Pump Ops Chpt 15

Question 1

Based on this standard a pumper must be ______ at least once a year or whenever it has under gone major pump or power train repair.

Answer 1

Performance tested

Question 2

Standard for the inspection, maintenance, testing and retirement of inservice automotive fire apparatus

Answer 2

NFPA 1911

Question 3

Although the NFPA 1911 standard allows performance testing to be conducted using a hydrant or static water supply, many jurisdictions prefer a______ because it will provide easier evaluation for pump performance

Answer 3

Static water source

Question 4

NFPA 1911 specifies that all gauges used for service testing must be calibrated within _____ of the testing

Answer 4

60 days

Question 5

The ______ is to be conducted with the vehicle loaded to the same weight as it will be when placed in service

Answer 5

Road test

Question 6

The apparatus must accelerate to 35 mph from a standing start within ______

Answer 6

25 seconds

Question 7

The apparatus must achieve a maximum top speed of _____ this requirement may be waived for vehicles not designed for use on Public roadways

Answer 7

50 mph

Question 8

The apparatus must come to a full stop from 20 mph within _____ feet

Answer 8

35 feet

Question 9

If special requirements are sought from the apparatus purchaser should write them into the bid specifications as ______ as opposed to engineering or equipment specifications

Answer 9

Performance requirements

Question 10

A _____ is performed to ensure that the pump and associated piping are capable of withstanding high pressure pumping demands. The pump body as well as the entire intake and discharge piping system with the exception of the tank fill and tank-to-pump lines on the tank side of the valves are subjected to a minimum hydrostatic test pressure of 500 psi for a minimum of 10 minutes

Answer 10

Hydrostatic test

Question 11

Are performed by an independent testing organization such as Underwriters laboratories, and are designed to ensure that the fire pump will operate as designed on the completed apparatus

Answer 11

Pump certification test

Question 12

For apparatus equipped with a onboard water tank, a tank-to- pump _______ must also be performed

Answer 12

Flow test

Question 13

Is conducted to demonstrate to the purchaser that the apparatus conforms to all bid specifications at the time of delivery. Testing is conducted at a jurisdiction to which the apparatus has been sold with representatives from the purchasing agency and the manufacturer to review the product.

Answer 13

Acceptance testing

Question 14

The amount of foam concentrate present in the solution is measured using a

Answer 14

Refractometer

Question 15

This device measures the velocity of light that travels through a medium

Answer 15

Refractometer