Pumping Apparatus Driver Operator (1st Edition)-Chapter 16 ...



Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator (1st Edition)

Chapter 16 Terms

Apparatus Testing

Acceptance Testing

Preservice tests on fire apparatus or equipment performed at the factory or after delivery to assure the purchaser that the apparatus or equipment meets bid specifications.

Certification Test

Preservice test for aerial device, ladder, pump, and other equipment conducted by an independent testing laboratory prior to delivery of an apparatus. These tests assure that the apparatus or equipment will perform as expected after being placed into service.

Certified Shop Test Curves

Results, which are plotted on a graph, of the test performed by the manufacturer on its pump before shipping the pump.

Flow Test

Tests conducted to establish the capabilities of water supply systems. The objective of a flow test is to establish quantity (gallons or liters per minute) and pressures available at a specific location on a particular water supply system.

Manufacturer Test

Fire pump or aerial device test performed by the manufacturer prior to delivery of the apparatus.

Preservice Test

Test performed on fire pumps or aerial devices before they are placed into service. These tests are broken down into manufacturer's tests, certification tests, and acceptance tests.

Road Test

Preservice apparatus maneuverability test designed to determine the road worthiness of a new vehicle.

Service Test

Series of tests performed on apparatus and equipment in order to ensure operational readiness of the unit. These tests should be performed at least yearly or whenever a piece of apparatus or equipment has undergone extensive repair.

Third Party Testing Agency

Independent agency hired to perform nonbiased testing on a specific piece of apparatus.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

Independent fire research and testing laboratory.

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