ALF Aerial Ladder QS-100 Flashcards
The aerial handrails are how many inches?
15 inches
How many pounds is the tip load?
250 pounds
How long are the K-Braced rungs?
14 inches
What is the diameter of the K-Braced Rungs?
1 1/4’
What are the elevation ranges of the aerial ladder?
-4 to 75
How long is the aerial fully extended?
94 ft
How long is the aerial fully retracted?
31.8 ft
Which two movements are the hydraulic cylinders used for?
Hoist & Extension
What are the ranges for the aerial ladder inclinometer?
-20 to 80
The aerial inclinometer is a calibrated indicator with what kind of ball type?
Floating Ball Type Angle
Which two systems does the aerial inclinometer use in conjunction with?
Load Chart & Extension Meter
Which values are used to determine proper loading?
Angle & Load
The variable displacement pump creates how many GPM at how much PSI?
20 GPM @ 2,800 PSI
What are the three aerial spool valves?
Hoist
Rotation
Extension
In which position is the aerial main control valve in, when the dead man is depressed or the emergency blocking valve solenoid is actuated?
Open
How many feet distance shall personnel maintain while climbing the aerial?
10 ft
The outrigger and lockout cylinder override control buttons will shift necessary flow oil to the outriggers in the event of an electrical failure have what kind of swithces?
Momentary Switches
The aerial hydraulic pump is a ___ variable displacement type?
Axial Piston
The Outrigger system consist of ___ beam and jacks, powered by a double acting hydraulic cylinders?
Double Box
The aerial is designed with its maximum strength available is what?
Unsupported
The aerial capacity is based on all weight being removed from the vehicles springs with forces being absorbed by what?
Chassis Frame & Torque Box
Always keep how many feet away from all wiring?
10 ft
Do not operate the aerial elevated in winds exceeding?
30 mph
Ladderpipe- capacites established with outriggers fully set, turn table level within ___, and aerial unsupported
up to 3.5 degrees
What kind of switch activates the PTO and where is the mounted on?
Electrical Switch
Transmission
The rated capacity is reduced to 50% when on what kind of grade?
6% to 14%
What is the outrigger spreads on the 2000 ALF?
16 ft
According to the logbook, what are Chalk Blocks used for?
Walking of apparatus on outriggers
During aerial ladder operations, the preset fast idle is what RPM?
1,500 to 1,600
When operating the outrigger switches, you press on the beam switch outward. This will activate?
The beam outward