Operation And Inspection Checklist - Task Force Tips HEMISPHERE Instructions For Installation, Operation And Maintenance

11.0 OPERATION AND INSPECTION CHECKLIST

BEFORE EACH USE, appliances must be inspected to this checklist:
1. All valves (if so equipped) open and close fully and smoothly
2. Waterway is clear of obstructions
3. There is no damage to any thread or other connection
4. All locks and hold-down devices work properly
5. The pressure setting on the relief valve (if so equipped) is set correctly
6. Gaskets are in good repair
7. There is no obvious damage such as missing, broken or loose parts
8. There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects)
9. All swiveling elements rotate freely
10. Nozzle is securely attached
BEFORE BEING PLACED BACK IN SERVICE, appliances must be inspected to this list:
1. All valves (if so equipped) open and close smoothly and fully
2. The waterway is clear of obstructions
3. There is no damage to any thread or other type connection
4. The pressure setting of the relief valve, if any, is set correctly
5. All locks and hold-down devices work properly
6. Internal gaskets are in accordance with NFPA 1962
7. There is no damage to the appliance that could impair safe operation (e.g. dents, cracks, corrosion, or other defects)
8. All swiveling connections rotate freely
9. There are no missing parts or components
10. The marking for maximum operating pressure is visible
11. There are no missing, broken, or worn lugs on couplings
NFPA 1962: Standard for the care, use, inspection, service testing, and replacement of fire hose, couplings, nozzles and fire hose appliances. (2013
ed., Section 6.2.1). Quincy, MA: National Fire Protection Agency.
WARNING
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Equipment failing any part of the checklist is unsafe for use and must have the problem corrected
before use or being placed back into service. Operating equipment that has failed the checklist
is a misuse of this equipment.
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