18 Questions
What is the purpose of connecting the water source high on the pump?
To allow water to enter backward and flush debris out of the lower pump openings
Why is it important to open all drains for the associated intakes and discharges?
To flush out debris by opening the lowest possible hole in the piping of the pump
What is the purpose of back flushing the intake valve on E-15?
To remove debris by allowing water to back flow through the pump intakes
Why are hose bed pre-connects and cross lays not flushed during this process?
Because they are located at a higher level than the pump
What happens when the engine is connected to the hydrant and water enters backward through the discharge side of the pump housing?
Debris is flushed out of the lower pump openings
Why is it important to open up the large diameter discharge after connecting the engine to the hydrant?
To allow water to enter the discharge side of the pump from the hydrant
What should be done with the large diameter discharge after flushing all discharges, intakes, and drains on the officer side and driver side of the pump panel?
Close it
Why should the caps and connections be inspected after disconnecting the hydrant?
To look for rips or tears in the gaskets
What is the purpose of keeping all pumps wet throughout the year?
To prevent seizing of valves
According to the winter safety alert, what should be done with the master drain during freezing weather?
Keep it closed
What precautionary steps should be followed when an engine must be taken out of service during the winter months?
Leave pump, tank, and all drains open to drain all water completely
What was the result of not completely draining all water from an engine that was stored outside in cold weather?
The discharge housing cracked due to freezing water
What issue has been observed with Pump Boss engines in cold weather?
Transducers between valves and pump panels freezing
What does the FO6 and EO6 fault code indicate on the Pump Boss display?
Issue with frozen transducer translating hydraulic pressure
What should pump operators do during winter months if there is a transducer failure on a Pump Boss engine?
Switch to RPM Mode for limited operations
What will help limit issues with frozen transducers on Pump Boss engines?
Following cold weather maintenance procedures
What happens if there is a failure of either of the transducers on a Pump Boss engine?
Limited operations above idle in Pressure Mode
What is the purpose of recirculating water through the pump during prolonged incidents in cold weather?
To keep water from freezing in low parts of pump piping
This quiz tests knowledge of the procedure for flushing a fire engine pump system to remove debris and sediment. It covers the steps for connecting the engine to the hydrant, opening drains, and allowing water to enter backward to flush out debris.
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