TURNTABLE CONTROL CONSOLE

Question 1

The turntable control console is located on the ____ ____ ____ of the turntable when facing the ladder tip. All controls and indicators are clearly identified. The console is illuminated for nighttime operation. The turntable is also illuminated by work lights that are activated by the ____ ____ ____.

Answer 1

Right hand side

Aerial master switch

Question 2

OLDER HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS PRESSURE GAUGE.
This gauge indicates the hydraulic pressure available to operate the aerial. The system standby (bias) pressure is ____ psi (+/-10 psi ). The maximum system pressure is ____psi

Answer 2

350 psi

3000 psi

Question 3

OLDER WATER FLOW GAUGE DISPLAY SELECTOR BUTTON.
When pressed, it changes the water flow gauge display from gallons per minute (GPM) to ____ ____ ____.
HIGH IDLE SWITCH engages the engine high idle circuit to take the engine to a ____ ____.

Answer 3

Total gallons consumed

Preset rpm

Question 4

____ ____ ____ (HIGH IDLE SWITCH) Energizes the engine high idle circuit to take the engine to a ____ ____. Allows the aerial to be operated faster.

Answer 4

AERIAL SPEED SWITCH

preset rpm

Question 5

_____ ____/____ ____ When the indicator is lit, the nozzle is in the fully stowed position (orange light on as in the picture). The indicator goes out whenever the nozzle is moved from the stowed position.

Answer 5

NOZZLE DEPLOYED/FAULT INDICATOR

Question 6

Turns on the blue lights that run the length of the aerial.

Answer 6

LADDER ILLUMINATION SWITCH.

Question 7

WATER FLOW GAUGE. This is displayed on the touch screen and indicates the current gallons per minute (GPM) flowing. When flowing water, the ____ ____ will also be displayed directly below it.

Answer 7

Intake pressure

Question 8

Activates the secondary hydraulic system (EPU). The proper sequence is to activate the desired function, then place the EPU switch in its ON position until the operation is complete, then release the EPU switch before returning the manual control handle to the neutral position. NOTE: If the electronic system has failed and the Manual Aerial or Stabilizer Controls are being used, the EPU switch located at the Manual Stabilizer Controls will be the only one active.

Answer 8

EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC POWER SWITCH (Aerial Controls).

Question 9

When activated, the switch energize the spotlights located on each side of the ladder tip and the lower tracking lights

Answer 9

Tip tracking lights switch

Question 10

A red ladder indicator is shown on the touch screen. What is this called?

Answer 10

Rung alignment indicator