MEGA Corp. MSC-OPS-1 User Manual
SPECIALTY HAULAGE SOLUTIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MINING
OPERATORS MANUAL
MSC/MST-OPS-1
MEGA CORP.®
700 Osuna Rd. N.E. • Albuquerque, NM 87113 • 1-800-345-8889 • 505-345-2661 • Fax 505-345-6190
www.megacorpinc.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section 1 Definitions and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Section 2 System Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Section 3 Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Section 4 Normal Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Section 5 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Section 6 Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Section 7 MSC/MST Operator’s Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1
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Manual Usage....................................................................1-1
Warning, Caution And Notes .......................................1-1
Use Of Shall, Will, Should And May............................1-1
MANUAL USAGE
This technical manual only contains information
required to safely install or service an MSC/MST. See
the appropriate Maintenance and Operators Safety
Manual for specific vehicle system information and
maintenance procedures. If your system is not
covered in this manual or you are experiencing
difficulties, please contact MEGA Corp. Product
Support Group at:
US toll free: 1-800-345-8889
Direct: 1-505-345-2661 or visit our website at
www.megacorpinc.com
information.
The exact location of the hazards and description of
the hazards are reviewed in this section. All personnel
working on or operating the machine must become
familiarized with all the safety messages.
for more detailed contact
Safety Messages...............................................................1-2
Abbreviations....................................................................1-5
MSC/MST General Overview (Typical)......................1-6
WARNING, CAUTION AND NOTES
The following definitions are found throughout the
manual and apply as follows:
Operating procedures and techniques, which could
result in personal injury and/or loss of life if not
carefully followed.
Operating procedures and techniques, which could
result in damage to equipment if not carefully
followed.
Operating procedures and techniques that are
considered essential to emphasize.
Due to the nature of these processes, ensure that all
safety information, warnings and instructions are
read and understood before any operation or any
maintenance procedures are performed. Some
procedures take place with heavy components and
at moderate heights, ensure proper safety
procedures are maintained when performing these
actions. Failure to use and maintain proper safety
equipment and procedures will cause injury, death or
damage to equipment.
USE OF SHALL, WILL, SHOULD AND MAY
Shall and Will – Used when application of a
procedure is mandatory.
Should – Used when application of a procedure is
recommended.
May - Used to indicate an acceptable or suggested
means of accomplishment.
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SAFETY MESSAGES
There are several specific safety messages on this
machine. The exact location of the hazards and
description of the hazards are reviewed in this
section. All personnel working on or operating the
machine must become familiarized with all the safety
messages.
Make sure that all of the safety messages are legible.
Clean the safety messages or replace the safety
messages in you cannot read the words. Replace the
illustrations if the illustrations are not legible. When
you clean the safety messages, use a cloth, water and
soap. Do not use solvent, gasoline or other harsh
chemicals to clean the safety messages. Solvents,
gasoline or harsh chemicals could loosen the
adhesive that secures the safety messages. Loose
adhesive will allow the safety messages to detach.
Replace any safety message that is damaged or
missing. If a safety message is attached to a part that
is replaced, install a new safety message on the
replacement part.
DO NOT OPERATE (2)
This safety label is located on the outside of the front
and rear control boxes (if equipped).
Do not open this control box unless you read and
understand the instructions and warnings in the
Operator and Maintenance Manual. Failure to
follow instructions or heed the warnings could
result in serious injury or death.
TOXI C GAS HA Z ARD (1 )
This safety label is located on the side of the tank and
at all water fill entrances.
Cutting or welding operation on the inside of the
tank can cause the accumulation of toxic gases.
Read and understand instructions and warnings
in the Maintenance Manual. Failure to provide
proper ventilation or breathing apparatus while
conducting these operations may result in serious
injury or death.
BACKING RUNOVER HAZARD (3)
This safety label is located on the rear of the tank and
inside the cab.
The vehicle is equipped with a back-up alarm.
Alarm must sound when operating this vehicle in
reverse. Failure to maintain a clear view in the
direction of travel could result in serious injury or
death.
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FREEZING (4)
This safety label is located on the side of the tank, at
the sump drain, and on the pump.
Drain tank, fill pipe and valve in freezing weather.
Refer to the Operator and Maintenance Manual
for the procedure to follow.
DO NOT HOIST WHILE IN MOTION (6)
This safety label is located inside the cab.
Do not engage hoist cylinders while vehicle is in
motion. Before engaging hoist STOP the vehicle.
Do not engage hoisting cylinders unless you read
and understand the instructions and warnings in
the Operator or Maintenance Manual. Failure to
follow instructions or heed the warnings will
result in injury or death.
NON-POTABLE (5)
This safety label is located on the side of the tank and
sump drain.
Water held within tank is not potable. Do not use
tank for transport of water intended for human or
animal consumption or serious injury or death
may result.
FALL HAZARD (7)
This safety label is located at the top of the front and
rear of the tank.
Do not walk on the top of tank without fall arrest
PPE. Serious injury or death could occur from a
fall.
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ROTATING SHAFT (8)
This safety label is located on the pump.
Do not place your hand or tools within pump bell
while pump is rotating and/or pressure held
within the motor supply hose. Refer to the
Operator and Maintenance Manual for the
procedures to operate and maintain the pump.
Failure to follow proper procedures could result in
serious injury.
HIGH PRESSURE WATER CANNON (10)
This safety label is located on top of the cab control
box.
Do not operate the water cannon until all
personnel are a safe distance away from the
vehicle.
HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY HEADS (9)
This safety label is located on the spray bar.
Do not operate spray heads until all personnel are
a safe distance away from the vehicle.
HIGH PRESSURE MOTOR (11)
This safety label is located on the hydraulic motor.
Hydraulic motor and supply lines contain oil
under high pressure. Improper removal and
repair procedures could cause severe injury. To
remove or repair, instructions in the Maintenance
Manual must be followed.
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CONFINED SPACE (12)
This safety label is located near the water tank access
and fill ports.
Do not enter confined spaces without following
established site specific procedures. Failure to
follow proper safety procedures will result in
serious injury or death.
ABBREVIATIONS
BFV - Butterfly Valve
cc - Cubic Centimeters
CCW - Counter Clockwise
CW - Clockwise
fl. oz. - Fluid Ounce
FT - Feet
FPM - Feet Per Minute
GPM - Gallons Per Minute
IN/SQ FT - inches per Square Feet
KM-H - Kilometers Per Hour
Kg - kilograms
Kpa - Kilopascals
l - liters
lpm - Liters per minute
LT - Left as viewed from the operators
position facing forward
m - meters
MPH - Miles Per Hour
MSC/MST - Mega Scraper Conversion
Nm - Newton meters of torque
psi - pounds per square inch
RPM - Revolutions Per Minute
RT - Right as viewed from the operators
position facing forward
SQ FT - Square Feet
VDC - Volts, Direct Current
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WATER PUMP & HYDRAULIC MOTOR
2
DUMP BAR
3
SPRAY HEADS
4
CAB CONTROLS
5
SUCTION PUMP STATION
6
HAND RAIL & WALKWAY
7
FOAM CONCENTRATE TANK
8
HOSE REEL
9
WATER CANNON
10
SOLENOID BOX
REAR VIEW
SIDE VIEW
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3
6
10
6
8
3
5
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MSC/MST GENERAL OVERVIEW (TYPICAL)
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Water Tank (MSC/MST) ..................................................2-1
Water Pump........................................................................2-1
Hydraulic Drive Motor....................................................2-2
Cab Controls (Analog) ....................................................2-3
Cab Controls (Digital)......................................................2-5
Ground Speed Sensing (GPS) Control ......................2-9
Water Cannon System ....................................................2-11
WATER TANK (MSC/MST)
The MEGA steel water tank consists of a water tunnel,
primary floor, vertical baffles, bulkheads, outer skins,
internal piping and external piping. The tank design
is patented and known as the MEGA Anti-surge
Stabilization Tube (MAST).
The MAST is the backbone of the structure and
provides mounting for transverse baffles. The baffles
add to tank strength and dampen water surges. The
forward and rear baffles are reinforced with vertical
beams to provide mounting for the gooseneck and
rear axle bogie respectively. External and internal
piping is also used to carry water from the water
pump to spray heads, water cannon, spray bar, hose
reel, dump bar and tank drain.
Spray System.....................................................................2-12
Dump Bar............................................................................2-13
Hose Reel ............................................................................2-13
Tank Drain...........................................................................2-14
Fire Suppression System ...............................................2-14
Suction Loading (If Equipped) ....................................2-14
Braking System.................................................................2-15
M-4 WATER PUMP
M-4 Water Pump major components and their
functions are:
Early MSC/MST's may have a Berkley water pump
(B4J) installed. Contact MEGA Corp for more
information.
WATER PUMP
MSC/MST units are configured with different types of
water pumps and are based on the size of the water
tank. Typically the 5,000 - 7,000 gallon tanks are
configured with a smaller pump (4 inch inlet & 3 inch
outlet) while the 8,000 - 12,000 gallon tanks are
configured with the larger water pump (6 inch inlet &
4 inch outlet). The water pumps are very similar in
design and for the purposes of this manual the M-4 (6
inch inlet & 4 inch outlet is used to present
component information.
1. Bracket – Main frame of the pump that allows a
pump to be bolted to the tanker and provides the
means to direct mount the hydraulic drive motor.
2. Volute Case – A “snail shell” shaped case that
encloses the impeller. It is narrow at the center
and enlarges from there to the discharge area.
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PRESSURE RETURNTEST PORTS
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3. Wear Ring – Acts as a bearing surface between
the impeller and volute case. Constructed of
bronze material.
4. Impeller – Rotating wheel attached to the shaft
that accelerates the speed of the water producing
water flow and pressure.
5. Shaft Seal – Confines grease to the inner and
outer bearing area while keeping foreign material
from entering the bearing area and seals water
inside the volute case.
6. Rope Seal – Provides a seal around the rotating
pump shaft at the volute case. Constructed of a
graphite rope material that is designed to drip
water and allow shaft lubrication.
7. Upper/Lower Bearings - Provide roller surface
for the pump shaft.
HYDRAULIC DRIVE MOTOR
M-4 PUMP DRIVE MOTOR AND CROSSOVER
ASSEMBLY
The M-4 pump rotates clockwise as viewed from the
drive end of the assembly.
Hydraulic Drive Motor Port Identification
The hydraulic drive motor requires hydraulic flow
from a valve to the motor pressure port, return oil
flow to the hydraulic reservoir and a free to tank case
drain.
Hydraulic Drive Motor Speed Control (Crossover
Assembly)
The hydraulic drive motor speed control (Crossover
Assembly) consists of a flow control valve, 2 hydraulic
manifolds, crossover hose and test ports.
Clockwise rotation as viewed from
the drive end of the water pump
assembly.
The hydraulic drive motor may be installed in 4
different orientations depending on the water pump
location or application.
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ADJUSTING
KNOB
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Hydraulic Flow Control Valve
The hydraulic flow control is directional. The arrow on
the body indicates the direction of oil flow to meter
the bypassing oil. The adjusting knob on the valve
will allow adjustment of the oil flow to bypass the
drive motor, up to135 LPM (35 GPM) or up to 700
RPMs (RPM increase/decrease will vary depending on
the size of hydraulic drive motor the unit is equipped
with). If the flow control is reversed, the flow control
adjusting knob will not function and the full flow
capacity of the valve will bypass. This can result in
water pump rpm being below specifications with no
adjustment capability of the adjusting knob. By
turning the adjusting knob clockwise the hydraulic
oil that is bypassing will be reduced, increasing the
speed of the water pump. Turning the knob counterclockwise will increase the volume oil being
bypassed reducing the water pump speed. The flow
control valve is typically mounted on the PRESSURE
manifold of the hydraulic drive motor.
HYDRAULIC DRIVE MOTOR ACTIVATION
The hydraulic drive motor on MSC/MST's are typically
driven by the chassis implement hydraulic system.
The activation can be controlled by the following;
Pilot Operated Diversion Valve - A remote
mounted diversion valve that receives an electric
signal from the cab control pump switch to activate a
pilot control to move a spool within the diversion
valve redirecting the hydraulic oil to flow to the water
pump drive motor. Typically this type of valve is
installed between the hoist pump and the hoist
valve.
Existing Mechanically Operated Implement
Valve - Typically used on early model trucks with a
pneumatic system. This system is operated by the
existing cab control lever. When the lever is moved
to move a spool valve which divert hydraulic oil to
the water pump drive motor.
CAB CONTROLS (ANALOG)
MSC/MST units can be configured with a manual
pneumatic, electro-pneumatic or electro-hydraulic
control system.
Typical 135 lpm (35 gpm) Adjustable
Hydraulic Flow Control
MANUAL PNEUMATIC
Multi-function control box mounted in the cab to
control all water tank functions. Spray system head
and auxiliary functions are controlled by using
manual pneumatic levers, accessory switches and
embedded joystick. The cab control requires 24 VDC
power to operate.
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ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC]
Multi-function control box that is mounted in the
vehicle cab to control all water tank functions.
Controls are available for the water cannon,
intermittent spray, water pump, work lights, foam
suppression, adjustable nozzle, system, spray heads,
spray bar, gravity dump bar, and tank drain valve. The
control box also provides indications of tanker water
level and a system fuse holder. The cab controls
requires 24 VDC vehicle power to operate.
The control functions operate as follows:
Control Function
Joystick Sends command signals to the
logic box (electric water cannon)
or hydraulic control valve assembly (hydraulic water cannon) to
move the water cannon left,
right, up and down.
TIMER ON Sets ON time (variable adjust-
ment 5-100 sec) of selected spray
heads and dump bar when the
timer switch is in the intermittent
position
TIMER OFF Sets OFF time (variable adjust-
ment 5-100 sec) between timer
cycles of selected spray heads
and dump bar when the timer
switch is in the intermittent position.
Control Function
MONITOR Opens the water cannon BFV.
LIGHTS Provides power to work lights.
FOAM Open or closes the foam concen-
trate tank in-line control valve.
INTERMITTENT/
CONSTANT
AUX Reserved for specialized func-
ADJUSTABLE
NOZZLE
AUX Reserved for specialized func-
WATER LEVEL Indicates tank water level.
SYSTEM Provides power for all cab control
LT BUMPER Opens or closes left front bumper
LT VSS Opens or closes left vertical side
LT REAR Opens or closes left rear spray
LT CENTER Opens or closes left center rear
RT CENTER Opens or closes right center rear
RT REAR Opens or closes right center rear
RT VSS Opens or closes right vertical side
RT BUMPER Opens or closes right front
DUMP BAR Opens or closes dump bar BFV.
DRAIN Opens or closes tank drain BFV.
Activates or deactivates system
timer function.
tions.
Adjusts water cannon nozzle
from FOG/FAN to STREAM.
tions.
functions.
spray head.
spray head.
head.
spray head.
spray head.
spray head.
spray head.
bumper spray head.
PUMP Routes vehicle hydraulic system
pressure and flow to the water
pump hydraulic drive motor.
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Master
Switch Box
Joystick Box
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CAB CONTROLS (DIGITAL)
MSC/MST units with fully hydraulic systems MUST be
configured with the Mega Digital Spray Control
System (DiSCS).
ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (CAT 621H/K only)
This system is designated as a Digital Spray Control
System (DiSCS). The system is comprised of control
boxes, logic controllers, sensors, and cabling. It is a
multi-function control system with a separate
joystick box that is mounted in the vehicle cab. These
two boxes control all water tank functions. The
master switch box operates the water pump, spray
heads, intermittent spray, work lights, hose reel,
dump bar, suction loading, and tank drain valve. The
master switch box also provides indications of tanker
water level and water pump protection features. The
remote mounted joystick box operates the water
cannon, adjustable nozzle and foam suppression. The
cab controls require 12/24 VDC vehicle power to
operate.
ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
AUX1 – Auxiliary or additional optional function
BFV – Butterfly Valve
DMPBAR – Dump bar for heavy spray of water close
to ground. Can be either a gravity or pressure
dump bar (pressure dump bar requires water
pump activation to operate).
DRAIN – Drain (gravity or pressure) for evacuation of
water from tank, mounted typically at the rear
of the tank.
KPH – Kilometers per hour
LT VSS – Left Vertical Side Spray
LTC – Left Center Spray Head
LTR – Left Rear Outer Spray Head
MPH – Mile per hour
RAMP – Ramping Control feature. Rate of increase or
decrease in speed of water flow during PUMP
engagement or disengagement
RT VSS – Right Vertical Side Spray
RTC – Right Center Spray Head
RTR – Right Rear Outer Spray Head
The master switch box control functions operate as
follows:
Control Function
POWER Provides power for all cab control
functions.
PUMP Routes vehicle hydraulic system
pressure and flow to the water pump
hydraulic drive motor.
INTMNT Intermittent setting.
Activates or deactivates system
timer function.
LIGHTS Provides power to work lights.
t ON
(Intermittent
timer—manual
mode)
RATE
(GPS Auto Mode)
t OFF
(Intermittent
timer—manual
mode)
SPEED
(GPS Auto Mode)
WATER LEVEL Indicates tank water level.
AUTO Controls activation of GPS Auto
AUX 1 Reserved for user-added option.
AUX 2 Reserved for specialized function.
Sets ON time of selected spray heads
when the timer switch is in the intermittent (INTMNT) position.
Scale: adjustable from 5 seconds to
30 seconds.
Increases or decreases amount of
water dispersed during a cycle when
AUTO switch is on (see extended
description).
Sets OFF time between timer cycles
of selected spray heads when the
timer switch is in the intermittent
(INTMNT) position.
Scale: adjustable from 5 seconds to
30 seconds.
Sets desired ground speed for maximum flow (OPEN continuously) of
selected spray heads (see extended
description).
mode.
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Control Function
HOSE Controls activation of hose reel func-
tion ONLY.
SUCTION LOAD Controls activation of suction load
station ONLY.
LT VSS Opens or closes left vertical side
spray head.
DRAIN Opens or closes tank drain BFV.
DUMP BAR Opens or closes dump bar BFV.
RT VSS Opens or closes right vertical side
spray head.
LT REAR Opens or closes left rear spray head.
LT CENTER Opens or closes left center rear spray
head.
RT CENTER Opens or closes right center rear
spray head.
RT REAR Opens or closes right rear spray
head.
The joystick box functions operate as follows:
Control Function
Joystick
(L EFT-RIGHT-UPDOWN)
FOAM Open or closes the foam concentrate
NOZZLE Adjusts water cannon nozzle from
BFV Opens or closes the water cannon
Sends command signals to the
hydraulic control valve assembly to
move the water cannon.
tank in-line control valve.
FOG to STREAM.
butterfly valve.
Cab control power is then activated by turning the
cab control POWER switch ON while logic controllers
are switched on when the chassis ignition switch is
turned ON.
The spray system will function normally when cab
control power is applied (cab control POWER switch
ON) and sufficient water level (water level EMPTY
light not flashing) is present. Activation of a specific
function is accomplished by depressing the selected
function switch on the master switch box or joystick
box.
Depressing the switch sends a signal to the logic
control panel in the solenoid box to activate a given
function. The logic control then receives the signal
and provides an output command to the given coil or
function.
Once the logic control panel output is processed, the
logic control sends a feedback signal back to the cab
control box to illuminate the LED on the selected
function switch. If the switch LED does not illuminate,
a malfunction may exist in the logic control, wiring
harness or cab control box.
If a function switch is depressed with no
corresponding switch LED, check to ensure system
power switch is ON and the water level empty LED is
not flashing. If the switch LED is not illuminated, a
malfunction may exist.
BASIC SYSTEM THEORY OF OPERATION
Spray system power is provided by chassis 12/24 volt
DC power. Power is routed to cab controllers and
logic control panels by turning on the switched
power via the ignition key switch.
When the chassis ignition switch is turned ON, the
master switch box will undergo a functional self-test.
During this process, ALL LEDs will first turn ON, then
off. While this is occurring, the water level indicator
lights will initially register a FULL tank, and will then
decrease down to EMPTY. The EMPTY light will blink,
and then the water level indicator will count up to
register the current water level of the tank.
If the selected function switch LED illuminates and
the component on the water tanker is not
functioning, the component (water-way valve, spray
head or water cannon) may have malfunctioned.
As functions are turned on and off, the water pump
switch will remain illuminated unless all spray system
functions (water-way valves, spray heads or water
cannon) are turned off. The logic control will
automatically turn the water pump off if all valves are
closed to prevent over-temp of the water pump
volute case. As the water level of the tank drops and
the EMPTY LED begins to flash, the logic controls will
deactivate the water pump to prevent cavitation or
dry running of the water pump.
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WATER PUMP PROTECTION FEATURES
Soft Start and Stop
from sudden starts and stops whenever the pump is
turned ON or OFF via the switch or any auto/logic
control feature. This is accomplished by the logic
control system slowly commanding the appropriate
proportional hydraulic control valve to open or close
slowly to prevent hard starts or stops that can reduce
water pump service life.
Low Water Protection
automatically turned off by the logic control system
when a low water condition is detected. The logic
control system monitors tank water level and
commands the water pump to turn off when a
predetermined low water condition is noted. This
prevents the water pump from running in a dry sump
that will over-heat shaft seals due to lack of water.
Continued use will damage the shaft seals.
No-Flow Conditions
automatically turned off after about 100 seconds,
whenever all water discharge valves are closed. The
logic control system monitors all discharge valves
and begins a TIME OUT cycle to turn off the water
pump after about 100 seconds. Any time a discharge
valve is opened during the timing cycle, the clock is
reset. This feature prevents the water from heating
up due to the water pump impeller spinning in a
sump with no flow. The heating of the static water
will also heat the water pump causing deterioration
of grease and premature bearing failure.
– The water pump is protected
– The water pump is
– The water pump is
MASTER SWITCH BOX EXTENDED FUNCTION
DESCRIPTIONS
POWER – Turns POWER ON and OFF to cab controls
and digital controllers.
PUMP – Sends request for pump engagement/
disengagement to the digital control processor. The
digital controllers will activate the hydraulic circuit to
slowly ramp-up or ramp-down the water pump.
The water pump switch will flash whenever the
switch is on and the following conditions apply:
• Low water condition is sensed (EMPTY LED is
flashing).
• No flow condition is sensed (for about 100
seconds, no waterway valves are open)
Engaging/disengaging the water pump above LOW
IDLE will result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.
INTMNT (Intermittent Function)
Intermittent spray function sends request for
adjustable timing of spray head and dump bar as
commanded by the tON and tOFF dials.
Intermittent will only operate if at least 1 discharge
function (spray head or dump bar) switch is
activated. Water discharge can be stopped at any
time when in INTMNT mode by turning discharge
function switches OFF. The timer will continue to
cycle even if no water is being sprayed
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The tON and tOFF adjusting knobs command timing
as follows:
• t ON – Adjusts spray head ON time.
• t OFF – Adjusts spray head OFF time.
The relationship between dial rotation and ON/OFF
time is as follows:
– min to 3 o’clock position: 3 sec to 15 sec
– 3 o’clock to max position: 15 sec to 30 sec
The above time ON/OFF scale applies to firmware
versions 3.7.0 and above. For firmware versions 3.6.x
and below, the range is 5 seconds to 30 seconds,
scaled linearly across the rotation of the dial.
The intermittent function will turn selected spray
head or dump bar on and off. Duration of tON and
tOFF cycle times are selected by setting the
appropriate dials on the master switch box. When the
INTMNT switch is ON and functions are selected, the
operator will observe different switch LEDs
conditions to indicate operation within the tON and
tOFF cycles. When a selected function switch (spray
head or dump bar) is operating during an ON cycle,
the selected function switch LED will be illuminated
as well as the INTMNT switch LED. When the INTMNT
cycles automatically to an OFF cycle, INTMNT switch
and function switch LEDs will extinguish. As the ON
cycle is about ready to engage, the INTMNT switch
LED will flash 3 times at the end of the OFF cycle to
indicate the selected spray functions are about to be
turned ON. These light conditions will change back
and forth until intermittent or function switches are
turned off.
Water Level Indicator – Indicates tank water level as
sensed by the water level pressure
sensor in the rear of the water
tank. When the red EMPTY LED
light flashes, the tank is at
minimum water level. This low
level signal is also sent to the logic
control to automatically rampdown the water pump to prevent
component damage. Water pump
operation can only be restored if
sufficient water is in tank to
extinguish the EMPTY light.
In order to re-activate the water pump after lowwater shut-off, first fill the water tank with sufficient
water capacity to permit pump operation. Then turn
the PUMP and POWER switches OFF. Cycle the chassis
ignition key OFF/ON. Wait for the Master Switch Box
to complete its lights check. Then, if the water level
gauge reads above EMPTY, turn the POWER and the
PUMP switches on.
Certain terrains and water level fluctuations may
allow low water protection to capture a low water
level condition, causing the pump ramp-down. If
conditions allow water pump activation after water
level/terrain fluctuations have ceased, then the water
pump may be re-activated by following the steps in
the previous note.
Pressure Discharge Function Descriptions:
Spray Heads – Control opening or closing of the
associated valve when selected, or automatically
controlled when INTMNT function is selected.
Dump Bar (Pressure) – Controls opening or closing
of the BFV when selected, or automatically controlled
when INTMNT function is selected.
Suction Load - Allows continuous hydraulic water
pump drive circuit flow during a low water level
condition. Also disables use of any other master
switch box waterway valve
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SECTION 2
Joystick Box Functions
System Description
AUX FUNCTIONS
AUX 1 – Sends request for operation of auxiliary
functions or additional non-standard options of spray
system. This function is unique to a specific tank
serial number.
AUX 2 (Suction Load Station) – If equipped, sends a
request to the hydraulic water pump drive circuit to
allow suction load pump drive motor operation
during a low water level condition while also
disabling the timed-out function. When turned ON,
the AUX2 switch LED will flash rapidly and all
pressure discharge functions are disabled.
HOSE – Allows continuous water pump operation for
hose reel use while also disabling the use of any
other master switch box waterway valves.
Ensure all discharge function switches are OFF when
using HOSE function. Activating the HOSE switch
requests all discharge function to turn OFF (All Spray
heads, Water Cannon BFV, Drain, Dump Bar and
FOAM).
Non-Pressure Discharge Function Descriptions:
Dump Bar (Gravity) – Controls opening and closing
of the BFV when selected, or automatically controlled
when the INTMNT function is selected.
JOYSTICK BOX EXTENDED FUNCTION
DESCRIPTIONS
The joystick box houses logic controls for the joystick
and the FOAM, NOZZLE, and BFV switches. These
switches and the joystick control requests for water
cannon operation.
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BFV – Sends request to open or close butterfly valve.
The butterfly valve controls water flow to the Water
Cannon. Activating the BFV switch requests the water
PUMP to stay ON with NO other pressure discharge
functions activated providing, sufficient water is in
tank to allow command to be sent.
JOYSTICK – Sends requests for rotation and
elevation motion for water cannon operation.
GROUND SPEED SENSING (GPS) CONTROL
The MEGA ground speed sensing control system is an
independent and self-contained GPS unit and
antenna that provides speed information to the
existing Mega Digitally Integrated Spray Control
System (DiSCS). The DiSCS’s logic control uses the
ground speed signal to automatically cycle and pulse
spray heads to obtain a desired lay-down of water
regardless of ground speed. The system contains
controls to adjust maximum water discharge speed
as well as actual rate of flow. This automatic control
reduces water usage and prevents over-watering of
haul roads and intersections.
FOAM – Sends request for FOAM agent valve to open
or close.
NOZZLE – Sends request for adjustable nozzle on
water cannon to move from FAN/FOG to STREAM
spray patterns.
The system will automatically close all discharge
functions (spray heads) below 5 KPH/3 MPH to
prevent puddling of water at intersections. The
system also opens selected discharge functions
when accelerating above 5KPH/3 MPH.
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SECTION 2
System Description
The system warns the operator of all malfunctioning
system functions and provides full manual control of
all spray system functions in the event of an AUTO
mode failure. All automatic system protection
features of low water level conditions, no-flow
conditions and water pump soft start/stop feature
still operate normally in the AUTO mode.
GPS EXTENDED FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SPEED – Above what vehicle speed the command is
sent for maximum flow of all selected discharge
functions (spray heads). Below this vehicle speed,
timed cycles and/or reduced water volume flow
occur.
The scale for the SPEED function is 0 KPH/0 MPH (Full
LEFT) to 48 KPH/30 MPH (Full RIGHT).
When vehicle speed goes below the set SPEED,
application rate of water discharged will be either
pulse the requested discharge functions and/or
reducing the number of discharge functions based
on the RATE selected.
IF vehicle speed is GREATER than set SPEED the RATE
has little or no effect on water discharge. Typically all
requested pressure discharge functions are ON and
no timing cycle.
AUTO – This function has priority over intermittent
mode. The intermittent light will illuminate steadily
when operating conditions are met and AUTO is ON.
AUTO enables vehicle speed signal from the GPS
module to activate the speed sensing mode, and
operates the spray system based on RATE and SPEED
adjustments. Pulse will begin when the AUTO
function requests reduced volume.
Near or below 4.8 KPH/3 MPH, AUTO will switch to
INTERMITTENT mode and discharge functions may
operate continuously or ramp down the water pump
to OFF. When vehicle speed rises above 4.8 KPH/3
MPH, AUTO will resume control of the system.
RATE – Is the distance traveled/time for spray head
ON cycle.
•Knob turned counterclockwise reduces ON
distance/ ON time
• Knob turned clockwise increases ON distance/
ON time
Reduced Volume Mode – Reduction in discharge
volume by reducing the number of spray heads
requested to activate.
• If 4 rear spray heads are requested, reduced
volume allows only the 2 outer spray heads to
turn ON and the 2 center spray heads are OFF.
• If 3 rear spray heads are requested 1 spray head
will be OFF, typically the center head adjacent to
the outer head requested.
• If 2 spray heads are requested 1 spray head will
be OFF typically the center spray head unless no
center spray heads are requested, then NO spray
heads will be OFF.
Pulsing – Reference to Pulse Width Modulation or
ON/OFF cycle.
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