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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of 

a Goldacres product.  For more than a 

quarter of a century Goldacres has supplied 

Australian farmers with quality, innovative 

and technologically advanced spraying 

solutions - equipment designed in Australia 

for Australian conditions. 

Goldacres not only produce Australia’s finest 

range of spraying equipment - we also keenly 

value the unique relationship we enjoy with 

owners of our equipment. We are pleased to 

welcome you as a Goldacres owner and look 

forward to making your spray applications as 

efficient as possible. 

Please use this comprehensive resource to 

gain a full understanding of your equipment, 

and don’t hesitate to contact your Goldacres 

Dealer or Goldacres for further information. 

Roger Richards 

General Manager

Summary of Contents for FIRE FIGHTING 450L

Page 1: ...Fire Fighter 450 800L Operator s Parts Manual GA8701239 REV0 JUL 2020 ...

Page 2: ...8 info goldacres com au Disclaimer Any advice or recommendations given by Goldacres Goldacres dealers or employees is given in good faith and provided based on the best information available to us No liability or responsibility is accepted or implied as a result of any information or advice tendered in this operating manual or by Goldacres its agents or employees The end user accepts all responsib...

Page 3: ...acres not only produce Australia s finest range of spraying equipment we also keenly value the unique relationship we enjoy with owners of our equipment We are pleased to welcome you as a Goldacres owner and look forward to making your spray applications as efficient as possible Please use this comprehensive resource to gain a full understanding of your equipment and don t hesitate to contact your...

Page 4: ...f it comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks After refueling make sure tank cap is closed properly and is secure Do not pump hydrocarbons with this pump WARNINGS Keep clear of overhead obstructions CRUSH HAZARD Keep hands clear of moving parts Any unauthorised modifications to this equipment may affect its function and create a serious safety risk Never attempt to clean parts or nozzles...

Page 5: ...and wear before operation Flush chemicals from equipment immediately after use Certain chemicals may be unsuitable for use with Goldacres standard plumbing designs Consult your Goldacres dealer if in doubt Do not operate the equipment while under the influence of any drugs alcohol or if excessively tired Make sure that the equipment complies with all relevant road regulations when transporting Whe...

Page 6: ...he spray tank when fitted to the vehicle will result in changes to the handling and stability of the vehicle Vehicle tyres should be inflated to the manufacturers recommended operating pressures Do not attach other equipment to the vehicle spray tank This may exceed the vehicle spray tank s designed capacity and function Reduce speed when operating the vehicle spray tank when tank is loaded Allow ...

Page 7: ...here for your protection and it is the responsibility of the owner operator to replace damaged and or missing safety decals Regularly review safety decals with operators It is very important to ensure that all new machine components and replacement parts include current hazard identification decals Replacement safety decals can be ordered from all Goldacres dealers ...

Page 8: ... housing Hydraulics Axle frame only Shockers and dampeners Wire cables Springs Drive chains Wheel bearings Failure caused by lack of lubrication not covered Warranty Exclusions Pump diaphragms Pump Seals Pump check valves Pump O rings Filters and filter screens Filter O rings Chemical Hoses Solenoid Diaphragms Hand Gun lance or wand seals and O rings Consumables chemicals fuels Items controlled by...

Page 9: ...anship or materials used under normal use and service conditions The Warranty is not transferable The owner is responsible for the performance of regular maintenance and service as specified in the owner s operators manual applicable to the product Failure to follow regular maintenance as advised may invalidate the warranty The owner must provide the Goldacres Dealer with prompt written notice of ...

Page 10: ...rchaser is entitled to at law which cannot be excluded by these terms and conditions and in all other cases b making good any defects by repairing the same or at Goldacres option by replacement within a period not exceeding either 1000 hours or twelve calendar months whichever comes first after the Goods have been dispatched provided that i the defects have arisen solely from faulty materials or w...

Page 11: ...h ranking whether by act or omission 3 The Purchaser acknowledges that it has received value as at the date of first delivery of the Goods and has not agreed to postpone the time for attachment of the security interest as defined in the PPSA granted to Goldacres under these terms and conditions 4 The Purchaser will execute documents and do such further acts as may be required by Goldacres to regis...

Page 12: ...ance Correct operation and maintenance of the pump will ensure the unit is able to perform to its full capabilities Always flush pump with clean water after every use Prolonged chemical contact can severely seals Machine limitations All Goldacres equipment is subject to operating limitations it is the operator s responsibility to ensure that this equipment is being operated within these limitation...

Page 13: ... ARE IN MILLIMETRES UNTOL DIMENSIONS OPEN DIM 1 00 ANGULAR 0 50 UNLESS OTHERWISE TOLERANCED THIS DRAWING REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF GOLDACRES TRADING PTY LTD AND IS SUBJECT OF COPYRIGHT S F A D C 21 07 2020 DRG STANDARD PRACTICE AS 1100 DEBUR ALL EDGES 950 1751 580 928 2 TITLE MATERIAL DRAWN BY FI MO LUKE M NEALHARVEY MODEL EDITED BY 21 11 2016 SURFACE FINISH 22 07 2020 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIM...

Page 14: ...t suitable for the vehicle 3 Mount the Fire Fighter to your vehicle Use the reverse of the procedure above to remove from the vehicle Start Up CAUTION Before using this equipment with a chemical mix read and understand the instructions on the chemical label A first time start up procedure should be carried out as a water test only without any chemical present in the tank 1 Inspect the unit to ensu...

Page 15: ...ds may shorten life and impact on warranty Pumping water containing solids will prematurely wear pump components and may impact warranty Ensure that the correct size strainer is installed on the suction hose at all times even on trash pumps Aussie QP 5 year warranty Australian Pump warranties all Aussie QP self priming centrifugal pumps whether used for domestic or commercial applications to be fr...

Page 16: ...k for signs of damage 4 Check that all shields are in place and that all nuts bolts and screws are tightened Preoperational Maintenance Check 1 Check engine oil level Running with low oil can cause damage Where fitted the oil alert system will automatically stop the engine before the oil level becomes critically low 2 Check reduction gearbox oil level Sufficient oil level is essential to maximise ...

Page 17: ...iously hurt or kill you Always perform a pre operation inspection before each operation and correct any problems Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can build up to dangerous levels in closed areas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness or death Never run the engine in a closed or even partly closed area FUEL VALVE LEVER ON OFF ON CHOKE LEVER CLOSED CLOSED OPEN 4 ENGLI...

Page 18: ...t gently to prevent damage to the starter ELECTRIC STARTER applicable types Turn the key to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds release the key and wait at least 10 seconds before operating the starter again Using the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a time will overheat the starter motor and can damage it This type ...

Page 19: ...X 6 ENGLISH procedure Refer to the instructions provided by the equipment manufacturer 1 Move the throttle lever to the MIN position Some engine applications use a remote mounted throttle control rather than the engine mounted throttle lever shown here 2 Turn the engine switch to the OFF position 3 Move the fuel valve lever to the OFF position Some engine rather than th the instructio For engine s...

Page 20: ...nce by adding shims or replace impeller Min 010 Max 020 Water leaking out weep hole between pump and engine Check condition of mechanical seal gaskets between pump end and engine housing Suction lift or discharge head too high Check hose pipe installation Pump takes in water little or no discharge Engine speed too low Increase throttle speed Suction strainer partially plugged Clean strainer Impell...

Page 21: ...ill main tank with approximately 20 or more of total tank volume of fresh water 3 Remove the priming cap at the top of the delivery port on the pump Fill pump body with water and refit priming cap tightly 4 See engine section Start the engine at the lowest revs possible and then gradually increase revs until the full operating speed is reached 5 Allow up to 3 minutes to prime 6 Uncoil the spray ho...

Page 22: ...ty of fresh water along with decontaminating agents if required to main tank 5 Turn on pump and spray fresh water through the spray gun This will ensure that fresh water has circulated through the pump and gun 6 Drain remaining contents of fresh water and then re close drain valve The unit is now ready for storage Storage If the Fire Fighter is to be stored for a long period of time without use th...

Page 23: ...651 Washer 8mm Flat SS 12 REVISIONS REV DESCRIPTION DATE INITIAL ECN 01 PSR 2679 Notes added for hose length and poly riser 3 12 2018 JW C D E F 4 3 2 1 14 17 6 2 18 6 1 13 8 9 11 10 8 8 4 12 21 GA5078395 Hose 20mm x 20 m Fire Fighter 7 GA2000226 Hose Suction 38mm Wire reinforced Cut 550mm DETAIL B SCALE 1 5 Before installing in tank cut down to first barb otherwise it will hit tank when installed...

Page 24: ...er 8mm Flat SS 12 9 GA5004085 Bolt M8 x 20 GR8 8 ZP 4 10 GA5004919 Washer 8mm Spring SS 4 11 GA5011489 Bolt M8 x 60 GR8 8 ZP 4 12 GA5022210 Spacer plastic white 100 x 25 x 20 mm 2 13 GA5052590 Nut M8 Nyloc SS 4 14 GA5052655 Nozzle Fire hose Lever action shut off Adjustable stream fan jet 1 15 GA5061087 Tank 450 L Skid Base Cartage Clear 1 GA5061093 Tank 800 L Skid Base Cartage Clear 1 16 GA5071605...

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