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
When checking oil pressure daily the pressure should be between ____to ____PSI when operating between _____to _______rpm
30 to 70 psi
1500 to 2100 rpm
When checking tires daily you should check for uneven wear cuts and bruises When tread wear reaches _____inch in depth request a replacement
3/16 inch in depth
If chauffeur discovers during his daily check of the Wheel-Checks, a wheel nut has loosened he shall tighten the bolt until indictor is uniform with rest of indicators
False inform OOD
OOD call fleet services
When checking the suspension daily you should check for
Visual check for cracks and or missing parts of leaf springs
When storing tools behind the rearward facing seat of crew cab on chauffeurs side make sure they are secure so as not to come in contact with electrical unit store there
False do not store anything behind rearward facing seat of the crew on chauffeur side
When checking radiator level daily it should be about _____ inch below the radiator cap or to the full mark on the surge tank
1 in below
Note check when cold
When checking radiator level daily you should also check
Radiator cap is secure Inductions of leaks Examine all water hoses especially lower hose Check radiator for debris Fan belt for tightness
Additional daily maintenance on engines includes
Operate all gates and valves with engines shut
Strainers in suction inlets checked
Momentarily engage pumps with engine running
The primer pump on engines should be checked daily for
Oil level
Ensure vent hole on cap is clear
Note all engines 2000 and newer have oiless primer
Tower ladder daily maintenance
- Pedestal and basket railings , basket gates and locks
- Welds at base of basket riser to stang waterway
- Condition of safety belts
- Intercom
- TL basket should remain relatively level
Check leveling pistons and lube brass bushings if necessary with Wd-40 - Visual check hydraulic lines
- Check boom cradle for defects and lower limit switch
- Check for presence of clip that holds in steel rod on each boom section( minus last sliding section)
Note also check for presence and tightness of six skid plate bolts located at the end of each boom section on both sides of boom tighten as necessary
Aerial ladder additional daily maintenance
Inspect lAdder for damage rails and rungs
Check ladder slide wear blocks
Visual check of hydraulic lines to main reservoir
Weekly apparatus maintenance includes
Tire maintenance
Transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Air cleaner
Electric fuel pump primer
Tower ladder emergency system and hydraulic system
Aerial ladder emergency system and hydraulic system
When checking transmission fluid weekly you should engine on or off
Warm and running
Electrical fuel pump primer should be operated weekly for how many seconds with ignition on and apparatus running or not running
5 seconds with engine not running but ignition on
Listen for fuel primer motor
When testing the emergency systems for the TL and aerials they should be tested weekly for a maximum of ____ seconds
30
Monthly maintenance of apparatus include
TL boom
Aerial ladder
