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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department Auxiliary Scene Lighting

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department In accordance with WAC 296-305-06008 (Electrical) all auxiliary electrical equipment used by the Pasco Fire Department has been replaced. WAC 296- 305-06008 requires: Heavy Duty flexible cords with SO or SJ jackets or equivalent. The path to ground from power cords, equipment, and temporary lights shall be continuous Electrical equipment, tools, and temporary lights shall be constructed so that water cannot enter or accumulate in wireways, or other electrical parts. Electrical equipment, that are used in wet or damp atmospheres shall have 120 VAC single-phase 15 or 20 amp in-line resettable ground fault circuit interrupters. Temporary lights shall be equipped with a handle and be protected by guards of a nonconductive or insulated material to prevent accidental contact with the bulb. Bodies and caps shall be weather tight, 20 amp rated at 120 VAC

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department Cords on reels that do not exceed one hundred fifty feet in length shall be SO or SJ type jackets or equivalent. Cord reels that are not permanently mounted on a vehicle shall be insulated from the ground when in use. WAC 296-305-06008 (Electrical) continued

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department System Components In-line resettable ground fault circuit interrupters. 120 VAC single-phase 15 or 20 amp. MUST be connected to the vehicle

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department System Components 120 VAC cord reels Connected to the in-line resettable ground fault circuit interrupters. 120 VAC cord reels shall be approved for use in wet or damp locations or hazardous atmospheres. Bodies and caps shall be weather tight, 20 amp rated. Cord reels that are not permanently mounted shall be insulated from the ground when in use.

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department System Components Junction Box Lit when it has power 4 weather tight twist lock outlets (2 on each side) 120 VAC 20 amp.

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department System Components Extension Cord Cord reels carry 100 ft. of cord Yellow extension cords are 50 ft. Black extension cords are 25 ft.

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department System Components Temporary Light Temporary lights shall be equipped with a handle and be insulated from heat and possible electrical shock Shall be protected by guards of a nonconductive or insulated material to prevent accidental contact with the bulb.

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department System Components Pig Tails Must be approved for use in wet or damp locations or hazardous atmospheres Have SO or SJ type jackets or equivalent. Bodies and caps shall be weather tight, 20 amp rated at 120 VAC.

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department The Set Up 1.Start the generator and allow to warm up. 2.Attach the in-line resettable ground fault circuit interrupter to the chosen outlet on the vehicle.

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department The Set Up 3.Attach Cord reel or extension cord to the in-line resettable ground fault circuit interrupter. 4.Attach tool or junction box.

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department The Set Up From the Junction Box 5.Attach extension cord (Yellow = 50 ft, Black = 25 ft.) to an outlet in the junction box 6.Attach tool to the extension cord.

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department Reference and Review PFD SOG 30-8.3.1 Auxiliary Electrical Power Supply Equipment and Set Up

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Auxiliary Lighting Pasco Fire Department