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STYLE 3414 ApoLLo™ S.I. MonITor wITh FoLdInG LEGS

opErATInG & MAInTEnAnCE InSTrUCTIonS

wITh SpECIAL L.A. CoUnTY SpECIFICATIonS

The Akron Style 3414 Apollo Monitor is designed to provide efficient trouble-free operation for many years. The following operating 
and maintenance instructions are provided to assist in obtaining the best possible performance for this unit.

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Maximum Flow:
 

Style 3414 

600 GPM (3800 LPM) Portable Base

 

 

 

1250 GPM (4800 LPM) Direct Mount

Maximum Pressure:
 

Style 3414 

200 PSI (1380 Kpa, 13.8 BARS)

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Read and follow the Warning Tag Instructions on the Lock Pin Lanyard.

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If an Upper Deck or similar device is used to raise the Apollo 18” above the height of the standard direct mount    

    

 

flange, the increased loads must be taken into consideration when developing the structural support. Inadequate    

     

 

structural support can result in damage to the inlet piping, causing injury to the operator or others.

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 turn shut off valve should not be used with the Apollo. If any other type of shut off valve is used, it must be    

    

 

opened and closed slowly. Opening and closing a valve too quickly may result in damage to the Apollo and other    

     

 

equipment, which can result in an injury to the operator or others.

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Read and follow the Safety Chain Warning Tag located on the Ground Mount Tag.

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Read and follow the Plunger Pin Caution Tag.

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Under freezing conditions the monitor must be drained to prevent damage.

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:    Read and follow the Tip Pressure Tag located on the Ground Mount Tag.

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Read and follow the Set Up Instruction Tag located on Inlet Body.

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Incorrect hose layout may cause instability.

GEnErAL InSTrUCTIonS

While operating in the direct mount flange or portable base, 

ThE Two ConnECTInG pInS MUST BE FULLY EnGAGEd AT ALL TIMES.

A.    REMOVE THE MONITOR

To remove the monitor from either the direct connect flange base or portable base, hold 
the monitor securely by the carrying handle and pull each lock pin straight out. (See Figure 1)

Summary of Contents for Akron Style 3414 Apollo

Page 1: ...iping causing injury to the operator or others WARNING A 1 4 turn shut off valve should not be used with the Apollo If any other type of shut off valve is used it must be opened and closed slowly Opening and closing a valve too quickly may result in damage to the Apollo and other equipment which can result in an injury to the operator or others WARNING Read and follow the Safety Chain Warning Tag ...

Page 2: ...und spike with a sharp blow from a hammer or another tool sufficient to drive the spike at least 1 8 3mm into the concrete This process must be repeated each time the unit is repositioned on a concrete surface As with any portable monitor the Apollo should always be secured with the safety chain or ropes before using on any surface CAUTION Wear safety glasses or face shield when setting the spikes...

Page 3: ...ing the Style 3414 See Figure 2 Aim center leg toward target Slide buckles to end of tie down straps Connect straps loosely around hose DO NOT tighten Set spikes with hammer Ensure lock pins are fully engaged Aim discharge upward Secure safety chain Charge hose slowly Tighten straps around hose until it contacts hose stop If unit moves while charging reset spikes When the unit is operating in the ...

Page 4: ... legs using a non slip knot 3 Tie the other end of each rope to an immovable object at no more than a 45 angle from the center front leg using a non slip knot 4 The standard Apollo SI safety chain must also be attached to an immovable object as a backup 5 Once set up the monitor and hose should be pulled backwards to take some of the slack out of the ropes Movement will occur at elevations below 3...

Page 5: ...d Apollo SI operating instructions for other standard operating requirements before use ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Style 3414 Apollo Portable Monitor The following maintenance procedures will extend the service life of this appliance A Four grease fittings are provided for lubrication Use Low Temp Lubriplate or equivalent 1 The horizontal and vertical swivel joints should be lubricated until...

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