ILM 190302 C (A+B) Flashcards
What are FOPS and what purpose do they serve?
Falling object protection systems, prevent damage from falling objects and add a safety factor in a tip over.
What are ROPS and what purpose do they serve?
Roll over protection systems, preventing operator injury or death.
What is required to gain the maximum benefit of a ROPS?
For the operator to wear his/her seatbelt.
What 2 agencies are responsible for setting the requirements on ROPS and FOPS?
Occupational Health and Safety
Society for Automotive Engineers
What should be considered when modifying ROPS or FOPS?
Contact the manufacturer for written permission to modify.
What must be considered when mounting accessories to ROPS and FOPS?
Do not change or alter the structural integrity.
When removing the ROPS and FOPS that make up a cab, what must be considered and what precautions must be taken?
Use appropriate lifting equipment
Leave air conditioning equipment alone if you can
What 5 components make up an automatic fire suppression system?
Actuators Sensors Nozzles Storage Cylinders Fire system ECM
What is the chemical used in Alberta and class of retardent?
Monoammonium Phosphate dry powder for ABC fires, propelled by compressed nitrogen.
What two types of automatic sensors are used in a fire suppression system and how do they work?
Linear actuation wire that shorts out with heat to give signal.
Spot sensors that detect heat in specific areas.
What are three important factors about nozzles used in fire suppression systems?
Placement location
Direction of nozzle
Cleanliness (Cap)
What service items are checked on a fire suppression system in what intervals?
Actuators every 6 months
Blasting Caps every 5 years
Hoses every 5 years
Gas Cylinders Hydrostatically 12 years
What 2 positions is a Dozer Blade commonly used in?
Carry and Breakout
What layouts are used on Rippers
Hinged for Penetration
Parallelogram for Constant Point Angle
Adjustable Parallelogram for versatility.
