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LIX-030 September 4, 2020 Rev26
4.9 TRANSPORTING MONITOR ON THE TRUCK MOUNT BASE
If the monitor is to be transported on a truck mount base, the horizontal lock should be kept locked to keep the monitor from spinning on
its base. The rotational position can be locked by moving the rotation lock lever to its down position. The nozzle may be supported by a
bracket or pointed straight up.
5.0 SAFE-TAK 1250 BASE
The portable base allows the monitor to be positioned in places that are not accessible with a fire truck. As an added measure of safety,
the SAFE-TAK 1250 portable base has a safety valve. The safety valve is to quickly reduces flow should the monitor and portable base
ever leave the ground for any reason.
for safety valve operation.
5.1 SITE SELECTION
Safe operation of the monitor on the portable base begins with site selection. The site should be a safe distance from the fire yet within
reach of the nozzle stream. Select a flat even surface within 8 feet of a sturdy stationary object that can be used as an attachment point
for the anchor strap. Set up the portable base with the anchor point between the portable base and desired target of the nozzle stream.
On ground, such as sand, mud, or gravel, wash out under the paddle may cause unwanted tripping of the safety valve on the SAFE-TAK
1250 portable base. In such a case, a thin flat object, such as a clipboard, may be placed under the paddle. Object under paddle must
not keep any leg spike from contacting ground.
5.2 EXTENDING PORTABLE BASE LEGS
The portable base legs are extended by following these steps:
1. Hold the base carrying handle with one hand and grasp the end of one of the
longer legs with the other hand.
2. Pull this leg away from the base forward in an arc, until the locking pin engages.
The locking pin is spring loaded and automatically engages when the legs are in
the correct position. Watch the leg lock knob drop down even with the lower band
on the base, indicated by an arrow.
3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the other set of legs.
4. Set portable base on even ground with all leg spikes in contact with the ground.
5. Lift the storage cap to remove the anchor strap stored inside the base. Keep the strap near the monitor as it will be used to tie off
the monitor before use.
Figure 5.2
5.3 RETRACTING PORTABLE BASE LEGS
To retract the legs for carrying or storage:
1. Pull up on one of the spring loaded leg lock knobs to disengage.
2. Grasp the forward leg on the same side as the knob and push it in an arc, towards the rear of the unit. The leg lock knob may be
released as soon as the front leg begins to move out of position.
3. Continue to push until both legs come in contact with the rear stop.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2, & 3 for the other set of legs.
WARNING
In the unfolded position, the legs provide a stable base for operation of the monitor. Lack of stability
can cause an out of control monitor resulting in injury or death. Do not operate as a portable
monitor with one or both legs in the folded position.
Grasp and pull up on the longer leg
until the lock engages.
Repeat for the second set of legs.
Place the base on the ground with all
spikes making contact. Remove the
cap and anchor strap for later use.
