Engine And Pump Maintence Flashcards
Eng. Man. Pg5
Engineers are only authorized to add: what to ensure proper levels?
- motor oil
- power steering fluid
- water to the cooling system
Eng. Man. Pg5
Ensure proper air brake pressure both front and rear is _______
> 100 psi
Eng. Man. Pg6
Proper tread depth for engine tires is ________
4/32”
Eng. Man. Pg6, 33
Once Started the motor must run until it reaches what temperature?
Normal operating temperature
180-220 degrees
fully warmed up
Eng. Man. Pg7
When should you not climb under apparatus?
While the motor is running
Eng. Man. Pg8
Store hydraulic spreaders with what size gap between the tips?
1/2”
Eng. Man. Pg8
Shut off fuel supply to portable gas motors and run how long before shutting off the motor?
1-2 minutes
Eng. Man. Pg8
Who will establish a maintenance schedule for engines?
Company Captain
Eng. Man Pg10
On Pierce engines the steamer strainer functions as a what?
Anode
Eng. Man. Pg10
Apply what to wood handles as needed?
Linseed Oil
Eng. Man. Pg11
Apply how many drops of air tool oil in the what end of the chisel and operate?
5 drops
blade end
Eng. Man. Pg11
Extinguishers shall be insepected how and by when?
TSF anually
Eng. Man. Pg12
Clean Come-Along with what?
Dry cloth
Eng. Man. Pg13
If the service requires the Engine to be out of service for how long; A complete daily inspection shall be performed immediately prior to swapping equipment and returning to service?
For 24 hours or a shorter period that spans two shifts.
Eng. Man. Pg13
If the service was performed and engine returned on the same shift, the following checks must be completed prior to returning to service, at a minimum?
- Visual Verification that booster tank is full
- Verify pump engages and governor operates properly (in both modes)
- Verify proper air brake pressure, brake, and auxillary brake operation
- Ensure all equipment is accounted for
Eng. Man. Pg15
If apparatus is facing oncoming traffic at night, turn off what to improve night vision of approaching vehicles?
Head lights
Eng. Man. Pg16
Multi-Story Structure:
Engine placement is the same as for a single story but the engine should be places to leave the building what open? This permits the ladder company to place the turntable in a position to reach how many sides of the structure?
Corners
Two Sides
Eng. Man. Pg17
When backing use a spotter on what side and how many feet back?
Engineers side
5-10 feet from the tail board
Eng. Man. Pg18
The main supplying hydrants range in size from what to what in diameter and average what static pressure?
6” to 36”
70PSI
Eng. Man. Pg18
An alternative to the water main system is a ________
Static Supply
Eng. Man. Pg19 City Fire Hydrants color- thread sizes Steamer- Side outlet - Static Pressure Approximately- Supply Mains Residential- Commercial
Yellow
4 1/2”
2 1/2”
70PSI
6” to 10”
8 to 36”
Eng. Man. Pg20 Private Fire Hydrants Industrial Facilities Color - Thread Size Steamer - Side Outlets - Some may not have a steamer and individual outlets may be gated.
Static pressure -
Supply mains -
Red
4 1/2”
2 1/2”
180PSI
Private System
Eng. Man. Pg20 Private Fire Hydrants Apartment and Business complexes Color - Thread sizes Steamer - Side Outlets - Static Pressure - Supply Mains -
Red
4 1/2”
2 1/2”
70PSI
6” to 10” Dead end mains or loops.
Eng. Man. Pg21 NFPA color code hydrants Red - Orange - Green - Blue -
Red - less than 500 GPM
Orange - 500 - 1000 GPM
Green - 1000 - 1500 GPM
Blue - <1500 GPM