Apparatus C-2 Flashcards
When checking seatbelt immediately after the start of the tour you should check for ?
Fraying
Check mounting brackets
Check locking mechanism
Check 9x6 and 6x9
Immediately after roll calls
- Fuel tank
- Seat belts
- Response warning devices
- Lights non response
- Purge air tanks
When checking response warning devices immediately after the start of the tour you should check for ?
Sirens air Horns and lights for : Operability Ensure mounted securely Check for obstructions in and over air horn and siren speaker Clean warning light lenses
When checking Lights(non-response ) immediately after the start of the tour you should check for ?
Operability
Mounted securely
Lenses cleaned
Replace headlight bulbs when necessary
When purging air tanks immediately after the start of each tour you should
Operate motor at moderate speed until max pressure attained
Shut motor
Operate drain cable for each air tank to discharge water
Release cable when dry air is discharged
Daily maintenance of apparatus
- Door handles latches hinges and all hand holds and rails
- Windshield wipers mirrors and glass
3 Battery maintenance - Battery charge
- Air loss brake system
- Engine oil level
- Oil pressure
- Tires
- Suspension
- Upholstery
- Radiator level
- Engines additional daily maintenance
- Primer pump oil
14 tower ladders additional maintenance - Aerial ladders additional maintenance
When checking door handles latches and all hand holds and rails daily you should check for ?
Examine for defects weakness or need for replacements
When checking windshield wipers mirrors and glass daily you should check for ?
Defects
Weakness
Or need for replacement
When checking battery maintenance daily yous should check for ?
Battery casing for cracks and leaks
Corrosion at each cable and clean as needed
Loose connections at each cable
Check condition of battery hold down mechanism
When checking battery charge (voltmeter) the engine should be running at between ____to ____RPM for ____min and the voltmeter should show a reading between ___and ____volts to indicate battery is charging
700 to 800 RPM
2 min
13.5 to 14.2 volts
A reading of ____ volts or higher when testing voltmeter would indicate the system is overcharging
14.8 volts
With engine off the a reading of ____ volts or higher indicates the battery has sufficient charge
12
When testing air loss in brake system daily a max of ___lb per ____ min and a max ____lbs per application is considered acceptable
1 lb. per 10 min
10lbs per application
When checking oil level daily the engine should not be checked with engine running it should be checked
Cold or engine has been shut down for at least 15 min
Add oil as necessary
When checking oil pressure daily should be greater than ___PSI when at operating temp and idle
5 psi