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How many inches of mercury should the priming device and pump achieve? - answer 22
inches
Explain the priming device test. - answer Evaluates how quickly a priming device can
create the necessary vacuum to bring water through a pump to the discharge hose.
According to what NFPA, how much water must an apparatus carry to be considered a
MWS or Tender? - answer NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus,
At least 1,000 gallons.
Most MWS apparatuses in use today carry, how many gallons of water? - answer Between
1,500 and 3,000 gallons of water.
Each department must choose the size of the tank for its apparatus based on what? -
answer Local water requirements
Water system limitations
Road conditions
Bridge weight restrictions
What size water tanks are the most efficient during water shuttle operations? - answer
MWS with tanks less than 2,500 gallons.
What size water tanks are the most efficient during stationary water supply operations? -
answer MWS with tanks for the 2,500 gallons.
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What three external fill connections can be equipped on the MWS apparatus? - answer 1.
Allows the tank to be filled at a min rate of 1,000 gals/min.
2. Equipped with a valve, strainer, and a 30 degree elbow.
3. Has Valves of slow-closing design (if three inches or larger).
Where should the tank discharge be located on the MWS apparatus? - answer On the left,
right, and rear of the apparatus.
The tank discharge should be capable of discharging how much of the tank volume at what
rate? - answer 90% of the tank volume at an average of 1,000 gpm.
Medium diameter hose supply lines are used for filling then... - answer the MWS should
have at least two external or direct tank fill intakes piped directly to the tank.
Large diameter hose is used then... - answer one connection to the tank is adequate.
If the MWS apparatus is equipped with a FIRE PUMP, it may be referred to as a...
and must have a tank-to-pump line that is: - answer Tanker-pumper or a tender-pumper.
1. Capable of supplying the pump with a 500 gpm until at least 80% of the water in the tank
is emptied.
2. At least two inches diameter.
The large tank discharge is commonly referred to as: - answer Dump valve
What NFPA requires three dump valves to be installed on all MWS apparatus? - answer
NFPA 1901
As you move around the apparatus, what general problems are you looking for? - answer
Fluid leaks, dents, low tire pressure, cleanliness, and broken, or missing equipment.