MWS COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔weekly check records contain - ✔✔pump intake strainers
pump gearbox
pump primer
pump flowmeter
pump pressure control device
check air pack
inventory tools
✔✔periodic check records contain - ✔✔done every 4-12 or when major pump repair
done
cooling system hoses
regulator
instruments and gauges
flushing tank and pump
aux power fuels
✔✔ful oil mileage test done when who says - ✔✔AHJ
✔✔point of inspection reports - ✔✔replacement
insurance
data reference
✔✔reasons to keep records - ✔✔keeps everybody informed
records support warrant claims
records provide evidence in investigation
help determine tools out of date
✔✔priming test - ✔✔drafting operations
✔✔discharge pressure gauge test. - ✔✔check accuracy of discharge readings
, ✔✔pumping test - ✔✔checks overall condition of engine and pump
✔✔tank to pump flow test - ✔✔checks to see if mws meets nfpa regulations
✔✔vacuum test - ✔✔checks for leaks in different devices
✔✔engine speed check - ✔✔check the rate of engine speed
✔✔pressure control test - ✔✔test how pipes hold pressure
✔✔pressures for pressure control test - ✔✔90
150
250
✔✔3 items checked during vacuum test - ✔✔priming device
pump
hard suction hose
✔✔anything less than what gpm moving up what ft in what time needs what what
amount of hard suction hose - ✔✔less than 1500 gpm moving up 10 ft in 30 seconds
needs 20 ft hard suction
✔✔how often does NFPA 1901 require MWS to be test - ✔✔once a year or after major
pump repair
✔✔for the vacuum test the mercury should fall no more than - ✔✔10 inches in 5
minutes
✔✔NFPA 1901 requires MWS to move how fast in what to at min and top speed at max
- ✔✔35 mph in 25 seconds a
top speed of 50
✔✔2 types of brakes - ✔✔air
hydraulic
✔✔2 types of steering - ✔✔manual
power
✔✔factors that influence MWS - ✔✔high center of gravity
speed
weather
total stopping distance
liquid surge
ANSWERS SET A+
✔✔weekly check records contain - ✔✔pump intake strainers
pump gearbox
pump primer
pump flowmeter
pump pressure control device
check air pack
inventory tools
✔✔periodic check records contain - ✔✔done every 4-12 or when major pump repair
done
cooling system hoses
regulator
instruments and gauges
flushing tank and pump
aux power fuels
✔✔ful oil mileage test done when who says - ✔✔AHJ
✔✔point of inspection reports - ✔✔replacement
insurance
data reference
✔✔reasons to keep records - ✔✔keeps everybody informed
records support warrant claims
records provide evidence in investigation
help determine tools out of date
✔✔priming test - ✔✔drafting operations
✔✔discharge pressure gauge test. - ✔✔check accuracy of discharge readings
, ✔✔pumping test - ✔✔checks overall condition of engine and pump
✔✔tank to pump flow test - ✔✔checks to see if mws meets nfpa regulations
✔✔vacuum test - ✔✔checks for leaks in different devices
✔✔engine speed check - ✔✔check the rate of engine speed
✔✔pressure control test - ✔✔test how pipes hold pressure
✔✔pressures for pressure control test - ✔✔90
150
250
✔✔3 items checked during vacuum test - ✔✔priming device
pump
hard suction hose
✔✔anything less than what gpm moving up what ft in what time needs what what
amount of hard suction hose - ✔✔less than 1500 gpm moving up 10 ft in 30 seconds
needs 20 ft hard suction
✔✔how often does NFPA 1901 require MWS to be test - ✔✔once a year or after major
pump repair
✔✔for the vacuum test the mercury should fall no more than - ✔✔10 inches in 5
minutes
✔✔NFPA 1901 requires MWS to move how fast in what to at min and top speed at max
- ✔✔35 mph in 25 seconds a
top speed of 50
✔✔2 types of brakes - ✔✔air
hydraulic
✔✔2 types of steering - ✔✔manual
power
✔✔factors that influence MWS - ✔✔high center of gravity
speed
weather
total stopping distance
liquid surge
