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What sizes are the side and rear dump valves normally? - 10 to 12 inches in diameter and are commonly butterfly valves When tankers are equipped with large diameter gated intakes, what is required? - Slow operating valves with air bleeders and intake relief valves What is the heart of the mobile water supply apparatus? - The water tank What are the two types of water tanks found on mobile water supply apparatus? - 1. Elliptical 2. Square-cornered What are the majority of water t...

Which appliance helps move water from one dump tank to another - Jet suction What should you open first when filling a hydrant - Tank fill valve Pumper that supplies attack pumper - Source pumper Minimum capacity for supply tank - 1000 gallons New feature for tankers - In open cab/Close Proportioning ratio set by - Pump manufacturer Water shuttle main objective - Keep water moving towards draft Who on the apparatus is responsible to ensure all personnel are seated wit...

Static pressure is available pressure at a discharge point without water flowing. Once water starts flowing from a hydrant, friction loss usually reduces static pressure to? - Residual pressure To calculate the appliance pressure loss? - Add 10 psi for each appliance Identify two correct statements about hydrants - Grid systems with large supply mains and looping secondary mains generally have less friction losses and deterioration If hydrants are color coded, select a light blue hyd...

A major advantage of a positive displacement pump over a centrifugal pump is that it can: - Pump air, making it self-priming. The efficiency of many priming devices is improved through the use of: - An oil-injection system The big advantage of centrifugal pumps over positive displacement pumps is that centrifugal pumps: - Can provide water in variable pressures and volumes. On large diameter lines, gate valves are most often controlled by: - Handwheels To disengage the pump on PT...

To be considered a MWS an apparatus must have at least _____ gallons - 1000 A MWS apparatus must be equipped with a minimum of ____ exterior fill connection allowing ____ Gpm full rate equipped with a ______, ______, & __ degree elbow which valve is slow closing if 3 inch or larger - One; 1000; strainer, valve, & 30 A MWS apparatus must be equipped with a discharge on the ______, ________, & _______ - Left, right, & rear A MWS apparatus must be able to dump ___% of its water volume a...

Engine compartment: air Filter Restriction Gauge - Check the air filter restriction gauge to determine if the air filter needs to be changed. Engine compartment: Coolant Overflow Reservoir - Coolant in the overflow reservoir should be clean and halfway between max and min level for your apparatus. Engine compartment: Cooling Fan, Hoses, and Radiator - Check the cooling fan, hoses, and the radiator for cracks. Engine compartment: Windshield Washer Fluid - Check the windshield washer ...

820th Base Defense Group - Created for Air Base Ground Defense, these squadrons deploy to operations at airbases where the threats are considered "high" Contingency Response Forces - Deploys as all or part of a 120-person team with no more than 12-hour notice and are based in eight different CONUS/OCONUS locations Phoenix Raven Program - Provides close-in security for aircraft where security is unknown or additional security is required. Advises aircrew on FP measures and conduct airf...

Value-Added - increased value of a product throughout production VPS - value-added production systems WIP - work in progress Andon - a system to notify of a quality or process problem ASN - advanced shipping notice BD - bulk direct BW - bulk warehouse ePSTC(paint) - electronic process skill tracking chart JITWOW - just in sequence warehouse on wheels PDCA - plan,do,check,act PHEV - plug-in hybrid electric vehicle PSTC - process skills tracking chart ...

Brake Pad Minimum Thickness Customer Pay Warranty CPO - Customer Pay: 3mm Warranty: 4mm (3.9mm) CPO: 5 mm Brake bleed pressure setting (bar): - 2 bar max Location of MSDS: - Online CPO test drive (length and distance): - 20 uninterrupted minutes/ 5 continuous miles Caliper bleeding with 2 bleed screws - Outer bleeder first, then inner Is prescription eye wear valid eye protection in a BMW shop? - no How do you measure a vehicle wheel base? - Center of front wheel to...

Transport Mode Switching Device can be used to successfully perform a QC1 inspection. True or False? - False Tech A states that on 2019 Quality Certification 1 the DOT (Department of Transportation) numbers from each tire's sidewall do not need to be recorded for factory-fitted tires. The DOT numbers were recorded at the manufacturing plant and stored in a proprietary database. Tech B states that if a BMW-approved accessory wheel set is installed by the BMW center prior to customer del...