Paratech Rescue Support Systems(Struts) Flashcards
do not connect any _____ to a strut.
pressurized air hose
always _____ any pressure from the strut
and/or hose before ______ or ______ hoses.
bleed off
connecting
disconnecting
never point a strut toward _____ or _____.
accidental ______ could cause the strut
to extend rapidly and cause injury.
anyone
yourself
activation/pressurization
all struts should be used in accordance
of OSHA’s ______.
29 CFR 1926 Subpart P
OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926 refers to the _____
construction industry standards
OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910 refers to _____
general industry standards
always use the ______ so as not to disturb
the collapse structure
lowest activation pressure
do not use struts or accessory if there is
_____.
air leakage
do not exceed _____.
maximum pressure ratings
do not use more than _____ totaling _____.
2 extensions
more than 3’
do not use struts as a _____.
ladder
4 don’ts for struts
don't use struts as a ladder don't use struts/accessories if air leakage don't exceed maximum pressure ratings do not use more than 2 extensions totaling more than 3'
HFD uses the _____ strut system which
comes with struts with various sizes of
_____ (2 things) and various _____ (3 things)
acme thread struts extendible struts base plates end plates extensions
the struts have a _____ and a _____
3” outer tube
2.5” inner movable threaded shaft
acme threaded struts can be extended
_____ or _____.
manually
pneumatically
