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What is the recommended method for cleaning the nozzle?
What is the recommended method for cleaning the nozzle?
- Soaking in warm water and mild degreaser (correct)
- Scrubbing with a wire brush
- Using a chemical solvent for deep cleaning
- Wiping with a dry cloth
What should be checked to ensure there is no obvious damage to the nozzle?
What should be checked to ensure there is no obvious damage to the nozzle?
- The bumper and teeth (correct)
- The hose connection
- The handle grip
- The nozzle body color
What lubricant should be used for the nozzle per the operating manual?
What lubricant should be used for the nozzle per the operating manual?
- Grease-based lubricant
- Vegetable oil
- WD-40
- Dow-Corning #7 lubricant (correct)
What should be done if basic nozzle maintenance does not resolve the issue of stiff nozzles and hard-to-move swivels?
What should be done if basic nozzle maintenance does not resolve the issue of stiff nozzles and hard-to-move swivels?
What is NOT normal station level maintenance for the nozzle?
What is NOT normal station level maintenance for the nozzle?
What can attract dirt and grit which can interfere with the moving nozzle parts?
What can attract dirt and grit which can interfere with the moving nozzle parts?
How can damaged teeth on the nozzle be replaced?
How can damaged teeth on the nozzle be replaced?
What should be done to loosen and remove any dirt buildup after moving the nozzle in warm water/degreaser mixture?
What should be done to loosen and remove any dirt buildup after moving the nozzle in warm water/degreaser mixture?
What is used to check that there are no missing or loose teeth on the nozzle?
What is used to check that there are no missing or loose teeth on the nozzle?
What can cause nozzles not to swivel over time?
What can cause nozzles not to swivel over time?
Which type of nozzles are most engines 2019 and newer equipped with?
Which type of nozzles are most engines 2019 and newer equipped with?
What is the nozzle pressure for smooth bore hand line nozzles designed to be flowed at?
What is the nozzle pressure for smooth bore hand line nozzles designed to be flowed at?
What is the force exerted from the discharge of water out of a nozzle back at the firefighter called?
What is the force exerted from the discharge of water out of a nozzle back at the firefighter called?
What is the flow target for initial interior residential attack lines?
What is the flow target for initial interior residential attack lines?
What is the construction of most Elkhart Chief XD nozzles?
What is the construction of most Elkhart Chief XD nozzles?
What components do (most) Elkhart Chief nozzles come with integrated?
What components do (most) Elkhart Chief nozzles come with integrated?
What series of nozzles are carried by CFD?
What series of nozzles are carried by CFD?
What is the nozzle pressure for combination and automatic nozzles?
What is the nozzle pressure for combination and automatic nozzles?
What is defined as the quantity of water measured in gallons per minute (GPM)?
What is defined as the quantity of water measured in gallons per minute (GPM)?
What does Elkhart Chief XD NOZZLE not have that makes it different from ELKHART CHIEF NOZZLE?
What does Elkhart Chief XD NOZZLE not have that makes it different from ELKHART CHIEF NOZZLE?
What does Elkhart Chief XD NOZZLE not have that makes it different from ELKHART CHIEF NOZZLE?
What does Elkhart Chief XD NOZZLE not have that makes it different from ELKHART CHIEF NOZZLE?
What is the Freeman Principle related to?
What is the Freeman Principle related to?
What is the primary purpose of the Elkhart Brass ST-185Indy Stack- 1 1/8 nozzle?
What is the primary purpose of the Elkhart Brass ST-185Indy Stack- 1 1/8 nozzle?
What is the consequence of overpumping a trash line at higher pressures?
What is the consequence of overpumping a trash line at higher pressures?
What is the main difference between Full Round Ball shutoff and Double Cut Ball shutoff?
What is the main difference between Full Round Ball shutoff and Double Cut Ball shutoff?
What can be identified by the beveled machined edge on the inner face of the nozzle discharge orifice?
What can be identified by the beveled machined edge on the inner face of the nozzle discharge orifice?
What does Select-O-Matic Automatic Nozzle's ratio between nozzle pressure and flow indicate?
What does Select-O-Matic Automatic Nozzle's ratio between nozzle pressure and flow indicate?
What is the primary purpose of CFD smooth bore nozzles operated at 50 PSI nozzle pressure?
What is the primary purpose of CFD smooth bore nozzles operated at 50 PSI nozzle pressure?
What are the repercussions of overpumping or underpumping a hand line?
What are the repercussions of overpumping or underpumping a hand line?
What determines the optimal exit velocity of the stream for fire attack?
What determines the optimal exit velocity of the stream for fire attack?
What does Smooth Bore principle state about nozzle orifice size relative to hose diameter?
What does Smooth Bore principle state about nozzle orifice size relative to hose diameter?
What does Freeman Principle help in achieving during fire attack?
What does Freeman Principle help in achieving during fire attack?
What is the primary purpose of Combination nozzles in terms of operation?
What is the primary purpose of Combination nozzles in terms of operation?
