All Entries in the "Safety" Category
2010 Bendix Brake Classes
Link: https://www.bendix.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/BW2297.pdf
Here is the 2010 Schedule for the Bendix Brake Classes. Opportunities for CA are limited to one class. There are two in Sparks, NV and one in Avondale, AZ.
Thanks to Tony for submitting this information.
Allison Transmission – Service Information Letter – Fluids
Introduction:
Optimum performance and reliability of heavy-duty automatic transmissions can be noticeably influenced by the type of fluid used and the frequency with which that fluid is changed. Allison Transmission has designed extensive programs including specifications and tests to verify the quality of fluids and consequently have specific fluid and filter change recommendations. Due to field studies, changes in emission requirements, vehicle design, and operating environments, Allison Transmission has realigned recommended fluid and filter change intervals. Heavy-duty Automatic Transmission change intervals have been revised to more closely match today’s operating environments. Allison has also created a new automatic transmission fluid specification, Schedule One TES 389. The new Allison specification gives OEMs and customers another approved fluid choice. Allison C4 fluids and DEXRON® fluids are no longer approved for new Commercial On-Highway products.
FRC – Fire Research Product Improvement Notice
PCN0911-01
Product Change Notification
Overview:
Please be advised that the following is notice of change to Fire Research pressure sensors.
Products Affected:
All PT1/PT2 pressure sensors used for intake and discharge pressure displays, portable testers, and pressure governors. This includes the following FRC part numbers:
XE-PRO31PT2-Sxx (0 – 300 psi), XE-FP4000PT1-Sxx (0 – 600 psi), XE-IO3100PT2-Sxx (ABS – 600 psi), XE-PRO1000PT1-Sxx (0 – 1000 psi)
Change Description:
The above pressure sensors are being discontinued. New PT3 pressure sensors will be direct replacements in all orders starting on or about 07DEC09.
Reason For Change:
Part of the ongoing process to improve FRC products.
Replacement Product:
New pressure sensors will be direct replacements. They meet or exceed all electrical and mechanical requirements, use the same 3-Pin Packard connector, and mount in the same size 1/4 inch NPT port.
Important Note:
The new sensors are slightly smaller than the old ones in height and width (less 0.6 inch in height and 0.7 inch in width). Refer to the referenced drawing for complete dimensions of the new sensors.
The following are FRC part numbers for the new sensors:
XE-PRO31PT3-S0A (0 – 300 psi), XE-FP4000PT3-S0A (0 – 600 psi), XE-IO3100PT3-S0A (ABS – 600 psi), XE-PRO1000PT3-S0A (0 – 1000 psi)
References:
The following drawing is available for the new pressure sensors:
DWG. NO. XE-XXPT3DWG-R0A dated 09NOV09 which can be found in the PDF version of this notice as page 2 of: http://www.fireresearch.com/pcn/PCN0911-01.pdf
Response:
No response to this notification is required. Requests for additional information should be directed to an FRC sales representative at 1.800.645.0074
FS 04NOV09
Safety Advisory: Automatic Slack Adjusters
Manual Adjustment of Automatic Slack Adjusters May Contribute to Unexpected Brake Failure on Automotive Fire Apparatus. NIOSH recommends that all fire departments operating fire apparatus equipped with automatic slack adjusters (ASAs) immediately take the following actions to reduce the risk of fire fighters being injured in an apparatus crash due to brake failure:
Ensure that ASAs are not manually adjusted.
Establish procedures to ensure maintenance on fire apparatus is conducted as recommended in NFPA 1911
Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.
Ensure maintenance is only performed by qualified technicians who meet NFPA 1071 Standard for Emergency Vehicle Technician Professional Qualifications.
Download the Advisory Here: .pdf
Fire Truck Exemptions
PROPOSED REGULATIONS (See new proposed regulations below in red, as of August 26, 2009.)
ORIGINAL PROPOSED REGULATIONS: On October 31, 2008, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for fire apparatus was published in the California Regulatory Notice Register (Notice Register). The proposed amendment would apply to the California Code of Regulations, Title 21, Division 2, Chapter 7, Section 1411.7. The proposed action would (1) increase the existing axle weight exemptions on fire trucks, (2) extend the length of a single-unit fire truck to 52 feet, and (3) expand both these exemptions to include all fire apparatus, which includes other emergency vehicles.
ORIGINAL NOTICE PUBLISHED: The original proposed regulations can be viewed in the Notice Register dated October 31, 2008 on this website: http://www.oal.ca.gov/notices/October2008_notice_pdf.htm. This published version has a minor typo on Page 1941. In the sentence at the 6th bullet, "complete" should read "compete." Since the correction was non-substantive, OAL granted permission to post the corrected version on the Caltrans website, which can be accessed at: Fire Apparatus Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
ORIGINAL REGULATIONS PACKAGE: See also the INITIAL STATEMENT OF REASONS and the PROPOSED TEXT OF REGULATION MARK-UP.
INITIAL COMMENTS: The initial comment period lasted 45 days, from October 31, 2008, to December 15, 2008. Comments were submitted to Casey Robb at the mailing address listed in the "Notice," or by e-mail at: casey_robb@dot.ca.gov. (The apparent blank space in the e-mail address is an underscore.)
NEW PROPOSED REGULATIONS as of August 25, 2009
2009 E-Series Separating STOP/TURN Lamps
To meet some government regulations and guidelines, it may become necessary to separate the rear
stop and turn/hazard lighting. The 2009 model year E-series uses the Smart Junction Box (SJB)
technology, which combines the stop and turn/hazard into a single signal to the rear lamps.
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Important SVE Bulletin – Ford – Diesel Engine Idle Shutdown
Many reported issues with this not being disabled and then activating under pump operations on newly delivered vehicles.
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2009 Truck Tire Data Book
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