HNE VARIO 13 Carbon, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARBON CARBON HIGH PERFORMANCE FOAM EXTINGUISHER ...

Page 2: ...ishing agents Filling Replacing the pressure bottle Applying the system Foam mode selection Jet gun Dual mode gun Service and maintain Legal inspections Pressure safety Technical data Exploded drawing Replacement parts Warranty Declaration of conformity Contact Servicing notes 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Page 3: ... excellent fire rating with increased safety and capabilities for fire fighters during action Dear customer www hne ag This manual is an important part of the extinguisher It refers to safe and proper use of the device in the interest of safety It has to be accessible for users and must be passed on in case of sale We assume no liability for injuries damage or malfunctions which arise due disregar...

Page 4: ...egal requirements for protection of environment must be observed Additional information advice and recommendations Extinguisher with bottle holder hose and jet gun CFRP pressure cylinder 2 Liter 300 bar Plastic bottle with foam concentrate portioned for first filling Ergonomic backpack already mounted optional Second bottle holder for breathing apparatus optional Scope of delivery Unpacking The wh...

Page 5: ...lid Compressed air cylinder 2 nd bottle holder optional Bottle valve Pressure reducer Vent valve Pressure gauge Carrying frame optional Jet gun MADE IN GERMANY Adjustable air inlets Foam mode selector Safety catch www hne ag Trigger VARIO CARBON ...

Page 6: ...he containers label As suitable extinguishing agents we recommend Regular range of temperature 5 to 60 C With frost proof extinguishing agent 25 to 60 C especially for use in portable extinguishers against fires of class A B optimized for HNE high pressure technology to achieve superior extinction ratings For fire class A B MG 6 30 Premix HNE 63 A SC 6 AFFF 1 AFFF 6 Ready for use agent with 30 C f...

Page 7: ... or mouth immediately flush out with plenty of clean water Also observe the safety instructions in the data sheet of the extinguishing agent manufacturer Extinguishing agents are polluting and hazardous to health They must not seep into soil or sewer system Use a suitable container to dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way The extinguisher achieves optimal performance only when accuratel...

Page 8: ...d Even after complete discharge of the extinguisher new pressure can occur due rising temperature 4 Place the device on a level surface and remove the pressure bottle see next page Then unscrew the lid Venting the system Correct order of liquids Closing the lid A thin layer of silicon grease on thread and sealing surface increases lifetime and facilitates opening Screw the lid tightly and turn the...

Page 9: ...onnection with compressed air or a small brush Do not lubricate Check the condition of the O ring before screwing the regulator to the compressed air cylinder Replacing the pressure bottle www hne ag Do not use tools to tighten the hand screw at the air cylinder connection Partially emptied air cylinders must be recharged or replaced before the next use of the extinguisher The threads of air cylin...

Page 10: ...ect the pressure reducer by turning the knurled screw anti clockwise 4 Open the retaining strap and remove the cylinder 5 Place a fully pressurized cylinder into the mounting and fix it with the retaining strap 6 Reconnect the pressure regulator to the new cylinder 4 5 empty full 2 Actuate the jet gun until any residual pressure is relieved MADE IN GERMANY To avoid accidental opening and to indica...

Page 11: ...shows the filling status of the compressed air cylinder Applying the system The device is now ready for operation 1 2 3 4 Turn the red safety catch at the triggering lever upward into unlocked position Take the jet gun from its holding clamp and uncurl the hose Users must be sufficiently familiar with the device by instruction and training www hne ag VARIO CARBON ...

Page 12: ...and even ceilings HiCAFS Turn the knob left into vertical position to produce liquid low expansion foam It is flowing and penetrates into smallest gaps HiPRESS You can change the foam mode while the jet gun is actuated Turn the switch always fully Mixing the functions by centering the knob is not possible The mode setting has no significant effect when pure water is used as extinguishing media The...

Page 13: ...ee last page any intermediate stage of foam generation is settable Safety catch unlocked in upper position up to 21 m Trigger press fully for maximum jet range and throughput Air Inlets maximum air enrichment of the jet stream when opened Caution compact jet with up to 21 m of range Never aim directly at faces of people or animals Hazard of suffocation under a layer of foam Keep a minimum safety d...

Page 14: ...ndard version see previous page www hne ag If used in spray mode and filled with pure water the VARIO is suitable against burning cooking oil and fat fires compact jet range app 21 m spray mode range app 6 m Main tube in upper position Secondary tube in upper position Setting the jet mode Turn the swivel of the two jet tubes by 180 degrees until it noticeable locks into place in the new position T...

Page 15: ...inder 300 bar Condition of seal rings in filler neck and at pressure reducer Tightness of tension belts air cylinder and backpack Check and clean the extinguisher thoroughly after every use even if it has not been applied Check the fully operational condition If necessary restore it by repair within the limits of your legitimation All spare parts must be approved for use with the device To gain fu...

Page 16: ...load In addition there is an automatic pressure relief valve for safe discharge of potential overloads It is located at the protected position between container and backpack and requires no maintenance Safety valve The safety valve is precisely adjusted and sealed Do not adjust or work at it with tools If the safety valve is responding only the effect not the cause of excess pressure is eliminated...

Page 17: ... seconds duration HiCAFS app 30 seconds app 42 seconds flow rate HiPRESS app 0 5 l per second app 0 5 l per second flow rate HiCAFS app 0 3 l per second app 0 3 l per second performance 55 A 233 B 2 x 55 A IV B range of temperature 25 to 60 C 25 to 60 C distance to electricity min 2 m max 1000 V min 2 m max 1000 V weight empty app 10 8 kg app 12 5 kg weight filled app 19 8 kg app 25 5 kg height 67...

Page 18: ...MADE IN GERMANY www hne ag VARIO CARBON 1 4 2 5 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 19 ...

Page 19: ...cond bottle holder VARIO Carbon 09 rising pipe 10 swivel gun kit 11 pedestal ring VARIO Carbon 12 jet gun for 6 9 10 Liter devices 13 safety catch for jet gun trigger 14 safety valve 40 bar 15 retainer strap for 6 9 10 Liter devices 16 compressed air cylinder 2 l 300 bar CFRP 17 pressure reducer regulator 18 bottle holder VARIO Carbon 19 extinguishing agent 1 SC 6 AFFF 90 or 130 ml 20 Replacement ...

Page 20: ...anufacturing life saving equipment Only high quality parts from certified suppliers are used and each assembled device is tested thoroughly for pressure safety function and performance For all HNE products a limited warranty period of 2 years applies for any defects in material assembly function and performance starting from the date of commissioning For at least 10 years all spare parts and servi...

Page 21: ...s subjected to the following evaluation test of conformity EC Type examination Modules B and C1 This inspection is performed by TÜV of southern Germany Westendstraße 199 D 80686 Munich We are in possession of the certificate of type approval EC for the pressure vessel Augsburg 08 09 2016 We Alter Postweg 96 D 86159 Augsburg DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Type Foam extinguisher VARIO 9 Drawing number 00...

Page 22: ... ag In case of questions or technical problems please contact our customer service and have type date of manufacture and serial number of the device ready Sales Service Singapore HNE Singapore Pte Ltd No 99 Kaki Bukit Av 02 08 SG 415984 Singapore Tel 65 674 754 80 Mobile 65 910 891 77 Internet www hne ag Email bhimsen hne ag com HNE Technologie AG HIGH PERFORMANCE FIREFIGHTING SYSTEMS www hne ag ...

Page 23: ... crucial for reliability and optimal life span of the device For traceability we recommend to document such measures on this page Foam extinguisher Type VARIOCARBON Date of manufacture ________________ please look at container and fill in www hne ag 9 Liter 13 Liter ...

Page 24: ...MADE IN GERMANY WORLDWIDE SAVING PROTECTING PRESERVING TECHNOLOGIE AG OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS www hne ag CARBON CARBON HIGH PERFORMANCE FOAM EXTINGUISHERS ...