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1.0 MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS
2.0 SAFETY
3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
4.0 FOAM SELECTION
5.0 NOZZLE SELECTION
6.0 OPERATION
7.0 TROUBLE-SHOOTING
8.0 CLEAN UP AND MAINTENANCE
9.0 SPECIFICATIONS
10.0 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST
11.0 WARRANTY
3.1 PART IDENTIFICATION
3.2 LEFT or RIGHT HAND OPERATION
4.1 CLASS A FOAM
4.2 CLASS B FOAM
4.3 FOAM COMPATIBILITY
6.1 HOSE CONNECTION
6.2 FILLING TANK
6.3 CONNECT HOSE AND NOZZLE
6.4 SETTING FOAM CONCENTRATION
6.5 CONTROLLING FLOW
6.6 FOAM QUALITY
6.7 SHUT DOWN AFTER USE (FLUSHING)
6.8 STORAGE
8.1 DRAIN INSTALLATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS
A safety related message is identified by a safety alert symbol and a signal word to indicate the level of risk involved with a
particular hazard. Per ANSI standard Z535.4-1998 the definitions of the three signal words are as follows:
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
This portable foam system can be used in potentially dangerous situations. The following must be observed at all times:
Make sure the Flow Control Valve is off and the correct nozzle and Outlet Hose are securely attached to the
Control Block before the hose line is charged.
Foam concentrates can be ineffective if not used at the correct percentage. Make sure that the Percentage
Make sure that the foam concentrate in the foam tank is the right type for the situation. Do not use Class A
foam on Class B fires or Class B foam on Class A fires. Note: Some foam concentrates are universal and
can be used on Class B fires and spills and as a wetting agent on Class A fires. (Refer to foam concentrate
manufacturer's recommendations for proper foam choice.)
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
2.0 SAFETY
The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response
equipment and services want responders to know and understand the
following:
1. Firefighting and Emergency Response are inherently dangerous
activities requiring proper training in their hazards and the use of extreme
caution at all times.
2. It is your responsibility to read and understand any user's instructions,
including purpose and limitations, provided with any piece of equipment
you may be called upon to use.
3. It is your responsibility to know that you have been properly trained in
Firefighting and /or Emergency Response and in the use, precautions,
and care of any equipment you may be called upon to use.
4. It is your responsibility to be in proper physical condition and to maintain
the personal skill level required to operate any equipment you may be
called upon to use.
5. It is your responsibility to know that your equipment is in operable
condition and has been maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in death, burns or other
severe injury.
DANGER
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 147, Lynnfield, MA 01940 • www.FEMSA.org
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