Apparatus questions Flashcards
Normal op temp for allison transmissions
180-220*
Max tranny temp
330* on all rigs except old reserves 300*
Static air brake test should not lose more than ____ psi for engine, truck
2 psi engine
3 psi truck
Theoretical lift when drafting
33.9’
remaining pressure on intake gauge after opening a discharge gate
residual pressure
Applied brake test should not lose more than ___ psi on engine, truck
3 psi engine
4 psi truck
Actual lift when drafting at sea level
22.5’
Aspect ratio
profile of the tire. section height divided by section width and expressed as a percentage
with electronic transfer valve its only necessary to throttle down if PDP exceeds ___ psi, per waterous
250 psi
Practical lift when drafting
20’
4 cycles of a diesel engine
intake (down)
compression (up)
power (down)
exhaust (up)
Per waterous with a manually operated transfer valve, you should slow engine speed to reduce PDP to ____ psi or less. What rigs would this affect?
75 psi
4290
If regen is urgent what is sign on dash
flashing dpf lamp
Engine compartment belts are allowed up to ____ play at the center of the belt
3/4”
what is brake fade
brake linings get hot, the glue softens and starts to melt and linings get slick. W/o aut. slack adjustors it could cause them to run out of stroke from heat expanding drums
what needs to be done after using reclaimed water hydrant
1 quart bleach poured into tank
clean all fittings with potable water
regen required soon, sign on dash
solid dpf lamp
size of helispots at 16A? How many?
25’x25’
3
what is at each helispot on 16A
reclaimed hydrant with 2- 2 1/2” outlets w/ about 50psi
regen most urgent, sign on dash
flashing dpf and check engine light, solid amber warning light
How long do you have to regen if most urgent happens
4 hours
what happens if not done in 4 hours
soot level rises above level 4
you will get flashing dpf, check engine, stop engine and amber warning light.
Call Robert
pressure on intake gauge prior to opening any discharge gate
Static pressure
procedure for towing fire engine
towed in neutral 1 mile or less at no more than 30mph
more than 1 mile, disconnect drive shaft or get flat bed
how long are FG-1s kept
5 years
NFPA standard for fire apparatus driver/operator professional qualifications
1002
What is FG-1
daily vehicle inspection form
Net pump pressure
difference between residual and PDP, actual work the pump is doing
FG-5
Maintenance record form, signed by mechanic when repairs have been completed
valve called for the intake relief valve on the panel
pilot valve
maintain what pressure when drafting
50 psi
FG-2
maintenance request form
NFPA standard for fire apparatus
1901
How does spring brake chamber work
a spring inside the chamber applies the brake mechanically when pressure is released
what pressure we test 4” hose and how long
300 psi 5 minutes
describe color of exhaust, blue, black, white
burning oil
running rich
water in combustion chamber
NFPA for aerial ladder and elevating platforms fire apparatus
1904
what direction are even street addresses
south
east
hose test 3” hose @
350 psi 5 minutes
discharge relief valve must be turned off if pumping above what pressure
300 psi
Range of discharge relief valve
75-300*
hose test 1” booster, 1” brush, 1 1/2” brush @
300 psi
minimum tread depth for front tires, rear tires
4/32” front, 2/32” rear
hose test 1 3/4”, 2 1/2” including high rise pack @
400 psi
Engine idle rpm ’08s
700 rpm
Regen rpm
oil pressure
1400 RPM 50 psi (fluctuates quite a bit tho)
What is pre set safety valve psi on wet tank
150 psi
What is the engine volts when running?
not running?
14-14.3 volts (14.7 is max in perfect scenario, not possible)
12.7 volts (roughly, fluctuates)
If engines running and you notice low voltage what may this indicate
alternator problem
When the engine warms up will the oil pressure get higher or lower
Lower (oil thins out when it warms up)
Oil pressure at idle on ’08s
25-30 psi (depending on engine temp)
3 main components of the pump
pump transmission
body assembly
impellar shaft
What on our pumps drive the transmission and impellar shaft? Why do we use this?
Chain drive from pump trans to impellar shaft
they have more surface contact and are quieter. 50% of chain in contact at all times.
pump trans oil lubes chain sprocket
Which turbo is high pressure turbo and which is the low on ’08s
Top- Low pressure
bottom- High pressure
What does 1500 gpm pump capacity mean
is from testing the pump at draft 10’ using a single 6” hose to the steamer connection
What is Friction Loss
examples of different effects on FL
Loss of energy in pressure due to resistance as water flows thru hoses, fitting, appliances etc.
Size of hose, length of hose, any bends or kinks, quality of hose itself
define head pressure
The vertical distance of the water supply to where its being used. (.434 x height)
what are and how many reservoirs for brake system are there
4-on older seagraves
3-on ’08s to present
primary- rears and maxis
secondary-front and aux systems
wet tank (supply tank)- stores a volume of air so its always available
emergency tank- allows rig to be moved when air presure was lost (on older rigs)
adjustment range of intake relief valve?
BFD set at?
50-250 psi
200 psi
Explain pump service test
pump for 20 mins at 100% rated capacity @ 150 psi net pressure. cant lose more than 13 psi
10 mins @ 70% (1050gpm)rated capacity @200 psi net pressure. cant lose more than 12 psi
10 mins @ 50% (750gpm) rated capacity @ 250 psi net pressure. cant lose more than 11 psi
nfpa for inspection, maintenance, and testing of fire engines
nfpa 1911
per DMV: range of low air alarm
55-75 psi (bfd 60 psi)
Temp you would open aux engine cooler on ’08s
KME
200*
210
per dmv: spring brakes apply at?
20-45 psi (bfd 30 psi)
When would you use radiator refill?
only emergency situation w/ catastrophic loss of radiator fluid. (hole in radiator etc)
Radio for all crews to back out because of emergency
per dmv: cut out pressure?
cut in pressure?
130 psi max (bfd 120psi)
no less than 85 psi
definition of brake chamber
air operated cylinders that apply mechanical force to pushrod and slack adjustors
steps for static brake test
Chock wheels N Ignition ON ALL brakes OFF verbalize starting pressure, 1 min. system should not lose more than 2 psi engine, 3 psi truck
steps for applied brake test
Chock wheels N Ignition ON ALL brakes OFF step on brake pedal after initial drop, verbalize tank pressure hold pedal for 1 minute pressure should not drop more than 3 psi engine, 4 psi truck
Definition of slack adjustor
lever that transmits brake chamber force to the brake assembly. Also takes up slack between brake shoes and drums
Function of intake relief valve
safety valve that dumps excess pressure from inlet side of the pump. Helps prevent water hammer
less likely to burst supply line
color of discharge relief valve if valve is closed
green
light colors for pressure and volume on old rigs
green pressure
orange volume
light colors for pressure and volume on new rigs
orange pressure
green volume
color of discharge relief valve if valve is open
amber
valve callled that turns on/off discharge relief valve
4 way valve
what is stroke of an engine
movement of the piston from TDC to BDC
what pressure do we flush all older seagraves at
100 psi
what pressure do we pump foam on older seagraves
200 psi
Max amount of hard suction you can use on patrol 11
24’
Max psi for relay pumping
180 psi
2 cycles of the air dryer
charge cycle
purge cycle
What psi to pump for relay pumping operation
FL + 20 psi
who shuts down first in relay pumping ops
attack pumper