METZ L32 TURNTABLE LADDER

They are two METZ L32 turntable ladder in our service. We are expecting delivery of two 39 meters PLC Metz ladders later this year.

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The L32 is a DLK 23-12, as per DIN 14701. Thanks to its extensive safety systems and optimized set-up times, the L32 actually surpasses the required performance figures. With an upright rescue cage, the L32 can reach a deployment height of around 32 meters.
MB 1528 Atego
15 000 kg
L x W x H approx. 9.95 x 2.50 x 3.25 m
Wheelbase: approx. 4,75 m
Turning circle with cage: approx. 17,80 m
Crew cab 1 + 2 persons

Metz has engineered this High-Tech Ladder with one mission in mind - Victim Rescue. Elevation, rotation and extension of the aerial can occur simultaneously, allowing the firefighter team to begin rescue operation immediately.

Once outriggers have been set, the Metz aerial can be extended to its maximum height in just 40 seconds. No other aerial can be positioned and operated as quickly!

The METZ Operating System

All METZ Aerial Ladders are equipped with a PLC controlled operating system. PLC stands for Programmable Logic Control, which is a further development of a microprocessor unit. PLCs have been used in all kinds of excavating machines, cranes, tanks, ships, and even airplanes. METZ has been the first manufacturer of aerial ladder that used this technology to improve the safety of fire fighters and victims.

Since the introduction of the first PLC controlled aerial ladder ten years ago, METZ has built over 600 of these rescue units.
They are in service in 27 countries around the world and have proven to be reliable in all kinds of different climates. The PLC system can safely operate in temperatures between –40o up to 185o Fahrenheit.
The METZ Operating System controls 300 different ladder functions up to 50 times per second. This is much more than even the most experienced aerial operator could possibly achieve. This is why METZ claims to build the safest aerial ladder on the market.
No matter what the situation, the safety of the occupants and the operator are controlled by three onboard safety systems. With over 2,000 ladders in service worldwide, there has never been a failure of a Metz aerial apparatus.

The Out-and-Down Jacking System

All four METZ Out-and-Down Outriggers can be extended to their maximum spread within 20 seconds. No jack pins are required so that the aerial can be raised as soon as the electronic ground pressure sensors have detected ground contact. Even short jacked ladder can still be rotated 360 degrees and extended to its full height. The maximum horizontal reach, though, is then automatically limited by the METZ Operating System

Main Control Panel

From this position the operator has full view of the fire ground, the ladder and all operations. Without ever having to look away from the scene, the operator can view the load indicator while at the same time monitoring the ladder functions.
METZ is the only manufacturer on the US market who offers an ergonomically designed operator seat with a reclining backrest and two joysticks incorporated in the armrests.

Automatic Leveling System

Any other ladder truck on the market needs to be level before the ladder can be raised and operated safely. The METZ High-Tech Aerial is the only one that can operate on slopes up to 15% without leveling the truck. Simply put the outriggers out and down and the truck is ready for action within 20 seconds. The automatic leveling turntable keeps the rungs horizontal and the ladder straight at all times during operation. The turret automatically evens out an inclination of up to 8.5°, achieving a level of approximately 12° with the horizontal - vertical jacking system. This allows the ladder station to be lowered down to 22° below the horizontal.

High-Angle Rescue Operations

High angle rescue operations demand an aerial device that is safe, reliable and strong. During mass evacuations and rescue, the Metz Ladder has unequaled bridging capability. Even when fully extended, the four section ladder can support as many as 12 people simultaneously.

Below Horizontal Operations

The METZ High-Tech Aerial provides unsurpassed performance during low-level rescue operations. Since every outrigger can also be independently controlled, the entire apparatus can be tilted 7 degrees, making it possible to operate at an unbelievable minus 22 degrees. That’s 30 feet BELOW the deck!

Crane Operation

The METZ High-Tech Ladder is constructed as a heavy-duty aerial ladder. It is the only ladder on the US market that can be used as a crane with a lifting capability of up to 8,800 lbs (4 tons). The load can be lifted, rotated and lowered with the base ladder. No special equipment is needed for crane operation
As a special option a hydraulic winch / crane hook assembly can be used on the base ladder. This makes the METZ High-Tech Ladder the perfect tool for technical and tactical rescue.

Rescue Basket

Every METZ ladder is equipped with a unique foldaway rescue basket. In driving position the basket is folded back over the ladder, thus reducing the front overhang as well as the overall height of the vehicle. It is raised in operating position by simply pushing a button. The METZ Rescue Basket is removable, so your aerial can be converted to a straight stick within a matter of seconds.

With a rated capacity of 600 pounds, the METZ Rescue Basket can easily accommodate three adults. It provides a safe, secure work area for firefighters and victims during any emergency situation. The METZ Weighing System monitors the load in the basket. In case of an overload situation the METZ Operating System kicks in and restricts unsafe operations.
Onboard, the operator "flies by wire" using twin joysticks that permit simultaneous operation of all ladder functions. The control panel includes full system checks, including the patented load indicator.
The METZ rescue and working cage is an upright cage, i.e. cage bottom and top round are on the same level
• It is easier for people to climb onto the ladder, there being no need for additional steps or to turn around after leaving the cage.
• It enables a greater operating and rescue height for its user
• It is considerably safer to maneuver around balcony balustrades or similar constructions, because the cage bottom cannot become snagged.
The cage, which is flush with the ladder set, reduces the overall height of the vehicle by approximately 80 mm. This is a considerable improvement, and is decisive in cities with low gates and bridges or historical fire stations with a low construction. These changes in design are standard at METZ and are by no means special constructions which require a special vehicle chassis

METZ Stretcher Support

One of the most popular options offered by METZ is this unique stretcher support, which is attached to the rescue basket in a matter of seconds. The stretcher support eliminates the need to jerry-rig backboards or stokes baskets when removing victims during high-angle rescue or from the upper floors of burning buildings.
The lightweight stretcher support system mounts directly to the protected area at the rear (ladder side) of the basket. It offers plenty of working area for the paramedic and the operator.

Elevated Master Streams
For elevated master stream operations, METZ offers a number of different options, including a manually controlled monitor, a radio controlled monitor, or a pre-piped waterway with a remote controlled monitor. On our ladder is manually controlled monitor without pre-piped waterway.
METZ Online Support (MOS) - Automatic remote diagnosis system
The turntable ladder can "tell" us how it's feeling with the aid of the METZ automatic remote diagnosis system, or MOS (METZ Online Support) as it is known. A modem in the vehicle structure automatically transfers data on the current condition of the ladder using the GSM network. These messages may be just information on operating period, the position of the ladder set or its angle of elevation, but may also include data on loose contacts or other faults.
Targeted technical advice by phone
The METZ service engineer is able to see the current display as the operator on the main control panel sees it.
It's possible, therefore, to get immediate telephone assistance whilst the fault is still present.
Maximum reliability and availability of turntable ladders
The statistical and protocol memories store temporary faults such as loose contacts. This enables concealed faults to be discovered and rectified at an early stage, before they cause ladder failure in the long term.
Reduction in service costs
The MOS system enables accurate component failure analyses to be carried out. Previously, before MOS was introduced, each component had to be tested manually to see if it was the cause of the fault. Now, a fast electronic analysis can be conducted instead. This saves time and enables service operations to be organized efficiently

An aerial device with dozens of important features:
• Programmable Logic Control
• Unique Vehicle Stabilization
• Ground Pressure Control
• Infinitely Variable Jacking Width
• Automatic Leveling
• Load Indicator
• Four Section Heavy-Duty Ladder
• Foldable Rescue Platform
• 4-Ton Crane Function

Equipment:

Metz Training experts with Zagreb fire departments members