. Modern mechanism, exhibiting the latest progress in machines, motors, and the transmission of power, being a supplementary volume to Appletons' cyclopaedia of applied mechanics . Fig. 26.—Colt cartridge pack. Fig. 1.—Permanent fire-escape. Fig. 2.—Adjustable fire-escape. hose. At the bottom of the pipe is a 2-way Siamese connection, so that two fire-enginesmay simultaneously pump into the pipe, whence streams may be taken at any floor or at theroof. The iron ladder is bolted to the pipe, and is made with rounds of angular cross-section, 364 FLANGING-MACHINES. so as not to retain ice and to a
. Modern mechanism, exhibiting the latest progress in machines, motors, and the transmission of power, being a supplementary volume to Appletons' cyclopaedia of applied mechanics . Fig. 26.—Colt cartridge pack. Fig. 1.—Permanent fire-escape. Fig. 2.—Adjustable fire-escape. hose. At the bottom of the pipe is a 2-way Siamese connection, so that two fire-enginesmay simultaneously pump into the pipe, whence streams may be taken at any floor or at theroof. The iron ladder is bolted to the pipe, and is made with rounds of angular cross-section, 364 FLANGING-MACHINES. so as not to retain ice and to afford a sure footing. The balconies are also of iron, and, being securely anchored to the wall, form a vantage-ground for the firemen, from -nliich they can cope witli the flames on a level withthem and from tlie outside of thebuilding. An examj)le of the secondclass of fire-escape is given in Fig. is shown a series of three con-iKcted ladders, one sliding upon theothers. The throe nuiy be broughtinto i)roloiigation by means of a sim-ple chain and windlass. The ladderin position to raise is rei)resented at1. At 2 it is elevated and ready forextension. At 3 it is shown fullyextended and ready
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