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Summary of Contents for PYROCAP B-136

Page 1: ...Erace Incorporated PYROCAP B 136 TRAINING MANUAL Version 2 1...

Page 2: ...is Manual READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY Erace makes no other guarantees or representations expressed or implied regarding the use of PYROCAP B...

Page 3: ...his major threat is followed closely by heat exposure a hazard which is often encountered when water alone is used to extinguish extremely hot fires Superheated steam which often is present when water...

Page 4: ...cant in extinguishing structure fires automobile fires tire fires coal mine fires and dynamic oil well fires Rapid Suppression of Multiple Class Fires PYROCAP B 136 can speedily extinguish Class A and...

Page 5: ...polar hydrocarbon fuels such as JP 4 diesel and crude oil in the high boiling range without burnback The product is also effective in extinguishing dynamic Class B fires such as oil well heads and shi...

Page 6: ...ors For PYROCAP B 136 at 1 3 or 6 percent concentration eductors should be set in the water position and the pickup tube inserted in a 5 gallon container of the product Pressure at the pump should be...

Page 7: ...zles perform satisfactorily with all fire types The firefighter may wish to fan the stream by placing a finger into the stream at the nozzle Charging Hand Held Extinguishers Refilling PYROCAP B 136 fo...

Page 8: ...re Application CLASS B APPLICATION In extinguishing Class B fires a 6 percent concentration of PYROCAP B 136 is recommended Plunge Method The stream should be plunged into the burning liquid at the ba...

Page 9: ...7 Figure 3 The Plunge Technique Figure 4 Sweeping...

Page 10: ...fuel from the front using the Plunge Method and a wall or bank is located at the back of the burning poolof petrochemical a straight stream of PYROCAP B 136 at a 6 percent concentration may be aimed a...

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Page 12: ...the core of the combustion Mechanical means are necessary to penetrate the crust to the core Extreme caution is required Figure 7 Class A B and D Application MULTIPLE CLASS APPLICATION In multiple cla...

Page 13: ...will expedite the emulsifying action of PYROCAP B 136 in such fuels REMOVING THE THREAT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS PYROCAP B 136 can be used to reduce the threat caused by hazardous material spills...

Page 14: ...FEUR PUMP OPERATOR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED 1 PYROCAP B 136 PRECONNECT LINE 1 95 GPM IN LINE EDUCTOR SET AT 3 PERCENT 3 5 GAL CANS PYROCAP B 136 ADDITIVE DEFINITION Pyrocap Line A 10 FOOT 1 3 4 INCH HOSE CO...

Page 15: ...200 psi the required inlet pressure for the eductor and charges the line 9 Fire fighter 1 takes a hook and joins the team attacking the fire The pump operator monitors the pump and the supply of PYROC...

Page 16: ...Inc Firefighters Are at Their Best When They Have the Best If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at Erace Incorporated P O Box 281 Parkesburg PA 19365 Email EraceInc ao...

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