Firefighter Maintence Flashcards
When operating gas engines, always plan for and predict
Accumulation of CO, monitor the atmosphere
Always keep your work are
Well lighted and ventilated
The most efficient way to find the problem is to start from
The power source to the tool
Some 2 cycle saws have a
Summer/winter baffle to control airflow to carburetor due to changes in temp
By maintaining ___ to ___ of full speed the tool will cut as efficiently as possible
85 to 90
If cutting through thick material pull the blade out of cut every
10 to 20 seconds to run in ambient air
Hydraulic tools can operate up to
10,000 psi
Pneumatic tools operate at ____ psi and generate forces ranging from 50 to 38,000 pounds of force
300
hydraulic fluid is mostly incompressible but may contain up to
10 % air
Losing 1/2 inch hydraulic hose you are limited to
50 ft for max efficiency
___ percent drop is the most that can be tolerated without damaging equipment
5
