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4.
Fire fighter #2 takes the nozzle and advances the line toward the fire.
5.
Fire fighter #3 pulls the remainder of the hose from the cross lay, breaks
the line at the end of the 10 foot length, and inserts the eductor set at 3
percent.
6.
Fire fighter #3 then positions the cans of PYROCAP B-136™ at the
eductor, and joins fire fighter #2 to attack the fire.
7.
The pump operator then connects the supply line to the pump and signals
fire fighter #1 to start water in the supply line.
8.
The pump operator places the feed tube into a can of PYROCAP B-136™,
raises the engine pressure to 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 PYROCAP B-136™.
NOTE:
Use the same procedure for Class B fires, large tire fires, and Class D fires,
but SET THE EDUCTOR TO 6 PERCENT.
B. EVOLUTION USING A PREMIX:
To obtain a 3 percent premixture of PYROCAP B-136™ in a 500 gallon capacity tank
for Class A applications:
1. Charge the tank with approximately 400 gallons of water.
2. Add 3 cans (15 gallons) PYROCAP B-136™ to the 400 gallons of water in
the tank.
3. Put the pump in the recirculating mode, fill the tank to capacity, then allow
the pump to recirculate for 3 minutes.
4. Use normal SOP
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for structural fires.
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tandard
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perating
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