Ch 2. Apparatus Inspection And Maintenance Flashcards
Standard operating procedures (SOP) for a systematic maintenance program should specify a method for reporting, correcting and:
Documenting all activities
The driver/operator has varying responsibilities regarding maintenance and is often able to correct what kind of deficiencies?
Often able to correct minor deficiencies
Who must perform repair work that involves complex tools, parts, or in-depth mechanical knowledge?
Certified mechanic
Who sets the schedule for performing routine maintenance checks:
Varies by jurisdiction
What details or procedures should a jurisdictions maintenance and inspection policy include?
It should detail how results are documented and transmitted to the appropriate person.
When an inspection finds serious issues or items meeting the NFPA 1911 “out of service” criteria, what must be done?
Immediate action must be taken
Why are apparatus maintenance and inspection records most likely to be needed?
For a warranty claim
What should be frequently washed off to prevent a corrosion effect on steel body components of apparatus?
Road salt that is used during inclement weather
Proper inspection of apparatus and equipment components is easier when:
Parts are free of dirt and grime
What should be done when using steam cleaning or high-pressure water supply on an apparatus?
Care should be taken not to strip away necessary lubricants.
After an apparatus is received, how long should a vehicle be washed frequently using cold water in order to hard in the paint and keep it from spotting?
During the first six months
No wax during first 6 months
How should the automotive glass on apparatus be cleaned?
Use warm soapy water or commercial glass cleaner with paper towels.
What is a guideline that should be used when selecting products for cleaning apparatus interior?
Use only products specified by the apparatus manufacture.
Who should a driver/operator consult for incident activity or equipment usage when changing shifts?
Driver/operator being relieved
How should a vehicle walk around inspection be performed?
Begin at driver‘s door on the cab and work around and a clock wise pattern
What is something that should be noted when approaching a vehicle to perform walk around inspection?
Body damage on the vehicle
What component of a load management system turns on various lights at specified intervals so the start up electrical load for all devices does not occur at the same time?
Load sequencer
If an overload condition occurs, what component of a load management system will shut down less important electrical equipment on the apparatus?
Load monitor
In a vehicle with a manual shift transmission, what is the term for the distance that the pedal must be pushed before the throwout bearing actually contacts clutch release fingers?
Free play
In general, steering play should be no more than approximately _____degrees in either direction?
10°
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) shows the:
Maximum weight at which a vehicle can be safely operated on roadways in ideal conditions
Who dictates how brakes are tested?
Federal, state, and provincial laws may dictate how and when brakes are tested.
An apparatus equipped with air brakes, what should be done if the engine must be run longer than the specified period of time to build sufficient air pressure?
The apparatus should be inspected and repaired by a certified mechanic
How might antilock brake systems help the driver/operator?
Reduces the possibility of an apparatus going into a slide, jackknifing, or spending during heavy breaking
