Vol. X

Question 1

when setting up a portable ground monitor, the supply hose should be in a straight line for a distance of a least ____ ft.

Answer 1

10ft

Question 2

horizontal rotation of a ground monitor should be limited to ____ in either direction

Answer 2

45 degrees

Question 3

a ____ hitch should be used to secure the base of the ground monitor to the supply hose.

Answer 3

clove hitch

Question 4

when the monitor is in the portable mode it should not be lowered below ____ degrees

Answer 4

25 degrees

Question 5

what must be engaged to prevent horizontal swing of the ground monitor?

Answer 5

horizontal lock

Question 6

hose clamps should be placed ___- ___ ft from apparatus.

Answer 6

10-15 ft behind the apparatus

Question 7

NP, & gpm for penetrating nozzles

Answer 7

100psi, 95gpm

Question 8

main cause of pump cavitation when pumping a hydrant?

Answer 8

• trying to pump more water than the hydrant can supply

- using to small an intake hose

Question 9

most critical gauges to be observed in pumping operation?

Answer 9

static & residual pump pressure, fuel, oil, eng. temp, rpm, & eng. pressure.

Question 10

what should be done following a pumping operation

Answer 10

apparatus should be checked for any maintenance needs

Question 11

a speed of ___ mph should not be exceeded when laying a supply line

Answer 11

15 mph to prevent damage to hose and apparatus.

Question 12

minimum distance allowed to park by electrical lines involved in structure

Answer 12

30 ft

Question 13

3 important things to consider as a forward pumper.

Answer 13

• apparatus placement
• fire conditions that may effect the operator
• volume of pump water

Question 14

3 important factors of a key pumper

Answer 14

• hydrant capabilities
• never pump higher than 150psi (intake pressure)
• constant pressure on supply line

Question 15

normal engine operating temp?

Answer 15

160-190 F.