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Section 3.1-3.13 Flashcards

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Q

Hail midship pumps require very little care and maintenance, however the little required is __________

A

extremely important

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Q

On two stage pumps remove the suction tube strainers and reach in, to ensure that _______ are free to swing also verify that no foreign matter is caught between a valve in the seat

A

check valves

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Q

Preventative maintenance tasks require very little time to accomplish and consist mainly of testing for _______,_______,_______.

A

leaks
lubrication
and cleaning

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3
Q

After drafting from seawater, contaminated, Sandy or dirty water, _________ and suction hoses by using water from a hydrant or other clean water source

A

flush the pump

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4
Q

After pumping foam through the pump ________ until all residues of foam have gone

A

flush with clean water

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5
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_________consists of testing the relief valve system or governor, the transfer valve onto stage pumps, the priming system, and the pump shift warning indicator lights.

A

Weekly maintenance

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Priming system test
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  1. tighten all pumped apps and close all pump valves
  2. Pull the primer control while you watch for a below zero reading on the master intake gauge
  3. Verify that the master intake gauge readings hold for approximately five minutes after you release the primary control. A drop of 10 inches of mercury in this 5 min period . Is anticipated per NFPA 1901
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7
Q

Valve lubrication

Spray all moving parts of the suction discharge hose drain and multi drain valve with a good grade of ______

A

lithium-based grease

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Monthly maintenance includes the weekly maintenance procedure plus 
\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
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lubrication,
packing gland adjustment,
drive vacuum testing,
and checking the driveline bolts.

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The weekly maintenance includes testing the 
\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_
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relief valve system or governor
, the transfer valve on two stage pumps
, the priming system,
and pump shift warning indicator lights.

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10
Q

The packing gland is adjusted for a leakage of about _______ drops per minute at _______

A

8 to 10

150 psi

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11
Q

The slight leakage with the packing gland will ________ the shaft and packing to prevent burning and scoring the shaft

A

lubricate and cool

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Annual maintenance consists of post operation _______ maintenance

A

weekly and monthly

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13
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The yearly _____________consist of checking the pumper according to rating at three capacities and comparing the results to when the pump was new

A

standard performance test

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14
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A

–pito gauge

  • A pump master pressure gauge
  • Master vacuum gauge or Manno meter
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15
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All gauges must be carefully tested for accuracy. Gauge testing is appropriately accomplished with a _________, which is usually available at the local waterworks

A

dead weight gauge tester

16
Q

Pumpers should be tested from a draft at not over a ___ foot lift with ____ foot of suction hose

A

10

20

17
Q

Pumpers rated at 1500 GPM And over often require two separate 20 foot lengths of suction hose and a _____ left height

A

lower

18
Q

You smoothbore test nozzles of ______ with the pitot gauge

A

accurate size

19
Q

The most common discharge hose used for pump testing is____in diameter _____feet long

A

2 1/2 inch

100 long

20
Q

The number of hoses and length should be sufficient to reduce nozzle pressure to between ____. _____psig

A

30 and 85

21
Q

For 1000 GPM pump test three lines are required and for 1250 and 1500 GPM test _____or more lines are required between a pumper and the nozzle

A

4 or more

22
Q

Performance testing

NFPA standard requires a _______ reserve in pressure at the capacity run when the apparatus is delivered

A

10%

23
Q

Performance testing
Run the engine for ______ minutes to stabilize the engine temperature then run the pump for ____ minutes at capacity 10 minutes at _____ capacity and 10 minutes at _______% capacity

A

20 to 30

20

70%

50%

24
Q

Never set relief valve above hose manufacturers rated working pressure. Always use the _____ possible relief valve setting to enhance operator and equipment safety

A

lowest

25
Q

Per NFPA 1962 requirements large diameter hose mark supply hose 3 1/2 inch to 5 inch diameter shall not be used at operating pressures exceeding _____ psi

A

185

26
Q

6 inch supply hose shall not be used to operating pressures exceeding ______ psi

A

135

27
Q

The 40 BD MIV relief valve is factory set to open at _____

A

125 psi

28
Q

The zinc anode should be inspected every _____ months and replaced when over _______ of the zinc has been consumed

A

75%

29
Q

Thermal relief valve (TRV) test

The TRV should be tested every ____ months

A

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