Boat 4 Flashcards
What is boat 4s length, beam and draft?
76’ 6”
24’ beam
8’ draft
Boat 4 has 2 diesel tanks, what is their capacity?
1769 gallons
3538 total
Boat 4 has 12 bulwark nozzles that supply what GPM?
500 GPM each
Boat 4 has two under wharf nozzles forward port and starboard, what gpm do they flow at?
2500 gpm each
There are 3 manifolds on Boat 4, tell me about them, location, size and outlets.
Bow manifold - 2 1/2” x 4 ; 4” x 1
Port manifold / Starboard manifold - both have 4” x 2 ; 2 1/2 x 2
Tell me about Boat 4s turrets, locations, gpm, water or foam?
Bow - 3000 gpm foam and water
Pilot house - 3000 gpm foam and water
Stern main deck - 2000 gpm water only
Stern quarter deck port and star - 1000 gpm water only
Tell me what Boat 4 carries in regards to firefighter hose.
4” - 300’
2 1/2” - 800’
1 3/4 - 600’
Boat 4 has a Cummins/Onan main generator supplying how much power? The Auxiliary generator supplies how much power ?
Onan - 55 KW
Auxiliary - 50 KW : Powered by 6 cylinder starboard pump engine.
Break down Boat 4s foam system - what monitors? What manifolds? How many gallons of foam?
Monitors - bow and pilot house monitors 3000 gpm
Manifolds - bow/foredeck manifold - it has 4 x 2 1/2 outlets and 1 x 4” outlet
Ernie : according go FB 4 logbook, the air system pressure gauge indicated the air pressure provided to the vessels air system should read what?
80-110 psi
Ernie : according to FB 4 logbook how many positions are on the steering transfer switch?
4
Ernie : FB 4 logbook - the pilots console the lo-lube oil pressure warning light indicates that the port and starboard oil pressure is what?
22 psi or lower (bt4 4 pilot console)
Ernie : BT4s Clinometer shows the ships type 1 trim and measures?
0-15 degrees (boat 4 navigation panel)
Ernie : BT4 - how big is the kelvin-white compass card?
7 inch (boat 4 pilot console)
Ernie : BT4 pilot console - the high water temperature warning light in indicates the cooling water temperature is what?
200 degrees or higher (pilot console)
Ernie : how long is the 120v power cord and where is it located?
150 feet - aft compartment main deck port side
Ernie : the 12 bulwark nozzles are connected to the _____ main flowing _____gpm @_____psi
10inch, 500gpm @100psi
Ernie : auxiliary generators voltage regulator can be damaged in _____ if left on and the engine speed drops below _____ of 1800 rpm
3 seconds
80%
Ernie : compressed air system is set to operate @ ______?
150 psi
Ernie : engine oil pressures normal range is ?
30-80psi
Ernie : air starter minimum pressure to start engines is what?
80 psi
Ernie : normal operating range of engine water temp is between _____ , do not exceed ____max temp?
175-210 f
220 f max
Ernie : steering control signal is generated in the lever steerer and the rudder follow up signals are the inputs to a ?
Magnetic amplifier
Ernie : steering system power pack is composed of what?
220v , 3 phase
1.5 hp @ 1730 rpm
Ernie : ventilation system what supplies fresh air to the pilot house?
Mast Fan
Ernie : the vida motivator educator system after the wye there are 2 valves, connected to what kind of brand of actuator?
NIBCO
Ernie : BT4 carries how many 20 ft section of 3inch flexible full vacuum suction hose?
20ft = 10 sections of 20’
Ernie : bilge pump system has 2 functions, what are they?
To work as bilge pump AND salvage pump
Ernie : BT4s logbook states that the primary purpose of the bilge system is what?
Emergency self dewatering
Ernie : the secondary use of the bilge pump system is what?
Used to dewater another vessel
Ernie : there are _____ points aboard the vessel where either one or both bilge pumps can pull suction?
9
Ernie : what prevents large debris from entering the pipe and thus the bilge pump?
Mudbox
Ernie : the sludge or “sump pump” is rated at what?
30 gpm
220 v
3 phase
3 HP
960 RPM
Ernie : bilge warning device that if the federal selector knob is positioned to the “radio” position the bilge alarm will be what?
Disabled
Ernie : what feature provides BT4 the ability to refill its own foam tank or to pump foam through its system utilizing an off ship supply?
Nursing
Ernie : what is the manufactures recommendation for optimum performance with the monitors is ____ pump pressure to the base of the appliance?
155 psi
Ernie : for the foam pump raw water for engine cooling is taken from where?
The port auxiliary sea chest
Ernie : BT4 has no foam gauge - using the tape at the forward sounding/fill pipe you measure 41 1/2 inches how much foam is in the tank according to the foam tank chart?
2100 gallons
Ernie : the foam proportioners will not work properly if the pressure on the foam concentrate side does not exceed the water pressure side of the proportioned by at least how much?
1 bar
Ernie : the foam pump design operation pressure is approximately what?
180 psi
Ernie : the foam pump relief valve is preset @ what?
200 psi
Ernie : FB4s maintenance underwharf boxes maintained are at what intervals ?
3 months
Ernie : how often are the hatch covers cleaned and sealed ?
6 months
Ernie : how often are the hose floats maintained?
Annual
Ernie : how often are the manifold discharge gates maintained?
2 months
Ernie : how often are the receptacles on the electric reel and stern maintained
3 months
Ernie : Henry Ford railroad bridge opening signals, what are they?
2 short 1 long
Ernie : according to the mariners guide, if you hear 5 prolonged blasts coming from a vessel that is not underway what does this mean?
Alerting mariners that the vessel is on fire !
Ernie: tariff No 14 states if a vessel draws less than 1.5 meters, what is the speed limit in the outer harbor? (What exactly is the outer harbor?)
15 knots
Ernie : Tariff No4 life ring preservers with ropes attached shall be at least what length?
61 meters
Ernie : Tariff No 4 speed limit on wharfs is what?
10 mph
Ernie : Tariff No4 - size of oil spill boom at oil/petrol terminals is what?
305 lineal meters
Ernie : what is the mean range of tide of LA and LB inner and outer harbors?
LA - 3.8 ft
LB - 3.7 ft
Ernie : what is the Diurnal range for LA and LB harbors
Both are 5.4 ft
Ernie : not sure what this question is - need to find out more info…
The LA/LB harbors are subject to Seiche and Surge, in the back channel, hourly variations maybe?
1.5 knots or more
ERNIE : a shoal area with a rock covered 3ft and a rock awash near the outer end, extends about ______ mile south of the shore just east of pint Fermin light?
.3 of a mile
Ernie : a lighted whistle buoy is about _____yards SW from the south end of the shoal area near the point Fermin light?
300 yards
Ernie : what are the explosive anchorages?
C, D, F, Q
Ernie : vessels loading/unloading or laden with explosives must display a red flag of at least size?
1.2 square meters (approx 16sqft) in the day
Illuminated by a spotlight at night
Ernie : the badger railroad lift bridge has a horzital clearance of ____ft a vertical clearance of _____ft up and _____Ft down?
180 ft
165 ft. / 6.7 ft
Ernie : the Badger railroad lift bridge has how many fixed navigation lights?
8
Ernie : for the purpose of LA/LB harbors “small Craft” are designed Ted as what?
Pleasure vessels , commercial fishing vessels and sport fishing boats
Ernie : when visibility inside the federal breakwater is less than ______ VTC will impose one-way traffic restrictions.
.5 mile
Ernie : what is the safety zones around “Elly and Ellen” oil platforms?
500 meters
Ernie : what is the security zones for the cruise ships in San Pedro Bay ?
100 yards
Ernie : LA and LB harbors are connected by Cerritos channel, the distance between the seaward entrances to the tow harbors is about what distance?
4 miles
Ernie : San Pedro breakwater extends _____ to the LA Light, the middle breakwater extends _____from the LA entrance to the LB entrance and is marked at both ends by light?
1.8 miles
3.1 miles
Ernie : “fish harbor” outer breakwaters enclose the yacht club anchorage sometimes are called what?
Fish harbor extension
Ernie : what is the heading to the range light that marks LA main channel?
The heading to the range lights are 295.8
Ernie : according to the coast pilot - “restricted area” is off the E side of reservation point extending _____ from the federal correctional institution fence along the shore.
150 ft
Ernie : coast pilot - fog is most likely from oct - feb. which is usually the worst month?
December
Ernie : harbor safety plan - how many fixed bridges are there in LA and LB harbors?
Bonus : how many drawbridges and where are they?
2
2 - Commodore Schuyler Heim Highway Bridge and adjacent Badger Railroad Bridge
Originally BT 4 had a foam tank of ______gallons that was an integral part of the hull between frames ____ and ____. After the upgrade in 1999 an additional tank of _____gallons was fabricated and placed from frame ___aft to frame _____
600 gallons
Frames 1 and 2
1500 gallons
Frames 2 aft to frame 5
BT4 carries how many 20’ sections of hard suction?
3 sections
The foam pump is driven by the Perkins 1800 rpm engine, its engaged manually. What is the maximum discharge pressure, the operation pressure and what is the relief valve preset to?
Max is 206 psi
Operations pressure is 180 psi
Relief is set at 200 psi
BT4’s upgrades that took place in 1999 added considerable weight. Following the upgrades there is a ____degree list to the _____ side.
Less than 1 degree list
To the PORT side
BT4 can deploy foam through 2 large monitors a distance of ____feet for over ____minutes.
360 ft
11 minutes - or 22 minutes with one monitor
BT4 - all proportioners are preset to ____percent. Also foam pressure must be set above fire man pressure by ____psi.
3 percent
20 psi
Foam proportioner capabilities to the pilot house turret and the bow turret are ____gpm to ____gpm.
Foam proportioner capabilities to the forward manifold is ____gpm to ____gpm.
760 gpm - 3461 gpm
33 gpm - 1982 gpm
Foam deliverer pressure - at 150 psi fire main pressure the foam pump delivers ____gpm of foam at ____% setting?
Proportioner settings/function - each appliance has its own proportioner adjustable from ___% to ___% and pressure must be higher than fire man pressure by ____psi
90 gpm of foam
0% - 6%
20 psi
Foam system operation procedures - manufacturers recommendation for optimum performance with the monitors is ____psi pressure to the base of the appliance.
155 psi
Foam system operation procedures - once it has been determined to apply foam, the pilots normal operation should insure that the crossover valve is open or closed?
Closed
However in the event that maximum volume and reach are necessary using both large monitors at the same time, leaving the crossover open will increase flow
Foam tank chart - full (2100 gal), middle (1200 gal), low (300 gal), what are the soundings for inches to bottom?
Full - 41 1/2 inches
Middle - 23 1/2 inches
Low - 3 inches
Foam tank fill operations - the foam tank can be filled via 2 ways, the what are they?
From the forward fill/sounding pipe (gravity fill only)
Or
The port side fill/suction pipe (gravity OR positive means using the foam pump)
Bilge pump system - the system has 2 functions, _____ and ______
Relief valves are set @ _____psi
Bilge pump and salvage
50 psi
Bilge pump system - the system is comprised of 2 Fairbanks-Morse rotary gear pumps drive by ____HP electric motors, each pump is rated at ____gpm @ f_____RPM.
10 HP motors
150 gpm @ 350 rpm
Bilge pump system - 2 bilge/salvage pump installations on BT4, one on the PORT and other to STARBOARD. Specs for these pumps are they will discharge 150gpm @ 350rpm, a 220V, 3 phase,
1730 rpm motor rated @ 10 HP. Total combined gpm from both pumps is 300gpm.
Primary purpose of this system is for SELF EMERGENCY dewaters.
Secondary use for salvage operations.
No questions just information
Bilge pumps system - how many locations on BT4 where the bilge pumps can pull suction?
9 locations
Bilge pump system - out of the 9 locations where the bilge pump system can pull suction, how many are above waterline?
2 - two on the main deck port/stud operated by the deck wheel
Bilge pump system - where is the suction located for the salvage system?
The salvage system are comprised of the 2 main deck suctions port/stbd
BT4 - what is the sludge tank? What drains into it? What is its capacity?
The sludge tank is separate and distinct from the bilge pump system, located amidships in the engine room bilge between frames 8 and 9. It’s divided into 3 sections, the strbd half of the tank is where the dry bilge system collects its water. This portion holds 170 gallons.
it collects sea water from prop shaft, packing glands and fresh water from the wash basin.
340 gallons
What does the 3rd section of the sump tank hold?
It holds 70 gallons of used engine oil
Information only : the sludge or “sump pump” is a Jabsco 30 gpm rotary pump and is driven by an electric motor. The motor is a Fairbanks Morse 220 v , 3 phase, 3 HP, 960 rpm motor
No question to answer
BT4 - how many bilge warning devices are there? Where are they located?
There are 2 high water bilge alarms
Locations - the float switches are one amidships in the forward area of the steering room, the SECOND is located in the engine room bilge between frames 7 and 8 near the keel.
Engineers test the float switches weekly. HOWEVER daily check the position of the federal selector know which should be positioned to the “radio” position and the main batter switch is in the “off” position. Otherwise the alarm will be disabled.
BT4 - sludge pump and motor : lubricate the intermediate shaft bearing between the motor and pump at 1 month intervals using _____ or ____ weight engine oil.
30 or 40 weight engine oil
BT 4 educator system - how many 4” vita motivator eductors are there on BT4? What is the inlet size, also what is the GPM capacity? What is the lift capacity?
There are 2 4” eductors -
Inlet size is 2 1/2
700 gpm - hose that is used for suction is 3” flexible pvc suction hose
20 ft lift
BT4 Vita Motivator - how many sections of flexible full vacuum suction hose does BT4 carry?
4 x 20 ft sections
BT4 electrical switch used to activate the 4” VM eductor system - you must toggle the electrical switch hon deck to the open position and wait about ______seconds until the green light illuminates. This is also true for the moving to the closed position and waiting for the light to turn red.
Bonus - these actuators in the system can also be manually opened and closed using an ______size open end wrench.
7 seconds
11/16 “
BT4 ventilation system - control of the ventilation of the engine room and pilot house is provided by 4 vane-axial fans, 3 intake and 1 exhaust. The 3 intake fans are located one each port and starboard aft of the equipment compartments and one at the top of the mast, approximately _____feet above the waterline.
The mast fan through ducting from the engine room also supplies fresh air to the ________
22 feet
Pilot house
BT4 ventilation system - specifications on CFMs. The 2 engine room supply fans (port and starboard) are 3000 cfms. Engine room exhaust air is removed by a fan rated at 6000 cfms. Duct system supply air is drawn from the top of the mast through a 3000 cfm fane. Four outlets of 500 cfms each.
Caution - none of these systems substitutes use of _______
SCBA
BT4 steering system - in all there are _____separate steering controls. The steering system is energized with the steering transfer switch located near the center of the pilots console. The ______are most commonly used used in operating the vessel.
4 separate
2 x lever handles port/starboard
Non follow up
Remote box
BT4 steering system - the lever steering handles, 1 to starboard and 1 to port is composed of two units. The Power pack and the power unit. The power unit also contains the _________ram. The power pack has a ____gallon hydraulic oil reservoir.
Hydraulic ram
10 gallon
BT4 steering system - manual steering may be employed at anytime by _______the bypass solenoid coil…..otherwise known as for dumb people like myself ___________
De-energizing the bypass solenoid coil
for dumb people like myself SHUT OFF THE POWER TO THE STEERING SYSTEM BY TURING THE TRANSFER SWITCH TO OFF.
BT4 steering system - the remote controller is a portable, manual unit that is attached to _____feet of electric cord and is mounted to the _______side of the pilots console. Rudder control from this unit is “_________” type
24 feet
Port side
Follow up type
BT4 rudder assembly - the rudders are mounted directly astern of each of the 2 propellers. Each rudder is attached to _____inch forged steel shaft.
4 1/2 inch
BT4 Steering system : located in the lever steerer is a wire wound (contol) potentiometer of ____watt, ______ohm rating.
25 watt
5000 ohm
BT4 Steering gear - the Power Packs hydraulic oil reservoir should be checked daily, weekly or monthly? How often is the system drained and fresh oil replenished and what type of oil do you use for the flushing of the system?
What type of hydraulic oil is used?
Weekly
Yearly / SAE 10 through a 180 mesh wire screen
Type of Viscosity of oil is 140 ssu - 225 ssu @ 100 degrees.
Aka tellus 33 hydraulic oil meets those requirements
BT4 Steering system - the power unit which has the hydraulic ram attached to it is greased at what intervals?
Also , what other greasing at the same intervals are done?
2 month intervals - grease the alemite hydraulic fittings on the power unit.
Grease the alemite fittings on the quadrants, linkage arm and the rudder shaft mount.
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : what part of this system is interconnected?
The main oil reservoir
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : emergency operating procedures when operating in full ahead positing what is the maximum throttle setting for these conditions?
1/3 throttle
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : emergency operating procedures - loss of air pressure below _____psi props will go in full reverse.
25 psi
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : information only no question - reserve oil is stored in a lower tank called the main tank and an upper gravity oil tank. The upper gravity tank is supplied with low pressure oil from the oil distribution box and sufficient pressure on the low pressure side of the system prevents sea water penetrating the propeller hub during non operating periods. There are 5 gauges located on a panel in the engine room that show key points to the system
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : while operating propulsion engines make sure stuffing box water pressure gauge reads ___ to ____ psi @ _____rpms.
3 to 4 @ 1800 rpms
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : emergency operating procedures - no hydraulic oil pressure available how long should you wait for the safety springs in the hub to set?
Approximately 1 minute
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : maintenance and lubrication - filter strainers Turn handles clockwise _____time every day. Drain at lease _____per month. Wash filter elements in cleaning solvent and reassemble every ______months
Once
Once
6 months
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : maintenance and lubrication - primary suction strainers disassemble and clean strainers _____per year. How many strainers are there?
Oil distribution box and control linkage is inspected when?
Once
4 strainers
Once a month - use SAE 30 or 40 oil on linkage.
FB4 KA-ME-WA system : maintenance and lubrication - how often should you operate and start each controllable pitch hydraulic pumps 1 AND 2?
Lower oil tank capacity is ____gallons and the oil level is checked how often?
How often should a chemical analysis be conducted on the oil?
Each shift
170 gallons checked once per year
Every 3 years or more often if you think it’s contaminated
Only time only is changed is after analysis report states it should be changed .
Type of oil : delo 400 15-40w
specs of oil 150 ssu to 300 ssu @ 100 degrees. Viscosity should be not less than 80 ssu at max fluid operating temperature.
BT4 - Hi water temperature warning light indicates that _____F
Hydraulic oil pressure gauge reading should be ______psi
Foam pressure gauge system pressure ____to_____psi
209 F
1000 psi
0-200psi
BT4 - air system pressure gauge reading should be _____to____psi.
Lo lube oil pressure warning light for port auxiliary engine indicates that ____psi or lower exists.
80-110 psi
20 psi or lower
BT4 - the turbo aftercooler lowers the temperature of the air to approximately _____degrees.
Air cleaner filter element is cleaned/replaced how often? This is also visualized by when the indicator goes from the yellow zone into the ______zone.
200 degrees.
Yearly
Red zone
BT4 - drive and main pump engines specs no questions just specs to review
Displacement - 1649
Brake horsepower - 764 bop @ 2100 rpm
Engine crankcase - 36 gallons
Engine only coolant - 65 qts
Total cooling system - 43 gallons
BT4 - DRIVE ENGINE SPECS
OIL : check oil level daily - oil filters are replaced upon oil change and yearly regardless of oil change or not at that time.
Daily - check belts daily - kamewa pump is driven by drive engine so check this belt daily.
Transmission position indicator - check daily, it should be in neutral position
Trans oil : 175 - 200 (less than 150 or more than 210 BAD)
Trans oil pressure : 200 -250 psi
Engine fuel pressure : less than 23 psi BAD
Water temp : 175 - 210 degrees (220 max)
Oil pressure psi is greatest on starting a cold engine.
Oil pressure : 30 - 80 psi @ 600-2100 rpms @ 210 degrees
Alarms and shutdown @ 20 psi
Engine exhaust stack max temp 1065 degrees
Engine hours are entered monthly into the engine log book
Run Away turbo - manual mechanical governor control moving the handle toward teh throttle air actuator will shut off fuel flow. Do this by pressing button 22a and turning handle 22b 1/4 turn.
Air starter - 80 psi minimum to start engine, max is 150 psi
BT4 auxiliary pump engine - information only : auxiliary fire pump is a De Laval two stage centrifugal pump rated @ 1500gpm @ 150psi direct driven by a six cylinder Diesel engine (caterpillar 3406)
The discharge valve is an OS&Y valve used to close off piping so repairs to check valve or pump will not affect use of fire mains. This gets greased @ 3 month intervals.
Sea chest vent valve is used to bleed air from the system otherwise its to remain in closed position.
The heat exchanger zinc is inspected at 6 month intervals and replace zinc if 50% disintegrated.
BT4 Main fire Pump - 2 x De Laval 2 stage centrifugal pump rated @ 3000gpm @ 150psi direct driven from a Caterpillar 3412 Diesel engine.
Lubricate pump bearing once a month with 1 shot of grease.
Change grease every 12 months. Clean it out and refill housing by hand 1/4 to 1/3 full of new grease. Testing housing temp by hand on housing - dont let temp rise about 180 degrees - if this happens check for overgreasing.
These pumps are of bronze construction. Pump suction inlet is 10”, outlet 8” and pump impellers are 15 1/4”.
Maintenance of main fire pumps STARTS WITH KEEPING EXTERNAL SURFACES CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
Shaft packing - if packing gland is leaking tighten shaft packing only when pump is in operation, this adjusts for slight dripping.
BT4 main pump shutdown procedures - if the engine has been run at low rpms run the engine at low idle for ______seconds before stopping. If the engine has been run at high rpms, run the engine at no more than _____rated speed for ____to ____minutes.
30 seconds
1/2 rated speed
3 to 5 minutes
BT4 auxiliary fire pump - information only - the Leak Line is connected from the suction inlet of the pump to the 3/4 inch leak off outlet in the top of the stuffing box at discharge end of the casing.
Two De Laval 2 stage centrifugal pumps driven by caterpillar 3406 engines rated @ 440BHP @ 2100rpm
Pumps are of all bronze construction - pump inlet is 6”, outlet is 5” and impellers are 15 5/8”
Bearing lubrication - minimum worked penetration of 265 to 295 @ 77 degrees. SHELL RETINAX grease meets these specs.
BT4 electrical system - there are 2 onboard generators. Generator #1 (main generator) electric power only is a ____HP Onan. Generator #2 (auxiliary) electric power and 1500gpm pump is a _____HP Caterpillar 3406.
98 hp
440hp
BT 4 generator #1 is a ____KW generator. Generator #2 is a ____KW auxiliary generator.
55 kw
50kw
BT4 generator #1 start up procedures - press and hold start/hold switch until generator reaches full rpm and the cycle meter reads _____cycles.
60 cycles
BT4 VM educator capacity is _____gpm and has a suction lift capacity of _____
700gpm
20 feet
BT 4 electrical switch to activate the VM educator system takes how long to move into position?
7 seconds
Bonus - in order for the VM 4” educator system to operate the breaker in the quite room must be on. What is the breaker number and what panel is it located on?
Breaker #6 on the L-2 panel
If BT4s educator system actuators malfunction, the ______actuators can be manual opened using an _______open end wrench.
Nibco
11/16
BT 4s ventilation system - the boat is provided with _____vane axial fans, ____exhaust and ____intake fans.
4 vane axial fans.
1 is an exhaust fan
3 are intake fans
BT4 ventilation fans - there are _____ intake fans on boat 4. The highest being on top of the mast which is approximately ______feet above the waterline?
3 intake fans
22 feet
BT4 ventilation - the 2 engine room supply fans are ______cfm. The engine room exhaust fan is rated at a total of _____cfm. The engine room has four outlets which distribute the air out, each outlet provides _____cfm
3000 cfm
6000 cfm
500 cfm
BT 4 has how many separate steering controls? Name them.
4
2 level handles
Non follow up
Remote control steering
BT4s remote control steering cable is ______feet in length.
24 feet
BT4, how many onboard generators are there and where are they located? Main generator is an Onan and is a ____KW. The backup generator supplies _____kw
2 onboard generators located on the starboard side of the vessel
55kw and 50 kw
BT4 - to start the Onan generator, press and hold start/hold switch until generator reaches full rpm and the cycle meter reads _____cycles.
When starting the backup generator bring port auxiliary engine up to ______rpm on the tachometer located at the console in the quite room.
60 cycles.
1800rpm
What is BT4’s total foam ? What is the lowest reading? What is the middle reading?
2100 full
300 lowest , 1200 middle
When the decision to flow foam is made, to insure best practices, what valve should be operated and what position should it be in?
Close the cross over valve - doing this will prevent foam flow from the thrusters.
Manufacturers recommendations of optimum performance with the monitors while flowing foam states that pump pressure should be what?
155 psi
One monitor flowing 3% foam will use _____gallons of foam in _____minutes.
Tow monitors flowing #% foam will use ____gallons of foam in ____minutes
90 gpm foam in 11 minutes
180 gpm foam in 22 minutes
Boat 4 forward fill pipe for foam is ____inches. The port side is ____inches.
2”
3”
Forward is gravity fed only. The port can be gravity OR positive means using foam pump.
Boat 4 has ____ bilge pumps located _______. Each pump is equipped with a ____hp electric motor and can delivery ____gpm @ ____rpm with a relief a valve of 50 psi.
2 bilge pumps
Location is 1 to port, 1 to starboard
10 hp
150 gpm @ 350rpm
Boat 4 can pull suction in how many locations ? How many locations for suction for below deck pickups?
9 locations
7 locations for below decks
Suction for dewatering/salvage on deck of boat 4 is taken through ____inch flexible vacuum pvc hose.
3 inch
The sludge pump removes water that can come from propeller shaft stuffing boxes, pump packing glands and fresh water from the wash basin. This pump is a ____HP ____gpm Jabsco sump pump.
3 HP
30 GPM
The sludge tank is built integrated with the vessels hull and is divided into 3 sections for a total of ____gallons. Half of this capacity is reserved for the dry bilge system holding ____gallons.
340 gallons
170 gallons
The sludge or “sump tank” holds ____gallon capacity for things like used engine oil.
70 gallons
What two areas does boat 4s bilge warning devices monitor? Where are the devices located? Where is the speaker mounted ?
Steering room and engine room bilge.
Mounted in the fidley
Bow turret gpm?
How long is the cycle time for the siphon ejector control?
Pilot house turret?
3000 gpm
10 seconds
3000 gpm
Power cord reel located in the portside aft equipment compartment has a dual box attached to _____feet of cord?
150 feet
The search light is _____watts _____volt and is greased at what intervals?
1000 watt / 120 volts
3 month intervals
How often do you grease the fittings on the movable portions of the turret assembly?
1 week intervals
The salvage pump is capable of pumping what gpm?
150 gpm
The crane that is used to lift the skiff off the aft deck has a maximum lift capacity of what?
2,500 lbs
The skiff is manufactured by whom and is how long?
12’3”
Bulwark nozzle system - how many monitors? What is the gpm? Risers are what size and are connected to _____inch fire main.
12 monitors / 500 gpm
Risers are 2 1/2 inch connected to 10inch fire main
When do you grease the outlet cap threads with multi purpose type grease for the bulwark nozzle system?
Once per month
Information only :
the Kamewa system due to the fact that the shafts always spin in one direction and the propeller blades control how the boat moves results in better utilization of power, quicker stopping time, improved slow speed control, decreased fuel consumption, reduced maintenance and improved maneuverability.
Oporto and starboard systems are identical. They are not interconnected except for the main oil reservoir
No hydraulic pressure = full ahead
Loss of air pressure = full reverse
How many gauges located on the panel in the engine room continually indicate the pressures at key points in the the system?
5 gauges
Before starting propulsion engines, ensure that the pitch is at zero by checking the the indicator pointers on the ______meters. This step is done by moving the throttle pitch to full ahead, full astern and then returning to ZERO
Bailey Meters
No hydraulic oil pressure available - open the emergency bypass valve between the oil inlet and the return lines to the oil distribution box. All approximately ____minute for the safety springs in the hub to set.
Once this is complete do not exceed _____throttle setting on propulsion engines.
1 minute
1/3 throttle
Loss of air pressure for propeller pitch can result from a air compressor malfunction when pressure drops approximately below _____psi. Which will result in full reverse pitch.
Lower oil tank (main tank) - holds how much capacity of hydraulic oil?
25 psi
170 gallons
Bilge system has 2 functions, bilge pump and salvage pump. The system has 2 pumps driven by ____hp electric motors, the pumps are rated at ___gpm @ ___rpm. The relief valves are set at ___psi.
10 hp
150gpm @ 350 rpm
50psi
The bilge pump system is mainly only used for “real” bilge pumping and salvage pumping activities. This system can provide a combined gpm of ____gpms. Normal everyday dewatering is done using the vessels sump pump.
300 gpm
The dry bilge installation can be found at frames ___and ____ and uses a different pump to remove its contents. The bilge pump/salvage pump is a 10hp, 150gpm @350rpm system which is separate from the dry bilge pump which is also a Fairbank Morse motor, but is a smaller pump, ___hp, ___gpm jabasco sump pump.
8 and 9
3hp , 30 gpm
The sludge tank is located between the drive engines at frames ___and ____. The tank is divided into 3 sections. The Starboard half is where the dry bilge contents collects. It holds ____gallons.
8 and 9
170 gallons
The motor driving the ____gpm jabasco sludge pump is Fairbanks Morse ___hp ____rpm motor with tyhe power switch on the sub panel on breaker ____
30 gpm
3 hp
960rpm
P-6 breaker
The 3rd section of the dry bilge holds ____gallons of used engine oil.
70 gallons
Bilge warning devices - if water enters into the engine room or steering room there are 2 float switches, ______siren driver and a speaker. The float switches are located amidships in the _____area of the steering room and on in the engine room bilge between frames ____and____
Federal interceptor.
Forward
Frames 7 and 8
Important note on the federal interceptor switch that must be understood. It is a WEEKLY check for checking the operation on the switch. HOWEVER if the switch is in the “radio” position OR the main battery switch is turned off, the bilge alarm with be Disabled. For this reason the positioning of the switch is checked how often?
Daily
What fitting is required for BT4 to pump out its own bilge with the eductor system?
45 degree cam type fitting is needed for this operation
What breaker must be in the ON position for BT4’s VM eductor system to work ?
The breaker in the quite room
Breaker 6 on the L-2 panel
The breaker should be carried in the ON position
1 of the 3 ventilation fan intakes are located on top of the mast ____feet above the waterline. This fan intake supplies fresh air to what part or the vessel?
22 feet
Pilot house
Exhaust fan on BT4 - where is the vent for the exhaust located?
Into the aft end of the fidley
Controls for the 4 motors that run the ventilation system are found in the quite room on the ____panel.
Femco panel
The top of the mast fan can pull how many cfms? Also this unit can distribute air to the engine room and pilot house. The ENGINE room has ____outlets of ____cfm each
3000 cfm
4 outlets of 500 cfm each
BT4 air system pressure gauge indicates that air pressure is provided to the vessels air system, this gauge should read what?
80 - 110 psi
Lo-lube oil pressure warning light for port/stbd propulsion engines a indicates that ___psi or lower pressure exists when light comes on.
Hi water temperature warning light comes on when ____degrees or more temperature exists.
22 psi or lower
200 degrees
Window wipers bearings are lubricated when using how many drops of engine oil?
6 month / 2 drops
The siphon ejector control has a ___second cycle time.
10 seconds
The power cord outlet located in the portside aft equipment compartment has ___feet of rubber covered cord?
The 5 portholes that are on each side of the vessels engine room cabin and 2 on the aft portion are what size?
150 feet
14 inch
The search light on the pilot house is ___watts and is greased at ____month intervals
1000w / 3 month intervals
Greasing the turret assembly, there are ___fittings, use RETINAX -A multipurpose grease, this is done _____
2 fittings
This is done weekly
Both the foam fill and the foam discharge use what size hard suction? Also the salvage pump connection uses the same size.
3 inch hard suction
The Brower system crane has a maximum life capacity of what?
2,500 lbs
The bulwark nozzles are which there are ___of them in total provide ____gpm and are supplied by the ___inch main. Maintenance of the system requires that the riser couplet cap threads be greased when?
12
500gpm
10 inch main
Monthly
Foam tank on BT4 - tape measure that is weighted is approximately how long?
Foam level should read what on the tape measure?
12’ 8 “ / 32”
The bullhorn on BT 4 uses how many batteries and what size?
What’s breaker do you turn on to give power to the davits? What panel is it located on?
C batteries x 6
L2 breaker #9
Change premix fuel in yellow and red cans every ___months.
3 months
Boat 4s air system pressure gauge should read what?
Hight water temperature warning light comes on at what temperature?
80-110
200 degrees or higher
22 psi or lower showing on the pilots console would cause what to happen?
Low lube oil pressure warning light
Boat 4s compressed air system is set to operate what what psi?
30 - 80 psi is normal operations range for what on BT4?
150 psi
Oil pressure
You need at least 80psi in what system to for the starting of what equipment?
Air starter system in order to start the drive and pump engines
Boat 4s normal water temp is what?
175-210 f
220 f max
41 1/2 inches on what tape is giving what measurement?
Foam measurement means foam tank is full @ 2100 gallons
If the federal selector switch the _____position, the bilge warning device alarm will be disabled.
Radio position
What relief valve is set to 200psi ?
Maintenance for underwharf boxes are when?
Foam relief valve
3 months
Hatch covers are cleaned and sealed when ?
Hose floats are maintained when ?
6 month
6 month
Discharge gates for boat 4 are maintained when?
The receptacles on the cord reel and stern are greased when ?
2 months
3 months
In all there are how many separate steering controls at the pilots console in the pilot house?
4
Remote box
Non follow up
2 lever handles - one port / one starboard
The power pack on BT 4 steering is where the hydraulic oil for the steering system is, how much hydraulic oil?
The General Electric motor provides ___hp @ ____rms
10 gallons
1.5 hp @ 1730rpms
Remote control steering is 1 of 4 methods for steering, how long is the electric cord?
24 feet
The power pack oil is checked _____and maintain the oil level within ____inches of the top. The system should be drained _____
Weekly, 1 inch and drained annually
Boat 4 : 2 main drive engines are caterpillar 3412 v12, ___hp @____rpms
2 auxiliary engines are caterpillar 3406 v6, ___hp @ ___rpms
764 hp @ 2100rpms
440 hp @ 2100rpms
Boat 4 main generator is a Cummins 6 cylinder runs at ___hp @ ____rpm
98hp @ 1800rpms
What kind of engine runs the foam pump and its specs.
Perkins 4 cylinder 60hp @ 1800
Boat 4s caterpillar 3412 are what HP @ What RPM
Caterpillar 3406 are what HP @ what RPM?
764hp @ 2100rpm
440hp @ 2100 rpm
Boat 4 has 2 generators. The main being a Cummins ___hp @____rpm
The Perkins foam pump is ____hp @___rpm
98hp @ 1800rpm
60hp @ 1800rpm
Boat 4 has 4 pumps
2 main pumps provide ____gpm @ ___psi
2 auxiliary pumps provide ____gpm @___psi
3000 gpm @ 150psi
1500 gpm @ 150psi
The compressed air System reservoir tanks are what size?
2 tanks @ 580 cu ft / each tank is 290 cu ft
Boat 4 maintenance
2 months checks - explain
3 month checks - explain
2 months - discharge gates with Molub no 190 / Grease Nordstrom valve
3 months - all turrets and open gear threads / spotlight vertical control shaft and 2 mushroom vents / greased pressure relief valve
Boat 4 - what are the 6 months checks ?
Clean and grease hose bed tracks and pivot bearings/ lubricate window wiper bearing with 2 drops engine oil /
When is the clock on boat 4 checked?
Weekly
The windshield wipers are checked when?
Weekly
The crane is operated when ?
Weekly
The bullhorn on boat 4 take what type of batteries/how many and when are they replaced?
6 C batteries
Replaced yearly in March
The outboard motors on boat 4 are operated when ?
Weekly
The ResQmax line gun is pressurized to ____psi
Refill if less than ____psi
3000psi
2700psi (10%)
According to Boat 4 maintenance - when do you measure the foam tank? The tape should be around ____inches according to the maintenance logbook
Measure foam tank monthly 973B
Should measure around 32 inches
Boat 4 foam tank chart , what is lowest, middle and full measurements?
3” = 300g
23 1/2” = 1200g
41 1/2” = 2100g
Boat 4 fuel sounding chart : Boat 4 has 2 fuel tanks, each being ____gallons. When sounding a fuel tank what measurement would indicate a fuel tank?
1769 gallons
A 7 foot measurement is full
Boat 4 fuel sounding chart : Boat 4 has 2 fuel tanks, each being ____gallons. When sounding a fuel tank what measurement would indicate the lowest reading of a tank and what gallons left would that indicate?
1769 gallons
3 feet and 9 1/4” inches shows 737.3 gallons
Boat 4 fuel sounding chart : Boat 4 has 2 fuel tanks, each being ____gallons. When sounding a fuel tank what measurement would indicate a half full tank?
1769 gallons
4 feet and 3 1/4 inches shows 888.9 gallons
Cat 3412 main engines produce what HP?
Cat 3412 main engines run at what rpm?
764 hp
2100 rpm
Cat 3406 produce how much HP?
Cat 3406 run at what rpm?
440 hp
2100rpm
How many HP is the main generator on boat 4?
What rpm does it run at?
98 hp
1800 rpm
What is the HP for the Perkins engine on boat 4?
What GPM does the foam pump provide?
60 hp
220 gpm
The foam pump has a ____psi with a ____gpm
180 psi
220 gpm
The main fire pumps at boat 4 supply ____gpm at ____psi
3000 gpm
150 psi
The auxiliary fire pumps on boat 4 proved ____gpm at ____psi
1500 gpm
150 psi
The cubic feet of compressed air system tanks is ____cu ft per tank for a total of _____cu ft
290 cu ft
580 cu ft
What psi do the compressors turn on on boat 4?
When do they cut out?
90 psi
135 psi
Maintenance - air receivers are drained when?
Weekly
Minimum psi for the air starter to start ?
80 psi
The ka ma wa system air pressure is _____psi
150 psi
What will happen if the ka ma wa hydraulic pressure fails?
The engines will go into the forward position
If the pneumatic pressure fails on boat 4 what will happen?
What pressure would this occur at?
Engines will go into reverse
25 psi
If there is a hydraulic or pneumatic failure on boat 4, don’t exceed _____on the throttle
1/3
The 2 separate systems on the ka ma wa system are only connected by ________
The oil distribution box
The stuffing pressure is ___to ____
2 to 3 psi
Boat 4 carries how many gallons of foam?
2100 gallons
The bow and pilot house monitors at 3% will get how much gpm?
The foam system delivers ___psi to the appliance.
90 gpm
155 psi
Maximum discharge pressure of the foam pump is ____psi
206 psi
What do the blue pipes in the engine room on boat for indicate?
What do the black pipes indicate?
H20
Bilge
What do the purple pipes in the engine room on boat 4 indicate?
Orange pipes indicate what?
Ka ma wa
Fuel
Tan pipes on boat 4 indicate what ?
Sperry oil
Boat 4s pump impellers are what diameter?
15 1/4 inches
The globe stop metering valve in the engine room is preset to ____full turns to open?
2
The search light on boat 4 is _____watts
1000 watts
Where would you find the handle for the windlass on boat 4?
Starboard forward compartment
The thruster outlets on boat 4 are what size?
2 inches
The Fairbanks bilge pumps are ____hp , have ____points of suction, they run at ____rpm
10 hp
9
350 rpm
The Fairbanks bilge pumps are rated to ____gpm at ____rpm
150 gpm
350 rpm
The under wharf hydraulic valves are ____psi
300 psi
The warm up time on boat 4s radar is what?
Radar on BT 4 maximum range is ____miles
3 min
96 miles
The Perkins runs at ____rpm with a maximum discharge pressure of _____psi
1800 rpm
206 degrees
The lo lube oil pressure warning light indicates that the psi is what?
22 psi
Boat 4 foam pump : Perkins ____HP runs at ______rpms. The Operation pressure is ____psi with a max of _____psi but the relief is set at _____psi
60 HP / 1800 rpms
180 psi / 206 max
200 psi relief set
Boat 4 can deliver foam up to _____feet away with the foam lasting ____minutes with 2 monitors or ____with 1 monitor flowing.
360 feet
11 minutes / 22 minutes
Boat 4 can deliver foam from the forward manifold to handlines supplying _____gpm.
200 gpm
Where do you sound boat 4s foam level?
Forward sounding / fill pipe
The forward fill pipe is gravity fed only
Foam tank chart. It shows 300 gallons thru 2100 gallons. What are the soundings for 300, 1200 and 2100?
300 - 3 inches
1200 - 23.5 inches
2100 - 41.5 inches
When filling foam supply, if wanting to use a positive means using the foam pump, which fill pipe would you use? Forward fill pipe or port side pipe?
Port side 3” fill pipe
Bilge pump system : there are 2 Fairbanks Morse pumps. One to port, one to starboard. Each pump works at ____rpm @ ____rpms
150 gpm
350 rpms
Bilge pump system : there are 2 Fairbanks Morse pumps. One to port, one to starboard. Each pump works at ____gpm @ ____rpms and relive at ____psi
150 gpm
350 rpm
50 psi
Bilge warning device : how many float switches and where are their locations?
2 float switches.
1 in the steering room and 1 in the engine room
Boat 4 VM Eductors - what is the suction capacity and lift of the eductors?
700 gpm / 20 foot lift
Boat 4 VM Eductors - what fitting is needed on deck ?
45 degree cam type fitting
Boat 4 VM Eductors - how long does it take for the nibco actuator or open and closed? What position is it left in?
7 seconds
It’s left closed , but retry switch to neutral
Boat 4 VM Eductors - what breaker needs to be one and where is it located? What position is this breaker left in, on or off?
Breaker #6 / panel L2
Left on
Boat 4 VM Eductors - if the actuators will not open or what size wrench is needed to manually open them?
11/16
ventilation system - there are 3 intake fans and 1 exhaust fan, the intake locations are both port and starboard aft of equipment compartments , the other intake is on top of the mast which is ____feet above waterline.
22 feet
Ka-me-wa - the port and starboard systems are identical . They are not interconnected. EXCEPT for what ?
Main oil reservoir
Ka-me-wa - what will occur if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure?
No hydraulic pressure will go into FULL AHEAD
Do not exceed 1/3 throttle
Ka-me-wa - loss of air pressure to the system , what will happen? This will happen if the air pressure is below what psi?
Loss of air pressure it will go into FULL REVERSE
25 psi
There are ____gauges located in the engine room that continually indicate the pressures at key points in the system.
5 gauges
In the engine room, make sure stuffing box waters pressure gauge reads ___to___psi.
3 - 4 psi @ 1800rpm
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) specs - what is the HP and RPM specs?
764 hp @ 2100 rpm
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) specs - engine oil capacity is ____qts / gallons
144 qts / 36 gallons
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) specs - engine coolant capacity
65 qts
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) specs - the turbo aftercooler lowers the air temperature of the air to approximately ____degrees.
200 degrees
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) , check the oil level when?
Daily
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) hot start coolant heater. It heats until 120 degrees and then turns off. The system turns on to heat with it reaches _____degrees .
100 degrees
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) specs
Transmission oil temp
Transmission oil psi
Oil temp 175 -200
200 - 250 psi
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) specs
Engine fuel pressure will not operate properly if below ____psi
23 psi
Boat 4 drive and pump engines (total of 4) specs
Engine water temps
Oil pressure
Oil pressure alarm
175 - 210 / 220 max
30 -80 psi
20 psi
When are engine hours entered into the engine log book?
Bi Monthly and after repairs
Boat 4 Main fire pump is rated at ____gpm at ____psi
3000 gpm @ 150 psi
There are 2 generators onboard boat 4. The main generator is ___hp. The auxiliary generator is the starboard pump engine and has ___hp.
98 hp
440 hp
Compressed Air System - there are 2 Westinghouse air compressors that are rated at ____psi
250 psi
Compressed Air System - the 2 Westinghouse air compressors that are rated at ____psi, but they operate at ____psi
250 psi
150 psi
Compressed Air System - the 2 Westinghouse air compressors have ___hp motors which are rated @ ___psi but have a system operating pressure of ____psi
5 hp
250 psi / 150 psi
Compressed Air System - the 2 Westinghouse air compressors have 2 air receivers that have a combined capacity of ____cu ft of air.
580 cu ft
According to the logbook on boat 4, the air pressure switch, cut in cut out is what?
Cut in 90 psi
Cut out 135 psi
Upper gravity tank on the kamewa tank capacity?
10 gallons
The hydraulic system that provides pressure to the main turret valves, underwharf nozzles, maneuvering jet valves and fire main cross over system pressure is ____psi @ ____gpm
1000 psi
10 gpm
The hydraulic system that provides pressure to the main turret valves, underwharf nozzles, maneuvering jet valves and fire main cross over system has a ____gallon hydraulic oil reservoir
100 gallon
The hydraulic system that provides pressure to the main turret valves, underwharf nozzles, maneuvering jet valves and fire main cross over system pressure is ____psi and is reduced to ___psi for the underwharf system,
1000 psi
300 psi
The gauge on the pilots console show a hydraulic pressure of ____psi which is stepped down from ____psi
300 psi
1000 psi
The portable hydraulic hand pump if being used to build up pressure will require how many pumps ?
25 strokes
The window wiper arm bearing gets lubricated how often?
6 months
The kamewa propeller oil pressure gauge in the pilot house should read what psi?
150 psi
Low lube pressure warning light in the pilot house comes on at what psi?
22 psi
Hi water temperature warning light comes on in the pilot house at what temperature?
200 degrees
Hydraulic oil pressure gauge in the pilot house should read what ?
900 psi
BT 4 maintenance
Manifold gates and bulwark gates are greased when
2 months
BT 4 maintenance
What checks are the following
Clean compartments/hose boxes, inspect turret assembly, under wharf boxes, receptacles/cord reel, spotlight/mushroom vent, defibrillator pads
3 month
BT 4 maintenance
The following are what Checks
Hand line spray tips, replace fuel in cans, duo date pens
3 month
BT 4 maintenance
The following checks happen when
Grease hose bed, greased wiper bearing, clean and seal hatch covers, breather batteries
6 month
BT 4 maintenance
The following checks happen when
Clock, wipers, gauntlet gloves, blowers/chainsaw/rotary saw, stream light, bullhorn, operate crane, run skiff outboards x2, tic, cell, handhelds, 5 gas
Weekly
BT 4 maintenance
The following checks happen when
Tide calendar, marine radio frequency test, line gun, dry chem, salvage pumps x2, foam tank @ 32”, 2 rope system, air horn vent cleaning, change all battery operated tools, 5 gas batteries, radar battery voltage, launch skiff
Monthly
BT 4 maintenance
These checks happen at what intervals
Air lube oiler under pilots console, megaphone battery replacement, hose floats pressure test, chainsaw/blowers spark plug, Yamaha outboard maintenance, mini radiac batteries
Annual
Boat 4 transmission oil temp ______
Boat 4 transmission oil pressure ______
175 -200
200 - 250
Boat 4 Oil pressure will alarm at ____psi
20 psi
Air horn vent is service when?
Monthly
Salvage pumps are serviced when?
Monthly
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Foam delivery
At 150 psi fire main pressure the foam pump will deliver _____gpm of foat @ the 3% setting
90 gpm
Foam
For the foam proportioner to function properly the foam pressure must be set at least 1 atmosphere / 14.7psi above fire main pressure , which is _____psi
20 psi
