Volume 3: SALVAGE Flashcards
the protection of buildings and their contents from unnecessary damage due to water, smoke and heat.”
Salvage
Tools and equipment used in salvage
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
Rubberized duck covers require the application of
Soapstone
FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS
- Place cover on a clean dry surface, which side is up?
Finished side up
FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS
How many members is needed to fold the salvage cover and where do they take their position?
2 members take positions at opposite ends of the cover
FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS
- Place _____ hand flat on end of cover _____ feet in. With _____ hand, reach over and grasp corner, and fold over.
Outside hand
3 feet in
Outside hand
FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS
- 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.
1/4th
FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS
How do you remove air from the cover when folding?
By pushing floor brushes the length of the cover
FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS
- 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.
8-10 inches
Palms down
Palms up
8-10 inches
FOLDING SALVAGE COVERS
Secure both ends of cover with__________or large__________
Salvage cord or large rubber bands
CARRYING SALVAGE COVERS
When carrying one salvage cover over shoulder, which is the acceptable shoulder?
Either shoulder is acceptable
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.
Forearm and hip
THROWING SALVAGE COVERS
This is a quick method of covering stock, counters, merchandise or furniture where there is no danger of breakage.
One member throw
THROWING SALVAGE COVERS
One Member Throw
In making this throw, the use of either arm is acceptable. The directions given are for a
Right handed person
One member throw
- Place center of folded cover over ____ forearm; grasp _____ fold with thumb and fingers of left hand.
- With palm down, reach in with right hand next to body; grasp _____ or ____ top folds.
Left
Bottom fold
Three to four top folds
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.
Counter pay off
Counter pay off
- With center fold of cover next to counter, one member holds folded cover with both ______;
- 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.
Forearms
Palms down
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.
Two member balloon
The beginning steps of a two member balloon to stretch out the salvage cover taut is the same as what method
Counter pay off
Two member balloon
- 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.
- Both members pull cover taut; feet well braced; _____ foot back; elbows high; palms ____.
Double fold
Inside foot back
Palms down
Two member balloon
- 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.
Outside hands
Inside hands
When a number of covers are required to protect large areas, it becomes necessary to seal the covers (commonly referred to as
Bagging
Sealing/bagging
- Lay cover finish side ___.
- Fold the end edge or side of cover back approximately ___ foot.
Finished side up
One foot
Sealing/bagging
- Grasp adjoining cover; pull it over the one-foot lap of first cover until edges are ____.
- With members well spaced, all members grasp both edges and ______ ______ until lap is completed.
Edges are even
Roll together
Sealing/bagging
- When sealing floors, a ____-foot minimum lap up walls should be considered.
- ______ may be used in lieu of covers.
One foot
Plastic
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.
Plastic
Salvage cord, salvage covers
HANGING SALVAGE COVERS
_____ placed along the top edge of a cover can be used to hold it in place.
Weights
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.
Higher than
Double over
A method of directing water from upper floors. The number of covers used is dependent upon the length of the stairway.
Stairway drain
Stairway drain
Covers, are laid starting at the ______and working to the _____.
Bottom and working to the top
Stairway drain
As covers are laid up stairwell, members open cover and secure to
Handrails or walls
Stairway drain
The top edge of the upper cover should be placed beneath the lip of the.
Top step
_____ shall not be used for drains on stairways that are used for foot traffic.
Plastic
When leaks are in close proximity to a window, this drain can be used to direct water to the outside of a building.
Window drain
Window drains may also be used in conjunction with __________and ____________
Catch basins and submersible pumps
The two most common window drain configurations are
Window drain with ladder
Pike pole drain
Window drain with ladder
Which way do the rungs face
Rungs down
Window drain with ladder
- Place other end of ladder under leak; support it at an angle by securing it to an improvised _____________ or by best available means.
Step ladder
Pike pole drain
- Insert points of hooks through top ________; fold edge of cover down enough to clear hooks.
- Lap cover over pike poles; roll poles and cover toward the _______ until the desired width is reached.
Grommets
Middle
Pike pole drain
- 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.
Handle end
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.
Catch basin
Catch basin
- Water is removed from a catchall by____ _____ _____ etc
Siphoning, pumping, water vac
Dewatering
When normal methods of water removal are impractical, the following alternates may be used:
Sewer pipes
Scuppers
Floor drain
Toilet bowls etc
Dewatering
Before removing toilet bowls, be sure water supply is
Shut off
