TANKER OPERATIONS Flashcards
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JFRD Tankers
JFRD tankers have _____-stage _____ GPM ______ pumps. Just like engines they are capable of pumping more than they’re rated capacity they are manufactured by _____ and utilize a _____ or _____ pump. Tanks hold _____ gallons and are vented in baffled.
Single-stage
Centrifugal
750 GPM
Pierce
Hale or Waterous
2500 gallons
JFRD Tankers
The _____ _____ _____ valve and piping is larger than those installed on engines, enabling tankers to pump the _____ _____ from the tank. Because of the valve capacity it must be a “_____ _____” valve (____-____).
TANK TO PUMP
Rated capacity
“Slow opening”
hand-wheel
JFRD Tankers
The pump shift mechanism is a _____ _____-____ ( PTO ). The pump is engaged with the transmission in _____ and remains in ______ while pumping when placed in DRIVE with pump engaged the pump will _____. Some old tankers will pump and roll but not specifically designed to do so
power take-off (PTO)
neutral
neutral
disengage
This is the most common use on-scene with the tanker placed close to the attack engine and supplying water directly.
Nurse Tanker
Nurse Tanker
The tanker can connect to the engine using a ____” ____”, or ____” hose depending on need. In most cases no more than ____ ____ ____ is required to supply the attack engine.
2-1/2”, 3”, or 5”
50 PSI PDP
Refill Engine
The ____” or ____” hoses shall be connected to the direct fill inlets located on the rear of the tanker. Refill time is approximately ____ mins
2-1/2” or 3”
3 mins
Refill Engine
The recommended PDP for tanker filling is ____ PSI
100 PSI
Dual Basins
Use a short section of ____-____ “ PVC pipe to connect the basins, secured by simple backboard straps.
8-10
Modified Tanker Shuttle (No Basin)
Some circumstances may allow a tanker shuttle without the tanker basin, using a _____ _____.
Siamese adapter
Relay Pumping
The same initial PDP requirements apply- ____ PSI plus ____ PSI per ____’.
50 PSI plus 10 PSI per 100’
