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ROTARY GEAR PUMP
ELECTRONIC FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM
Section
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: Installation
8
START-UP CHECKLIST
Before energizing the apparatus and Hale FoamMaster system for the first time make sure
the following items are checked:
Electrical
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Tank level sensor(s) wires connected to distribution box and sealed from moisture.
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Tank level sensor(s) function properly.
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Control cable connection at distribution box correct and tight.
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Flowsensor cable properly connected to control unit or foam discharge multiplexing
display unit.
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All cables and wires are secured and protected from damage during operation.
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Control and flowsensor cables properly folded and secured; radio antennas, power
lines and equipment away from cables.
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Foam Pump and motor assembly properly grounded using flat ground strap.
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Correct voltage provided. Direct current, negative ground.
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Adequate current, 60 AMPS minimum, available. Main power direct to battery, battery
switch or solenoid without primer or other accessories tied in.
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Primary electrical and ground connections tight and protected from corrosion with
silicone sealant.
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Splices in wires sealed from moisture using adhesive filled heat shrink tubing.
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Hale FoamMaster system ON/OFF switch on the distribution box is in the ON position.
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If installed, ADT, MST or MDT
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electrical connections correct.
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If installed, Remote ON/OFF switch cable connection correct.
Liquid
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Flowsensor(s) mounted with flow arrow in the correct direction for water flow.
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Check valves are properly mounted in water and foam concentrate lines.
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Strainer mounted for proper concentrate flow direction in foam tank to pump hose.
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Foam tank to foam pump valve is in place and open.
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Check valve/injector fitting lines are proper size and connections are tight.
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BYPASS valve is properly mounted and oriented for direction of concentrate flow.
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Foam concentrate gravity feeds to foam pump from foam concentrate tank.
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All hoses free of kinks and sharp bends.
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No sharp bends that can trap air exist in system.
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MST positioned to
FOAM TANK
or MDT
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positioned to
TANK A
.
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Flush water connections correct and tight.
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Discharge piping hydro tested in accordance with NFPA/UL requirements.
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Bypass valve handle is in the INJECT position.
Foam Pump
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Foam pump and motor assembly mounted in horizontal position with base plate down.
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Foam pump and motor assembly properly secured using proper mounting hardware.
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Foam pump suction and discharge hoses connected to proper ports.
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Foam pump suction and discharge hose fittings tight.
Optional ADT
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Panel placard mounted on operator panel.
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Air hoses connected and connections tight.
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Selector switch is in the
TANK A
position.
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Bypass handle is in the INJECT position.
