SEI Industries Bambi Bucket BB1012, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...BAMBI BUCKET OPERATIONS MANUAL 2019A ...

Page 2: ...007160 BB1518 007149 BB6578 007161 BB1518S 005708 BB7590 007162 BB1821 007150 BBHL4000 007163 BB1821S 008739 BBHL5000 007164 BB1821L 011067 BBHL7600 007166 BB2024 007152 BBHL9800 007168 BB2024S 005712 Copies of this manual 000512 are available from SEI The manual is available on the SEI website Register for manual update notifications at bambiupdate sei ind com SEI INDUSTRIES LTD 7400 Wilson Avenu...

Page 3: ...Version Revision Summary 2019A General Revision ...

Page 4: ... System IDS 8 Section 4 Flight Operations 9 Flying the Bucket 9 Filling the Bucket 10 Dumping the Bucket 12 Landing 13 Section 5 Using Accessories 15 Firesock 15 PowerFill Snorkel 16 Foam Injection Systems 18 Power Pack 19 Mobility Sled 19 Marine Recovery Device 19 Section 6 Packing and Storage 21 Packing the Bucket 21 Storing the Bucket 23 Section 7 Specifications 25 Capacity and Weight Specifica...

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Page 6: ...ce information please refer to the separate service manual for your specific bucket model number Please read this manual prior to flying the bucket particularly the sections on deploying filling and dumping For your own protection and for longer bucket life always read the cautions and warnings Ignoring these could result in personal injury bucket damage or aircraft damage SEI Industries Ltd offer...

Page 7: ...Section 1 Introduction Bambi Bucket Operations Manual 2 ...

Page 8: ...on cables for frays kinks or loose swages 7 Check that the ballast is securely attached Full ballast is essential for safe operations 8 Check the control head for secure fittings Never operate the bucket with the control head cover removed 9 Check solenoid operation by activating it several times 10 Activate the head with 24 volts to release the catch then pull the tripline cable to full extension...

Page 9: ...ation If you are operating in a noisy environment you can confirm that the pump is running by holding your hand on the top of the filter screen You may also see the shell move each time you activate the switch 14 Check the filter screen for debris accumulation and clear as necessary 15 Check the filter screen for signs of damage that may affect water flow 16 Repair any damage to the components abo...

Page 10: ...e yoke by 90 This will place the name plate on the control head forward in flight For this style of head if using a swivel hook always operate in the locked position to assure that the ballast is always facing forward in flight In some cases where the cargo hook is too large for the standard shackle a second larger shackle can be used If the shackle it too large it may cause the power cable to tan...

Page 11: ...trike resulting in severe injury or death Connecting Power The Bambi Bucket s electrical supply is connected through a breakaway plug The purpose of the plug is to offer a clean breakaway if the Bambi Bucket has to be jettisoned from the aircraft in an emergency It is suggested that the plug be lightly taped together with vinyl tape while in use to ensure that wind action does not separate the plu...

Page 12: ...retch out the bucket on the ground pulling the suspension cables taut Measure the distance from the shackle on the head to the bottom of the extended dump valve If a firesock is attached measure to the bottom of the firesock 3 The tail rotor clearance is equal to the tail rotor length minus the bucket overall length 4 The tail rotor clearance must be a minimum of 6 0 15 m NOTICE If using a longlin...

Page 13: ...lly expand the mouth of the bucket as soon as the weight of the Bambi Bucket is taken up by the suspension cables When the bucket is full the IDS deployment cable and hub restrainer cables should be slack as they should not bear any load Their function is to position the hub and spoke mechanism to hold the bucket open To deploy the IDS on the ground reach into the bucket grasp the hub of the IDS a...

Page 14: ...fications A suggested flight procedure is to build up speed slowly with the Bambi Bucket under prevailing conditions to determine a safe maximum flying speed In order to reduce drag on the bucket when empty it can be flown in a valve open position by pressing the release mechanism once while in forward flight The dead weight of the load ensures different handling characteristics than when flying e...

Page 15: ...ck the load and suspension cables with your mirrors before lift out To fill the bucket from an open top tank you will require a tank with a recommended depth as shown in the chart below Model Bambi Height Required Tank Height BB6072 28 0 71 m 38 1 00 m BB8096 29 0 74 m 40 1 00 m BB9011 29 0 74 m 40 1 00 m BB1012 31 0 79 m 42 1 01 m BB1214 33 0 84 m 44 1 12 m BB1518 39 1 00 m 48 1 22 m BB1821 41 1 ...

Page 16: ...ucket to a pre set position The cinch strap is marked with percentage settings that denote several load levels The cinch strap allows you to reduce the volume of the bucket to lower levels than by straight lifting speed alone Use of the cinch strap at minimal bucket volume may result in some loss of the secondary seal because of the sidewalls of the bucket being more vertical ideal sealing results...

Page 17: ...ze their assault on the fire line Make dumps at slower speeds before progressing to faster dumps to get familiar with the flight characteristics while dumping from your particular helicopter WARNING Ensure that ground personnel are clear from the dumping zone Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Valve Reset After all of the water has exited the bucket the dump valve will automa...

Page 18: ...d This could damage the helicopter and or the control head The head is approximately 24 0 61 m in length CAUTION If the control head has experienced a severe impact it is necessary to visually examine the top square lug of the control head base casting to determine if it has been bent or otherwise damaged If any control head damage has occurred the Bambi Bucket should not be flown This examination...

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Page 20: ...mproved coverage and increased drop accuracy as well as wider and longer drop patterns When using foam the Firesock increases the aeration of the foam To install the Firesock attach the quick connect links onto the bottom chain When finished using it make sure to Inspect the Firesock for damage and make repairs Clean the Firesock using fresh water Store the Firesock attached to the Bambi Bucket en...

Page 21: ...t The pump is driven by a 28 VDC electric motor The motor impeller and housings are contained within a circular steel filter basket which serves to protect the components from impact damage while also acting as a debris screen Filling with the PowerFill Snorkel System To initiate a fill with PowerFill the pump impeller must be immersed It may not be possible to fill from water sources less than 18...

Page 22: ...t is not supported the flexible nature of the bucket shell may allow it to collapse to one side as the water load increases Bambi Model Optimal Fill Time BB1821 30s BB2024 34s BB2226 37s BB2732 45s BB3542 59s BB420B 59s BB4453 75s If operating PowerFill in extremely dirty or swampy water sources more frequent inspections of the pump impeller and screen may be required to maintain optimal function ...

Page 23: ...ctly from the controller screen or a remote switch Sacksafoam Heli Case The Sacksafoam Heli Case is a self contained unit that can be stowed onboard the helicopter The foam concentrate is stored in a 20 USG tank inside a large plastic case with provision for an extra 5 USG container The case is designed to prevent foam from contacting the helicopter The Sacksafoam Heli Case interfaces with the Sac...

Page 24: ...rger buckets in hangars on runways or around remote sites The rugged lightweight two piece Bambi Mobility Sled allows one person to move a bucket from one location to another Easy to steer and brake the three wheeled cart comes equipped with tow bar and foam filled all terrain 16 tires Marine Recovery Device The Marine Recovery Device MRD is a designed to aid in the recovery of a Bambi Bucket lost...

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Page 26: ... and Storage Packing the Bucket 1 Collapse the IDS by pushing the hub into the bucket 2 Grab the control head and pull the suspension lines taut Tape the lines together in two bunches 3 Insert the operations manual into the storage bag 4 Insert the control head into the storage bag ...

Page 27: ...tside of the bucket to prevent the possibility of the lines tangling 6 Avoid any sharp folds along the base of the shell as this protects the shell from delamination which can occur if the Bambi Bucket is stored for a long period of time 7 Place the control head bag on top of the collapsed bucket 8 Roll the bucket into a bundle and wrap with straps supplied ...

Page 28: ... with firefighting foam or retardant take extra care when cleaning to remove all contaminants Salt foam and retardant can accelerate corrosion and degradation of materials if not removed If necessary a mild detergent can be applied to remove stubborn build up Store the bucket indoors and out of direct sunlight The Bambi Bucket carrying bag makes a suitable shipping container when shipping via airf...

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Page 30: ...S 200 240 910 129 58 2130 965 BB2226 220 260 1000 129 59 2330 1060 BB2732 270 320 1200 139 63 2840 1290 BB2732S 270 320 1200 134 61 2830 1290 BB3542 350 420 1600 146 66 3640 1650 BB420B 350 420 1600 146 66 3640 1650 BB4453 440 530 2000 177 80 4580 2080 BB5566 550 660 2500 253 115 5750 2610 BB680K 570 680 2600 253 115 5950 2700 BB6578 650 780 3000 320 145 6820 3090 BB7590 750 900 3400 330 150 7830 ...

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Page 32: ...e company for inspection with all transportation and duty charges prepaid g The warranty does not extend to any product that has been accidentally damaged abraded altered punctured abused misused or used for a purpose which has not been approved by the company h This warranty does not apply to any accessories used with the product that are not supplied by the company and any warranty on such acces...