FDNY A35 LATEST EVALUATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the purpose of the air intake valve? - ✔✔It is fitted with an air filter and
prevents dust from entering the compressor
✔✔What is the purpose of the filter and moisture separator assembly? - ✔✔To remove
moisture from the compressed air before it enters the receiver
✔✔What is the purpose of the automatic control device? - ✔✔To start or shut down the
device when desired pressure is reached or more pressure is needed.
✔✔What prevents the tank from bursting should the automatic control device
malfunction? - ✔✔The safety relief valve
✔✔When is a constant speed control switch necessary? - ✔✔When a constant flow of
compressed air is needed, it allows the compressor to run continuously at a safe speed
✔✔What is the purpose of the cooling system? - ✔✔The compression chamber and
compressed air need to be cooled. Small compressors are cooled by air and large ones
are cooled by water.
✔✔What is the purpose of the low oil level indicator switch? - ✔✔Shuts down the
compressor if oil levels are low to avoid damage to the motor.
✔✔What should operators do before starting compressors? - ✔✔Visually inspect the
components to see if correctly installed and working
✔✔At what psi can an ear drum be ruptured? - ✔✔40 psi
✔✔Are hydrostatic tests every 5 years required by the fdny? - ✔✔No but they are
recommended
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the purpose of the air intake valve? - ✔✔It is fitted with an air filter and
prevents dust from entering the compressor
✔✔What is the purpose of the filter and moisture separator assembly? - ✔✔To remove
moisture from the compressed air before it enters the receiver
✔✔What is the purpose of the automatic control device? - ✔✔To start or shut down the
device when desired pressure is reached or more pressure is needed.
✔✔What prevents the tank from bursting should the automatic control device
malfunction? - ✔✔The safety relief valve
✔✔When is a constant speed control switch necessary? - ✔✔When a constant flow of
compressed air is needed, it allows the compressor to run continuously at a safe speed
✔✔What is the purpose of the cooling system? - ✔✔The compression chamber and
compressed air need to be cooled. Small compressors are cooled by air and large ones
are cooled by water.
✔✔What is the purpose of the low oil level indicator switch? - ✔✔Shuts down the
compressor if oil levels are low to avoid damage to the motor.
✔✔What should operators do before starting compressors? - ✔✔Visually inspect the
components to see if correctly installed and working
✔✔At what psi can an ear drum be ruptured? - ✔✔40 psi
✔✔Are hydrostatic tests every 5 years required by the fdny? - ✔✔No but they are
recommended
