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| * The SAR Truck, to haul it. You'll need the keys from the Fire Hall cabinet. See the separate checklist and instructions for that vehicle. | | * The SAR Truck, to haul it. You'll need the keys from the Fire Hall cabinet. See the separate checklist and instructions for that vehicle. |
| * A vehicle-mounted 2-way radio (mobile radio) for the truck driver. | | * A vehicle-mounted 2-way radio (mobile radio) for the truck driver. |
- | * A generator, plus a 12-guage extension cord to keep the generator noise well away from the trailer. | + | * A generator, plus a 16-guage extension cord to keep the generator noise well away from the trailer. |
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| === Gather the keys === | | === Gather the keys === |
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| === Choose your spot === | | === Choose your spot === |
| Choose a spot for the trailer. You'll often compromise between competing requirements: | | Choose a spot for the trailer. You'll often compromise between competing requirements: |
- | * enough room. Consider that there's a pop-out on the left (driver's) side and an awning on the right side.
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| * easy to remove if the weather changes (rain, snow) | | * easy to remove if the weather changes (rain, snow) |
| * facing outwards, so you don't have to turn it around under tougher conditions, and for a speedy evacuation if needed | | * facing outwards, so you don't have to turn it around under tougher conditions, and for a speedy evacuation if needed |
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| * but if using a generator, placed so that the generator can be where noise isn't a problem | | * but if using a generator, placed so that the generator can be where noise isn't a problem |
| * oriented so that the doors, awning and sides of the trailer can be used for advantage | | * oriented so that the doors, awning and sides of the trailer can be used for advantage |
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| === Park the trailer === | | === Park the trailer === |
| * Make sure the truck is in park and turned off. | | * Make sure the truck is in park and turned off. |
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| === Stabilize === | | === Stabilize === |
| Lower the 4 stabilizing feet in the 4 corners. | | Lower the 4 stabilizing feet in the 4 corners. |
- | There is a cranking tool in the outside front right cubbyhole which can be used to twist a hex nut on each foot to lower or raise them.
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- | Lower them enough to stabilize the trailer, but don't try to lift it off the the tires or level the trailer.
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- | === Open ===
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- | Unlock the doors and lower the steps.
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- | Extend the pop-out using the switch on the wall by the bathroom.
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- | People can now enter and start using the trailer while you do other set up.
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- | === Bathroom set up ===
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- | * Check the liquid levels by pressing the button on the stove hood
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- | ** The "black water" can't be full or there's no room for sewage
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- | ** The clear water can't be empty, or there's nothing to flush with
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- | * Remove anything stored in the bathroom.
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- | * Lower the blinds on the window for privacy
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- | * open up the roof vent
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- | * Turn on pump using the switch on the stove hood
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- | The system may be winterized by having the water replaced by antifreeze.
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- | The toilet can still be used, but the fluid will appear pink.
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- | === Seating ===
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- | Additional folding chairs are in the cabinet by the front door.
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- | === Power ===
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- | Electricity can be brought to the trailer. The connector is on the outside at the left (driver's side) rear. The connector is special. There's a cable that adapts that to a standard 3-ping 120V connector. The cable is stored in the outside cubbyhole on the left (driver's side) front.
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- | The cable is not very long, so you'll likely need an extension cord to reach a building supply or a generator which has been position away to avoid noise. '''The extension cord should be a minimum of 12-guage''' (or less -- larger numbers are thinner) to handle the load of for instance running a heater. Otherwise the extension cable may heat up and cause a hazard.
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- | A generator is not stored in the Briefing Trailer. We have one in the Equipment Trailer.
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- | With external power, the electrical sockets will provide 120V as expected. The power bars may need to be turned on.
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- | === Battery ===
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- | If external electricity is not brought to the trailer, some things can still be run on battery.
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- | There is a display on the inside wall by the rear door that shows the charge level of the battery. It's recharged by a solar panel on the roof or by connecting external electricity.
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- | The battery will run the lights and move the pop-out.
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- | It won't provide 120V to the electrical outlets.
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- | === Fridge and Freezer ===
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- | The fridge and freezer can be turned on using switches above them.
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- | They function if external electricity is supplied.
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- | There also appears to be a setting for using gas which hasn't been explored.
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- | === Awning ===
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- | The awning can be extended over the doors and to create an area protected from the sun and rain (light elements).
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- | The directions have not clearly worked out for extend it.
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- | There appears to be a latch on each arm as well as a screw release.
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- | The awning roll has a mechanism that controls which way it ratchets.
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- | There is a long rod in the outside right (passenger side) front cubbyhole that is designed to reach up to mechanism and switch the ratchet so it will release the awning.
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- | It may take two or three people in concert to extend the awning.
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| == To do == | | == To do == |
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| ** 3 different keys to trailer | | ** 3 different keys to trailer |
| ** hitch lock keys | | ** hitch lock keys |
- | * get 12-guage extension cord(s)
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- | ** 1 to store with Briefing Trailer
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- | ** 1 to store with generator
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