1 apparatus cleaning, and maintenance Flashcards
Why do we do maintenance
Accident investigations
Warranty claims
Repair/ replace apparatus
Systemnatic approach
Ensures all required items are checked and the inspection is complete
Must be documented
Drivers side
Left side
Officers side
Right side passenger
Tail bone
Back of the truck
Bonnet
Hood
G.V.W.R
Gross vehicle weight loaded
With the weight of the vehicle fuel, cargo, and passengers
TARE
Weight of vehicle empty
Three ways of checking fluids
Dipsticks
Sight glass
Translucent containers
Fluid levels too high
Over lubricated
Build pressure leading to robbing oil from the engine
Fluid levels to low
Under lubricated
Under cooled ….. which can equal failure
Maintenance vs repair
Maintenance = keeping the apparatus in a state of usefulness and readiness
Repair = restore, or replace anything that is not working
SOPs
Standard operating procedures
Who is responsible for completing maintenance and repair ?
every organization to develop SOP’s, that outline who performs repairs
NFPA, 1002, requires that every driver/operator to be able to perform (routine checks )
Why is preventative maintenance important ?
Ensures apparatus to be reliable
Reduces downtime and cost of repairs
Lessons out of service time
Paint, hardening
The first six months you wash with cold water frequently
How do we benefit from clean apparatuses?
Produces longer vehicle life
Improves visibility example window
Maintains good public relations
To clean equals
Can remove lubrication from components
Damage electrical
Strip away protective components
Cleaning apparatus
Don’t use very hot water
Used approved solvents
No dry rub dirt
Not very high water pressure
Don’t let my dry
Cleaning glass
Use soapy, water or glass cleaner
Don’t use razor
Waxing and polishing
Don’t put wax on fresh paint
Not on six months or newer
Follow wax instructions
Operational inspection
Inspecting an apparatus
Pre-trip inspection
Visual inspection
In cab inspections
FreePlay in the steering
Airbrakes
Check lights
Gauges
Pumps
Fluid levels inside cab
Gauges used to show levels
Indication lights, lights to show when levels are low needs to be verified for accuracy
The clutch
The clutch is a disconnect between the engine and transmission ,enables the vehicle to start stop and shift between gears .
Clutch FreePlay
Distance you push down before you throw out a bearing
Not enough free play
Slips, overheats, wears out
Too much FreePlay
Not release completely, harsh shifts, gear clash
SDS
Safety data sheet
Yellow dip stick
Oil
Transmission dipstick
Must be checked when engine is on
Engine coolant
50/50 demineralized water and glycol
Checking power steering fluid
Can be checked by viewing through the translucent reservoir or dipstick in some cases
NFPA 1911
Sets the requirements for apparatus maintenance
