15. Apparatus Testing Flashcards
Manufactures test
Pump certification test
road test
hydrostatic test
The apparatus must accelerate to __ mph for a standing start within __seconds.
35mph
25 seconds
The apparatus must obtain a maximum top speed of
50 mph
The apparatus must come to a full stop from __ mph within ___ feet.
20 mph
35 ft
$$$
Is performed to ensure that the pump and associated piping are capable of withstanding high-pressure pumping demand.
Hydrostatic test
The pump body as well as the entire intake and discharge piping system are subjected to a minimum hydrostatic test pressure of __ psi for a minimum of __ minutes.
500 psi
10 mins
Acceptance testing should feature a __ test and __ test
Pump
Pump certification
In jurisdictions that are higher than 2000 feet above sea level, a __ test should be performed as part of the acceptance testing.
Pumping engine overload
Maximum lift
1500 gpm
2000 gpm
10 ft
6 ft
Stop the test and replace the hose if more than __ inch
3/8 inch
NFPA 1911 specifies that all gauges used for service testing must be calibrated within __ days
60 days
Vacuum test. If the pump fails to reach __ inches of mercury
22 in
The difference in readings between the flowmeter and pitot gauge must not be more than __%.
10%
Any apparatus that achieves results in less than __% taken out of service or lower rating
90%
