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
At what PSI will the outrigger fully deployed light illuminate?
800 PSI
When installing a outrigger pin, choose a hole that is a min what below the skirt?
1/4”
When the outrigger pin is inserted, pull back how far if leveling is not required?
1/2”
When extending outriggers, lower which side until the bubble moves past how far?
Low Side
1/8”
2003 to 2009 ALF lockout cylinders info:
Must be deployed after outriggers
Two Front and Two Rear Cylinders
Locks Fifth Wheel
Do outriggers have integral holding valves?
Yes, the complete system
Interlock override switch is used for?
Allows for short jack condition of outriggers
What is the PSI on the pedestal hydraulic gauge?
0 to 5,000
Pressure to rotate aerial should not exceed what PSI?
1,500 PSI
Pressure used to extend should not exceed what PSI?
2,000 PSI
What is the manual circuit selector used for?
Aerial electrical failure
The manual circuit selector is located just where of the pedestal below the base of the main section
Left
The manual circuit selector requires a 1/4 turn to the what for engagement?
Left & Right
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.
PSI
Outrigger override valve bank is located where?
Left Side of Trailer
EPU is a _-volt emergency system that flows __ GPM @ __ PSI?
12-Volt
1.5 GPM @ 2,000 GPM
2006 to 2009 EPU can be operated for how many minutes max?
7 minutes
1995 to 2003 EPU can be operated for how many minutes max?
3 minutes
The EPU duty cycle on a 2006 to 2009 ALF is what percent?
23%
The EPU duty cycle on a 1993 to 2003 ALF is what percent?
7%
Aerial rotation is powered by a hydraulic motor. An automatic ___ type brake is used to stop the rotation of the aerial.
Disc
The aerial main control valve opens to let hydraulic fluid flow to the ?
Aerial Control spool valves
The anchor attachment point on a 2009 ALF is how many PSI?
9,000 PSI
The 2009 ALF capstan is rated at how many pounds?
250 lbs
The PTO is directly driven off of the chassis transmission and powers what?
Hydraulic Pump
What within the PTO engages the shaft that transfers power to the hydraulic pump
Clutch
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
Safety Strap to both D-Rings
What wind effect can be established when aerial positioned between buildings
Tunnel effect
What determines the length of EPU Operations
Battery Condition
How many control buttons does the Emergency Override System have?
10
Aerial Hydraulic oil (AW Hyd 32 Chevron) is supplied from what kind of reservoir with a capacity of how many gallons?
Steel Reservoir
40 Gallons
Activating the aerial power take-off switch activates and energizes what, which allows transmission fluid to go to the PTO
Solenoid
Indicators along the handrail of the main section are spaced how far apart?
5 ft increments
The swing drive system is located just below the aerial on the turnable. It is made up of a ___ powered by a hydraulic motor
Gear Reduction Drive
With the pump operating and all function controls in neutral, the oil merely circulates within the pump cavity under what pressure?
Negligible
Combination Spot/Flood light is activated by which switch and can be controlled by a switch at the base of the light
Aerial Switch
On the aerial folding steps, locking pins on each step must be ___ removed for them to flip down
Removed
How long is the aluminum folding ladder?
10 ft
Where is the aluminum folding ladder located at?
Center of the fly section
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?
Decreases
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
Base-rail
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
Rings
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?
18 bars
Pulling on the Four-Way Solenoid with manual control handle will direct oil into the what?
Outrigger override control button valves
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
Right