Sutphen Aerial 110 Installation instructions

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Aerial 110 and 112 Models
Operator and Maintenance Manual
IMPORTANT
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING
FAILURE TO USE, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW PROPER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS AS
MADE AVAILABLE BY SUTPHEN CORPORATION/OPERATOR’S MANUAL, VARIOUS
VENDOR SUPPLIED LITERATURE, GUIDELINES OF N.F.P.A., I.S.F.S.I., O.S.H.A., ETC.,
COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH.
SUTPHEN
Since 1890
Rev.16- Dec 2022

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Chapter 1 
Operator Manual
Page
1.1 Introduction........................................................................................ 1-3
1.2 Aerial Platform Operation.................................................................. 1-4
Operation Safety Points ................................................................. 1-4
1.3 Safety Tags......................................................................................... 1-8
Warning/Danger/Caution Labels List ......................................... 1-26
Safety Tags Location ................................................................... 1-28
1.4 Cab Setup Procedures ...................................................................... 1-33
Locating the Vehicle .................................................................... 1-33
Activating the Hydraulic System.................................................. 1-33
1.5 Cab Setup for Fire Pump Operation................................................. 1-34
1.6 Aerial Setup Procedures................................................................... 1-36
1.7 Stabilizing System............................................................................ 1-36
1.8 Safety Pins........................................................................................ 1-41
1.9 Transfer Fluid for Aerial Operation ................................................. 1-43
1.10 Stabilizer Interlock System .............................................................. 1-45
Stabilizer Interlock Override Procedure ..................................... 1-45
1.11 Rotation Interlock System................................................................ 1-46
1.12 Smart Boom Warning System.......................................................... 1-47
1.13 Aerial Operational Controls ............................................................. 1-49
Raise/Lower ................................................................................. 1-50
Rear/Bucket Warning Tags .......................................................... 1-29
Rear/Bucket Warning Tags List.................................................... 1-32

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Extend/Retract ............................................................................. 1-51
Rotation........................................................................................ 1-51
Fairfield Drive Rotation Brake.................................................... 1-52
General Information ............................................................. 1-52
Location of The Rotation Brake ........................................... 1-53
Releasing the Brake Valve ................................................... 1-53
High-Speed Control ..................................................................... 1-55
Low Range Switch........................................................................ 1-56
Auxiliary Hydraulic Power Switch .............................................. 1-56
1.14 Water Delivery System .................................................................... 1-57
Telescopic Waterway ................................................................... 1-57
Platform Water System ................................................................ 1-58
1.15Draining the Fire Pump.................................................................... 1-58
1.17 Platform Mounting and Leveling System ........................................ 1-60
Leveling System Override ........................................................... 1-60
1.18 Optional Breathing Air System........................................................ 1-61
1.19 Climbing Aerial or Using as an Escapeway..................................... 1-62
1.20 Rappelling ........................................................................................ 1-62
1.21 Loading Hose ................................................................................... 1-62
1.22 Aerial Take-Down Procedures......................................................... 1-63
Stowing the Aerial Device............................................................ 1-63
1.16Cold Weather Operations................................................................. 1-59
Draining the Waterway................................................................ 1-59

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Chapter 2
Maintenance Manual
Page
2.1 Aerial Maintenance ............................................................................ 2-3
Outrigger Beams............................................................................ 2-3
Main Lift Cylinders........................................................................ 2-3
Pivot Shaft Bearings ...................................................................... 2-3
Turntable Bearing.......................................................................... 2-3
Fairfield Drive .............................................................................. 2-4
Aerial Extension/Retraction Cylinders .......................................... 2-5
Sheaves and Cables ....................................................................... 2-5
Cable Adjustment Procedure for 
SPI 110, SAI 110, SPH 112 and SP110 ......................................... 2-6
Before Extending Aerial ......................................................... 2-6
Slide Block .................................................................................... 2-19
Lubrication ............................................................................ 2-19
Description ............................................................................ 2-19
Daily Preventative Maintenance (PM) .................................. 2-19
Before Beginning .................................................................. 2-20
Standard Operating Procedure ............................................. 2-21
Periodic Preventative Maintenance (PM) ............................. 2-23
Cable Track.................................................................................. 2-24
Maintenance ......................................................................... 2-24
Waterway and Seals..................................................................... 2-26

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Chapter 3
Warranty
Aerial Platform or Aerial Ladder Structural and Corrosion Warranty
Thirty (30) Years................................................................................ 3-3
Aerial Platform and Aerial Ladder Mechanical Warranty
Two (2) Years .................................................................................... 3-4
Hydraulic Oil Tank ...................................................................... 2-27
SP 110 Fitted with KFS 4682 Hydraulic Reservoir..................... 2-29
Fuel Tank ..................................................................................... 2-31
2.2 Maintenance of Structure ................................................................. 2-31
Aluminum Tower Structure.......................................................... 2-31
Attachment of Support Structure to Truck Frame ....................... 2-31
2.3 Sutphen-Recommended Torque Schedule 
for Various Fasteners ....................................................................... 2-32
Daily/Weekly Walk-Around Check for Mobile Fire Apparatus
Hydraulic Oil Tank Fill Procedure.............................................. 2-28

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Chapter 1
Operator Manual
Page
1.1 Introduction........................................................................................ 1-3
1.2 Aerial Platform Operation.................................................................. 1-4
Operation Safety Points ................................................................. 1-4
1.3 Safety Tags......................................................................................... 1-8
Warning/Danger/Caution Labels List ......................................... 1-26
Safety Tags Location ................................................................... 1-28
1.4 Cab Setup Procedures ...................................................................... 1-33
Locating the Vehicle .................................................................... 1-33
Activating the Hydraulic System.................................................. 1-33
1.5 Cab Setup for Fire Pump Operation................................................. 1-34
1.6 Aerial Setup Procedures................................................................... 1-36
1.7 Stabilizing System............................................................................ 1-36
1.8 Safety Pins........................................................................................ 1-41
1.9 Transfer Fluid for Aerial Operation ................................................. 1-43
1.10 Stabilizer Interlock System .............................................................. 1-45
Stabilizer Interlock Override Procedure ..................................... 1-45
1.11 Rotation Interlock System................................................................ 1-46
1.12 Smart Boom Warning System.......................................................... 1-47
1.13 Aerial Operational Controls ............................................................. 1-49
Raise/Lower ................................................................................. 1-50
Rear/Bucket Warning Tags .......................................................... 1-29
Rear/Bucket Warning Tags List.................................................... 1-32

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Extend/Retract ............................................................................. 1-51
Rotation........................................................................................ 1-51
Fairfield Drive Rotation Brake.................................................... 1-52
General Information ............................................................. 1-52
Location of The Rotation Brake ........................................... 1-53
Releasing the Brake Valve ................................................... 1-53
High-Speed Control ..................................................................... 1-55
Low Range Switch........................................................................ 1-56
Auxiliary Hydraulic Power Switch .............................................. 1-56
1.14 Water Delivery System .................................................................... 1-57
Telescopic Waterway ................................................................... 1-57
Platform Water System ................................................................ 1-58
1.15Draining the Fire Pump.................................................................... 1-58
1.17 Platform Mounting and Leveling System ........................................ 1-60
Leveling System Override ........................................................... 1-60
1.18 Optional Breathing Air System........................................................ 1-61
1.19 Climbing Aerial or Using as an Escapeway..................................... 1-62
1.20 Rappelling ........................................................................................ 1-62
1.21 Loading Hose ................................................................................... 1-62
1.22 Aerial Take-Down Procedures......................................................... 1-63
Stowing the Aerial Device............................................................ 1-63
1.16Cold Weather Operations................................................................. 1-59
Draining the Waterway................................................................ 1-59

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1.1 Introduction
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new
apparatus. You are urged to read this manual carefully. Following the instructions
and recommendations in this manual will help ensure the safe and enjoyable
operation of your apparatus.
After you have read this manual, it should be stored in the apparatus or another
location which enables quick and easy reference for all firefighters.
Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, DANGER, and CAUTION
appear. These serve as reminders to follow all instructions carefully. Failure to
follow instructions can cause personal injury or damage to your apparatus.
This manual has been written to help in the set up and use of the tower during
emergencies.
There may be circumstances that arise throughout the life of this apparatus which
do not appear in this manual. At all times, common sense and safety should be
your first consideration.
Sutphen knows your apparatus best and has the parts and factory-trained
technicians available to keep your apparatus in an ever-ready state. Sutphen
Corporation works towards giving you complete satisfaction. Please do not
hesitate to contact the Sutphen Service and Technical Division at 866-287-5549.

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1.2 Aerial Platform Operation
Operation Safety Points
When the truck is delivered, a factory-trained representative will demonstrate the
proper use of the apparatus. The department must continue this to achieve a
proficient level of training.
The aerial tower is only as good or as safe as the operator is competent. Continued
training and familiarization is essential.
An operator MUST be at the lower control station anytime the aerial is being
operated.
Personnel should not climb the aerial tower until the lower controls operator
indicates that it is safe to do so. The upper power switches must be turned off in the
platform and at the turntable pedestal before climbing the ladder.
Rating of the aerial:
Rating in the bucket:
Model SP 110, SPI 110, SPH 110/112, SAI 110 - 1,000 lbs.
Model SP 110, SPI 110, SPH 110/112, SAI 110 - 500 lbs.
while flowing water or with charged waterway
Do not operate turntable controls while personnel are climbing the tower.
Personnel should use an approved life belt when operating on the aerial tower.
At night, the entire aerial tower should be well lighted.
Do not forcefully extend the end of the tower against a structure.
Never use the aerial as a battering ram.
Never use the aerial for pulling down walls or structural members.
Never willingly or intentionally abuse an aerial by careless handling, overloading,
or use for which it was not designed.