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# 3Z20   
2008 Dodge RAM 4500,   Gross Vehicle Weight 16,000 lbs,  Height Clearance 9 Feet
Fuel Capacity 52 Gallons,   Range 450/550 Miles,  Towing Capacity 8500 lbs. 

COMPLETE DETAILS COMING SOON.

Vehicle Features: 

  • Built in engine block heater. (Switch located in electrical cabinet)

  • Built in automatic charging system  (Charge status indicator by oxygen door on the module.outside)

  • 4 Wheel Anti-lock Brakes

  • Dual Real Wheels

  • All Season Tires

  • In-Dash GPS

  • Reverse Camera

  • Automatic Headlights

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Handling Dynamics:

  • ABS:  Hold firm pressure in a emergency stop and keep holding, the pedal may travel to the floor.                                   Let the ABS system manage the stop.  DO NOT LET OFF THE PEDAL

  • Center of Gravity:  This is a tall vehicle, turns and ramps can pose a significant risk of vehicle roll over.                                                Exercise caution with any high profile vehicle.

  • Height:  (9 feet) Do not enter a Drive-Thru, or area with an awing with clearance less than 10 feet.  

  • Width:   96 Inches or 8 feet wide from side to side.

  • Acceleration: (2 Wheel Drive) This vehicle is equipped with a powerful Diesel engine.                                                                                    Exercise caution when on wet or slippery surfaces.                                                                                                                                         Vehicle is not equipped with a limited slip differential or traction control. 

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Operation Basics:

  • Starting:  If the vehicle is warm there is no need to wait for a glow plug light, start vehicle normally.

  • Cold Starting:  Turn key to ON and wait for glow plug light to turn off, then start vehicle.

  • Winter Starting:  Plug in block heater below 20 degrees, wait for glow plug light. (DO NOT USE ETHER)

  • Shut Down: Allow engine to idle for approximately 60 seconds to allow the turbo to cool before shutdown.

  • Cleaning DPF Filter: Refer to instructions above driver side visor.

  • Tow / Haul Mode:  Use when towing any trailer.

  • Powering the "mod":  Master switch on center console (lower left) powers all module systems.

  • Patient heat/cool:  Patient heat cool is controlled in the patient compartment on the control panel

  • Emergency Lights:  Top row center console

  • Scene Lights:  Bottom row center console

  • Back up alarm: Override has been disabled the switch is not connected so the alarm cannot be turned off.

  • Patient Lights:  Switches located above the work counter on the control panel and lower row front console.

  • On Board Suction: Switch located above the work counter as well as suction control dial.

  • Inverter Control:  Inverter is automatic and controlled by the ignition key. (Inveter switch is disabled.)

  • 120v AC Power:  Available when inverter is on or truck is plugged into shore power.

  • Trailer Package:  Vehicle is for light duty towing, utility trailers under 4000 lbs only.

Ambulance Center Console:

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Master: Controls all power for module accessories such as the inverter, emergency lights and module control panel.

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Primary: All red and white flashing lights mounted to the truck, used when the vehicle is in motion running emergency.

 

Secondary:  All red lights continue to flash but all white lights are disabled as required by DOT regulations. 

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Light Bar:  Controls the light bar ON/OFF

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DOT Regulation:  Flashing white lights cannot be displayed when an emergency vehicle is parked.  Turn off the light bar and set Primary/Secondary to "Secondary"  when staging or parked on a roadway   ex:  vehicle crash or fire standby.

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Flood:  Scene lights.

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Patient Heat/Cool: Master for rear heat and AC.

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Back up alarm override:  DISABLED

This vehicle is equipped with a very simple control system:  

The Master is powered on and off by the vehicle ignition.  There is no need to turn the master off unless there is no need for power, inverter or Wifi in the vehicle.  To operate the emergency lights each switch for the primary lights and light bar need to be turned on individually.  The only switch for heat and AC in the patient compartment is located on the center console.  Temperature and fan speed are controlled at the rear control panel by the attendant seat. 

 

Siren operation is similar to most sirens and it is the crews responsibility to be familiar with its operation: 

The red switch is the siren master, rotate the dial to the desired wail setting.  The HORN/SIREN switch changes what the horn does on the steering wheel.  In Siren setting it changes the tone of the siren when the horn is pressed.  In Horn setting the vehicle horn will activate.  The switch should remain in horn setting when not driving emergency so the vehicle horn functions.

DO NOT JUMP START THIS VEHICLE

Find 120v shore power or a generator and plug it in.

DO NOT USE STARTING FLUID

Use block heater and glow plugs, never use ether on this engine.

#2 PUMP DIESEL FUEL ONLY (Winterized / Seasonal)

Do not use off-road fuel or fuel from any source other then a fuel station.

DO NOT USE FUEL ADDITIVES 

Fuel supplies from reputable supplies are winterized and do not need treatment of any kind. 

If there is a risk of fuel related issues or cold weather fuel related problems, contact an officer.

Part Guide:

Oil  15W-40 Full Synthetic  (Shell Rotalla T-6)

Oil Filter: Wix 57202XP 

Fuel Filter: Wix 33837 (Kit)  / AC Delco TP3013 (Filter Only)

Air Filter Wix 49154 / AC Delco A2959C

Wipers: Bosch 22A /  Trico 22

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Service:

Oil:  10 Quarts with filter.  (Full Synthetic)   Summer: 15W-40  Winter: 5W-40 

Oil Service:  Every 5000 miles or 400 hours,

Fuel Filter:  D.I.C. Notification.  (Change Fuel Filter Notice)

Air Filter: Every 15,000 miles

Blinker Fluid:  When needed

Tire Pressure:  Front 65 lbs.  /  Rear 85 lbs.

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Washer fluid can be added by staff, Rain-X is the preferred brand.

Troubleshooting:

 

No 120v power inside the truck:  There is a main breaker for the inverter and short power in the bottom of the counter  cabinet. The cabinet has a false bottom, remove all supplies lift up the bottom of the cabinet and check/reset the breaker

Truck is not charging and has no power inside:  Plug the truck into short power or refer to the issue above.

Lights and accessories do not work in patient compartment.   Turn on the MASTER and the ignition switch.

Horn does not work: Check center console and make sure HORN/SIREN switch is set to HORN.

Headlight won't come on automatically:  Set light switch to AUTO or ON

Power door lock on passenger side cargo door not working:  Typical GM issue with corrosion.  Enter thought the back and unlock door.

No Oxygen at flow meter:  Turn on main O2 in rear of patient compartment by bench seat.

No Heat/AC in patient compartment: Turn on PATIENT HEAT/COOL switch on front center console.

Flat Tire:  Call road service after speaking to an officer or supervisor. (This vehicle does have a spare tire.)

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