Chapter 18

Question 1

What is the most critical aspect of preparing an an aerial device for use?

Answer 1

Apparatus stabilization process

Question 2

Rotating the device 360° will trace a?

Answer 2

Gravity circle

Question 3

The PTO system provides the power to the _________Which in turn create a pressure on the fluid in the hydraulic system

Answer 3

HYDRAULIC PUMP

Question 4

Not until the aerial apparatus is properly positioned in accordance with the condition on the scene should the driver engage the

Answer 4

PTO

Question 5

Some apparatus manufacturers recommended that apparatus equipped with engine brakes or retarders may need to have that system shut off prior to engaging the PTO

Answer 5

true

Question 6

Nozzle reaction actually transfers weight to the _____side from which the aerial device is being operated

Answer 6

Opposite

Question 7

What are two ways that the truck can be uneven

Answer 7

1•laterally (side-side) the easiest to correct is
lateral unevenness
2•longitudinally (end-end)

Question 8

The correction of lateral unevenness is possible on grades of up to

Answer 8

5° or a slope that rises 5 feet for every hundred feet of distance

Question 9

After the Apparatus is stabilized, it is preferable to operate aerial device over

Answer 9

The uphill side of the Apparatus

Question 10

The interlock prevent the flow of hydraulic fluid into or out of the____ while the aerial device is in use

Answer 10

Stabilization system

Question 11

The holding valves prevent the movement of fluid within the

Answer 11

stabilization system

Question 12

–THEORETICAL SAFETY ZONE THAT SURROUNDS THE CENTER OF GRAVITY ON A AERIAL APPARATUS

Answer 12

GRAVITY CIRCLE