State of California Office of Emergency Services · 18 Main Pump Operations Discharge Gate...

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State of California State of California

Office of Emergency Office of Emergency ServicesServices

Model 34 Model 34 –– Type III EngineType III Engine

Pump and Water OperationsPump and Water Operations

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Pumping InfoPumping Info

Although some directions may seem Although some directions may seem different than the normal Type I Engine different than the normal Type I Engine operations that most engineers are operations that most engineers are accustomed to, safety parameters are built accustomed to, safety parameters are built into the Model 34 into the Model 34 -- Type III Engine Type III Engine operations to ensure stability during off road operations to ensure stability during off road operations that must be followed.operations that must be followed.

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During a Type III Engine deployment, the crew should During a Type III Engine deployment, the crew should expect to utilize all of the pump options available.expect to utilize all of the pump options available.

Main Fire Pump OperationsMain Fire Pump OperationsTank to PumpTank to PumpWater Tender fillsWater Tender fillsPressurized water fillsPressurized water fillsWater Ejector OperationsWater Ejector OperationsDrafting OperationsDrafting Operations

Auxiliary Pump OperationsAuxiliary Pump OperationsPump and rollPump and roll

FlotoFloto--Pump OperationsPump OperationsSupply & MopSupply & Mop--up operationsup operationsPrePre--set sprinkler operationsset sprinkler operations

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Two fire pumps on the vehicleTwo fire pumps on the vehicleMain fire pumpMain fire pump

Stationary pumping operationsStationary pumping operations

Auxiliary fire pumpAuxiliary fire pumpMultiple operating areasMultiple operating areas

Pump and RollPump and RollStationary pumping operationsStationary pumping operations

One priming pump One priming pump Primes both pumpsPrimes both pumpsMultiple priming activation buttonsMultiple priming activation buttons

In cabIn cabOn Engineers pump panelOn Engineers pump panel

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Water tankWater tank500 gallons500 gallons

Polypropylene IIEPolypropylene IIE

Manufacture Manufacture -- UPFUPF

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump Operations

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Darley Darley –– JMP 500JMP 500

PTO drivenPTO driven2 stage pump2 stage pumpMechanical sealMechanical sealAir powered staging valveAir powered staging valve

Volume = 500 GPM @ 150 psiVolume = 500 GPM @ 150 psiPressure = 100 GPM @ 500 psiPressure = 100 GPM @ 500 psi

Pumps all discharge gatesPumps all discharge gatesFRC Pump Boss Governor systemFRC Pump Boss Governor systemFoam capabilityFoam capability

Main Pump InfoMain Pump Info

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsIn CabIn Cab

Apply Maxi / Parking brakeApply Maxi / Parking brakePlace road transmission into Place road transmission into NEUTRAL (N over N)NEUTRAL (N over N)

Vehicle will not go into pump Vehicle will not go into pump unless brake set and in neutralunless brake set and in neutral

Switch pump switch UP into Switch pump switch UP into ““PUMPPUMP””Ensure Ensure ““PUMP ENGAGEDPUMP ENGAGED””and and ““OK TO PUMPOK TO PUMP”” lights lights illuminateilluminateExit cab and proceed to Exit cab and proceed to pump panelpump panel

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsIn CabIn Cab

Chock VehicleChock Vehicle

It is Policy for OES to It is Policy for OES to chock vehicle on the chock vehicle on the REAR WHEEL in two REAR WHEEL in two placesplaces

Front of tireFront of tire

Rear of tireRear of tire

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsPump PanelPump Panel

Open Open ““TANK TO TANK TO PUMPPUMP””

Flip switch UPFlip switch UP

Activates pneumatic Activates pneumatic valvevalve

Select PUMP STAGESelect PUMP STAGE““VOLUMEVOLUME””

or or

““PRESSUREPRESSURE””

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsPanel Throttle OperationPanel Throttle Operation

Ensure PUMP LIGHT Ensure PUMP LIGHT under panel eyebrow and under panel eyebrow and THROTTLE READY THROTTLE READY light are illuminatedlight are illuminatedSelect pump pressure by Select pump pressure by

Turning throttleTurning throttleRIGHT for higher pressureRIGHT for higher pressureLEFT for lower pressureLEFT for lower pressure

Pressing PREPressing PRE--SET buttonSET buttonGreen buttonGreen buttonCurrently set at 100 psiCurrently set at 100 psi

Selected pump pressure Selected pump pressure will read onwill read on

Main discharge gaugeMain discharge gaugePressure governor indicatorPressure governor indicator

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsPressure GovernorPressure Governor

The Pressure Governor The Pressure Governor will correct and will correct and maintain the engine maintain the engine speed to regulate the speed to regulate the desired pressuredesired pressure

Engine RPM will Engine RPM will display at the top of display at the top of the pressure governorthe pressure governor

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsPressure GovernorPressure Governor

The Pressure Governor The Pressure Governor will display the will display the engines vitalsengines vitals

Oil PressureOil Pressure

Water temperatureWater temperature

Battery VoltageBattery Voltage

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsRemoving From PumpRemoving From Pump

Reduce the throttle Reduce the throttle back to idleback to idle

Turn to the leftTurn to the left

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsRemoving From PumpRemoving From Pump

Return PUMP STAGE to Return PUMP STAGE to ““PRESSUREPRESSURE””

Close Close ““TANK TO TANK TO PUMPPUMP””

Flip switch DOWNFlip switch DOWNActivates pneumatic Activates pneumatic valvevalve

Proceed to cabProceed to cab

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsRemoving From Pump Removing From Pump -- In CabIn Cab

Enter CabEnter Cab

Switch pump switch DOWN Switch pump switch DOWN into into ““ROADROAD””

Ensure Ensure ““PUMP ENGAGEDPUMP ENGAGED””and and ““OK TO PUMPOK TO PUMP”” lights lights turn OFFturn OFF

Prepare vehicle for movement Prepare vehicle for movement or shut downor shut down

Note Note –– When pump shut down a When pump shut down a pressure bleeder will drain excess pressure bleeder will drain excess water pressure off system onto water pressure off system onto groundground

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Discharge Gate OperationsDischarge Gate Operations

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsDischarge Gate OperationDischarge Gate Operation

Discharge gates are required to be opened at the hose Discharge gates are required to be opened at the hose connection site. There are no master controls at the pump connection site. There are no master controls at the pump panel.panel.

All discharge gates are operated by the main fire pumpAll discharge gates are operated by the main fire pump#1 Discharge 2 #1 Discharge 2 ½”½” at pump panelat pump panel#2 Discharge 1 #2 Discharge 1 ½”½” right rear right rear (Foam)(Foam)#3 Discharge 2 #3 Discharge 2 ½”½” Captain side panelCaptain side panel#1 Crosslay 1 #1 Crosslay 1 ½”½” Engineer side Engineer side (Foam)(Foam)#2 Crosslay 1 #2 Crosslay 1 ½”½” Captain side Captain side (Foam)(Foam)#1 Front Pre#1 Front Pre--Connect 1 Connect 1 ½”½” Engineer side Engineer side (Foam)(Foam)#2 Front Pre#2 Front Pre--Connect 1 Connect 1 ½”½” Captain side Captain side (Foam)(Foam)Reel Line 1Reel Line 1”” (Foam)(Foam)

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Discharge gates are Discharge gates are required to be opened at required to be opened at the hose connection site. the hose connection site. There are no master There are no master controls at the pump controls at the pump panel.panel.

#1 Discharge 2 #1 Discharge 2 ½”½” at pump at pump panelpanel

#2 Discharge 1 #2 Discharge 1 ½”½” right right rear rear (Foam)(Foam)

#3 Discharge 2 #3 Discharge 2 ½”½” Captain Captain side panelside panel

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Discharge gates are Discharge gates are required to be opened required to be opened at the hose connection at the hose connection site. There are no site. There are no master controls at the master controls at the pump panel.pump panel.

#1 Crosslay 1 #1 Crosslay 1 ½”½”Engineer side Engineer side (Foam)(Foam)#2 Crosslay 1 #2 Crosslay 1 ½”½”Captain side Captain side (Foam)(Foam)Reel Line 1Reel Line 1”” (Foam)(Foam)

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Discharge gates are required Discharge gates are required to be opened at the hose to be opened at the hose connection site. There are no connection site. There are no master controls at the pump master controls at the pump panel.panel.

#1 Front Pre#1 Front Pre--Connect 1 Connect 1 ½”½”Engineer side Engineer side (Foam)(Foam)#2 Front Pre#2 Front Pre--Connect 1 Connect 1 ½”½”Captain side Captain side (Foam)(Foam)

Note Note –– There are rotation There are rotation stops on the front prestops on the front pre--connects connects to keep the pipes from to keep the pipes from damaging the grill when the damaging the grill when the hood is tiltedhood is tilted

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Water Inlet OperationsWater Inlet Operations

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsWater InletWater Inlet

Inlet Pressure ReliefInlet Pressure ReliefCaptain side behind Captain side behind panel in cabinet under panel in cabinet under foam tankfoam tank

Factory set at 125 psiFactory set at 125 psi

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsWater Inlet Water Inlet -- PressurizedPressurized

For pressurized water For pressurized water inlet into the main inlet into the main pump, utilize either pump, utilize either inlet connection.inlet connection.

Engineer side on pump Engineer side on pump panel panel -- ““DRIVERS DRIVERS INLETINLET””

Captain side under Captain side under discharge #3 discharge #3 ––““PASSENGERS PASSENGERS INLETINLET””

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsWater Inlet Water Inlet -- DraftingDrafting

For Drafting operation For Drafting operation water inlet into the water inlet into the main pump, utilize the main pump, utilize the 44”” draft connection.draft connection.

Engineer side on pump Engineer side on pump panelpanel

Press the PRIMER Press the PRIMER button to activate the button to activate the rotary vane priming rotary vane priming pumppump

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsWater Inlet Water Inlet -- DraftingDrafting

Either throttle up or utilize preEither throttle up or utilize pre--set button to capture draftset button to capture draftEnsure that the INTAKE Ensure that the INTAKE GAGUE reads a negative GAGUE reads a negative pressurepressureMaintain priming pump until Maintain priming pump until the DISCHARGE GAUGE the DISCHARGE GAUGE reads a positive pressurereads a positive pressure

Will be between 50 psi and 100 Will be between 50 psi and 100 psipsi

Release priming pump and Release priming pump and resume normal pumping resume normal pumping operationsoperations

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsWater Inlet Water Inlet –– Water EjectorWater Ejector

Water Ejector operations are the same principles as LACoFD WaterWater Ejector operations are the same principles as LACoFD Water EductorEductor operations.operations.

Water Ejector operations may only be utilized by the Main Fire PWater Ejector operations may only be utilized by the Main Fire Pump connected to a ump connected to a 2 2 ½”½” discharge discharge –– non foam.non foam.

Maximum hose line length is 300 feetMaximum hose line length is 300 feet

It is best to utilize 1 It is best to utilize 1 ½”½” hose lines for both the supply and return.hose lines for both the supply and return.11”” hose may be utilized for the supply but friction loss may becomhose may be utilized for the supply but friction loss may become a factore a factor

GPM required to fill hoses per 100 feetGPM required to fill hoses per 100 feet11”” = 4.1 gallons 1 = 4.1 gallons 1 ½”½” = 9.2 gallons 2 = 9.2 gallons 2 ½”½” = 25.5 gallons= 25.5 gallons

Need to have at least 20% of water tank capacity to complete evoNeed to have at least 20% of water tank capacity to complete evolution, therefore 500 lution, therefore 500 gallons tank requires about 100 gallonsgallons tank requires about 100 gallons

Submerge ejector at least 1 foot below water surfaceSubmerge ejector at least 1 foot below water surfaceIf whirlpool starts, submerge deeperIf whirlpool starts, submerge deeperUtilize a bucket or shovel to keep dirt out of systemUtilize a bucket or shovel to keep dirt out of system

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Water Ejector Properties Water Ejector Properties

Manufacture = Cascade Fire EquipmentManufacture = Cascade Fire Equipment

Model = 14726Model = 1472611”” inlet X 1 inlet X 1 ½”½” suction X 1 suction X 1 ½”½” discharge 1.25 lbs.discharge 1.25 lbs.

1 1 ½”½” Foot valve and Strainer 4 lbsFoot valve and Strainer 4 lbs

Test performed with 1 Test performed with 1 ½”½” supply and return supply and return hoselineshoselines, 100 feet in length, 100 feet in length

Water Pick Up From Ejector GPM at Water Pick Up From Ejector GPM at ElevationElevation

Ejector Inlet Pressure Ejector Inlet Pressure From EngineFrom Engine

Inlet Inlet GPMGPM

0 ft0 ft 20 ft20 ft 40 ft40 ft 60 ft60 ft 80 ft80 ft

2424 1313

3333 2525

3434

4040

4040

4444

100 100 psipsi 2727 11 00

1515 33

1717

2828

2626

3535

00

150 150 psipsi 3333 00

200 200 psipsi 3838 66

250 250 psipsi 4141 2020

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Water Ejector DiagramWater Ejector Diagram

1” Inlet 1 1/2 ”Discharge

1 ½

”Fo

ot V

alve

&

Stra

iner

(suc

tion)

Foot Valve check valve prevents centrifugal pumps from loosing prime during ejector operations even when shut down

Strainer protects pumping system from foreign material entering the line

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For Water Ejector For Water Ejector operations connect the operations connect the following (following (out to Ejectorout to Ejector):):

11”” or 1 or 1 ½”½” hose line hose line (max 300 feet) to:(max 300 feet) to:

Discharge #1 Discharge #1

2 2 ½”½” Engineer side Engineer side or or

Discharge #3 Discharge #3

2 2 ½”½” Captain sideCaptain side

And to the Water Ejector And to the Water Ejector inlet inlet –– 11””

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For Water Ejector operations For Water Ejector operations connect the following (connect the following (in from in from

ejectorejector):):

1 1 ½”½” hose line (max 300 feet) to:hose line (max 300 feet) to:DIRECT TANK FILL DIRECT TANK FILL

2 2 ½”½” left rear left rear

Note Note –– This inlet does not pass This inlet does not pass through the pumps at any time. through the pumps at any time.

And to the Water Ejector outlet And to the Water Ejector outlet –– 1 1 ½”½”

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Tank Filling OperationsTank Filling Operations

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Main Pump OperationsMain Pump OperationsTank Filling OperationsTank Filling Operations

To fill the water tank To fill the water tank during either during either pressurized water inlet pressurized water inlet operations or drafting operations or drafting operationsoperationsOpen TANK FILL / Open TANK FILL / RECIRCULATE valveRECIRCULATE valve

Note Note –– If valve is If valve is opened all the way opened all the way (maximum) it could (maximum) it could cavitate the pump cavitate the pump during a during a ““RecirculatingRecirculatingOperationOperation””

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Auxiliary Tank Filling OptionsAuxiliary Tank Filling Options

Utilize the left rear Utilize the left rear DIRECT TANK FILL DIRECT TANK FILL connection 2 connection 2 ½”½”

Note Note –– This does not This does not pass through the pass through the pumping systempumping system

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Auxiliary Pump OperationsAuxiliary Pump Operations

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Auxiliary Pump InfoAuxiliary Pump InfoDarley Darley -- 1 1 ½½ AGEAGE

Single stageSingle stage180 GPM @ 100 psi180 GPM @ 100 psi135 GPM @ 150 psi135 GPM @ 150 psi80 GPM @ 210 psi80 GPM @ 210 psi

Pumped into Foam ManifoldPumped into Foam ManifoldOnly pumps foam dischargesOnly pumps foam discharges

Foam capabilitiesFoam capabilitiesMechanical sealMechanical seal

Powered by a 26 HP water cooled diesel Briggs & Powered by a 26 HP water cooled diesel Briggs & StrattonStratton

Fuel from main tank and electrical from main systemFuel from main tank and electrical from main system

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Discharge gates operated by the Auxiliary PumpDischarge gates operated by the Auxiliary Pump

#2 Discharge 1 #2 Discharge 1 ½”½” right rear right rear (Foam)(Foam)

#1 Crosslay 1 #1 Crosslay 1 ½”½” Engineer side Engineer side (Foam)(Foam)

#2 Crosslay 1 #2 Crosslay 1 ½”½” Captain side Captain side (Foam)(Foam)

#1 Front Pre#1 Front Pre--Connect 1 Connect 1 ½”½” Engineer side Engineer side (Foam)(Foam)

#2 Front Pre#2 Front Pre--Connect 1 Connect 1 ½”½” Captain side Captain side (Foam)(Foam)

Reel Line 1Reel Line 1”” (Foam)(Foam)

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Pump and RollPump and Roll

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Auxiliary Pump OperationsAuxiliary Pump OperationsIn Cab In Cab –– Pump and RollPump and Roll

Controls located Controls located between the front seats between the front seats on the center consoleon the center console

Ignition SwitchIgnition Switch

Priming Pump buttonPriming Pump button

Throttle Throttle –– Cable drivenCable driven

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To activate Auxiliary To activate Auxiliary PumpPump

Turn Switch to ONTurn Switch to ON

Allow lights to cycle Allow lights to cycle and glow plugs to heat and glow plugs to heat upup

Turn switch to IGTurn switch to IG

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Once the AUXILIARY Once the AUXILIARY PUMP ENGAGED light PUMP ENGAGED light illuminates, release the illuminates, release the ignition switch allowing it ignition switch allowing it to spring back to ONto spring back to ON

AUXILIARY PUMP AUXILIARY PUMP PRESSURE gauge will PRESSURE gauge will read a pressure and gauge read a pressure and gauge will be backlit REDwill be backlit RED

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If the auxiliary pump If the auxiliary pump pressure gauge fails to pressure gauge fails to read a pressureread a pressure

Activate the priming Activate the priming pump as necessary by pump as necessary by pressing on the pressing on the PRIMER buttonPRIMER button

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To To ““Pump and RollPump and Roll””

Use the throttle on the Use the throttle on the center console to center console to adjust the pressureadjust the pressure

Left = More pressureLeft = More pressure

Right = Lower pressureRight = Lower pressure

Utilize the pressure Utilize the pressure gauge on dashgauge on dash

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To To ““Pump and RollPump and Roll””

Place road transmission in Place road transmission in low gear and drivelow gear and drive

Note Note –– The auxiliary pump The auxiliary pump is not attached to the is not attached to the driveshaft or transmission driveshaft or transmission therefore the engine and therefore the engine and road speed will not affect the road speed will not affect the pump speed or water pump speed or water pressurepressure

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To turn off the To turn off the Auxiliary PumpAuxiliary Pump

Turn Switch to OFFTurn Switch to OFF

Note Note –– When pump When pump shut down a pressure shut down a pressure bleeder will drain bleeder will drain excess water pressure excess water pressure off system onto groundoff system onto ground

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Stationary PumpingStationary Pumping

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Auxiliary Pump OperationsAuxiliary Pump OperationsStationary PumpingStationary Pumping

Apply Maxi / Parking brakeApply Maxi / Parking brake

Place road transmission into Place road transmission into NEUTRAL (N over N)NEUTRAL (N over N)

Exit cab and proceed to Exit cab and proceed to pump panelpump panel

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Chock VehicleChock Vehicle

It is Policy for OES to It is Policy for OES to chock vehicle on the chock vehicle on the REAR WHEEL in two REAR WHEEL in two placesplaces

Front of tireFront of tire

Rear of tireRear of tire

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Turn AUXILIARY PUMP Turn AUXILIARY PUMP switch to the right ON / switch to the right ON / STARTSTART

Once pressure reads on Once pressure reads on the AUXILIARY PUMP the AUXILIARY PUMP PRESSURE gauge PRESSURE gauge release the switch, release the switch, allowing it to spring backallowing it to spring back

Utilize the AUXILIARY Utilize the AUXILIARY PUMP THROTTLE to PUMP THROTTLE to control the water pressurecontrol the water pressure

Left = More pressureLeft = More pressureRight = Lower pressureRight = Lower pressure

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If the auxiliary If the auxiliary pump pressure pump pressure gauge fails to gauge fails to read a pressureread a pressure

Activate the Activate the priming pump priming pump as necessary by as necessary by pressing on the pressing on the PRIMER PRIMER buttonbutton

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To turn off the To turn off the auxiliary pumpauxiliary pump

Turn the ignition Turn the ignition switch to the right switch to the right to OFFto OFF

Note Note –– When pump When pump shut down a shut down a pressure bleeder pressure bleeder will drain excess will drain excess water pressure off water pressure off system onto groundsystem onto ground

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Foam Pro OperationsFoam Pro Operations

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Foam Pro InfoFoam Pro Info

Foam Pro Model 1600Foam Pro Model 1600

TankTank20 gallon20 gallon

Polypropylene IIEPolypropylene IIE

Manufacture Manufacture -- UPFUPF

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Controls located between Controls located between the front seats on the the front seats on the center consolecenter console

Turn switch to Turn switch to ““ONON””Set foam injection rate by Set foam injection rate by dialdialLightLight

Blink = Low foam tankBlink = Low foam tankSolid = Empty foam tankSolid = Empty foam tank

When completed, turn When completed, turn switch to switch to ““OFFOFF””

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Basic Foam RatesBasic Foam Rates

MethodMethod Foam %Foam % Easy Use %Easy Use %Direct AttackDirect Attack .3 .3 -- .5.5 .4.4

OverhaulOverhaul .2 .2 -- .4.4 .4.4Exposure Exposure ProtectionProtection 11 11

Brush PreBrush Pre--TreatTreat .7 .7 –– 11 11

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Foam Pro OperationsFoam Pro OperationsAdding FoamAdding Foam

Pump panel foam fillPump panel foam fill

Through pump panel by Through pump panel by FOAM TRANSFER FOAM TRANSFER switch and FOAM PICK switch and FOAM PICK UP PORTUP PORT

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Connect foam hose to FOAM Connect foam hose to FOAM PICK UP port and foam PICK UP port and foam bucketbucket

Flip FOAM TRANSFER Flip FOAM TRANSFER switch UPswitch UP

Light illuminatesLight illuminates

Note Note –– When foam tank is When foam tank is full, foam pick up will full, foam pick up will automatically stopautomatically stop

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Open foam tank on top Open foam tank on top of vehicleof vehicle

Pour foam into tankPour foam into tank

Visualize foam in tankVisualize foam in tank

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FlotoFloto--Pump OperationsPump Operations

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FlotoFloto--Pump UsesPump UsesWater supply to EngineWater supply to Engine

Filling Engine water Filling Engine water tanktank

Filling Water TenderFilling Water Tender

Mop up supply lineMop up supply line

Pumpkin tank fillingPumpkin tank filling

DewateringDewatering

IrrigationIrrigation

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SpecsSpecsWaterousWaterous FlotoFloto--PumpPump20 GPM @ 150 20 GPM @ 150 psipsi60 GPM @ 40 60 GPM @ 40 psipsi

Mechanical sealMechanical sealBuilt in intake screenBuilt in intake screen

8 horsepower8 horsepower1 cylinder1 cylinder2 cycle, 24:1 mix2 cycle, 24:1 mix

Fuel Tank Fuel Tank –– 5 quart5 quartRun time = 1 to 1 Run time = 1 to 1 ½½ hourhour

Dry weight Dry weight –– 42 lbs42 lbs

DischargeDischarge1 1 ½”½” NST MaleNST Male

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Pumping and Water OperationsPumping and Water Operations

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