TB 127 - Inspection Cycles & Inspection Guides for Apparatus, PPE, and SCBA Flashcards
Safety Concerns
Wear appropriate protective equipment:
Goggles, gloves, coveralls etc
Pressure washers are dangerous and can cause an “_____” injury where foreign material is injected under the skin.
Injection
Clean at a location with
Clarifier
Each station was required to create a _______ ______ ______ ____ (SWPP), and post that plan on the official bulletin board.
Storm water prevention plan
Apparatus undercarriage cleaning creates runoff with significant contamination, and must be performed at a location where runoff is collected in a
Clarifier
Company Commanders and Battalion Commanders should provide ___ time for undercarriage cleaning when possible
CAV
Members shall not use any equipment that creates an _____ ____ of any flammable liquids such as kerosene
Aerosol spray
The approved product for undercarriage cleaning is available through SRS from Supply and Maintenance. It is listed in the catalog as:
Degreaser gunk type
While cleaning, members should keep in mind that one of the most important aspects of cleaning apparatus is the thorough____ and _______ inspection
Visual and hands on
Members should avoid directing high-pressure spray at
Rubber seals
Prompt ________ can correct the problem before corrosion damages bearings, splines, kingpins, etc.
Lubrication
In all cases where power washers are used, lubrication should be done the ____ ____ cleaning takes place, and in no case later than the ____ ____.
Same day
Next day
Members using power wash equipment shall avoid injection of high pressure water into
Boots, seals, bearings, and electrical components
the most significant damage to apparatus from pressure washers occurs when water is sprayed into ________ and _____ ______ such as the ______, ______, _______ connectors, and _____ _____ electronics.
Electrical and electronic components
Alternator, diodes, wiring connectors, and engine control electronics
High-pressure water can damage many of the components. Do not directly spray the following components:
Alternator
Diodes
Electronics
Electronic connectors
Electronic throttle behind pump panel
When pressure washers are operated at excessive pressure settings, several telltale signs may be observed including:
______ _____
______ in lube areas
______ of softer materials
Water in sealed _______ components
Paint stripping
Water in lube areas
Erosion of softer materials
Water in sealed electronic components
Manual of Operation Section 7/1-48.26 prohibits station personnel from using industrial
Steam cleaners
Who is permitted to use steam cleaners
Supply and maintenance personnel
LUBRICATION:
“In most areas, too _____lube is far worse than too _____.”
Too little
Too Much
Lubrication products
Chevron “_____ _____” chassis grease
Black pearl
Lubrication products
for Fire Pumps
Aqualube
Lubrication products
Engine oil
15-40
Lubrication products
only to be handled by shops)
Transmission oil
Differential oil
Use power lube equipment with a maximum air pressure of
60 psi
