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Seagrave Tillered LadderSeagrave Tillered Ladder

Basic setup

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DifferencesDifferences

Age of the apparatusWear and tear over the yearsLess warning and safety devicesMore mechanical than electronicReduced use and load limits

Greater need for safety

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SetupSetup

Choose best location for setup

offensive/defensiveObstructions e.g. wires, trees, cabReach vs. AngleCab and tractor alignment

Angle and stability of ground surface

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CabCab

Parking brake system appliedTransmission in neutralPTO engagedLadder power engagedCheck gauges

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Outrigger SetupOutrigger Setup

Wheel chocksPull pins that hold outriggers from drifting.

Move change-over lever to outrigger position.Deploy right and left side together or

separately.Engage outrigger release button and hold

until midway out.Engage outrigger lever until they are fully out

and locked.

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Outrigger SetupOutrigger Setup

Place ground plates.Extend both outriggers together and

evenly.Extend outriggers to remove bulge in

duels.

Place outrigger pins.Move change-over lever to aerial position.Rescue or Ladder Pipe mode?

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Rescue ModeRescue Mode

Elevate, rotate, release extension lock andextend.

Apply turn table lock to prevent drift.Lower aerial 5 to 6 inches above the roof area or

window.Engage ladder rung locks and retract slowly to

set.Do not support the aerial on the structure.

* This could cause the aerial to fail.The tip may touch the structure only when

adding the weight of a firefighter, but bothbeams must touch evenly.

Follow load limits per chart at pedestal.

Observe load effects at Strain Gauge.

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Ladder Pipe ModeLadder Pipe Mode

Slightly elevate aerial above tiller cab toattach nozzle assembly.Move nozzle assembly from tray to rungs

and lock in place.Secure hose with hose strap.

Plug in both nozzle power plugs.Elevate and rotate the aerial to aid in

hose deployment as the aerial extends.Release extension lock to extend.

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Ladder Pipe ModeLadder Pipe Mode

When the aerial is extended to workingheight, engage ladder rung locks and

retract slowly to set.Apply turn table lock to prevent drift.Note nozzle position before flowing water.Any changes in water flow needs to be

done slowly. Avoid water hammers.Once flowing water, do not retract or

extend the aerial. Apply hose straps asneeded.

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Rescue Mode Shut DownRescue Mode Shut Down

Raise aerial away from structure.Extend aerial and release ladder rung locks.

Fully retract aerial.Release turn table lock.Rotate aerial to align with cradle.Have spotter help with final bedding.Once aerial is bedded in cradle, hold lever

down for 3 sec. more to secure aerial tocradle.

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Ladder Pipe Mode Shut DownLadder Pipe Mode Shut Down

Slowly shut down water flow and drainline.Remove hose straps.Extend aerial slightly and release ladder

rung locks.

Fully retract aerial as hose is loaded in thetray.Release turn table lock.

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Ladder Pipe Mode Shut DownLadder Pipe Mode Shut Down

Rotate aerial and align with cradle.Have spotter help with final bedding.Lower aerial just above tiller cab and stow

nozzle and hose.Lower aerial into cradle and hold lever for

3 sec. more to secure aerial to cradle.

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Outrigger Shut DownOutrigger Shut Down

Move change-over lever to outriggerposition.Remove pins from outriggers and stow.Lower outriggers in pairs or all four.Stow ground plates.

Stow wheel chocks.Check all gauges.Disengage PTO and ladder power.