HALE SmartFOAM, 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.
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Tank level sensor functions properly.
❑ Control cable connection at distribution box correct and tight.
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Flow sensor cable properly connected.
❑ 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 , Table 3: Specifications – 3.3 and 5.0 ,
and Table 4: Specifications – 6.5 ).
Main power direct to battery, battery switch or properly sized solenoid without primer or other accessories tied in.
❑
Correct motor voltage (provided by the converter, 24V) when installing the 501-4480-06-0 system on a 12V appa-
ratus. Converter output current, negative (–) ground.
❑ Motor voltage (provided by the converter, 24V, when installing the 501-4480-06-0 system on a 12V apparatus)
NOT connected anywhere other than motor.
❑
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.
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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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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.