Agora Models FDNY FIRE TRUCK TOWER LADDER 9 Manual

STAGE 09: FRONT RIGHT WHEEL & LADDER
NAME PLATE
STAGE 10: COMPONENTS FOR THE CAB ROOF
AND FRONT WHEELS
STAGE 11: LEFTHAND SIDE LIGHTBAR &
COMPONENTS FOR THE CHASSIS
STAGE 12: COMPONENTS FOR THE FRONT
BUMPER & FRONT RIGHT STABILIZER
STAGE 12B: MAIN CHASSIS, DOOR STEPS &
WHEEL ARCHES
STAGE 13: COMPONENTS FOR THE CAB
CENTRAL CONSOLE
STAGE 14: REAR RIGHT CAB DOOR &
CAPTAIN’S SEAT
STAGE 15: CAB FLOOR AND ENGINEER’S SEAT
STAGE 16: COMPONENTS FOR THE MOBILE
DATA TERMINAL, WING MIRRORS, CAB INSIDE
ROOF & DOME LIGHTS
Pack 02
BUILD INSTRUCTIONS
FIRE TRUCK
TOWER LADDER 9

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Please keep ALL unused screws as they will be required in a later stage.
Please make sure you don’t mix up the screws. They look quite similar, but the threads do vary
slightly. Using the wrong screws may damage the parts.
When securing parts together using multiple screws, fit each screw loosely to ensure all the
parts are correctly aligned before gently tightening them firmly, but not overtight, in the order
in which you placed them.
The screwdriver can be magnetized by stroking it with a magnet (fridge magnet, etc.) enabling
it to hold the screws and make assembly easier.
If a screw is tight going into a metal part, do not force it as you may shear the head off. Remove
it and put a tiny smear of Vaseline, soap or light oil on the thread. That will lubricate it and make
it easier to drive home.
During the course of this build, you will receive many pieces that you will assemble immediately
– following the instructions in the corresponding stage – and other pieces that you should store
safely to one side, for use in future assembly stages.
Left and Right! When building your fire truck, the left or right hand side refers to each side as
you are sitting in the cab.
WARNING: Some parts are assembled using magnets. These magnets can cause serious injury
if they are swallowed. Keep away from children. If you suspect a magnet has been swallowed,
seek medical help straight away.
Advice from the experts
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Name
Ladder name plate
Front tire
Wheel
STAGE 09 PARTS LIST
In this first stage of pack 2, you will
assemble the front right wheel.
Stage 09: Front Right Wheel & Ladder Name Plate
Front tire
Ladder name plate
Wheel
The ladder name plate will be used in a later stage. Keep it in a safe place for now.
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STEP 1
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The tire fits onto the wheel in the same way as the tires in stage 01. If
the tire won’t stretch, soak it in a hot water bath for two minutes.
Working quickly while the tire is warm, push the wheel into the tire
and stretch it around the outer flange of the wheel.
Carefully remove the tire with tweezers and shake off the excess water.
Blot the tire on kitchen paper or a cloth. Warning: be careful not to
scald yourself on the hot water.
The wheel should now look like this.
Stage 09: Front Right Wheel & Ladder Name Plate

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STAGE COMPLETE
Stage 09: Front Right Wheel & Ladder Name Plate

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Name
Front axle
Track rod
Condenser
Condenser grille
Condenser grille frame
Right wheel hub
Left wheel hub
Coil springs x2
Fire extinguisher
Lightbar
Screws type L x2
STAGE 10 PARTS LIST
You’ll now add more
components to the cab
roof before assembling
the front wheel axle
and wheel hubs and
attaching the front right
wheel.
Stage 10: Components for the Cab Roof and Front
Wheels
Front axle
Condenser
Condenser grille Condenser grille frame
Right wheel hub
Lightbar
Fire extinguisher
Coil springs x2
Screws type L x2
Track rod
Left wheel hub
The fire extinguisher will be installed in a later stage. Keep it in a safe place for now.
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STEP 1
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ASSEMBLING THE CONDENSER
Take the condenser grille frame and apply a lttle superglue around the
ledge of the frame.
The grille should sit on the condenser like this.
Carefully lay the condenser grille on the ledge.
Align the two pegs on the condenser frame with the two
corresponding holes on the condenser. Push the pegs firmly into the
holes to fit.
Stage 10: Components for the Cab Roof and Front
Wheels

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The condenser grille has now been fitted in place.
The right-hand condenser unit has now been fixed to the cab roof.
Push the two pegs on the underside of the condenser assembly into
the corresponding holes in the cab roof. Note: the pegs and holes are
different sizes to determine the correct fit.
Install the lightbar by feeding the cable through the opening in the
roof before pushing the mounting firmly into place.
Stage 10: Components for the Cab Roof and Front
Wheels

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STEP 2
1
3
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ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL HUBS, TRACK ROD AND FRONT RIGHT
WHEEL
Take the right wheel hub and lower it onto this post of the main front
axle. Note: the front main axle is symmetrical, so can be placed either
way round.
Repeat on the opposite side to position the left wheel hub.
Stage 10: Components for the Cab Roof and Front
Wheels
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Repeat on the opposite side, lifting the right wheel hub and hooking it
over the pin on the other end of the track rod.
Now take the track rod and rest it on the main axle, just behind the
wheel hubs. Lift up the left wheel hub and hook the projecting hole
over the pin on the track rod. The pin clicks into the hole in the hub.
The track rod has now been fitted, connecting the two wheel hubs.
Stage 10: Components for the Cab Roof and Front
Wheels

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Align the front right wheel from stage 9 with the right wheel hub.
Secure the wheel in place using 1 x screw type L from stage 6. Keep
the 2 x type L screws supplied with this stage for use in stage 12B.
Push the wheel firmly onto the hub.
Drop the two coil springs onto the axle post or keep them safe until
they can be secured in place.
Stage 10: Components for the Cab Roof and Front
Wheels
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STAGE COMPLETE
Stage 10: Components for the Cab Roof and Front
Wheels

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Name
Cylinder
Crossmember
Exhaust pipe
Connector
Lightbar
Chassis front part A
Chassis front part B
STAGE 11 PARTS LIST
In this next stage, you’ll fix the left-
hand side lightbar to the roof, and
unpack components that will be
attached to the chassis supplied in
the next stage.
Stage 11: Left-hand Side Lightbar & Components for
the Chassis
Cylinder
Crossmember
Exhaust pipe
Lightbar
Connector
Chassis front part A Chassis front part B
The lightbar will be fitted in this stage. All the other parts will be fitted to the main
chassis in stage 12B.
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STEP 1
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Fit the lightbar to the cab roof by feeding the cable through the
opening in the roof before pushing the mounting firmly into place.
The left-hand lightbar has now been fitted.
Stage 11: Left-hand Side LightBar & Components for
the Chassis
STAGE COMPLETE

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Name
Front right stabilizer
Front bumper plating
Front bumper mirror
Tow hooks
Bell support
Bell
Screws type J x2
STAGE 12 PARTS LIST
In stage 12, you’ll continue to work
on the front bumper, adding the
bell, tow hooks and front right
stabilizer.
Stage 12: Components for the Front Bumper & Front
Right Stabilizer
Front right stabilizer
Screws type J x2
Bell support
Tow hooks
Front bumper plating
Bell
Front bumper mirror
Keep the front bumper mirror and 1 x type J screw for use in a later stage.
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STEP 1
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Align the front bumper plating with the front bumper that was
assembled in stage 04.
Next, assemble the bell. Align the bell support with the underside of
the bell.
Push the three pins firmly into the corresponding holes to fit.
Firmly push the two parts together.
Stage 12: Components for the Front Bumper & Front
Right Stabilizer

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Align the two pins on the bell support with the two small holes in the
centre of the bumper plating. Push the pins into the holes. If the fit is
tight, try filing off a little excess paint from the pins (inset).
The tow hooks are fitted on both sides of the bell. Align the tab on
the tow hook (they are both the same) with the slot on the bumper
plating. Push into place.
The fire truck bell is fitted firmly in place.
Repeat to fix the remaining tow hook.
Stage 12: Components for the Front Bumper & Front
Right Stabilizer

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Both tow hooks have been fitted to the front bumper.
Fit the bracket over the hole and peg.
With the reverse side of the bumper facing you, align the bracket on
the stabilizer with the hole and peg inside the bumper.
Secure the stabilizer in place using a type J screw. The stabilizer is
operated by pushing it from the base to retract and pressing the small
grey catch to extend it.
Stage 12: Components for the Front Bumper & Front
Right Stabilizer
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STAGE COMPLETE
Stage 12: Components for the Front Bumper & Front
Right Stabilizer

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Name
Main chassis
Outrigger pads L & R
Rear wheel arch x2
Rear cab door step L & R
Front cab door step L & R
Front wheel arch surround x2
Screws type C x1
Screws type L x10
Screws type J x9
Screws type H x3
STAGE 12B PARTS LIST
Now you have the main chassis,
you’ll start to fix components to
it, including the steps and wheel
arches supplied in this stage.
Note: the chassis components listed
below come in a separate box to the
rest of the parts in pack 2.
Stage 12B: Main chassis, Door Steps & Wheel Arches
Main chassis
Front cab door
step L & R
Outrigger pads L & R
Rear wheel arch x2
Front wheel arch surround x2
Screws type H x3Screws type J x9Screws type L x10
Screws type C x1
Rear cab
door
step L & R
Keep the type J screws for use in a later stage.
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