HALE SmartFOAM 1.7AHP, Description, Installation And Operation Manual

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SmartFOAM
START-UP CHECKLIST
Before energizing the apparatus and Hale SmartFOAM system for the first time, make sure the following items are
checked:
ELECTRICAL
❑
Tank level sensor wires connected to distribution box and sealed from moisture.
❑
Tank level sensor functions properly.
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Control cable connection at distribution box correct and tight.
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Flow sensor cable properly connected.
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All cables and wires are secured and protected from damage during operation.
❑
Control and flow sensor cables properly folded and secured; radio antennas, power lines and equipment away
from cables.
❑
Foam pump and motor assembly properly grounded using flat ground strap.
❑
Correct voltage provided. Direct current, negative (
–) ground.
❑
Adequate current available (see Table 2 : Specifications
– 1.7 and 2.1
or Table 3 : Specifications
– 3.3, 5.0, and
6.5 ). Main power direct to battery, battery switch or solenoid without primer or other accessories tied in.
❑
Primary electrical and ground connections tight and protected from corrosion with silicone sealant.
❑
Splices in wires sealed from moisture using adhesive filled heat shrink tubing.
LIQUID
❑
Flow sensor mounted with flow arrow in the correct direction for water flow.
❑ Check valves are properly mounted in water and foam concentrate lines.
❑
Strainer mounted for proper concentrate flow direction in foam tank to pump hose.
❑ Foam tank to foam pump valve is in place and open.
❑
Check valve/injector fitting lines are proper size and connections are tight.
❑ Bypass valve is properly mounted and oriented for direction of concentrate flow.
❑
Foam concentrate gravity feeds to foam pump from foam concentrate tank.
❑ All hoses free of kinks and sharp bends.
❑
No sharp bends that can trap air exist in system.
❑ Flush water connections correct and tight.
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Discharge piping hydro tested in accordance with NFPA/UL requirements.
❑ Bypass valve handle is in the INJECT position.
FOAM PUMP
❑
Foam pump and motor assembly mounted in horizontal position with base plate down.
❑
Foam pump and motor assembly properly secured using proper mounting hardware.
❑
Foam pump suction and discharge hoses connected to proper ports.
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Foam pump suction and discharge hose fittings tight.