Inspection and Maintenence Flashcards
Reasons for filing app documents
Warranty claims
Accident investigation
Decision on purchasing new or repairing old rig
Repair def.
Restore remove that which has become inoperable
Road braking test DMV
Stop within 20ft at 5mph with no pull in either direction
How often should D/O inspect and maintain app
At the beginning of tour of duty
First Six months rules for cleaning app
Wash frequently with cold water only
Never rub of dry dirt
Max pressure equal to one foot of hose stream without nozzle
Do not wax
NFPA emergency vehicle technician
NFPA 1071
Maintenance def.
Keep an app in a state of useful readiness
Proper tire inflation
App manufacture recommendation, weight with full equipment load
Load monitor
Scans for electrical devices being added that may overload system
Load shedding
Shuts down less important electrical components when system is overloaded.
Clutch too much vs too little free play
Too much- bad for gear teeth
Too little - clutch slips bad for bearings
Battery maintenance
Maintenance batteries use distilled water only. Baking soda and water to clean corrosion.
What should be done during weekly inspection on pump
Flush pump, check change from pressure to volume, check strainers and packing
Acceptable steering wheel play
10 degrees in each direction
20” wheel 2” play
Glass care
Warm soapy water
No dry towels on glass
No putty knives.
Speed and distance for complete stop test. NFPA
App must come to a complete stop in 35ft at 20mph
NFPA 1901
Brake should hold at what angle
20 degree
Load sequencer
Turns lights and electrical equipment on at intervals to not overload the system
Time frame for air pressure to build to sufficient level
60 sec
Safety valves set to shut off horns at what psi
Under 80 psi
