{"id":1131,"date":"2017-03-23T12:24:19","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T17:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.websitepreview.dev\/?p=1131"},"modified":"2021-03-17T11:29:54","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T16:29:54","slug":"is-air-conditioning-equipment-part-of-your-fire-apparatus-maintenance-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/is-air-conditioning-equipment-part-of-your-fire-apparatus-maintenance-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Air Conditioning Equipment Part of Your Fire Apparatus Maintenance Plan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You may already understand the importance of conducting regular <a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/keep-fire-apparatus-fleet-running-preventive-maintenance-plan\/\">fire truck\u00a0maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But have you remembered to check the air conditioning system?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t wait until the dog days of summer to find out if the air conditioning works, especially with the <a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/avoiding-firefighter-heat-exhaustion-in-the-summer-months\/\">risks<\/a> associated with heat-related illness! Early spring is a great time of year to have your fire apparatus air conditioner <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firerescue1.com\/fire-products\/fire-apparatus\/articles\/1447501-Fire-truck-maintenance-Is-your-rig-ready-for-summer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspected<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and complete any needed repairs.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some important things to include in your fire truck\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inspection checklist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0of the air conditioning equipment in all of your apparatus:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Refrigerant.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your technician should be familiar with the safety and potential environmental impact of different types of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fireapparatusmagazine.com\/articles\/print\/volume-20\/issue-6\/departments\/apparatus-the-shops\/air-conditioning-systems.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refrigerant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Compressor.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The deadly combination of excessive heat plus low refrigerant can damage or kill your <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fireapparatusmagazine.com\/articles\/print\/volume-20\/issue-6\/departments\/apparatus-the-shops\/air-conditioning-systems.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compressor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Most compressor failure occurs because of improper oil balance, so make sure you have the correct type and amount of oil for your compressor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Compressor clutch.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is what cycles the AC on and off and is composed of an electromagnetic coil, pulley, and driven plate. A lack of sufficient voltage will damage the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fireapparatusmagazine.com\/articles\/print\/volume-20\/issue-6\/departments\/apparatus-the-shops\/air-conditioning-systems.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clutch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>System leaks.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your AC isn\u2019t cooling like it should, the most common cause is a system leak. Among other things, your technician should <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fireapparatusmagazine.com\/articles\/print\/volume-20\/issue-6\/departments\/apparatus-the-shops\/air-conditioning-systems.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for refrigerant oil stains at fittings, the condenser, compressor hose fittings, and shaft seal. Test the system after maintenance to make sure leaks were properly repaired.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Evaporator.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When the evaporator gets <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fireapparatusmagazine.com\/articles\/print\/volume-20\/issue-6\/departments\/apparatus-the-shops\/air-conditioning-systems.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clogged<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with dust, dirt, hair, lint, or other pollutants, it reduces your air flow and results in low or no cooling. It can also exacerbate allergies among cab occupants. Installing intake filters can help resolve this problem. Your technician should also check the evaporator blower motor and condensate drainage &#8212; the latter is especially important in humid climates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/fire-apparatus-air-conditioner\/\">Is Your Fire Apparatus Air Conditioner Ready for the Summer?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re involved in the design of a new apparatus, consider AC design for easy accessibility for maintenance and repair.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have questions or concerns about fire truck AC maintenance or\u00a0equipment in your fire apparatus?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/contact\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Jon\u2019s Mid America at any time for information about <a href=\"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/service-parts\/\">fire apparatus AC inspection, maintenance, and repair<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may already understand the importance of conducting regular fire truck\u00a0maintenance. But have you remembered to check the air conditioning system? Don\u2019t wait until the dog days of summer to find out if the air conditioning works, especially with the risks associated with heat-related illness! 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