TOOLS 7/HAND HELD NOZZLES

Question 1

SOLID STREA TIPS are generally stacked..

Answer 1

MST-MAIN SOLID STREAM TIP-first tip of stack, attached directly to SHUT OFF (SO)

OST-outer solid stream tip-attachment to MST-further reduce bore diameter …1/2” tip is a OST

Question 2

ANY COMBINATION SS/FOG should remain in…

Answer 2

STRAIGHT STREAM POSITION WHEN STORED ON HOSE BED (prevents damage to baffle)

Question 3

A LIGHT COAT OF OIL shall be put on all couplings and moving parts AFTER CLEANING..

Answer 3

Excessive force should not be used to tighten nozzle components or couplings

• neither the control handles or SO’S and FN’S , nor the shut off valve itself shall be used for the purposes of holding or clamping nozzles to holder
• NOZZLES should work FREELY

Question 4

CONTROLLING nozzles tested in AUGUST ..

Answer 4

• 2 lengths of hose from pumper , sufficient pressure
• shut off’s open and closed several times
• defective nozzles should be RT-4 to Repairs and Transportation unit

new issue or repaired nozzles should bet tested before being placed in service