ALF Aerial Ladder QS-100 Flashcards

1
Q

The aerial handrails are how many inches?

A

15 inches

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2
Q

How many pounds is the tip load?

A

250 pounds

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3
Q

How long are the K-Braced rungs?

A

14 inches

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4
Q

What is the diameter of the K-Braced Rungs?

A

1 1/4’

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5
Q

What are the elevation ranges of the aerial ladder?

A

-4 to 75

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6
Q

How long is the aerial fully extended?

A

94 ft

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7
Q

How long is the aerial fully retracted?

A

31.8 ft

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8
Q

Which two movements are the hydraulic cylinders used for?

A

Hoist & Extension

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9
Q

What are the ranges for the aerial ladder inclinometer?

A

-20 to 80

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10
Q

The aerial inclinometer is a calibrated indicator with what kind of ball type?

A

Floating Ball Type Angle

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11
Q

Which two systems does the aerial inclinometer use in conjunction with?

A

Load Chart & Extension Meter

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12
Q

Which values are used to determine proper loading?

A

Angle & Load

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13
Q

The variable displacement pump creates how many GPM at how much PSI?

A

20 GPM @ 2,800 PSI

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14
Q

What are the three aerial spool valves?

A

Hoist
Rotation
Extension

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15
Q

In which position is the aerial main control valve in, when the dead man is depressed or the emergency blocking valve solenoid is actuated?

A

Open

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16
Q

How many feet distance shall personnel maintain while climbing the aerial?

A

10 ft

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17
Q

The outrigger and lockout cylinder override control buttons will shift necessary flow oil to the outriggers in the event of an electrical failure have what kind of swithces?

A

Momentary Switches

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18
Q

The aerial hydraulic pump is a ___ variable displacement type?

A

Axial Piston

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19
Q

The Outrigger system consist of ___ beam and jacks, powered by a double acting hydraulic cylinders?

A

Double Box

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20
Q

The aerial is designed with its maximum strength available is what?

A

Unsupported

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21
Q

The aerial capacity is based on all weight being removed from the vehicles springs with forces being absorbed by what?

A

Chassis Frame & Torque Box

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22
Q

Always keep how many feet away from all wiring?

A

10 ft

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23
Q

Do not operate the aerial elevated in winds exceeding?

A

30 mph

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24
Q

Ladderpipe- capacites established with outriggers fully set, turn table level within ___, and aerial unsupported

A

up to 3.5 degrees

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25
Q

What kind of switch activates the PTO and where is the mounted on?

A

Electrical Switch

Transmission

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26
Q

The rated capacity is reduced to 50% when on what kind of grade?

A

6% to 14%

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27
Q

What is the outrigger spreads on the 2000 ALF?

A

16 ft

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28
Q

According to the logbook, what are Chalk Blocks used for?

A

Walking of apparatus on outriggers

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29
Q

During aerial ladder operations, the preset fast idle is what RPM?

A

1,500 to 1,600

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30
Q

When operating the outrigger switches, you press on the beam switch outward. This will activate?

A

The beam outward

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31
Q

At what PSI will the outrigger fully deployed light illuminate?

A

800 PSI

32
Q

When installing a outrigger pin, choose a hole that is a min what below the skirt?

A

1/4”

33
Q

When the outrigger pin is inserted, pull back how far if leveling is not required?

A

1/2”

34
Q

When extending outriggers, lower which side until the bubble moves past how far?

A

Low Side

1/8”

35
Q

2003 to 2009 ALF lockout cylinders info:

A

Must be deployed after outriggers
Two Front and Two Rear Cylinders
Locks Fifth Wheel

36
Q

Do outriggers have integral holding valves?

A

Yes, the complete system

37
Q

Interlock override switch is used for?

A

Allows for short jack condition of outriggers

38
Q

What is the PSI on the pedestal hydraulic gauge?

A

0 to 5,000

39
Q

Pressure to rotate aerial should not exceed what PSI?

A

1,500 PSI

40
Q

Pressure used to extend should not exceed what PSI?

A

2,000 PSI

41
Q

What is the manual circuit selector used for?

A

Aerial electrical failure

42
Q

The manual circuit selector is located just where of the pedestal below the base of the main section

A

Left

43
Q

The manual circuit selector requires a 1/4 turn to the what for engagement?

A

Left & Right

44
Q

The variable displacement pump PSI will increase within the pump to the hydraulic requirement but will not allow the ___ to build beyond circuit’s requirement.

A

PSI

45
Q

Outrigger override valve bank is located where?

A

Left Side of Trailer

46
Q

EPU is a _-volt emergency system that flows __ GPM @ __ PSI?

A

12-Volt

1.5 GPM @ 2,000 GPM

47
Q

2006 to 2009 EPU can be operated for how many minutes max?

A

7 minutes

48
Q

1995 to 2003 EPU can be operated for how many minutes max?

A

3 minutes

49
Q

The EPU duty cycle on a 2006 to 2009 ALF is what percent?

A

23%

50
Q

The EPU duty cycle on a 1993 to 2003 ALF is what percent?

A

7%

51
Q

Aerial rotation is powered by a hydraulic motor. An automatic ___ type brake is used to stop the rotation of the aerial.

A

Disc

52
Q

The aerial main control valve opens to let hydraulic fluid flow to the ?

A

Aerial Control spool valves

53
Q

The anchor attachment point on a 2009 ALF is how many PSI?

A

9,000 PSI

54
Q

The 2009 ALF capstan is rated at how many pounds?

A

250 lbs

55
Q

The PTO is directly driven off of the chassis transmission and powers what?

A

Hydraulic Pump

56
Q

What within the PTO engages the shaft that transfers power to the hydraulic pump

A

Clutch

57
Q

Riding on Aerial: Members must be strapped in with a safety strap to what and using the footrests at the end of the fly section

A

Safety Strap to both D-Rings

58
Q

What wind effect can be established when aerial positioned between buildings

A

Tunnel effect

59
Q

What determines the length of EPU Operations

A

Battery Condition

60
Q

How many control buttons does the Emergency Override System have?

A

10

61
Q

Aerial Hydraulic oil (AW Hyd 32 Chevron) is supplied from what kind of reservoir with a capacity of how many gallons?

A

Steel Reservoir

40 Gallons

62
Q

Activating the aerial power take-off switch activates and energizes what, which allows transmission fluid to go to the PTO

A

Solenoid

63
Q

Indicators along the handrail of the main section are spaced how far apart?

A

5 ft increments

64
Q

The swing drive system is located just below the aerial on the turnable. It is made up of a ___ powered by a hydraulic motor

A

Gear Reduction Drive

65
Q

With the pump operating and all function controls in neutral, the oil merely circulates within the pump cavity under what pressure?

A

Negligible

66
Q

Combination Spot/Flood light is activated by which switch and can be controlled by a switch at the base of the light

A

Aerial Switch

67
Q

On the aerial folding steps, locking pins on each step must be ___ removed for them to flip down

A

Removed

68
Q

How long is the aluminum folding ladder?

A

10 ft

69
Q

Where is the aluminum folding ladder located at?

A

Center of the fly section

70
Q

When operating the aerial, control levers are used to raise and lower the ladder. As the control is returned to neutral (centered) pressure is what?

A

Decreases

71
Q

The rope roller is attached on the tip of the fly section. Two metal brackets welded into the ___ of the fly section serve as the attachment point

A

Base-rail

72
Q

Power from the tractors system is transferred to the aerial through the electrical swivel coupling. The coupling consists of numerous sets of brushes and brush holder assemblies, collector ___ and connectors which provide uninterrupted current flow to the aerial circuits through 360 degrees of aerial rotation

A

Rings

73
Q

2003: Mounted on the upper right-hand corner if thr aerial pedestal is an Aerial Loading Warning Display. When the aerial load approaches the maximum load (approximately 80%), how many bars will illuminate?

A

18 bars

74
Q

Pulling on the Four-Way Solenoid with manual control handle will direct oil into the what?

A

Outrigger override control button valves

75
Q

If using the manual circuit selector, when operation of aerial control levers are complete, push and turn the solenoid knob to which direction, to re-engage valve for outrigger operation

A

Right