Deck 27

Question 1

Purple K Dry Chem capacity is _____lbs, has a discharge range of ____ftDischarge time of ____Covers approx ____ sq ftand has a temp restriction of between ____ and ______ fegrees2.1,2.2

Answer 1

27lbs19-20ft11 sec discharge timecovers approx 30 sq fttemp diff of minus 40 to 120 degrees

Question 2

Purple K has a superior extinguishing capabilityn in combating what kind of fires and is also effective on what other fires? 1.

Answer 2

Superior on Methanoland cam be used on gasoline, diesel and compressed gas fires

Question 3

T/F if all of the hose weather it is on a truck mounted or a wheeled mounted has to be stretched before the system is charge and why? 3.2 note

Answer 3

true if you dont the hose when charged may bind on the reel

Question 4

The nozzle of the Purple K extinguisher shall be held at what angle to the ground?4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4,4.5,4.6

Answer 4

45 degree

Question 5

For all but what type of flammable fuel fire do you hold the nozzle at a 45 degree angle and stop walking 10-12 ft from the front edge of the fire? 4.7-4.8

Answer 5

At a a flammable liquid pressure fire, you stop approx 15 ft from the front edge and there is no nozzle angle stated.At a flammable gas pressure fire there is no stopping distance or nozzle angle specified.

Question 6

Normally you do not raise the nozzle to chase the fire ball except at what type of fire? 4.8

Answer 6

Flammable gas pressure fire

Question 7

T/F The combination of water and dry chem provides the means for rapid extinguishment. 4.9 note

Answer 7

false, it states while the water acts as a coolant, the dry chem provides the means for rapid extinguishment.

Question 8

The truck mounted system has 100 ft of hose connected, is it possible to connect more line and if so what negitive impact could this have on the operation? add 1 1.1.6

Answer 8

yes but you may loose discharge pressure.

Question 9

The truck mounted system has ____lbs of dry chem, the discharge range is approx ___ to ___ft, you should start your attack approx ____to____ft from the fire, The angle of the extinguisher should be no more than how many degrees_____ add 1 1.3

Answer 9

300lbsDischarge rang of approx 30-40ftStart attack 20-30ft awayno more than a 90 dgree angle