Ch 2-3 Flashcards
Min reach for an aerial?
65ft
How many feet behind apparatus should spotter be positioned?
8-10ft
Sqft of platform
14sqft
Load capacity of platform?
750/500 with water flowing
Types of pumps for hydraulic pumps?
Rotary vane
Rotary gear
Psi of hydraulic fluid?
3,500psi
Hydraulic hose should be able to with stand how much more pressure ?
4 times
What is actuator valve?
Controls flow of hydraulic oil from an aerial apparatus hydraulic system to hydraulic cylinders
What is a trunnion?
In a Hydraulic cylinder, the pivoting end of piston rid that connects to the anchor eat by the heel pin.
Extension cables are high strength constructed of what?
Plow steel
Height of control pedestals?
3.5ft
Horizontal movement of detachable water pipes should be limited to what degree?
15
Inverters are capable of providing up to ____ kW?
5,000kW
Permanently mounted generators can be capable of ____ kW?
50,000kW
Common type of extension cord?
12 gauge 3 wire type