Apparatus specs Flashcards
psi capacity of air compressor (cascade system)
6000psi for each of 4 banks
what are WT18 & WT41 considered as types of water tenders
nursing units
nfpa defines a water tender as
mobile water supply apparatus
what kind of pumps are on type IIIs
waterous 2-stage, or centrifugal pump
how much hydraulic fluid is held in the hydrostatic pump reservoir
18 gallons
gpm capacity of tactical water tenders
350gpm@150psi
specs on light tower
24’ tower with (6) 1500 watt lights
dimensions of AL
29x11x10
capacity of folding water tank on WT18
4000 gallons (per p&p)
what is the tank capacity of the foam tanks
16-20 gallons
positions of jake (1,2,3) effect how many cylinders respectively
1 - 2 cylinders
2 - 4 cylinders
3 - 6 cylinders
After establishing a draft on the type 1, which mode should the pump function?
We should switch from RPM to PSI mode
quantity of class A foam on type IIIs (percentage ranges)
0.1%-1% (foam pro)
pumping capacity of type III pumps
500gpm@ 150psi
Where is the tank-fill in relation to the pump (type 1 engine)
It is on the discharge side of the pump
how is WT18’s tank to pump different from any other unit
when in: tank to pump is OPEN
when out: tank to pump is CLOSED
Intake relief valve on the keystone, front bumper suction is set at approx ____ psi
200psi
how does firescope classify AL18
type I breathing support apparatus
When should we use fast idle?
When parked with a large electrical load to keep the alternator “excited”
does the pto & compressor need to be on to fill bottles?
no, so long as there is enough air in the banks
gpm capacity of WT18
500gpm
with a PTO type III what two things are important things that should be done when pumping & rolling
- use pressure relief valve (due to high RPMs)
2. drive in a low gear.
