ALF Aerial Ladder QS-100

Question 1

The aerial handrails are how many inches?

Answer 1

15 inches

Question 2

How many pounds is the tip load?

Answer 2

250 pounds

Question 3

How long are the K-Braced rungs?

Answer 3

14 inches

Question 4

What is the diameter of the K-Braced Rungs?

Answer 4

1 1/4’

Question 5

What are the elevation ranges of the aerial ladder?

Answer 5

-4 to 75

Question 6

How long is the aerial fully extended?

Answer 6

94 ft

Question 7

How long is the aerial fully retracted?

Answer 7

31.8 ft

Question 8

Which two movements are the hydraulic cylinders used for?

Answer 8

Hoist & Extension

Question 9

What are the ranges for the aerial ladder inclinometer?

Answer 9

-20 to 80

Question 10

The aerial inclinometer is a calibrated indicator with what kind of ball type?

Answer 10

Floating Ball Type Angle

Question 11

Which two systems does the aerial inclinometer use in conjunction with?

Answer 11

Load Chart & Extension Meter

Question 12

Which values are used to determine proper loading?

Answer 12

Angle & Load

Question 13

The variable displacement pump creates how many GPM at how much PSI?

Answer 13

20 GPM @ 2,800 PSI

Question 14

What are the three aerial spool valves?

Answer 14

Hoist
Rotation
Extension

Question 15

In which position is the aerial main control valve in, when the dead man is depressed or the emergency blocking valve solenoid is actuated?

Answer 15

Open

Question 16

How many feet distance shall personnel maintain while climbing the aerial?

Answer 16

10 ft

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

Momentary Switches

Question 18

The aerial hydraulic pump is a ___ variable displacement type?

Answer 18

Axial Piston

Question 19

The Outrigger system consist of ___ beam and jacks, powered by a double acting hydraulic cylinders?

Answer 19

Double Box

Question 20

The aerial is designed with its maximum strength available is what?

Answer 20

Unsupported

Question 21

The aerial capacity is based on all weight being removed from the vehicles springs with forces being absorbed by what?

Answer 21

Chassis Frame & Torque Box

Question 22

Always keep how many feet away from all wiring?

Answer 22

10 ft

Question 23

Do not operate the aerial elevated in winds exceeding?

Answer 23

30 mph

Question 24

Ladderpipe- capacites established with outriggers fully set, turn table level within ___, and aerial unsupported

Answer 24

up to 3.5 degrees

Question 25

What kind of switch activates the PTO and where is the mounted on?

Answer 25

Electrical Switch | Transmission

Question 26

The rated capacity is reduced to 50% when on what kind of grade?

Answer 26

6% to 14%

Question 27

What is the outrigger spreads on the 2000 ALF?

Answer 27

16 ft

Question 28

According to the logbook, what are Chalk Blocks used for?

Answer 28

Walking of apparatus on outriggers

Question 29

During aerial ladder operations, the preset fast idle is what RPM?

Answer 29

1,500 to 1,600

Question 30

When operating the outrigger switches, you press on the beam switch outward. This will activate?

Answer 30

The beam outward

Question 31

At what PSI will the outrigger fully deployed light illuminate?

Answer 31

800 PSI

Question 32

When installing a outrigger pin, choose a hole that is a min what below the skirt?

Answer 32

1/4"

Question 33

When the outrigger pin is inserted, pull back how far if leveling is not required?

Answer 33

1/2"

Question 34

When extending outriggers, lower which side until the bubble moves past how far?

Answer 34

Low Side | 1/8"

Question 35

2003 to 2009 ALF lockout cylinders info:

Answer 35

Must be deployed after outriggers Two Front and Two Rear Cylinders Locks Fifth Wheel

Question 36

Do outriggers have integral holding valves?

Answer 36

Yes, the complete system

Question 37

Interlock override switch is used for?

Answer 37

Allows for short jack condition of outriggers

Question 38

What is the PSI on the pedestal hydraulic gauge?

Answer 38

0 to 5,000

Question 39

Pressure to rotate aerial should not exceed what PSI?

Answer 39

1,500 PSI

Question 40

Pressure used to extend should not exceed what PSI?

Answer 40

2,000 PSI

Question 41

What is the manual circuit selector used for?

Answer 41

Aerial electrical failure

Question 42

The manual circuit selector is located just where of the pedestal below the base of the main section

Answer 42

Left

Question 43

The manual circuit selector requires a 1/4 turn to the what for engagement?

Answer 43

Left & Right

Question 44

The variable displacement pump PSI will increase within the pump to the hydraulic requirement but will not allow the ___ to build beyond circuit's requirement.

Answer 44

PSI

Question 45

Outrigger override valve bank is located where?

Answer 45

Left Side of Trailer

Question 46

EPU is a _-volt emergency system that flows __ GPM @ __ PSI?

Answer 46

12-Volt | 1.5 GPM @ 2,000 GPM

Question 47

2006 to 2009 EPU can be operated for how many minutes max?

Answer 47

7 minutes

Question 48

1995 to 2003 EPU can be operated for how many minutes max?

Answer 48

3 minutes

Question 49

The EPU duty cycle on a 2006 to 2009 ALF is what percent?

Answer 49

23%

Question 50

The EPU duty cycle on a 1993 to 2003 ALF is what percent?

Answer 50

7%

Question 51

Aerial rotation is powered by a hydraulic motor. An automatic ___ type brake is used to stop the rotation of the aerial.

Answer 51

Disc

Question 52

The aerial main control valve opens to let hydraulic fluid flow to the ?

Answer 52

Aerial Control spool valves

Question 53

The anchor attachment point on a 2009 ALF is how many PSI?

Answer 53

9,000 PSI

Question 54

The 2009 ALF capstan is rated at how many pounds?

Answer 54

250 lbs

Question 55

The PTO is directly driven off of the chassis transmission and powers what?

Answer 55

Hydraulic Pump

Question 56

What within the PTO engages the shaft that transfers power to the hydraulic pump

Answer 56

Clutch

Question 57

Riding on Aerial: Members must be strapped in with a safety strap to what and using the footrests at the end of the fly section

Answer 57

Safety Strap to both D-Rings

Question 58

What wind effect can be established when aerial positioned between buildings

Answer 58

Tunnel effect

Question 59

What determines the length of EPU Operations

Answer 59

Battery Condition

Question 60

How many control buttons does the Emergency Override System have?

Answer 60

10

Question 61

Aerial Hydraulic oil (AW Hyd 32 Chevron) is supplied from what kind of reservoir with a capacity of how many gallons?

Answer 61

Steel Reservoir | 40 Gallons

Question 62

Activating the aerial power take-off switch activates and energizes what, which allows transmission fluid to go to the PTO

Answer 62

Solenoid

Question 63

Indicators along the handrail of the main section are spaced how far apart?

Answer 63

5 ft increments

Question 64

The swing drive system is located just below the aerial on the turnable. It is made up of a ___ powered by a hydraulic motor

Answer 64

Gear Reduction Drive

Question 65

With the pump operating and all function controls in neutral, the oil merely circulates within the pump cavity under what pressure?

Answer 65

Negligible

Question 66

Combination Spot/Flood light is activated by which switch and can be controlled by a switch at the base of the light

Answer 66

Aerial Switch

Question 67

On the aerial folding steps, locking pins on each step must be ___ removed for them to flip down

Answer 67

Removed

Question 68

How long is the aluminum folding ladder?

Answer 68

10 ft

Question 69

Where is the aluminum folding ladder located at?

Answer 69

Center of the fly section

Question 70

When operating the aerial, control levers are used to raise and lower the ladder. As the control is returned to neutral (centered) pressure is what?

Answer 70

Decreases

Question 71

The rope roller is attached on the tip of the fly section. Two metal brackets welded into the ___ of the fly section serve as the attachment point

Answer 71

Base-rail

Question 72

Power from the tractors system is transferred to the aerial through the electrical swivel coupling. The coupling consists of numerous sets of brushes and brush holder assemblies, collector ___ and connectors which provide uninterrupted current flow to the aerial circuits through 360 degrees of aerial rotation

Answer 72

Rings

Question 73

2003: Mounted on the upper right-hand corner if thr aerial pedestal is an Aerial Loading Warning Display. When the aerial load approaches the maximum load (approximately 80%), how many bars will illuminate?

Answer 73

18 bars

Question 74

Pulling on the Four-Way Solenoid with manual control handle will direct oil into the what?

Answer 74

Outrigger override control button valves

Question 75

If using the manual circuit selector, when operation of aerial control levers are complete, push and turn the solenoid knob to which direction, to re-engage valve for outrigger operation

Answer 75

Right