Fdny A-35 Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024

Leaks {Ans: CF must look & listen for leaks. More prominent in colder months when sealing materials shrink. Most leakage occurs at tubing and fittings at air reciever tank.}Maintenance-Pressure Switch {Ans: 1. Star compressor, allow air in receiver to build to normal operating levels while paying attention to gauge. 2. When gauge indicates pressure above normal, compressor should shut down automatically. If not, pressures witch may be adjusted. If this doesn't work switch is defective and MUST be replaced. **SOME compressors operate continuously as their pressure switch device just prevents compressor from compressing air. to test this just make sure air is no longer compressing when level is reached.}Maintenance & Repairing Compressor- General Requirements {Ans: -always follow guidelines outlined by manufacturer. Repair: -always turned off -electrical supply shutdown -air drained -made by qualified technician}Maintenance-Pressure Relief Valve {Ans: Run compressor w/ pressure switch fully open (when it is in this position it CANNOT shut down the compressor). Should be set at NO LESS than 15 psi OR 10% above the operating pressure of the compressor (which ever is greater) BUT NEVER higher than max allowabe working pressure of receiver.}Permit is required for air compressor {Ans: that