Pumps Chapter 5

Question 1

From the Pump Manual:

How many types of service tests are used for Class A pumpers?

Answer 1

Three

Question 2

From the Pump Manual:

The three hour test conducted by Underwriter’s Laboratories at a manufacturer’s plant is called a _______ test.

Answer 2

Listing

Question 3

From the Pump Manual:

When is the Acceptance test conducted?

Answer 3

When new apparatus is received by the purchaser

Question 4

From the Pump Manual:

What is the duration of the standard Acceptance test?

Answer 4

Three hours

Question 5

From the Pump Manual:

During the standard Acceptance test, what is the duration of the full capacity testing portion?

Answer 5

Two hours

Question 6

From the Pump Manual:

What are the two capacities tested in half hour portions during the standard Acceptance test?

Answer 6

7/10 capacity and 1/2 capacity

Question 7

From the Pump Manual:

The DCFD requires the standard ______ hour Acceptance test when writing the specifications for the purchase of pumping apparatus.

Answer 7

Three

Question 8

From the Pump Manual:

All pumping apparatus in service or reserve shall be tested at least ______ each year and after ______ ______ ______, to determine their condition.

Answer 8

once, any extensive repairs

Question 9

From the Pump Manual:

Annual service tests shall consist of drafting with a lift of no more than ______ feet.

Answer 9

Ten

Question 10

From the Pump Manual:

What is the annual service test net pump pressure and duration of the full capacity portion?

Answer 10

150 psi, 20 minutes

Question 11

From the Pump Manual:

What is the annual service test net pump pressure and duration of the 7/10 capacity portion?

Answer 11

200 psi, 10 minutes

Question 12

From the Pump Manual:

What is the annual service test net pump pressure and duration for the 1/2 capacity portion?

Answer 12

250 psi, 10 minutes

Question 13

From the Pump Manual:

Where are annual service tests conducted?

Answer 13

Training Academy

Question 14

From the Pump Manual:

Annual service tests are conducted under the supervision of members of which two Divisions?

Answer 14

Training Division and Fleet Maintenance Division

Question 15

From the Pump Manual:

Testing after extensive repairs will be conducted where and by whom?

Answer 15

At Fleet Maintenance by personnel from the Fleet Maintenance Division

Question 16

From the Pump Manual:

When positioning apparatus for the annual service test, the pump control panel should face ______ from the cistern.

Answer 16

Away

Question 17

From the Pump Manual:

When the blind caps are removed from the apparatus, they should be examined to ensure that ______ and ______.

Answer 17

The gasket is in place, they are free of foreign matter

Question 18

From the Pump Manual:

What measure is taken to ensure the hard suction sleeves are tight enough together and tight enough to the apparatus?

Answer 18

Hammering the couplings with a rubber mallet

Question 19

From the Pump Manual:

Automatic relief valves and pressure regulators fhould be ______ during the test.

Answer 19

Disengaged

Question 20

From the Pump Manual:

The priming device on your apparatus should be able to prime the pump within ______.

Answer 20

45 seconds

Question 21

From the Pump Manual:

What instrument is used to determine if the required amount of water is being discharged for the test?

Answer 21

Pitot gauge

Question 22

From the Pump Manual:

For the full capacity service test, all munipulations to the flow of water must be accomplished without exceeding ______% of the peak engine speed.

Answer 22

80

Question 23

From the Pump Manual:

On two stage pumps, the ______ ______ must be placed in the ______ position for the 200 psi test.

Answer 23

Transfer valve, pressure

Question 24

From the Pump Manual:

All of the department’s fire hose shall be tested under the guidelines of NFPA ______.

Answer 24

1962

Question 25

From the Pump Manual:

Fire hose manufactured after ____, ____ will have the service test pressure stenciled on the hose.

Answer 25

July, 1987

Question 26

From the Pump Manual:

Any hose that has been repaired shall be tested by ______ ______.

Answer 26

Fleet Maintenance

Question 27

From the Pump Manual:

The total length of any hose line to be tested shall not exceed ______ feet and be secured at the end with a hose rope ______-______ inches behind the end coupling.

Answer 27

300 feet, 10-15 inches

Question 28

From the Pump Manual:

To begin the hose test, fill hose to ______ psi and check for leakage.

Answer 28

45 psi

Question 29

From the Pump Manual:

After ______ minutes at the service test pressure, the pump shall be shut down.

Answer 29

Five