Aerial Ladder Platform Operations Flashcards
AFR: Two Types of Aerial Platforms
100’ Rear-mount
95’ Mid-mount
How far away from overhead wires?
10’
How many degrees do stabilizers correct for an aerial platform apparatus?
5 degrees slope & grade
Load capacity is reduced to 50% by which range of degrees?
5.1 to 8 degrees (do not operate over 8 degrees)
What is the pressure from the outriggers with and without pads?
- Without pads: 150 PSI
- With pads: 75 PSI
What tires must break contact with the ground and what tires must remain in contact with the ground for optimal stability?
- Front tires remain in contact with ground
- Rear tires must break contact with ground
Three locations of emergency stop
- Lower control station
- Turntable control console
- Aerial basket controls
How to reset emergency stop
-Turn and pull up
Platfrom < 100’ will raise and rotate 90° in how many seconds?
150 seconds
How many GPMs is shower valve?
75 GPMs
EPU runtime/cooldown time
30 minute runtime
30 minute cooldown time
Internal relief valve for waterway system operating pressure range
230-250 PSI
Generator wattage, voltage, and amperage
10,000 watts
120/240 volts
80/40 amps
What position should breakers be in before starting generator?
-All breakers should be in the “off” position
How long is the extension cord for generator?
200’
