749 Hose Layer Flashcards

1
Q

What is the HLU?

A

Hose Layer Unit a “16”tonne unit that provides 90mm Hose to the incident ground

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2
Q

How much hose does a HLU carry?

A

4km of 90mm hose with Storz couplings in 30m lengths - enough for 2x2km twinned

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3
Q

What does a HLU use to retrieve Hose?

A

The Hytrans mechanical hose recovery system

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4
Q

What will be mobilised when a HLU is requested?

A

A BMU except when the HLU is part of the PDA

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5
Q

When will the HLU come off the run?

A

If the Hytrans system is defective or the hose level drops below 600m

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6
Q

What goes away for service with the HLU?

A

The 90mm hose, ancillaries are transferred to the reserve HLU

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7
Q

What is the minimum amount of crew needed to assist the HLU driver in operation?

A

4

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8
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What is the maximum deployment speed of the HLU?

A

30mph

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9
Q

What is the minimum amount of crew to assist in HLU Hose retrieval?

A

5 - 2 trained Crew in the POD 3 untrained on the ground

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