20 Air Bags

Question 0

(air bags)The lifting height ranges from _____inches for the smallest bag(12ton) to _____inches for the largest(74ton)

The bags tonnage is based on lifting the that tonnage____inch(es)

Answer 0

8—–20

1

Question 1

There are two red air supply hoses and one yellow how long are they?

Answer 1

16’

Question 2

Only an SCBA cylinder made of _______ can be used with air bags.

A. Aluminum
B. Steel
C. Both
D. Neither

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Set the low pressure gauge to _____psi by turning the pressure regulator knob clockwise. (Airbags)

Answer 3

135

Question 4

With the air bags when the high pressure gauge falls below____psi change the cylinder.

Answer 4

200

CHANGE @ 199 psi

Question 5

(Airbags) make sure all the valves are in the [open/closed] position when the air source is turned on.

Answer 5

Closed

Question 6

Always have the air bag connected prior to placing it under or between a load to minimize the operators exposure to the load area and to eliminate the possibility of the operator placing the bag with the air inlet under the load. T/F

Answer 6

True

Question 7

(Airbags) max internal air pressure for the bag when used for lifting purposes is ______psi. What will happen if it is over inflated?

Answer 7

118

Safety relief valve

Question 8

If the pressure of a cylinder falls to 199 can it be changed during an operation?

Answer 8

Yes

Stop operation
Shore lift
Close all valves

Question 9

A bag should only be inflated to how much of it’s rated height capacity?

A. 1/2
B. 2/3
C. 3/4
D. 100%

Answer 9

C

Question 10

What two conditions would precent placing bags directly against a surface?

Answer 10

Sharp
Heated to over 220F

Use flexible insulated pad or 3/4” plywood

Question 11

Can more than 2 bags be placed on top of each other?

Which bag goes on top?

Which one gets inflated first?

Answer 11

Never more than 2 bags

Always place small on top of large

Generally inflate bottom first

Question 12

When using 2 bags the smaller bag is the max tonnage. A 30 ton bag with a max height of 10” can lift 30 tons 1 inch and _____tons 10”

Answer 12

15—-1/2 the rated weight to full height

Question 13

How are air bags identified while in operation and being inflated/deflated?

A. Size of the bag
B. Top bag/bottom bag
C. Use company SOP
D. Color of hose attached to the bag

Answer 13

D

Question 14

The air bags have an orange air hose with a safety relief valve. What is the only thing this hose is to be used for and what is the psi of the valve?

Answer 14

Leak sealing in tank trucks or containers

22psi