IFEX Technologies GmbH
IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Fighting Technology
N°: IF3000-130
Instruction Manual
Instructions for Use and Operation
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Hansestraße 18, 27419 Sittensen
Type IFEX 3072 Fire Extinguishing Unit with hose reel
Date: 30.11.12
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10. Please note:
The Impulse-technology achieves a very high velocity in that water is shot from the gun
at a high speed. This leads to a short but powerful recoil of the gun. In order to minimize
this recoil it is advisory to move the gun forwards while shooting and to bend your
body forwards with your legs in a so-called “walking position”. Always aim slightly below
the aligned target. Pull the trigger evenly and let go immediately after the shot. The air
pressure will be refilled automatically within 3 seconds. Open the water valve and
repeat the extinguishing process as before. The most effective short range is between 1
and 10 meters. The total shot range is 16 meters.
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When well trained in using the gun and if rapid shooting is required, simply let the
water valve open and shoot when the gun is filled. Use the refilling time to
consider where to place the next shot. For the extinguishing of smaller fires the
gun can be filled with smaller amounts of water simply by opening the water
valve for shorter periods or through a faster shooting sequence.
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Regular training and exercise with the IFEX 3000 Impulse fire extinguishing equipment
will result in maximum fire extinguishing efficiency, reducing the time needed extinguish
fires and the amount of water used.
C. After use of the IFEX Impulse Gun and trolley
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Close the water valve and empty the water chamber.
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. Close the air pressure cylinder valve.
3.
Empty the gun by pulling the trigger repeatedly until the remaining air has left
the hoses and the gun.
4
. Secure the gun by turning of the safety catch at the trigger.
5.
Put the gun in the designated holder and fix it with the strap.
6
. Use the rewind mechanism to roll the hose back onto the hose reel.
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. Empty the extinguishing agent container from air pressure by opening
the pressure relief valve.
8.
Refill the water cylinder with fire extinguishing agent as per para 7.1 and the air
pressure cylinders as per para 7.2 of the filling instruction
Test and filling instructions
Please note carefully:
These test and filling instructions describe the standard rules for testing and maintenance by
the user of the mobile IFEX 3000 Impulse fire fighting equipment. Maintenance should be
carried out as per DIN 14406, part 4, latest edition.