TL C32

Question 1

what is the model number of the TL?

Answer 1

Scania L360 M32L-AS

Question 2

The TLs transport length?

Answer 2

10.4m

Question 3

The TLs transport height?

Answer 3

3.35m

Question 4

The TLs transport width?

Answer 4

2.5m

Question 5

The TLs max road speed?

Answer 5

56mph and unrestricted on blue light

Question 6

Define TLs projection?

Answer 6

The horizontal line from the centre of the TL chassis to an imaginary line dropped from the head of the ladder to the ground.

Question 7

What stations are TLs based at? 11 stations

Answer 7

Wembley, Paddington, Soho, Clapham, Old Kent road, Wimbledon, Hayes, Dagenham, Tottenham, Forest Hill, Greenwich

Question 8

Who is responsible for siting the appliance ready for use

Answer 8

The Driver operator assisted by the cage operator

Question 9

Who decides when BA is to be used on a TL?

Answer 9

The incident commander

Question 10

Who is allowed on the appliance decking?

Answer 10

No One, unless the turret operator gives permission

Question 11

Which term is not a recognised term use for the TL? - Train, extend, Plumb, raise

Answer 11

Raise

Question 12

Who is overall responsible for the appliance (TL)?

Answer 12

The driver operator

Question 13

What should you never Jack/stabilise the appliance on or near?

Answer 13

manhole covers, pavement, kerbs, soft ground obscured ground unsupported walls

Question 14

closest distance for operational use near electricity pilons/cables

Answer 14

10 operational (no water) /20m Drills/ 30m operational with monitor, 20m with hand held jet

Question 15

what is the max gradient a TL can work on unrestricted?

Answer 15

10 degrees

Question 16

what is 10 degrees in % terms

Answer 16

22.2%

Question 17

what is 14M/S in MPH

Answer 17

31MPH

Question 18

what is the function of the swinging frame

Answer 18

it forms a mounting upon which to elevate and depress the ladder as required

Question 19

how many ladder sections are there?

Answer 19

4

Question 20

what is the most common pitch?

Answer 20

Semi staircase

Question 21

how many people can be on the ladder at one time if a rest down is achieved

Answer 21

12

Question 22

what is the rear overhang measurement when training the ladder

Answer 22

1.4 max

Question 23

what is the max elevation angle of the ladder when working as a water tower

Answer 23

70 degrees

Question 24

How many meters per minute can the TL Flow?

Answer 24

variable settings 600, 1200, 1800, 2500Ml rated to 2000ML

Question 25

When working on a gradient what does the ladder use to insure it does over elevate?

Answer 25

its electrical and machical stops

Question 26

which method of getting on to the ladder must never personnel use?

Answer 26

over the turret operators seat

Question 27

How many people can be in the cage at one time

Answer 27

4

Question 28

what is the cages weight limit

Answer 28

400kg

Question 29

when assisting a person down the ladder what is the best method

Answer 29

for the firefighter to shield the casualty using the trussing as hand holds and slow descending with the casualty using the ladder rounds as hand holds

Question 30

What is the cage capacity when stretcher frame in use

Answer 30

its reduced by one person

Question 31

what spec are the LFB TLs built to?

Answer 31

JCDD36, EN14043 and LFB output spec (OBS)

Question 32

If BA is in use on the TL?

Answer 32

Turret operator

Question 33

Name the component parts of the one of the ladder extensions?

Answer 33

main strings, rounds, trussing and bracing

Question 34

when appearing a objective, what should the operators do before getting too close?

Answer 34

Turn off the plumbing mechanism

Question 35

why are there two elevating rams

Answer 35

if one fails the other one can operate the ladder safely

Question 36

how does the ladder extend and house

Answer 36

by use of a Hydraulics motor, two indepent brakes and a cable drum

Question 37

what is the TLs max elevation angle

Answer 37

75%

Question 38

What is the TLs min elevation angle

Answer 38

-17%

Question 39

If at max jacking width, how wide is the appliance in total

Answer 39

5.2m

Question 40

what is the two person scale limit with a cage attached to the ladder

Answer 40

21.6m

Question 41

what is the max projection on this TL

Answer 41

27.6m

Question 42

where is the 32m overall height measured to?

Answer 42

the chest level of the cage operator

Question 43

From where is projection measured?

Answer 43

from the centre of the turntable ring

Question 44

When performing an emergency make up on the jacking system, from which point should the levers be used?

Answer 44

One operator holding down the override lever on the turret console, and the other operating the levers behind the flap on the rear of the appliance.

Question 45

why do we have a standard test?

Answer 45

to give a measure by which to accept/refuse vehicles upon return to the station, and to ensure uniformity of the acceptance testing to ensure fitness for use.

Question 46

what are the TLs mobilised to?

Answer 46

any fire or suspected fire which they are on the PDA to plus any request from incidents

Question 47

what is the TLs time to elevate to 75%

Answer 47

approx 29 seconds

Question 48

How many computers are on the TL?

Answer 48

5

Question 49

what pressure does the monitor work at?

Answer 49

5.8 bar at head 70 degrees elevated and extended ladder

Question 50

what is the max weight in the cage when working as a water tower?

Answer 50

2 persons

Question 51

Before making the jacks up in emergency mode what must have been done?

Answer 51

The ladder must be on the gantry

Question 52

what parameters must be met before the auto make up will function?

Answer 52

<90 degrees of the front <35 degree levation <15m extension

Question 53

what angle in relation to the to the horizontal would operations stop if the cage leveling was to fail.

Answer 53

12 degrees

Question 54

how many strain gauges are there on the ladder?

Answer 54

4

Question 55

explain the function of the axle locks?

Answer 55

they lock the rear suspension to the rear axle, forming a stable platform from which to work

Question 56

how does the ladder judge how much projection it can achieve in relation to how much the jacking can deploy

Answer 56

by the on board computer

Question 57

why don't the jacks lift the appliance off the ground?

Answer 57

the friction properties of the tyres assist in the stabilising proces

Question 58

What effect does the air suspension system have on the appliance after the ladder has been used for a long time?

Answer 58

if the appliance is made up into the transport position, the PTO must be disengaged the re-engaged to ensure the proper appliance ride height before redeployment

Question 59

If working uphill on a 10% gradient, and working at a maximum elevation, what is the ladders actual angle of elevation

Answer 59

75%

Question 60

what standards are LFB TL courses taught to?

Answer 60

magirus manufactures standard, DCOL9 /1992 and LFB written specificaction

Question 61

what is elevation

Answer 61

the angle between the horizontal and the angle of the ladder

Question 62

what is the plumbing?

Answer 62

it eliminates lateral slant, obviating side stress when on the uneven ground

Question 63

Explain a bridge type pitch in the TL operator terms

Answer 63

A perpendicular low angle pitch to the objective

Question 64

how many cables extend the ladder?

Answer 64

2

Question 65

how many cables house the ladder

Answer 65

2

Question 66

your TL returns from service without its hand winding handle. can the appliance still be placed back on the run?

Answer 66

No

Question 67

after returning from a incident, you find the stretcher fame has a defect that warrants removing it from the appliance can the TL remain on the run?

Answer 67

Yes

Question 68

when is the TL tested?

Answer 68

On acceptance, after use, quarterly, annually

Question 69

how often is the weekly test carried out?

Answer 69

weekly

Question 70

where is the digital light beam encoder found?

Answer 70

at the heel of the swinging frame, underneath the round cover

Question 71

what functions does the digital light beam encoder do?

Answer 71

ladder extension and round alignment

Question 72

where and what is the pivot Pin?

Answer 72

it joins the fulcrum frame to the swinging frame, allowing the ladder to elevate and depress

Question 73

what is the initial pressure on the axle locks rams before they are engaged?

Answer 73

60 bar

Question 74

what is the pressure with the axle lock rams after engaging

Answer 74

140 - 145 bar

Question 75

what is the part of the ladder called where all the hydraulics and electrics pass through to enable full 360 degree rotation

Answer 75

slip rings

Question 76

name four emergency make up methods?

Answer 76

vehicle powered, generator powered, battery powered, hand wound

Question 77

What is the PV stop used for?

Answer 77

for use on solar power panels

Question 78

what is the weight carrying capacity of the standard stretcher carrier?

Answer 78

150kg

Question 79

on the 32m stretcher carrier, what is the weight carrying capacity if the re enforcing bar is in place?

Answer 79

300kg

Question 80

name the functions that automatically make the TL select tortoise mode

Answer 80

crane, working platform water monitor

Question 81

how is the 400kg load calculated on the RC400 cage?

Answer 81

4 x 90kg persons + 10kg for equipment for each

Question 82

at what height can the 64m TL elevator being to be used from

Answer 82

30m

Question 83

what is the min angle of elevation that TL64m elevator can be used from

Answer 83

45 degrees

Question 84

The jack controls are activated when?

Answer 84

The power take off is engaged The engine is running The ladder is in the test position

Question 85

How does the TL detect the ground pressure of the jacks?

Answer 85

With the spring locker

Question 86

Which status shows a flashing yellow light in the jacking control stand?

Answer 86

No driver control conditions

Question 87

Up to which inclination can the TL be used?

Answer 87

Max 10 degrees

Question 88

What needs to be considered when using the emergency system?

Answer 88

Careful usage Ladder length must be reduced Constant observation of the ladder movement (All)

Question 89

Which movement controls the middle emergency lever (jacking)?

Answer 89

The spring tight/release

Question 90

The max negative angle the ladder can extend without any support?

Answer 90

Minus 17

Question 91

How can the cage impact be rectified?

Answer 91

Moving in the opposite direction And Hold warning and move

Question 92

How can the max negative incline be increased

Answer 92

Support under the jacking plates And Support under the wheels (Both)

Question 93

What are the preconditions for the function of heavy crane?

Answer 93

Reduce speed Ladder in ladder rest Max jacking (All)

Question 94

Where can the IVECO magirus contact number be found on the TL

Answer 94

The type plate in the drivers door.