1210.0 Foam Operations with In Line Eductor

Question 1

I. Foam Eductors

A. The three eductors in service on various apparatus are rated at ____ GPM, ____ GPM, or _____ GPM.

Answer 1

60 / 95 / 125

Question 2

I. Foam Eductors

B.  The eductor must be used with a nozzle having the same \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_.  An \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ nozzle is attached to the foam tube. The proper GPM setting on the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ must be set to match the rated GPM of the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 2

rated flow / Elkhart SOF / nozzle / eductor

Question 3

II. Procedure

A.  Eductor at engine discharge outlet
     1.  Attach the eductor to a \_\_\_\_\_ pump discharge outlet by using a \_\_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_\_ reducer.

Answer 3

2 1/2”

2 1/2” to 1 1/2” reducer

Question 4

II. Procedure

A.  Eductor at an engine discharge outlet 

     2. Connect \_\_\_\_\_' of \_\_\_\_\_" hose to the eductor discharge.  The hose lay between eductor and the nozzle must not exceed \_\_\_\_\_'.
     3. Place the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ nozzle and the foam tube assembly on the \_\_\_\_\_" hose.

Answer 4

150’ of 1 3/4” hose
150’
Elkhart SOF
1 3/4”

Question 5

II. Procedure

A.  Eductor at an engine discharge outlet 

     4. Adjust the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ on the eductor to the correct percentage setting required for the foam concentrate. 
     5. Open \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ outlet and set the eductor inlet pressure at \_\_\_\_\_psi for accurate proportioning of foam concentrate into the water stream and efficient nozzle performance.  Be sure nozzle is \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 5

metering device
discharge outlet
200psi
fully open

Question 6

II. Procedure

 A.  Eductor at an engine discharge outlet

       6.  Insert the eductor \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ tube into the foam supply.  There will be a delay of \_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_ seconds before the foam solution will be discharged at the nozzle.

Answer 6

pick-up tube

12 to 15 seconds

Question 7

II. Procedure

B.  Eductor in an Extended layout 

     1. Attach \_\_\_\_" hose to a \_\_\_\_\_" pump discharge outlet.
     2. Attach the eductor to the \_\_\_\_" hose by using a \_\_\_\_\_" to \_\_\_\_" reducer.
     3. Connect \_\_\_\_' of \_\_\_\_" hose to the eductor discharge.  The hose lay between the eductor and the nozzle must exceed \_\_\_\_\_'.

Answer 7

3” hose to 2 1/2” pump discharge outlet
3” / 2 1/2 to 1 1/2 reducer
150’ of 1 3/4” hose
150’

Question 8

II. Procedure

 B.  Eductor in an Extended layout

      4. Place the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ nozzle and foam tube assembly on the \_\_\_\_\_" hose.
      5. Adjust the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_ on the eductor to the correct percentage setting required for the foam concentrate.

Answer 8

Elkhart SOF / 1 3/4” hose

metering device

Question 9

II. Procedure

 B. Eductor in an Extended layout 

     6. Open the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ outlet and set the eductor inlet pressure at \_\_\_\_\_psi for accurate proportioning of foam concentrate onto the water stream and efficient nozzle performance.  Be sure nozzle is \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_.
     7. Insert the eductor \_\_\_\_\_\_ tube into the foam supply.  There will be a delay of \_\_\_\_ to \_\_\_\_\_ seconds before the foam solution will be discharged at the nozzle.

Answer 9

discharge / 200 psi
fully open
pick-up tube
12 to 15 seconds

Question 10

It is the policy of the Richardson FD to utilize the _______ Eductor as a backup to the _________ system or for operations requiring an ________ layout.

Answer 10

In-Line / built-in / extended