26. Keep serviceable fire fighting equipment at hand. Report used extinguishers for replacement or refilling. Tire and rim assembly may expode if subjected to excessive heat. Personnel should move to a remote or protected location if sensing excessively hot brakes, smell of burning rubber or evidence of fire near tire and wheel area. If the truck must be approached, such as to fight a fire, those personnel should do so only while facing the tread area of the tire (front or back), unless protected by use of large heavy equipment as a shield. Stay at least 50 ft. (15 m) from the tread of the tire.
In the event of fire in the tire and wheel area (including brake fires), stay away from the truck at least 8 hours or until the tire and wheel are cool. 27. Stay alert at all times! In the event of an emergency, be prepared to react quickly and avoid accidents. If an emergency arises, know where to get prompt assistance. WHEN REPAIRS ARE NECESSARY 1. Only qualified maintenance personnel who understand the systems being repaired should accomplish repairs. 2. Many components on the HAULPAK ® Truck are large and heavy. Insure that lifting equipment - hoists, slings, chains, lifting eyes - are of adequate capacity to handle the lift. 3. DO NOT WORK under a suspended load.
Do not work under raised body unless body safety cables, props, or pins are in place to hold the body in up position. 4. Do not repair or service truck while engine is running, except when adjustments can only be made under such conditions. Keep a safe distance from moving parts. 5. When servicing air conditioning system with refrigerant (Freon), wear a face shield and cold resistant gloves for protection against freezing. Be certain to follow all current requirements for handling and recapturing freon gas. 6. Follow package directions carefully when using cleaning solvents. 7.
If an auxiliary battery assist is needed, first use one cable to connect the 24V positive (+ ) post of the disabled truck batteries to the 24V positive (+ ) post of the auxiliary assist. Use second cable to connect the 24V negative (-) post of the auxililary assist battery to a frame ground (-) on the disabled truck away from the battery . HB2-4 General Safety Rules HB2002 4/94