Aerial Ladder Flashcards
Ladder length
Retracted, extended , elevated
Retracted - 35.8
Extended - 105
Elevated - 110
Outriggers
Double box beam and jacks
Powered by double acting hydraulic cylinders.
Ladder degrees of elevation.
-5 to 75
Ladder pipe coupling
Electro hydraulic hydro swivel coupling
Ladder pipe material and diameter
Aluminum
5’ - 3.5. 4 sections
.5 reduction per section
Ladder rated flow and pressure
1000 gpm. Nominal 250
Rotation limiting system
Works with interlock system to prevent rotation to a side where outriggers are not fully deployed.
Personal on ladder distance apart
10 feet
Distance from electrical wiring or cable and trees
10 feet
Max wind allowed. / tested
Allowable wind 30 mph
Tested at 55
Ladder testing. How often.
Yearly or after subjected to undue stress.
Inspect all cables pulleys guides etc. …
Daily
Allowable grades of road
Up to 6% full capacity
6-14 50%
Ladder construction.
All steel u brace truss with k brace rungs
Fast idle rpm
1500-1600