Apparatus C-2 Care and maintainence of apparatus Flashcards
The PMP relieves Company officers and chauffeurs from the responsibility of apparatus maintenance and inspection.
True or False
1.3
False
The Preventive Maintenance Program (PMP) does not relieve company officers and chauffeurs from the responsibility of apparatus maintenance or inspection.
Chauffeurs are responsible for the condition and operation of apparatus under their control, and must be alert for any repairs or supplies needed. When these become necessary, they should immediately notify who?
2.1
The officer-on-duty
Routine maintenance schedules are the responsibility of who?
2.3
Routine maintenance schedules are the responsibility of the company commander.
Guide to Company Apparatus Care and Maintenance (RT-14) shall be used as a guide and shall be posted at what location?
3
At the housewatch area.
General Knowledge
Beginning each tour, immediately after the 0900 and 1800 roll calls:
3 -Fill Fuel Tank -Seat belts: -Response warning devices: Sirens, air horns and lights. -Lights (non-response): -Purge air tanks:
General Knowledge
Daily maintenance
-Door handles, latches, hinges and all hand holds and rails:
-Windshield wipers, mirrors and glass
-Battery maintenance
-Battery charge (voltmeter):
-Air loss in brake system
-Engine oil level
-Oil pressure
-Tires
-Suspension:
-Upholstery:
-Radiator level:
-Engines:(additional daily maintenance)
With the engine shut down, operate all gates and valves. (including transfer valve)
Strainers on suction inlets shall be checked for operating efficiency.
Momentarily engage pump with engine running – check all pump indicator lights. Check gauges on the pump panel against corresponding gauges in the cab to verify their accuracy.
Note: The pump should only be engaged momentarily to ensure it is functioning.
Running the pump dry will cause damage to the pump..
-Primer pump oil: (Engines)
With the engine running at 700 to 800 rpm for 2 minutes, the voltmeter will show a reading of 13.5 to 14.2 volts, indicating that the battery is charging.
A reading of ____ volts or higher would indicate that the system is over-charging and Fleet Services Division should be notified. With the engine off, a reading of 12 volts or higher indicates the battery has a sufficient charge.
Fill in the blank
- 2.4
14. 8 volts
Air loss in brake system:
Maximum __ lb(s). per 10 minutes.
Maximum __ lb(s). per application
Fill in the blanks
3.2.5
1 lb.
10 lbs.
Note: If a loss occurs over the amounts stated, above notify the Fleet Services Division.
Wheel-Checks are a loose wheel nut indicator that can identify a loose wheel nut with a simple visual inspection. When the wheel nuts are properly torqued to specifications, the Wheel-Checks are placed on the wheel nuts in a uniform pattern. Once a wheel nut has loosened, the Wheel-Check will become out of sequence. If the Wheel-Check is out of sequence, the chauffeur shall notify the Officer on duty.
What should the Officer on duty do?
3.2.8
The Officer on duty shall notify Fleet Services.
***General Knowledge*** Tower Ladders (additional daily maintenance)
3.2.14
A. Pedestal and basket railings, basket gates and locks for looseness, wear or defective welds and/or cracks.
B. Welds at base of basket riser to Stang waterway, welds at pistons at base of boom and at basket level, welds at jacks, outriggers and at turntable. Cracking of paint over welds can indicate development of hairline crack at weld.
C. Condition of safety belts installed in basket.
D. Test of intercom operation, and electrical outlets and lights at basket.
E. Tower ladder baskets should remain relatively level. If during a short period of time (approximately 24 hours), the basket platform drifts downward excessively, notify Fleet Services.
F. Check that the leveling pistons are securely attached; lubricate the brass bushings with WD-40 if necessary.
G. A visual check of hydraulic lines to the main reservoir shall be made noting any cuts, leaks or possible signs of failure.
H. Check boom cradle for defects, condition of padding and low limit switch operation.
I. At the end of each boom section, with the exception of the last sliding section, is a steel rod held in place by a spring clip or nut. Visual check of
condition of clip or presence of clip shall be performed.
Note: Also check for the presence and tightness of the six skid plate bolts located at the end of each boom section on both sides of the boom. Tighten as necessary.
J. Check to see that no tools or equipment carried in bed will strike cable reel.
K. Perform a visual check of compression and tension bolts of the turntable for missing or sheared bolts. A hand check for tightness of those bolts that
are accessible shall be made.
***General Knowledge*** Aerial Ladders (additional daily maintenance)
3.2.15
A. Inspect ladder for damage (rails and rungs).
B. Check ladder slide wear blocks.
C. A visual check of hydraulic lines to the main reservoir shall be made, noting any cuts, leaks or possible signs of failure.
- General Knowledge*
3. 3 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
3.3
-Tire maintenance:
-Transmission fluid:
-Power steering:
- Air cleaner:
- fuel pump primer:
-Tower/Aerial Ladder (additional weekly maintenance)
- Ladder Emergency System:
Hydraulic system:
Check the fluid level; add the proper fluid as necessary.
Chauffeurs of apparatus shall be guided by the Fluid Placard Chart, where is this chart located?
Be guided by the Fluid Placard Chart on the inside of the chauffeur’s door to ensure that the correct fluid is being put into the apparatus.
The fuel pump primer should be operated each week for __ seconds with ignition “On” and apparatus not running. Listen for fuel primer motor while operating switch.
Fill in the blank
3.3.5
5 seconds
Note: Primer switch is a momentary type switch.
When testing the Aerial/Tower Ladder emergency system, how long should it be tested for?
3.3.7
Test for a maximum of 30 seconds.
