Pierce HUSKY 12 GPM Manual

© 2017 Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Part No. PM-F-OM131-0517
Operation & Maintenance Manual
HUSKY 12 GPM
FOAM SYSTEM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
1PURPOSE OF MANUAL ..................................................................................................................................... v
2SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................ v
3CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ v
SECTION 1. SAFETY
1-1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1-1.1 TO THE OWNER—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS APPARATUS ............................................ 1-1
1-1.2 DESCRIPTION OF “DANGER,” “WARNING,” AND “CAUTION” ......................................................... 1-1
1-2 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
SECTION 2. GENERAL
2-1 HUSKY 12 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-1.1 FOAM PROPORTIONER .................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-1.2 SYSTEM CAPACITY ......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-1.3 DISCHARGES .................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2-1.4 SYSTEM ELECTRICAL LOAD ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2-1.5 MAINTENANCE MESSAGE ................................................................................................................. 2-1
2-1.6 FLUSH SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................... 2-2
2-1.7 FOAM CONCENTRATE COMPATIBILITY .............................................................................................. 2-2
2-2 DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS ........................................................................................................ 2-2
2-2.1 HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2-2.1a HYDRAULIC GEAR PUMP ..................................................................................................... 2-3
2-2.1b HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER ....................................................................................................... 2-3
2-2.1c HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR ................................................................................................ 2-4
2-2.1d HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER ..................................................................................................... 2-4
2-2.1e HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD BLOCK ............................................................................................. 2-5
2-2.2 FOAM SUPPLY SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 2-5
2-2.2a FOAM CONCENTRATE TANK ................................................................................................ 2-5
2-2.2b FOAM SUPPLY VALVE ......................................................................................................... 2-6
2-2.2c FOAM CONCENTRATE PUMP ................................................................................................ 2-6
2-2.2d FOAM SELECTOR VALVE ..................................................................................................... 2-7
2-2.2e PANEL MOUNTED STRAINER / EXTERNAL PICK-UP CONNECTION .......................................... 2-8
2-2.2f PICK-UP HOSE ................................................................................................................... 2-9
2-2.2g FOAM CHECK VALVE ........................................................................................................... 2-9
2-2.3 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ................................................................................................................ 2-9
2-2.3a MANIFOLD AND MASTER DRAINS ....................................................................................... 2-10
2-2.3b IN-LINE WATER CHECK VALVE ........................................................................................... 2-10
2-2.3c WATER FLOWMETER ......................................................................................................... 2-11
2-2.4 CONTROL HEAD & DISPLAY ........................................................................................................... 2-12

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SECTION 3. OPERATION
3-1 FOAM SYSTEM OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 3-1
3-1.1 CLASS A FOAM - USING ON-BOARD FOAM TANK .............................................................................. 3-1
3-1.2 CLASS A FOAM - DRAFTING ............................................................................................................. 3-2
3-1.3 CLASS B FOAM - USING ON-BOARD FOAM TANK .............................................................................. 3-2
3-1.4 CLASS B FOAM - DRAFTING ............................................................................................................. 3-3
3-1.5 CHOOSING A FOAM SOURCE ............................................................................................................ 3-4
3-2 FLUSHING SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... 3-5
3-2.1 GENERAL FLUSHING INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 3-5
3-2.2 MANUAL FLUSH MODE ..................................................................................................................... 3-6
3-3 PRIMING SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................................... 3-7
3-4 FILLING FOAM TANK ..................................................................................................................................... 3-8
3-4.1 FILL DOME METHOD ........................................................................................................................ 3-8
3-4.2 PICK-UP HOSE METHOD .................................................................................................................. 3-9
3-5 MANUAL MODE (MANUAL WATER FLOW).................................................................................................... 3-10
3-6 DRAINING THE FOAM TANK ......................................................................................................................... 3-11
SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE
4-1 MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 TESTING AFTER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4-3 CHECK CURRENT SOFTWARE REVISION ........................................................................................................ 4-2
4-4 DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4-4.1 DIAGNOSTIC INPUTS ........................................................................................................................ 4-3
4-4.2 DIAGNOSTIC OUTPUTS ..................................................................................................................... 4-4
4-5 SET-UP, CALIBRATION, AND MAINTENANCE MODE ACTIVATION ...................................................................... 4-5
4-6 SET UP MODE .............................................................................................................................................. 4-6
4-6.1 PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................................. 4-6
4-6.1a SET AUTOMATIC FLUSH TIME .............................................................................................. 4-7
4-6.1b AUTO START ....................................................................................................................... 4-7
4-6.2 TANK DEFAULTS .............................................................................................................................. 4-8
4-6.2a TANK FILL ENABLE/DISABLE ................................................................................................ 4-9
4-6.2b SELECT SINGLE OR DUAL FOAM TANK SYSTEM .................................................................... 4-9
4-6.3 SET STARTUP OR DEFAULT FOAM SOURCE .................................................................................... 4-10
4-6.4 SET BACK LIGHT ........................................................................................................................... 4-11
4-6.5 SET CONCENTRATE DEFAULT PERCENTAGES ................................................................................. 4-12
4-7 CALIBRATION MODE ................................................................................................................................... 4-13
4-7.1 CALIBRATE FLOWMETER MODE ...................................................................................................... 4-13
4-7.2 CALIBRATE FOAM PUMP (LVDT) TRANSDUCER .............................................................................. 4-14
4-7.3 CALIBRATE CLASS A FOAM MODE ................................................................................................. 4-15
4-7.4 CALIBRATE CLASS B FOAM MODE ................................................................................................. 4-16
4-7.5 RESTORE DEFAULTS ..................................................................................................................... 4-17
4-7.6 PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................................................. 4-18

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4-8 MAINTENANCE MODE ................................................................................................................................. 4-19
4-8.1 RESET MAINTENANCE REMINDERS / TIMERS .................................................................................. 4-19
4-9 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................... 4-20
4-10 PERIODIC OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 4-32
4-11 GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................... 4-32
4-12 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICE .................................................................................... 4-33
4-12.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 4-33
4-12.2 EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS .......................................................................................................... 4-33
4-13 AFTER EVERY USE INSPECTION ................................................................................................................. 4-34
4-14 WEEKLY INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................. 4-34
4-15 QUARTERLY INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................ 4-35
4-16 ANNUAL INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................. 4-35
4-17 RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC OIL FOR HUSKY 12 PROPORTIONING SYSTEM ................................................. 4-35
4-17.1 CHARACTERISTICS ........................................................................................................................ 4-35
4-17.2 RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 4-35
4-17.3 OIL CHANGE INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 4-36
4-18 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ................................................................................................................................... 4-37
INDEX

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FOREWORD
1. Purpose of Manual
The information in this manual is for the operation and maintenance of Pierce Husky 12 Proportioning System. It is
intended to serve as a guide to assist qualified operators and mechanics in the operation and maintenance of their
vehicle.
Keep this manual with the vehicle at all times.
NOTE: Some of the details of your vehicle’s design and construction may be unique to your department
alone. For this reason, information contained in this manual may be generic at times. Questions on
major inconsistencies between your vehicle’s configuration and the information contained in this
manual should be directed to your Pierce Dealer or Sales Representative.
2. Scope
This supplemental operator’s manual provides operating and maintenance instructions for Husky 12 Proportioning
Systems on vehicles manufactured by Pierce Manufacturing Inc.
This manual provides information under the following headings:
Safety. Contains important safety information, requirements before placing a vehicle in service, and information on
installing custom equipment and accessories.
General. Includes information and instructions on the operation of major systems, controls, and indicators.
Operation. Contains procedures on performing common operations.
Maintenance. Contains scheduled preventive maintenance checks and inspections.
Appendixes. Contains information obtained directly from vendors who supply major components found on this unit.
3. Customer Assistance Information
Your satisfaction with your Pierce apparatus is important to your dealer and Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Normally, any
question or concern you may have with your apparatus can be handled by your selling or servicing dealer. Your
dealer has the facility, trained technicians, special tools, and up-to-date information to promptly address any issue
that may arise. Pierce Manufacturing Inc. has empowered dealers to make decisions and repair vehicles, and they
are eager to resolve your issues to your complete satisfaction. Should you encounter an issue with your Pierce
apparatus that requires service, take the following steps:
Step 1.) Contact your authorized Pierce selling or servicing dealer. They will make the necessary arrangements to
order the necessary parts and make the required repairs.
Step 2.) If they are not able to repair the problem to your satisfaction, discuss your concern with a member of dealer
management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with
the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.
Step 3.) If, after contacting a member of the dealership management, it appears your question or concern cannot be
resolved by the dealership without further help, you may contact Pierce Manufacturing Inc. at 888-Y-PIERCE (888-
974-3723).

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SECTION 1 SAFETY
1-1. Introduction
1-1.1 To the Owner—Operation and Maintenance of This Apparatus
The information in this manual is for the operation and maintenance of this apparatus. The intent is to instruct
operators in the proper operation of this equipment and to warn of improper procedures and potentially dangerous
situations.
Only personnel who are totally familiar with this manual and have training are qualified to operate this apparatus. It
is the responsibility of the department owning this equipment to permit only qualified personnel to operate this
apparatus.
Qualified drivers of other fire apparatus will require further training for the handling of this unit.
1-1.2 Description of “DANGER,” “WARNING,”and “CAUTION”
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL INDICATES IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES IN THIS MANUAL.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE THAT FOLLOWS THIS
SYMBOL.
BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Warninglabelslocatedonthevehicleand warning statementscontainedin this manual allusethe same terminology
to warn of potential hazards. Each of these potentially harmful conditions is described below:
The “signal words” of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION have specific meanings to alert you to the relative level
or probability of the hazard.
Take the safety warnings seriously. If you do not understand them or have questions about them, contact Pierce
Manufacturing Inc.
A hazard that will result in death or serious personal injury.
A hazard which might result in death or serious personal injury.
A hazard which might result in personal injury or damage to property or equipment.

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1-2. List of Abbreviations
TERM DEFINITION
AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam
AR-AFFF Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam
FFFP Film Forming Fluoro-Protein
GPM Gallons per Minute
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LPM Liters per Minute
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
PSI Pounds per Square Inch
RPM Revolutions per Minute