A-35 / Supervision of Air Compressors
(Citywide) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A compressor is pushed by an ____. - ANSWER-Electric motor.
2. After any fireplace or explosion, the Bureau of Fire Prevention may also require an in
depth report. This file should be filed inside ____ days after the incident. - ANSWER-10
3. Air is drawn in via the ____ valve. - ANSWER-Intake.
4. An ____ cools the air as it travels among the compression ranges. -
ANSWER-Intercooler.
5. An air compressor need to be raised at the least ____ ft above ground stage to keep
away from drawing in any flammable gases. - ANSWER-5
6. An FDNY permit is needed when compressing any non-flammable, corrosive or oxidizing
fuel, consisting of air, to a stress exceeding ____ psi. - ANSWER-one hundred
7. Anyone who turns into privy to a fireplace, explosion, major spill or different emergency
shall do what? - ANSWER-Call 911 (Fire Department).
8. Before the air compressor can be restarted, a faulty pressure alleviation valve need to be
____. - ANSWER-Replaced.
9. Before the air compressor can be restarted, a faulty strain transfer must be ____. -
ANSWER-Replaced.
10.Class A Fire - ANSWER-Wood, paper, fabric, trash & different ordinary materials.
11.Class B Fire - ANSWER-Gasoline, oil, paint & other flammable liquids.
12.Class C Fire - ANSWER-Live electric gadget.
13.Class D Fire - ANSWER-Combustible metals & steel alloys.
14.Class K Fire - ANSWER-Cooking media (vegetable oil, animal fats & oils).
15.Compressing atmospheric air, which calls for an FDNY permit, should be finished by
using or beneath the supervision of a person protecting a ____. The supervision may be
non-public or trendy. - ANSWER-COF
16.Fire extinguishers shall be positioned along normal travel paths within a ____ foot
journey distance. - ANSWER-30
17.Flammable gases are effortlessly ignited by using ____ and ____. - ANSWER-Sparks /
High temperatures
18.Flammable gases are generally ____ than air. - ANSWER-Heavier.
19.How frequently does a PFE require a brief check? - ANSWER-Monthly.
20.How frequently must a PFE tag be replaced, and by way of who? - ANSWER-Annually,
by a W-96 COF holder from an FDNY permitted business enterprise.
21.How frequently have to the air receiver be drained? - ANSWER-Daily, until ambient
temperature drops under 40°F.
22.How often should all hose connections be checked? - ANSWER-Frequently.
23.How often should all protection valves be operated? - ANSWER-Every week.
24.How frequently ought to the air intake filter out be checked? - ANSWER-Every week.
, 25.How frequently should the air consumption filter get replaced? - ANSWER-Every 6
months.
26.How often have to the air receiver tank be pressure tested? - ANSWER-Every 5 years.
27.How regularly should the automatic low-degree oil indicator switch be tested? -
ANSWER-Every 3 months.
28.How often must the cooling machine be examined? - ANSWER-Every 6 months.
29.How regularly have to the lubrication oil be checked? - ANSWER-Every week.
30.How regularly should the lubrication oil get replaced? - ANSWER-Every 6 months.
31.In some systems the compressed air is compelled from the air receiver into ____ that
may be used later. - ANSWER-Storage packing containers.
32.In terms of air compressor supervision, who have to be notified if an hazardous condition
has been created? - ANSWER-The web site safety manager.
33.Large compressors are usually ____ cooled with a pump. - ANSWER-Water.
34.List 2 techniques for meeting the requirement that air compressors need to be raised at
the least five feet above ground level. - ANSWER-(1) Place the compressor on a shelf
or bench.
(2) Turn the air receiver tank and stand on its quit.
35.Small compressors are normally ____ cooled with a fan. - ANSWER-Air.
36.Some air compressors function constantly. How does the Pressure Switch range in this
type of compressor? - ANSWER-It does not close down the air compressor. It
permits it to run, however prevents it from compressing air.
37.The air is compressed in a compression ____. - ANSWER-Chamber.
38.The air receiver is now and again call the ____. - ANSWER-Air tank.
39.The belts strength the ___ of the compressor. - ANSWER-Moving components.
40.The closed consumption valve prevents air from escaping the ____. -
ANSWER-Cylinder.
41.The compression chamber includes a ____ internal a ____. - ANSWER-Piston /
Cylinder
42.The discharge valve is ____ loaded. - ANSWER-Spring.
43.The electric powered motor activates a sequence of drive ____. - ANSWER-Belts.
44.The intake valve mechanically opens while the piston moves which manner? -
ANSWER-Downward.
45.The PFE quick take a look at report have to be saved at the again of the PFE tag or
permitted electronic method that offers a ____ file. - ANSWER-Permanent.
46.The PFE quick check report ought to consist of what 2 matters? - ANSWER-(1) Date.
(2) Initials of person completing the inspection.
47.The unloading valve in some older air compressors must be operated ____. -
ANSWER-Manually.
48.The upward stroke of the piston does what to the air? - ANSWER-Compresses it.
49.The valves ought to be set no much less than ____ psi or ____ percent (whichever is
more) above the running pressure of the compressor, but by no means higher than the
most allowable running stress of the air receiver. - ANSWER-15 psi / 10 percentage
(Citywide) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. A compressor is pushed by an ____. - ANSWER-Electric motor.
2. After any fireplace or explosion, the Bureau of Fire Prevention may also require an in
depth report. This file should be filed inside ____ days after the incident. - ANSWER-10
3. Air is drawn in via the ____ valve. - ANSWER-Intake.
4. An ____ cools the air as it travels among the compression ranges. -
ANSWER-Intercooler.
5. An air compressor need to be raised at the least ____ ft above ground stage to keep
away from drawing in any flammable gases. - ANSWER-5
6. An FDNY permit is needed when compressing any non-flammable, corrosive or oxidizing
fuel, consisting of air, to a stress exceeding ____ psi. - ANSWER-one hundred
7. Anyone who turns into privy to a fireplace, explosion, major spill or different emergency
shall do what? - ANSWER-Call 911 (Fire Department).
8. Before the air compressor can be restarted, a faulty pressure alleviation valve need to be
____. - ANSWER-Replaced.
9. Before the air compressor can be restarted, a faulty strain transfer must be ____. -
ANSWER-Replaced.
10.Class A Fire - ANSWER-Wood, paper, fabric, trash & different ordinary materials.
11.Class B Fire - ANSWER-Gasoline, oil, paint & other flammable liquids.
12.Class C Fire - ANSWER-Live electric gadget.
13.Class D Fire - ANSWER-Combustible metals & steel alloys.
14.Class K Fire - ANSWER-Cooking media (vegetable oil, animal fats & oils).
15.Compressing atmospheric air, which calls for an FDNY permit, should be finished by
using or beneath the supervision of a person protecting a ____. The supervision may be
non-public or trendy. - ANSWER-COF
16.Fire extinguishers shall be positioned along normal travel paths within a ____ foot
journey distance. - ANSWER-30
17.Flammable gases are effortlessly ignited by using ____ and ____. - ANSWER-Sparks /
High temperatures
18.Flammable gases are generally ____ than air. - ANSWER-Heavier.
19.How frequently does a PFE require a brief check? - ANSWER-Monthly.
20.How frequently must a PFE tag be replaced, and by way of who? - ANSWER-Annually,
by a W-96 COF holder from an FDNY permitted business enterprise.
21.How frequently have to the air receiver be drained? - ANSWER-Daily, until ambient
temperature drops under 40°F.
22.How often should all hose connections be checked? - ANSWER-Frequently.
23.How often should all protection valves be operated? - ANSWER-Every week.
24.How frequently ought to the air intake filter out be checked? - ANSWER-Every week.
, 25.How frequently should the air consumption filter get replaced? - ANSWER-Every 6
months.
26.How often have to the air receiver tank be pressure tested? - ANSWER-Every 5 years.
27.How regularly should the automatic low-degree oil indicator switch be tested? -
ANSWER-Every 3 months.
28.How often must the cooling machine be examined? - ANSWER-Every 6 months.
29.How regularly have to the lubrication oil be checked? - ANSWER-Every week.
30.How regularly should the lubrication oil get replaced? - ANSWER-Every 6 months.
31.In some systems the compressed air is compelled from the air receiver into ____ that
may be used later. - ANSWER-Storage packing containers.
32.In terms of air compressor supervision, who have to be notified if an hazardous condition
has been created? - ANSWER-The web site safety manager.
33.Large compressors are usually ____ cooled with a pump. - ANSWER-Water.
34.List 2 techniques for meeting the requirement that air compressors need to be raised at
the least five feet above ground level. - ANSWER-(1) Place the compressor on a shelf
or bench.
(2) Turn the air receiver tank and stand on its quit.
35.Small compressors are normally ____ cooled with a fan. - ANSWER-Air.
36.Some air compressors function constantly. How does the Pressure Switch range in this
type of compressor? - ANSWER-It does not close down the air compressor. It
permits it to run, however prevents it from compressing air.
37.The air is compressed in a compression ____. - ANSWER-Chamber.
38.The air receiver is now and again call the ____. - ANSWER-Air tank.
39.The belts strength the ___ of the compressor. - ANSWER-Moving components.
40.The closed consumption valve prevents air from escaping the ____. -
ANSWER-Cylinder.
41.The compression chamber includes a ____ internal a ____. - ANSWER-Piston /
Cylinder
42.The discharge valve is ____ loaded. - ANSWER-Spring.
43.The electric powered motor activates a sequence of drive ____. - ANSWER-Belts.
44.The intake valve mechanically opens while the piston moves which manner? -
ANSWER-Downward.
45.The PFE quick take a look at report have to be saved at the again of the PFE tag or
permitted electronic method that offers a ____ file. - ANSWER-Permanent.
46.The PFE quick check report ought to consist of what 2 matters? - ANSWER-(1) Date.
(2) Initials of person completing the inspection.
47.The unloading valve in some older air compressors must be operated ____. -
ANSWER-Manually.
48.The upward stroke of the piston does what to the air? - ANSWER-Compresses it.
49.The valves ought to be set no much less than ____ psi or ____ percent (whichever is
more) above the running pressure of the compressor, but by no means higher than the
most allowable running stress of the air receiver. - ANSWER-15 psi / 10 percentage
