Care of Fire Apparatus.

Care of Fire Apparatus.

现在冬天是近在咫尺,工厂Insurance association makes the following suggestions as to the care of fire apparatus in freezing weather: “(1) Examine tanks and all pipes, fittings and valves, whether for steam heating, general water service or fire protection. See that none are frozen or have been frozen; and that they are all in operative condtion, and where there is any liability of freezing arrange the necessary protection. (2) See that all valves are open that should be open, and try water-outlets to ascertain if all pipes are free and ready for service. (3) See that extra sprinklers are on hand, in case of .need, to replace frozen or melted heads. (4) Be sure that your engineer is fully posted as to the purpose and intention of every valve and pipe. (5) Try your pumps and see that they are in proper working order. (6) Test all the hydrants and indicator posts, and see that they drain properly. (7) Instruct the night watchman thoroughly in the use of all fire apparatus and the operation of all valves. (8) Examine the end of suction-pipe to see that leaves or other refuse matter have not clogged up the holes in the strainer. The association has had cases reported by its inspectors where the capacity of the pump has been greatly reduced by this means, (9) The association calls attention to the liability of freezing of water in casks and pails in cold buildings, and suggests that there be taken measures of prevention, at the same time avoiding danger of water damage. (10) Chemical extinguishers should be empted and rechargcd to insure their being in perfect working order.

现在冬天是近在咫尺,工厂Insurance association makes the following suggestions as to the care of fire apparatus in freezing weather: “(1) Examine tanks and all pipes, fittings and valves, whether for steam heating, general water service or fire protection. See that none are frozen or have been frozen; and that they are all in operative condtion, and where there is any liability of freezing arrange the necessary protection. (2) See that all valves are open that should be open, and try water-outlets to ascertain if all pipes are free and ready for service. (3) See that extra sprinklers are on hand, in case of .need, to replace frozen or melted heads. (4) Be sure that your engineer is fully posted as to the purpose and intention of every valve and pipe. (5) Try your pumps and see that they are in proper working order. (6) Test all the hydrants and indicator posts, and see that they drain properly. (7) Instruct the night watchman thoroughly in the use of all fire apparatus and the operation of all valves. (8) Examine the end of suction-pipe to see that leaves or other refuse matter have not clogged up the holes in the strainer. The association has had cases reported by its inspectors where the capacity of the pump has been greatly reduced by this means, (9) The association calls attention to the liability of freezing of water in casks and pails in cold buildings, and suggests that there be taken measures of prevention, at the same time avoiding danger of water damage. (10) Chemical extinguishers should be empted and rechargcd to insure their being in perfect working order.