FDNY A-35
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1.
System of Connected Air Compressors
ANSWER
Air forced from one compressor into another several time to increase pressure each time and
ultimately forced into a hose line or storage container.
Used when there is a need for air under very high pressure.
Question 2.
Maintenance-Operating Temperature
ANSWER
Acceptable temp are in the maintenance manual.
Overheating can cause damage to compressor and is a potential fire hazard.
If overheating discovered water cooling mechanism must be checked.
Question 3.
Pressure Relief Valve
ANSWER
safety component.
Allows air to escape from the system when pressure is too great. Operate automatically. May
operate manually by pulling on the ring attached to the pressure relief valve
, Question 4.
Maintenance & Repairing Compressor- General Requirements
ANSWER
-always follow guidelines outlined by manufacturer.
Repair:
-always turned off
-electrical supply shutdown
-air drained
-made by qualified technician
Question 5.
Filter & Moisture Separator Assembly (FMSA)
ANSWER
safety component.
Moisture can be a problem; this filter removes moisture from compressed air.
Installed between compressor and receiver.
Drain cock attached to FMSA to drain water and dirt.
Question 6.
Air compressors enable...
ANSWER
(1) efficient repair of all types of vehicles; and (2) facilitate their safe operation on public
thoroughfares
Question 7.
Constant Speed Control Switch
ANSWER
safety component.
Used when steady/constant demand for compressed air.
If demand drops excess compressed air is released through pressure release valve.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE
Question 1.
System of Connected Air Compressors
ANSWER
Air forced from one compressor into another several time to increase pressure each time and
ultimately forced into a hose line or storage container.
Used when there is a need for air under very high pressure.
Question 2.
Maintenance-Operating Temperature
ANSWER
Acceptable temp are in the maintenance manual.
Overheating can cause damage to compressor and is a potential fire hazard.
If overheating discovered water cooling mechanism must be checked.
Question 3.
Pressure Relief Valve
ANSWER
safety component.
Allows air to escape from the system when pressure is too great. Operate automatically. May
operate manually by pulling on the ring attached to the pressure relief valve
, Question 4.
Maintenance & Repairing Compressor- General Requirements
ANSWER
-always follow guidelines outlined by manufacturer.
Repair:
-always turned off
-electrical supply shutdown
-air drained
-made by qualified technician
Question 5.
Filter & Moisture Separator Assembly (FMSA)
ANSWER
safety component.
Moisture can be a problem; this filter removes moisture from compressed air.
Installed between compressor and receiver.
Drain cock attached to FMSA to drain water and dirt.
Question 6.
Air compressors enable...
ANSWER
(1) efficient repair of all types of vehicles; and (2) facilitate their safe operation on public
thoroughfares
Question 7.
Constant Speed Control Switch
ANSWER
safety component.
Used when steady/constant demand for compressed air.
If demand drops excess compressed air is released through pressure release valve.
