Manual
HD NextGen Truck 2
Version 2022.10.07
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0) Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the NextGen Truck 2 from HD Emergency.
You can have a look at the Quickstart Guide for an overview of the most important features and frequent questions.
If you are experiencing any problems with your product, please be sure that you have read this manual in its entirety and you fully understand what it is saying.
If at any point this manual does not help you please join the HD Emergency Equipment and supplies group and ask your question within the group chat.
Alternatively you can also join the HD Discord Server and ask your question in the #helpdesk channel.
We hope you enjoy your product from HD Emergency! Thank you for the support!
You can have a look at the Quickstart Guide for an overview of the most important features and frequent questions.
If you are experiencing any problems with your product, please be sure that you have read this manual in its entirety and you fully understand what it is saying.
If at any point this manual does not help you please join the HD Emergency Equipment and supplies group and ask your question within the group chat.
Alternatively you can also join the HD Discord Server and ask your question in the #helpdesk channel.
We hope you enjoy your product from HD Emergency! Thank you for the support!
1) Specifications
- Compatible with the HD Fire System 2;
500 Gallon Water tank
2500 Gallon Foam tank
Two 5.0" Intakes
Two 5.0" Discharges
One 2.5" Intake
Three 2.5" Discharges
One Ladder-mounted Monitor
1500 GPM Pump Limit
- Seats up to Six (6) Avatars
- Nine (9) different themes
- Six (6) different Lightbar style options
- Four (4) different lightbar color options
- Eight (8) Front Strobe Color Options
- Eight (8) Side Strobe Color Options
- Three (3) ladder colors
- Fifteen (15) Chevron Patterns
- Eight (8) Wheel Color Options
- Ability to use custom decal textures
- open-able compartments
- 3 different versions
- Working Headlights, Taillights and Turn Signals
- Compatible with the NTBI Global Fuel System
30.0 Gallon Diesel Fuel Tank
Maximum 50.0 miles to a tank
1.70 Miles Per Gallon
500 Gallon Water tank
2500 Gallon Foam tank
Two 5.0" Intakes
Two 5.0" Discharges
One 2.5" Intake
Three 2.5" Discharges
One Ladder-mounted Monitor
1500 GPM Pump Limit
- Seats up to Six (6) Avatars
- Nine (9) different themes
- Six (6) different Lightbar style options
- Four (4) different lightbar color options
- Eight (8) Front Strobe Color Options
- Eight (8) Side Strobe Color Options
- Three (3) ladder colors
- Fifteen (15) Chevron Patterns
- Eight (8) Wheel Color Options
- Ability to use custom decal textures
- open-able compartments
- 3 different versions
- Working Headlights, Taillights and Turn Signals
- Compatible with the NTBI Global Fuel System
30.0 Gallon Diesel Fuel Tank
Maximum 50.0 miles to a tank
1.70 Miles Per Gallon
2) Main Menu
(A) Owner-Only Options
2.1 Options
This menu allows you to change the vehicle's miscellaneous settings such as:
- Toggling Fuel System On/Off
- Renaming the vehicle
- Changing the Anti-Roll-Over System Settings
- Installing Custom Sound UUIDs
- Toggling Steering settings between Arcade and Realistic
- Toggling Brake settings between Arcade and Realistic
- Changing the Pump Panel Units
- Activating the Pump Panel Help Mode
- Removing all HD Fires within the Region
- Access to the Lightbar Menu
- Remove all HD Fires from the region
- Switch between different Variants of the vehicle
- Toggling Fuel System On/Off
- Renaming the vehicle
- Changing the Anti-Roll-Over System Settings
- Installing Custom Sound UUIDs
- Toggling Steering settings between Arcade and Realistic
- Toggling Brake settings between Arcade and Realistic
- Changing the Pump Panel Units
- Activating the Pump Panel Help Mode
- Removing all HD Fires within the Region
- Access to the Lightbar Menu
- Remove all HD Fires from the region
- Switch between different Variants of the vehicle
2.2 Access
This menu allows you to change the vehicle's permissions on who can operate it.
There are two levels of access: Crew and Passenger.
Crew includes the Driver and Pump Operator as well as operating aerial ladders or booms.
Passenger only allows to sit in any of the passenger seats.
You may set each to Owner, Group or Everyone.
Group includes all members of the group that the truck is set to.
With the whitelist you can add specific people to the Crew role.
There are two levels of access: Crew and Passenger.
Crew includes the Driver and Pump Operator as well as operating aerial ladders or booms.
Passenger only allows to sit in any of the passenger seats.
You may set each to Owner, Group or Everyone.
Group includes all members of the group that the truck is set to.
With the whitelist you can add specific people to the Crew role.
2.3 Customize
This will change the vehicle into a special mode that will allow you to customize how your apparatus will appear.
You may change the vehicle's looks by clicking on the following areas:
- Headlights (Allows you to change color of emergency lights)
- Side strobes (Allows you to change color of strobe lights)
- Lightbar (Allows you to change the style and color, as well as if it illuminates the area around the vehicle)
- Wheels (Allows you to change the color)
- Rear of Truck (Allows you to change the Chevron pattern)
- Grill of Cab (Allows you to switch between clear and US flag option)
- Cab Side (Allows you to change the texture using Texture-UUID's.)
- Side Compartments (Allows you to change the overall theme)
- Roof (Allows you to switch between raised and flat roof option)
- Aerial Ladder (Allows you to change the color of the ladder)
- Tip of Aerial Ladder (Allows you to change the color of the tip)
- Aerial Ladder Sign (Allows you to use your own texture)
- Vehicle Frame (Allows you to exit Customization)
You may change the vehicle's looks by clicking on the following areas:
- Headlights (Allows you to change color of emergency lights)
- Side strobes (Allows you to change color of strobe lights)
- Lightbar (Allows you to change the style and color, as well as if it illuminates the area around the vehicle)
- Wheels (Allows you to change the color)
- Rear of Truck (Allows you to change the Chevron pattern)
- Grill of Cab (Allows you to switch between clear and US flag option)
- Cab Side (Allows you to change the texture using Texture-UUID's.)
- Side Compartments (Allows you to change the overall theme)
- Roof (Allows you to switch between raised and flat roof option)
- Aerial Ladder (Allows you to change the color of the ladder)
- Tip of Aerial Ladder (Allows you to change the color of the tip)
- Aerial Ladder Sign (Allows you to use your own texture)
- Vehicle Frame (Allows you to exit Customization)
2.4 Kick
2.5 Report
This will send a text report to your local chat in regards to the vehicle's status.
The report shows you who last drove the vehicle and the time at which they sat down.
It will also display the vehicle's fuel status, water and foam levels as well as how many SCBA Refills are available.
The report shows you who last drove the vehicle and the time at which they sat down.
It will also display the vehicle's fuel status, water and foam levels as well as how many SCBA Refills are available.
2.6 Modular HUD
This vehicle is compatible with the HD Modular HUD, which is distributed by a centralized server within Second Life.
To receive a copy of the latest version simply select 'Modular HUD' in the main menu of your vehicle.
The Modular HUD allows you to control all of the functions of your vehicle.
It will display different buttons and controls based on which spot you are sitting on.
An automatic sync to your vehicle is performed when attaching the HUD or sitting down.
To receive a copy of the latest version simply select 'Modular HUD' in the main menu of your vehicle.
The Modular HUD allows you to control all of the functions of your vehicle.
It will display different buttons and controls based on which spot you are sitting on.
An automatic sync to your vehicle is performed when attaching the HUD or sitting down.
2.7 Gear HUD
This vehicle is compatible with the HD Gear HUD, which is distributed by a centralized server within Second Life.
To get a copy of the latest version simply select 'Gear HUD' in the main menu of your vehicle.
The Gear HUD handles most of the equipment on the HD NextGen Trucks.
You will not be able to use the compatible equipment without having the Gear HUD attached.
For more information on the features of the Gear HUD please consult the HD Fire System 2 Manual.
To get a copy of the latest version simply select 'Gear HUD' in the main menu of your vehicle.
The Gear HUD handles most of the equipment on the HD NextGen Trucks.
You will not be able to use the compatible equipment without having the Gear HUD attached.
For more information on the features of the Gear HUD please consult the HD Fire System 2 Manual.
2.8 Equipment
This menu will give you a list of all available equipment that the apparatus carries:
- Ladder
- Draft Float
- Attack Line
- Supply Line
- Suction Hose
- Fire Extinguisher
This apparatus is equipped with Five (5) spare SCBA tanks.
- Ladder
- Draft Float
- Attack Line
- Supply Line
- Suction Hose
- Fire Extinguisher
This apparatus is equipped with Five (5) spare SCBA tanks.
2.9 Manual
This button will give you a link to the NextGen Truck 2 Manual online, which you are reading right now.
3) Special Functions
3.1 Aerial Ladder
This apparatus is equipped with an aerial ladder to help you gain access to areas that a regular extendable ladders can not.
In order to operate the ladder your first step is to click the switch labeled 'Outrigger' located at the bottom left of the Modular HUD.
This will extend the outriggers to stabilize the truck for aerial operations. This will also rez the active version of the aerial ladder and turntable.
Once the outriggers have fully extended you may now operate the ladder by sitting on the turntable.
Once seated you can use the Arrow Keys and Page Up/Down on your keyboard or Modular HUD to control the movements of the aerial ladder.
The 'Spotlight' switch allows you to turn the spotlight on/off.
In order to operate the ladder your first step is to click the switch labeled 'Outrigger' located at the bottom left of the Modular HUD.
This will extend the outriggers to stabilize the truck for aerial operations. This will also rez the active version of the aerial ladder and turntable.
Once the outriggers have fully extended you may now operate the ladder by sitting on the turntable.
Once seated you can use the Arrow Keys and Page Up/Down on your keyboard or Modular HUD to control the movements of the aerial ladder.
- Left / Right Arrow will rotate the turntable
- Forward / Back Arrow will extend / retract the aerial ladder
- Page Up / Down will raise / lower the aerial ladder
The 'Spotlight' switch allows you to turn the spotlight on/off.
3.2 Aerial Waterway
This apparatus is equipped with an aerial waterway to assist with attacking fires that are hard to reach by ground attack lines.
In order to operate the aerial waterway please ensure that the apparatus is running and that the vehicle is in both pump mode and the ladder is activated.
Now that the pump is operating and the aerial is active you may sit on the turntable to activate the Modular HUD controls.
The 'Nozzle' joystick will control the rotation of the master stream nozzle. The lever on the right side will set the flow in GPM.
The 'Fog Pattern' switch will change between the straight stream and the fog pattern stream.
In order to operate the aerial waterway please ensure that the apparatus is running and that the vehicle is in both pump mode and the ladder is activated.
Now that the pump is operating and the aerial is active you may sit on the turntable to activate the Modular HUD controls.
The 'Nozzle' joystick will control the rotation of the master stream nozzle. The lever on the right side will set the flow in GPM.
The 'Fog Pattern' switch will change between the straight stream and the fog pattern stream.
3.3 Variant
This apparatus supports three different variants: Regular, No Pump and No Waterway.
- Regular means that a pump panel and aerial waterway are installed.
- No Pump means that only the aerial waterway is installed. Water needs to be supplied by a second truck through the rear intake.
- No Waterway means that neither a pump panel nor aerial waterway are available.
4) NTBI Global Fuel System
This vehicles is equipped with the NTBI Global Fuel System and fully compatible with it.
The tank takes up to 30.0 Gallons of Diesel fuel and gives the vehicle a range of about 50.0 miles.
The fuel efficiency is circa 1.70 Miles Per Gallon.
For further information about the NTBI GFS and how to get a copy of the pumps please visit:
http://wiki.ntbigroup.com/index.php?title=Global_Fuel_System
The tank takes up to 30.0 Gallons of Diesel fuel and gives the vehicle a range of about 50.0 miles.
The fuel efficiency is circa 1.70 Miles Per Gallon.
For further information about the NTBI GFS and how to get a copy of the pumps please visit:
http://wiki.ntbigroup.com/index.php?title=Global_Fuel_System
5) Sit Positions
All HD Apparatus allow you to select a specific sit position by right-clicking on a certain prim of the vehicle and selecting 'Board'.
You can select the following area(s):
- Front Bumper (Sits you as driver)
- Windshield (Sits you as front right passenger)
- Mirrors (Sits you as backwards facing rear right passenger)
- Side of the cab (Sits you as forward facing rear right passenger)
- Chrome cover of front wheels (Sits you as backward facing rear left passenger)
- Roof (Sits you as forward facing rear left passenger)
You can select the following area(s):
- Front Bumper (Sits you as driver)
- Windshield (Sits you as front right passenger)
- Mirrors (Sits you as backwards facing rear right passenger)
- Side of the cab (Sits you as forward facing rear right passenger)
- Chrome cover of front wheels (Sits you as backward facing rear left passenger)
- Roof (Sits you as forward facing rear left passenger)
6) Custom Decal Textures
This HD Vehicle supports the ability to set your own decal textures.
The way this system works is by changing the side textures of the cab, instead of using just a single decal overlay.
You can utilize this system by activating the 'Customize' mode (Noted in 2.3) then bring up the Theme Menu of the vehicle and select 'Setup'
- Base Theme allows you to choose which theme you want to base your custom decal textures on
- UUID Recall gives you a list of the currently applied decal textures
- Install allows you to install a complete custom theme through a special HD Theme Box (Noted in 7)
While in the customize mode click on either side of the cab to enter a different UUID for each side.
You can also select the sign on the ladder to change it to your own design.
If at any point you'd like to reset a texture you've entered, you can do so by entering anything that does not represent a valid UUID into the text field.
The truck will automatically activate 'Custom' as active theme whenever you add a new texture UUID.
You can also manually activate use of the custom decal textures by selecting 'Custom' in the Theme menu.
You can use the supplied texture templates as a starting point.
NOTE: You are only allowed to use those when you accept the conditions that are laid out in the disclaimer notecard within the texture templates box.
The way this system works is by changing the side textures of the cab, instead of using just a single decal overlay.
You can utilize this system by activating the 'Customize' mode (Noted in 2.3) then bring up the Theme Menu of the vehicle and select 'Setup'
- Base Theme allows you to choose which theme you want to base your custom decal textures on
- UUID Recall gives you a list of the currently applied decal textures
- Install allows you to install a complete custom theme through a special HD Theme Box (Noted in 7)
While in the customize mode click on either side of the cab to enter a different UUID for each side.
You can also select the sign on the ladder to change it to your own design.
If at any point you'd like to reset a texture you've entered, you can do so by entering anything that does not represent a valid UUID into the text field.
The truck will automatically activate 'Custom' as active theme whenever you add a new texture UUID.
You can also manually activate use of the custom decal textures by selecting 'Custom' in the Theme menu.
You can use the supplied texture templates as a starting point.
NOTE: You are only allowed to use those when you accept the conditions that are laid out in the disclaimer notecard within the texture templates box.
7) HD Theme Box
This feature allows you to quickly and efficiently install a fully customized theme or livery to your apparatus.
For everything that goes beyond what is currently possible through the simple texture templates you have received,
you will need to order a custom theme from HD. Please contact Lares Carter with a detailed description of your needs.
To install a custom theme simply rez the ThemeBox in-world right next to your vehicle.
+Open the theme menu while in Customize Mode, select 'Setup' and then 'Install'.
Once the custom theme has been loaded it will be automatically applied to your truck.
For everything that goes beyond what is currently possible through the simple texture templates you have received,
you will need to order a custom theme from HD. Please contact Lares Carter with a detailed description of your needs.
To install a custom theme simply rez the ThemeBox in-world right next to your vehicle.
+Open the theme menu while in Customize Mode, select 'Setup' and then 'Install'.
Once the custom theme has been loaded it will be automatically applied to your truck.
10) Feedback
Please report all bugs, issues and feature suggestions via:
Instant Message or Notecard to Lares Carter.
Or the HD Website Forms for Suggestions and Bug Reports.
Thank you for your support.
Instant Message or Notecard to Lares Carter.
Or the HD Website Forms for Suggestions and Bug Reports.
Thank you for your support.