Aerial Troubleshooting and Repairs
Look to Phoenix Fire when you need specialized LTI Aerial knowledge for troubleshooting a specific problem and/or routine maintenance. Whether on an American LaFrance, Duplex, Pierce, Simon Duplex, Spartan, or other chassis, we can diagnose and repair your apparatus.
- Controllers, PQ, OEM and other
- PTO and Hydraulic Pumps
- Electric Over Hydraulic Valves
- Complete Safety Interlock Switches and Controls
- Hydraulic Cylinder Re-sealing and Repairs
- Main Rotation Swivel Repairs or Replacement (Hydromotion or Amity)
- Ladder Extension and Retraction Cables and Sheaves
Aerial Preventive Maintenance and Inspections
Per NFPA 1911 “The aerial device and it associated systems shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation.” Ladder Towers, Inc. recommends your aerial be serviced at 10, 50, 100 and 400 hours of aerial operation. Our comprehensive annual preventive maintenance service covers all the required items and more.
Lubricate Rung Rails, Slide Pads, Sheave Wheels, Bearing and all other designated lube points.
- Check hydraulic oil.
- Inspect PTO and hydraulic pump installation.
- Inspect pressure lines for security and leakage.
- Check system circuit pressures.
- Check emergency pump operation.
- Renew hydraulic filter elements—return filter, pilot filter, and pressure filter, where applicable.
- Perform cylinder “drift down” checks—outrigger, lift and extension.
- Check operation of manual overrides.
- Check operation of safety interlocks and indicators.
- All aerial electrical: mechanical and proximity switches, relays, solenoids and aerial wiring.
- Inspect outrigger pads for proper installation.
- Check lock pins on outrigger jacks.
- Inspect electro-hydraulic swivels for operation and mounting security.
- Check mounting bolts, frame, swing drive and turntable bearing bolts. On Tillers only, fifth wheel bearing bolts are checked also.
- Complete control function checks at all operator’s stations
A complete comprehensive check sheet will be provided, indicating items checked and any noted discrepancies.
Aerial Re-Certification
NFPA 1911 recommends Aerial Re-Certification be completed yearly. Consider scheduling this with your Aerial PM. A 3rd Party Aerial Inspection can be performed at your facility or ours. Yearly aerial inspection can be coordinated along with required repairs and preventive maintenance. This helps to minimize the time your apparatus is out of service.
If you aerial has already been 3rd Party tested, we can complete all needed required and recommended repairs. We will follow through, completing the forms required to obtain your Certificate of Inspection.
