Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6638
Course Name
Overview of Portable Pumps and Generators
Contact Hours
4.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Pennsylvania Water Wastewater Agency Response Network
Primary Contact
Michael Snyder
mikesnyder@pawarn.org
7177748870 Ext. 102
Website
Description
The purpose of this course is to improve the operators knowledge and abilities of safely and properly operate a portable pump or generator.
Pump and generator theory will be discussed, as well as the safety aspects associated with both pieces of equipment. Also, hands-on training for both generator sizing and actual operation of provided equipment will be done.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
Carbon monoxide safety; fire hazards; towing safety; pump theory; PaWARN resources list; pump priming; pump safety; pump SOP's; generator sizing; generator grounding; electrical hook-up/safety; generator SOP's; generator video; changing ERP
Target Audience
Water/Waste-water operators; Supervisors/Managers
Training Format
Classroom