HVAC EVAPORATOR

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April 2007
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Fire Departments Asked Pierce to Design a Truck
That Is

• Easier to Use
• Safer
• Greater Compartment Space
• Simpler to Service
• More Maneuverable

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Pierce Designed a Truck That

• Simplified Pump Shift to 2-steps
• Increased Compartment Space by 30
• Shortened Wheelbase by 18
• Dramatically Enhanced Serviceability
• Made the Truck Safer by
• Lowering Hosebed Heights
• Placing Crosslays at Chest Level
• Designing Ladder Access to the Top of the Truck
• Expanded Operation through Pump Roll

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The PUC
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The PUC
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The PUC
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The PUC
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The PUC
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Tale of the Tape
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Tale of the Tape
Overall Height 121 119 Wheelbase
211 187 Overall Length
414 389 Compartment Space 170 ft³ 325 ft³
Hosebed Height 89 84
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Tale of the Tape
Pumping Mode Stationary Only Stationary
Pump/Roll Plumb Access PS Only
Full Front Under Cab Pump Access Under
Truck Under Cab/Above Frame Pump Shift Steps
Up to 8 2
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Pump Details
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Pierce Pump

• Located Under the Cab
• Tilt Cab for Above the Frame Access
• All Service Done Above Frame
• Catalyst for Numerous Vehicle Improvements

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Pierce Pump

• 1500 GPM Single Stage
• (1700 Capacity from Draft)
• 650 tank-pump flow
• 1000 deck gun
• REPTO Driven
• Self Adjusting Multi-Disc Clutch
• O-Ring Seals
• Pressure Lubed Gearcase
• Auxiliary PTO opening
• Pump Roll

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Rear Engine Power Take Off

• Continuous Power
• High Torque Ratings
• Up to 520 lb-ft
• Up to 240 hp
• Pump and Roll
• Utilized in the Construction Industry
• Engine Manufactures Warranty

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Pump Transmission

• Pressure Lubrication
• Filters
• Cools
• Lubricates
• Aux PTO Drive

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Clutch

• 500 lb-ft Rating
• Magnetic Flux Circuit
• Positive Engagement
• Positive Disengagement
• No Slip Rings or Brushes
• Service Done w/o Special Tools
• Self Adjusting Multi-Disc

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Simplified Sure Shift

• PUC Exclusive 2-Step Pump Shift
• Apply parking brake
• Select fire suppression mode
• Traditional Shift Steps
• Apply brake
• Shift to neutral
• Throw pump shift lever
• Wait 4 seconds
• Shift transmission to reverse
• Shift transmission back to neutral
• Turn on foam system at operators panel
• Turn on CAFS compressor at operators panel

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Mechanical Seal

• 85 Harder
• More Resistant to Wear
• 50 Greater Thermal Conductivity
• Runs Cooler
• 20 Lower Thermal Expansion
• Less Susceptible to Thermal Shock

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Plumbing
Cast Iron Manifold 6 Dia Stainless Steel
Piping Victaulic Coupled Full Service Access
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Operators Panel

• Speedlays to Ground
• 24 Lower
• Backboard Stokes Storage
• Lever Control Handles
• Enclosed Operators Panel
• Operator Position
• Adjacent to discharges
• Not over discharges

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Pressure Governor

• Tank Level Gauge
• Indicators
• Coolant Temp
• Oil Pressure
• Fuel Level
• Voltage
• Engine RPM
• Vernier Style Throttle
• Pump Monitoring
• Pump Engineering hours
• Diagnostic/Prognostic data
• Time stamped data logging

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BFV Main Intake
Big Flow Valve

• Same Flows as Hale MIV
• Recessed Behind Panel
• Relief Drain Valve
• Electric Operated

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Rear LDH Piping

• Large Dia Piping Under Tank
• Located Through Chassis Xmembers
• Does Not Increase Tank Height
• Up to (2) 5 Pipes

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Body Details
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Body Construction

• Under-Slung Support
• 38 80k psi Lateral Frame Extensions
• Electro-Coated Steel
• Elastomer Isolators
• 800 lb Compt Loads
• Formed Sheetmetal Body
• Flexible Design Capabilities
• Provides more space as compared to bulky
  extrusions
• Welded
• Maintenance Free Life

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Compartmentation

• Rescue Pumper Depth
• Stainless Steel
• Body
• Enclosed Wire Raceways
• Recessed shelf track
• 3/16 Shelves
• Larger rub rails
• Strip Lighting
• Removable Fender Liners
• Double Air Bottle Compt
• E-Zinc coated substructure
• 30 More Space
• LED Wrap-Around Taillights

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LED Lighting

• LED FMVSS Lighting
• Longer Life
• Wrap Around
• Greater Visibility
• Choice of NFPA Lighting
• Super-Brite Strip Lighting
• Uniform Lighting

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Body Features

• Enclosed Wire Raceways
• Protect Wires
• Shutter Door Covers
• Protect from Damage
• Prevents Water Spray
• Brushed Interior Finish
• Less Maintenance

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Body Features

• Shelving Trays
• 3/16 Brushed Finish
• 500lb Load Rated
• Recessed Shelf Track
• More Usable Space
• Vents w/Air Valves
• Lets Air Out
• Reduces Dust Moisture Inside Compt.

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Body Features

• Fender Liners
• Brushed S/Stl
• Removable
• Fender Compartments
• Up to 2 SCBA Each
• Fire Extinguisher
• Rub Rails
• Larger to Protect
• Cushioned to Absorb Shock

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Rear of Truck

• Large Dia Piping Under Tank
• Ladder Access to Hosebed
• Fold-Down Rear Step
• Tank Sizes
• Rescue 500 1250
• Pumper 500 1600
• Tank Heights
• 8-12 Lower
• 96.25 HDRP
• 94 161 RPMR
• 82.75 PUC

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Body Features

• Long Handle Tool Storage
• Behind Roll of Door
• Ladder Storage
• Enclosed
• Stored on Rail
• Hyd Ladder Rack Optional
• Vertical Exhaust
• Directs Hot Exhaust Upwards
• Side Outlet Optional

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Summary
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• Ease of Use
• Two-step pump shift technology
• Single touch suppression selection
• Large handled lever style valve control
• Multi-functional pressure gov
• Pump and roll (785 gpm _at_ 90psi _at_ 1000 rpm)

No Compromise

• Safer
• Pump operator position
• Ladder access to hosebed
• Low crosslays
• Lower hosebed

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• Greater Storage Space
• Up to 500 ft³ (mega-body)
• Jump-off compartment

• Serviceability
• Comprehensive pump and valve access
• Above frame pump service
• Service and maintenance messages
• Service support from the single source mfgr

No Compromise

• Maneuverability
• Shorter wheelbase
• 45 cramp angles

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Single Source

• Cab
• Chassis
• Electrical
• Body
• Fire Suppression
• PUC Pump
• Husky Foam Systems
• Hercules CAFS
• Pierce Pressure Governor

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Warranties

• Body Structural Warranty, 10-year
• Pump Warranty, 6-year
• Stainless Piping, 10-year
• Velocity Chassis, 3-year
• Cab Structural, 10-year
• Frame Rails Crossmembers, Lifetime
• Roll-Up Doors, Lifetime

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