2016 LAFD Arrow XT Flashcards

1
Q

Blind spots can extend up to ____ feet in front and

____ feet behind a vehicle

A
16 ft (front)
160 ft (behind)
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2
Q

Do not work within 10 feet of high-voltage lines energized from ____ to ____ volt

A

600 to 50,000

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3
Q

High pressure hydraulic fluid at pressures as low as ___ psi can penetrate skin.

A

100 psi

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4
Q

Keep ___ ft from power line of the voltage is not known

A

50 ft

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5
Q

Keep __ ft from power line ____ kilovolts or less

A

50 ft if voltage is unknown

20ft from power line 350 kv

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6
Q

Anchor Failure hazard on aerial

Do NOT exceed _____ lbs

A

6000

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7
Q

According to 4-1.2 Ladder Assembly, the four-section steel ladder will extend to a height of ____ft or _____ft above ground at ___degrees

A

100 ft or 105 ft above ground at 75 degrees

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8
Q

The tip of the aerial has a _____ lb capacity at full extension, with a __-mph wind and discharging up to ____ gpm at ___ psi and with the nozzle in any position.

A

500

50 mph

1000 gpm at 100 psi

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9
Q

The aerial is equipped with an electrical swivel with ____ collector rings (32 collector rings optional), capable of operation through ___°.

A

28 collector rings

360°

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10
Q

Each collector ring is capable of handling a ___-amp load.

A

20 amp load

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11
Q

The EPU is used for limited ladder functions to stow the aerial in case of _____________.

A

primary pump failure.

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12
Q

The EPU can operate continuously for up to _______ mins.

A

thirty (30) minutes.

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13
Q

What type of Engine and Transmission does the Pierce Arrow XT tiller and Body Assembly have?

A

Engine - Cummins ISX 15 912CI (14.9L)

Transmission- Allison 4500 EVS

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14
Q

How much HP does the Pierce Arrow engine provide and at what RPM?

A

500 HP @ 1800 RPM

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15
Q

What type of alternator does the pierce arrow xt have? How many amps?

A

Niehoff C531 w/ Remote Regulator

360 amps

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16
Q

Vehicle Data Recorder (VDR). The VDR is capable of reading and storing the most recent ___ hours of vehicle information

A

100 hours

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17
Q

Jackknife collision warnings activate at ____° and ____° angles.

A

65° and 85°

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18
Q

Load Manager Indicator:

Low Battery illuminates
when voltage drops below _____ VDC. Fast Idle activates when voltage drops below ____ VD

A
  1. 9

12. 8

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19
Q

he VDR is capable of operating in a voltage range from ___VDC to ___VDC

A

8VDC to 16VDC

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20
Q

What’s the rated tip capacity?

A

500

21
Q

This gauge indicates the hydraulic pressure available to

operate the aerial. The system standby (bias) pressure is ______. The maximum system pressure is _____ psi.

A

350 psi (+/-10 psi).

3000 psi.

22
Q

The EPU should be used only when the main system________ is not operating

A

hydraulic pump

23
Q

DO NOT run the EPU for more

than ____ minutes without allowing at least____ minutes for cooling dow

A

30 minutes ON/ 30 min cool down

24
Q

Load capacities are based on following conditions: 4 conditions

A
  • Apparatus is set up according to the operator’s manual and leveled to within safe operating limits.
  • the ladder is fully extended and unsupported, 360° continuous rotation
  • 50 mph wind condition
  • For icy conditions, refer to manual
25
Q

What’s the rated vertical height?

A

100 feet

26
Q

Rated horizontal reach at:
0° = ___ ft - ___ inch
45°= ____ ft - ___ inches
75°= ____ ft - ___ inches

A

95ft - 1inch
66 ft- 9 inches
23 ft - 11 inches

27
Q

The cab should not be raised until the air conditioner has been shut-off and the truck has sat with the battery switch ON for at least ____ minutes

A

30

Chassis General Operation/ 5-3

28
Q

What are the 4 actions that need to take place before tilting the cab?

A

1) Vehicle is on flat and level surface
2) Engine is OFF
3) transmission is in N
4) maxis set

29
Q

Continue to depress the tether switch for at least ____ seconds after the cab comes to rest.

A

5

30
Q

The vehicle is equipped with with what make of alternator and how many amps?

A

C.E. Niehoff Model C531, 360 amp alternator with a remote regulator/rectifier.

31
Q

A typical automotive battery contains _____ and _____

A

lead and sulfuric acid

32
Q

According to the 2016 Pierce Heavy Duty Tiller Logbook, Table 6-1 Safe Operating Limits, what is the truck slope range of degrees to have half aerial capacity based on the side-to-side setup?

A

5° to 8°

33
Q

What type of Battery charger/monitor indicates the battery’s state of readiness and status of the charger?

A

NEWMAR EVM 12-2

34
Q

Battery Indicator LED’S

If the state of charge drops further still, the red bar will flash to indicate charge has dropped to _____ volts or below?

A

11.2

35
Q

When does the low fuel warning light turn on? What 3 things occur?

A

1/8th

  • Light in fuel gauge comes steady
  • Amber caution light in indicator bank comes on steady
  • LCD display CAUTION text will flash with LOW FUEL LEVEL message
36
Q

What occurs when the fuel level tank has dropped to the 1/32th tank mark?

A
  • Red warning light indicator bank comes on steady
  • LCD display WARING text will flash with VERY LOW FUEL LEVEL message
  • Caution alarm will chime
37
Q

Fast Idle is activated whenever system voltage is reduced to ______ volts for at least one minute.

A

12.8

38
Q

What type of power inverter is installed on the Pierce Arrow Heavy duty truck? How does it work?

A
  • SAMPLEX POWER INVERTER

- Converts low voltage DC power from chassis batteries to standard 115 volt AC power

39
Q

What is the total power output for the SAMPLEX power inverter?

A

1125 watts

40
Q

What type of generator is permanently mounted to the Pierce Arrow tiller truck?

A

Cummins ONAN model HDKAL-1diesel powered generator

41
Q

What is the ONAN Generator rated at? _____ watts

A

7500 (7.5) watts

42
Q

What is the onan generator used for? (4)

A

The generator is used to power - - the electrical outlets

  • 110-volt lighting
  • electrical cord reel
  • the vehicle mounted battery charger.
43
Q

Preheat times longer than_____ seconds can damage the glow plugs.

A

20

44
Q

Do not crank the engine for more than _____ seconds at a time. How long should I wait before attempting to start again?

A

15

2 minutes

45
Q

Allow the generator to cool down by running _____ minutes at no load before stopping?

A

3 to 5 min

46
Q

Change the oil and oil filter after the first ____ hours of operation.

A

50

47
Q

What the RPM for a parked REGEN?

A

900 RPM

48
Q

If the engine does not start within ____ seconds release the starter buttons and allow the starter motor to cool for ____ seconds before attempting to start the engine again

A

15 seconds

60 seconds