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Volume 3: SALVAGE Flashcards

1
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the protection of buildings and their contents from unnecessary damage due to water, smoke and heat.”

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Salvage

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Tools and equipment used in salvage

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Plastic
Salvage covers
Salvage cord
2- hooks
Salvage pan
Submersible pump
Squeegees
Sprinkler shut-offs
Sawdust
Shovels
Staple gun
Lath
Ladders
Pike poles
Floor runners
Water vac
Hose
Blowers

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Rubberized duck covers require the application of

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Soapstone

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FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

  1. Place cover on a clean dry surface, which side is up?
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Finished side up

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FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

How many members is needed to fold the salvage cover and where do they take their position?

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2 members take positions at opposite ends of the cover

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FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

  1. Place _____ hand flat on end of cover _____ feet in. With _____ hand, reach over and grasp corner, and fold over.
A

Outside hand
3 feet in
Outside hand

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FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

  1. Place hand flat on the border of the two folds in center; reach over with other hand and fold. Cover is now ___of its full width.
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1/4th

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FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

How do you remove air from the cover when folding?

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By pushing floor brushes the length of the cover

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FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

  1. Two members face each other at one end of cover and fold end in approximately __-__ inches. Place outside hands on inside edge of fold, palms ____. Place inside hands, palms ___, under edge of cover __-__ inches from outside hands.
A

8-10 inches
Palms down
Palms up
8-10 inches

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FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS

Secure both ends of cover with__________or large__________

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Salvage cord or large rubber bands

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CARRYING SALVAGE COVERS

When carrying one salvage cover over shoulder, which is the acceptable shoulder?

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Either shoulder is acceptable

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CARRYING SALVAGE COVERS

When carrying two salvage covers at the same time, the second cover is most easily carried on the _____ and ____ opposite the shoulder being used.

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Forearm and hip

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THROWING SALVAGE COVERS

This is a quick method of covering stock, counters, merchandise or furniture where there is no danger of breakage.

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One member throw

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THROWING SALVAGE COVERS

One Member Throw

In making this throw, the use of either arm is acceptable. The directions given are for a

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Right handed person

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One member throw

  1. Place center of folded cover over ____ forearm; grasp _____ fold with thumb and fingers of left hand.
  2. With palm down, reach in with right hand next to body; grasp _____ or ____ top folds.
A

Left
Bottom fold
Three to four top folds

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A two-member operation used where conditions require the careful placing of a cover to avoid displacing or damaging goods. Counters or tables displaying fragile merchandise are best covered by this method.

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Counter pay off

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Counter pay off

  1. With center fold of cover next to counter, one member holds folded cover with both ______;
  2. Second person grasps the top fold with both hands palms _____; walks backward until the cover is stretched taut. During this operation, first member elevates his forearms to hold tension on the cover and to keep it off the floor.
A

Forearms
Palms down

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Used in covering piles of merchandise or objects over which there is plenty of room to float a cover. This method permits the complete covering of materials quickly and effectively if the top of the object or material to be covered is within reach.

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Two member balloon

19
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The beginning steps of a two member balloon to stretch out the salvage cover taut is the same as what method

A

Counter pay off

20
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Two member balloon

  1. Both members turn cover so the ______ fold is up and the center of the cover is hanging down. Grasp a fold in each hand, keeping cover elevated.
  2. Both members pull cover taut; feet well braced; _____ foot back; elbows high; palms ____.
A

Double fold
Inside foot back
Palms down

21
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Two member balloon

  1. Both members working in unison snap cover up quickly so that air can get underneath, forming a balloon; let go with ______ hands; float cover over object with _____ hands.
A

Outside hands
Inside hands

22
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When a number of covers are required to protect large areas, it becomes necessary to seal the covers (commonly referred to as

A

Bagging

23
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Sealing/bagging

  1. Lay cover finish side ___.
  2. Fold the end edge or side of cover back approximately ___ foot.
A

Finished side up
One foot

24
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Sealing/bagging

  1. Grasp adjoining cover; pull it over the one-foot lap of first cover until edges are ____.
  2. With members well spaced, all members grasp both edges and ______ ______ until lap is completed.
A

Edges are even
Roll together

25
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Sealing/bagging

  1. When sealing floors, a ____-foot minimum lap up walls should be considered.
  2. ______ may be used in lieu of covers.
A

One foot
Plastic

26
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Merchandise stored on shelves or racks may be protected by hanging covers, however it is more efficient to use ______. If covers are used, hang them by means of ______ _____, ______ ______, or nails placed through the grommets. Allow covers to overlap.

A

Plastic
Salvage cord, salvage covers

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HANGING SALVAGE COVERS

_____ placed along the top edge of a cover can be used to hold it in place.

A

Weights

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HANGING SALVAGE COVERS

If possible, hang covers at a point _______than the shelving. When using staples in conjunction with plastic, ____ ____ edges to prevent plastic from tearing.

A

Higher than
Double over

29
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A method of directing water from upper floors. The number of covers used is dependent upon the length of the stairway.

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Stairway drain

30
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Stairway drain

Covers, are laid starting at the ______and working to the _____.

A

Bottom and working to the top

31
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Stairway drain

As covers are laid up stairwell, members open cover and secure to

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Handrails or walls

32
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Stairway drain

The top edge of the upper cover should be placed beneath the lip of the.

A

Top step

33
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_____ shall not be used for drains on stairways that are used for foot traffic.

A

Plastic

34
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When leaks are in close proximity to a window, this drain can be used to direct water to the outside of a building.

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Window drain

35
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Window drains may also be used in conjunction with __________and ____________

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Catch basins and submersible pumps

36
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The two most common window drain configurations are

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Window drain with ladder
Pike pole drain

37
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Window drain with ladder

Which way do the rungs face

A

Rungs down

38
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Window drain with ladder

  1. Place other end of ladder under leak; support it at an angle by securing it to an improvised _____________ or by best available means.
A

Step ladder

39
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Pike pole drain

  1. Insert points of hooks through top ________; fold edge of cover down enough to clear hooks.
  2. Lap cover over pike poles; roll poles and cover toward the _______ until the desired width is reached.
A

Grommets
Middle

40
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Pike pole drain

  1. Place _______ end of drain out of window; fasten upper end by placing pike pole hooks over rungs of ladders, pipes, high pieces of furniture or by driving points of pike poles into the wall.
A

Handle end

41
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A method of using a salvage cover or plastic to impound water leaking through ceilings that cannot be directed to the outside of a building by means of other improvised drains.

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Catch basin

42
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Catch basin

  1. Water is removed from a catchall by____ _____ _____ etc
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Siphoning, pumping, water vac

43
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Dewatering

When normal methods of water removal are impractical, the following alternates may be used:

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Sewer pipes
Scuppers
Floor drain
Toilet bowls etc

44
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Dewatering

Before removing toilet bowls, be sure water supply is

A

Shut off

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