Simon Duplex/ALF aerial ladder quiz

Question 0

The K – braced rungs are 14 inches on center. What diameter are they in inches?

Answer 0

1 1/2 inches

Question 1

What size, in inches, are the aerials hand rails?

Answer 1

15 inches

Question 2

The aerial is 94 feet fully extended. What is the fully retracted length in feet?

Answer 2

31’8” fully retracted

Question 3

Hydraulic cylinders are used for what movements?

Answer 3

Hoist and extend

Question 4

The aerial ladder inclinometer is a ball type angle indicator with what range?

Answer 4

-20° to 80°

Question 5

The variable displacement pump creates 2800 psi at what GPM?

Answer 5

20 GPM

Question 6

Three Ariel school valves are linked to the control levers. They are used to ______, ______ , and _____ .

Answer 6

Hoist
Rotation
Extension

Question 7

Personnel shall maintain a distance of ______ while climbing the aerial ladder.

Answer 7

10 feet

Question 8

What is the override switch used for?

Answer 8

Use of the aerial without a fully deployed outrigger

Question 9

Ariel capacity is based on all weight being removed from the vehicle springs , and force being absorbed by ________ & ________.

Answer 9

The chassis frame and torque box

Question 10

The aerial is designed with its maximum strength available when?

Answer 10

When it is used unsupported

Question 11

Always keep the aerial at least _____ feet away from all wires.

Answer 11

10 feet

Question 12

Do not operate the aerial elevated in winds exceeding ____ miles per hour.

Answer 12

30 mph

Question 13

During a ladder pipe operation: capacities are established with outriggers fully set, set turntable level within ______ and Aerial unsupported.

Answer 13

3.5°

Question 14

At 55° to 59° fully extended, what is the weight on each section of the aerial ladder?

Answer 14

250, 250, 250, 250

Question 15

At 30° to 39° fully extended, what is the weight on each section of the aerial ladder?

Answer 15

250, 250, zero, 250

Question 16

What is the outrigger spread on the 2000 American LaFrance?

Answer 16

16 feet

Question 17

According to the logbook what are chock blocks used for?

Answer 17

Preevent walking of apparatus on outriggers

Question 18

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

Answer 18

1500 to 1600 RPM

Question 19

When operating that outrigger switches, what will happen if you press the beam switch inward?

Answer 19

The beams will move inward

Question 20

The elevation ranges of the aerial ladder are ____ to ____

Answer 20

-4° to 75°

Question 21

The rated capacity of the aerial is reduced to 50% when you’re on a grade between ____ & ____

Answer 21

6% to 14% grade

Question 22

What activates the PTO and where is it mounted to?

Answer 22

An electrical switch, mounted to the transmission

Question 23

At what PSI will the fully deployed outrigger light illuminate?

Answer 23

800 pounds of pressure on the jacks

Question 24

When installing an outrigger pin, choose a hole that is a minimum of ___ below the skirt.

Answer 24

1/4" minimum

Question 25

When the outrigger pin is inserted, pullback _____ on the pin if leveling is not required

Answer 25

1/2"

Question 26

When extending out Riggers, lower the ____ side until the bubble moves past ____.

Answer 26

Low side, 1/8"

Question 27

What is true about a 2003 American LaFrance with lockout cylinders?

Answer 27

must be deployed after outriggers, To front and two rear cylinders, They lock the fifth wheel

Question 28

To outriggers have integral holding valves?

Answer 28

Yes, it is a complete system

Question 29

What is the interlock override switch used for?

Answer 29

Rotation limiting override

Question 30

The pedestal hydraulic gauge registers PSI from what range?

Answer 30

0 to 5000 PSI

Question 31

Pressure to rotate the aerial should not exceed what PSI?

Answer 31

1500 psi

Question 32

Pressure used to extend the aerial should not exceed what PSI?

Answer 32

2800 psi

Question 33

What is the manual circuit selector used for?

Answer 33

Aerial electrical failure

Question 34

Where is the outrigger override valve bank located?

Answer 34

Left side of the trailer

Question 35

The EPU is a _____ volt emergency system that flows ____ GPM at ___psi.

Answer 35

12 Volt 1.5 GPM 2000 psi

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Seven minutes max

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Three minutes max

Question 38

The EPU duty cycle on the 2006 through 2009 ALF is what percent?

Answer 38

23% duty cycle

Question 39

The EPU duty cycle of a 1993 through 2003 ALF is what percent?

Answer 39

7% duty cycle

Question 40

The anchor attachment point on the 2009 American LaFrance is how many PSI?

Answer 40

9000 PSI

Question 41

The capstan is rated at how many pounds?

Answer 41

250 pounds