TOWER LADDER Flashcards

0
Q

T/F

Mechanical Locks should be inserted manually at each JACK and OUTRIGGER? 2.1.3

A

False

MUST be Inserted manually

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1
Q

How many POINTS is the BOOM supported by while in operation? 2.2.1

A

6 POINTS
2 in the FRONT (hydraulically operated) JACKS
2 in the REAR. (hydraulically operated) JACKS
2 in MIDDLE. ( OUTRIGGER TYPE) JACKS

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2
Q

What side should be LOWERED first if apparatus is NOT LEVEL? 2.1.3

A

LOW SIDE

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3
Q

GUIDE FF helping LCC set up for TL operations must remain in position until when? 2.1.5

A

Until OUTRIGGER is FULLY LOWERED
on the
OPERATORS BLIND SIDE

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4
Q

What TOOL can be used to judge clearance of outrigger? 2.1.7

A

6ft HOOK

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5
Q

If a member setting up for TL operation and decides to ABORT the operation during SET UP, what must he do? 2.1.10

A

2 THINGS
Properly place ALL outriggers n jacks for OPERATION
OR
RETURN ALL outriggers n jacks to PRE SETUP POSITION

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6
Q

BOOM assembly consists of how many SECTIONS?

What are the made of? 2.2

A

4 BOX SECTIONS telescope within EACH OTHER
FIRST section ALLOYED STEEL
THREE telescope sections ALUMINUM ALLOY

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7
Q

What is the approximate SQUARE FOOT of BASKET FLOOR? 2.3

A

15 Square feet

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8
Q

What can the UNDERSIDE of floor and FRONT RAILING of basket be covered with?2.3

A

MAY be covered with a FIRE RESISTANT SHIELD

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9
Q

T/F

PEDESTAL position MUST be staffed whenever TL operations are in progress? 2.4

A
TRUE
MUST be staffed
Provides extra pair of eyes to warn of dangers
And
OVERRIDE basket controls in an emergency
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10
Q

How many CONTROLS are provided on TURNTABLE? 2.4.1

What are CONTROLS used for? 2.4.1

A

3 CONTROLS
1 control for RAISING/LOWERING
1 control for EXTENDING/RETRACTING
1 control for ROTATING boom

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11
Q

Which CONTROLS allow for a SMOOTHER positioning?

A

CONTROLS at

PEDESTAL

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12
Q

Can MEMBERS escape from the BASKET? 2.6.1

A
YES 
When NO other solution is possible MEMBERS may escape from basket by:
LADDER mounted on TOP of BOOM SECTION
OR
LSR in conjunction w/ PERSONAL HARNESS
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13
Q

Boom ROTATION permits WATER SYSTEM coverage of how many DEGREES? 2.7.1

A

360 DEGREES

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14
Q

WHERE and WHAT SIZE are the WATER HOOK UPS on the TOWER LADDER? 2.7.3

A

3”inch X 3”inch GATED SIAMESE left side (drivers side)

4 1/2” inch INLET right side (bosses side)

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15
Q

What is the MOST effective way to communicated from BASKET to PEDESTAL and VICE VERSA? 2.8.1

A

INTERCOM (intercommunication system)

MOST EFFECTIVE

16
Q

What do we use as a REFERENCE point when dealing with BASKET MOVEMENT?

A

PEDESTAL is used as REFERENCE POINT

BOOM LEFT means ROTATE BOOM to PEDESTAL MAN’s LEFT

17
Q

When is INTERCOM checked on TOWER LADDER? 2.8.7

A

Checked DAILY
and
INITIAL STAGES of placing TL into operation

18
Q

Who can operate on the PEDESTAL of a TOWER LADDER? 2.9.2

A

Qualified CHAUFFEUR/TILLERMAN
OR
Member PRESENTLY assigned to a TOWER LADDER

19
Q

What does “Scrub AREA” mean? 3.1.3

A

Scrub area is defined as what can be touched by the BASKET

20
Q

What is the RATED CAPACITY of an EXTENDED BOOM? Pg 17

A

1000 LBS

21
Q

Tower Ladder

What % of GRADE is considered LEVEL?

A

4% is considered LEVEL

22
Q

What GRADE is the MAX SLOPE for TOWER LADDER OPERATIONS that has been set at by manufacturer? 3.4.6

A

15% grade

23
Q

TL

At what ANGLE should the BOOM be raised to drain waterways? 3.5.5

A

60 DEGREE ANGLE

Drain plugs REMOVED to insure system is properly DRAINED

24
Q
TL 3.6.4
What RUNG 
What LADDER
What size and how long is the ROPE
used when OPERATING a PORTABLE from BASKET?
A

15 feet of 1/2 inch ROPE THRU
6TH RUNG of
20 ft COMBO LADDER (preferred) can use any ladder

25
Q

When performing PORTABLE LADDER from TOWER LADDER bASKET during DRILL, how far is basket RAISED ABOVE GROUND? 3.6.4 NOTES 10

A

2 OR 3 FEET

ABOVE GROUND

26
Q

TL

How many MEN are in the BASKET when performing PORTABLE LADDER in BASKET during OPERATIONS? Pg 21 note 6

A

3 members
can be done with
2 members

27
Q

TL (FLAT ROOF OPS)

When TL is USED for VENTILATION PURPOSES what is placed into the BUCKET? 4.1.2

A

PHIL

P power saw
H hook 6ft
I Irons (ax n HALLIGAN)
L LSR

28
Q

Can we use SAWS from the BASKET?

A

YES
SAWS are started IN THE basket
THEN
Held OUTSIDE until SHUT OFF

29
Q

TL 4.3.1 E

Where is the 1st CUT on a PEAKED ROOF from the BASKET?

A

1st CUT. PARALLEL to ridge

30
Q

TL 4.3.1 NOTE

What SIZE of a hole on a PEAKED ROOF will be acceptable?

A

No SPECIFIC SIZE

The SIZE of the cut will depend on the REACH of the OPERATOR

31
Q

TL 4.4

How large is the OPENING when using a SAW on a BRICK WALLS to BREECH?

A

OPENING will be large enough so the saw can be inserted to cut INNER WALL

32
Q

TL 6.1.1

Who orders the use of TL STREAMS?

A

OFFICER in COMMAND of OPERATIONS