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75UHP  

Owner’s Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QTAC is a division of MTECH, Inc.

 

 

Summary of Contents for QTAC 75UHP

Page 1: ...Page 1 75UHP Owner s Manual QTAC is a division of MTECH Inc ...

Page 2: ...on and we appreciate you selecting QTAC for your needs We are passionate about offering products that provide top level fire protection and we let that passion guide us in all the QTAC products we develop and manufacture here at our facility in Northern California We hope that after getting to know your QTAC product you feel that same passion Sincerely Jason Black President ...

Page 3: ...recautions For Carrying a QTAC On Ride On ATVs Or Side By Side UTVs 10 Operating Your QTAC 12 Before Starting Up Your QTAC 12 Starting Up Your QTAC 12 Breaking Your QTAC In 13 Running Your QTAC 13 Stopping Your QTAC 14 Storing Your QTAC 15 General Storage 15 Special QTAC Operation 16 Applying Foam With Your QTAC 16 Servicing Your QTAC 17 Cleaning Your QTAC 17 Routine QTAC Maintenance 17 ...

Page 4: ...eshooting Your QTAC 18 The Pump Engine Will Not Start 18 The Pump Will Not Build Water Pressure 18 Water Will Not Discharge From The Discharge Hose 19 Technical Specifications 20 Additional References 21 Warranty 22 ...

Page 5: ...r Tank Grab Handle 3 Water Tank Drain Port 10 Pump Intake Strainer 4 Discharge Hose Reel Hose 11 Water Tank Mounting Flange 5 Foam Reservoir Fill Port Vent 12 Foam Proportioner Adjustment Knob 6 Foam Shut Off Valve and Strainer 13 Engine Ignition Switch 7 Water Tank Fill Port 14 Discharge Gun 2 8 7 6 1 5 11 13 4 9 10 14 3 12 ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 Figure 2 Pump Components 1 Pressure Regulator 3 Pump Return Hose 2 Pump Drain Cock 4 Pump Pressure Gauge 4 2 3 1 ...

Page 7: ...Page 7 Figure 3 Pump Engine Components 1 Fuel Fill 5 Recoil Starter Handle 2 Carburetor Choke 6 Engine Switch Electric Start 3 Oil Fill 7 Engine Throttle 4 Fuel Shut Off Valve 7 3 2 1 5 4 6 ...

Page 8: ...Page 8 Figure 4 Discharge Gun Components showing a Aerating Position and b Non Aerating Position 1 Quick Disconnect 3 Aeration Lever 2 Trigger 4 Nozzle 1 2 3 4 b a ...

Page 9: ... unit is secured to the carrying vehicle Two main mounting approaches are available for your QTAC unit o Strapping the QTAC down just inboard of the grab rails located at the top of the water tank see Figure 5 o Mounting the QTAC at the flanges see Figure 1 and Figure 5 located at the bottom of the water tank the flanges have been machined to accept a variety of mounting hardware options For both ...

Page 10: ...TVs Ensure that the area to which you are securing your QTAC is an approved loading area for your ATV or UTV Ensure that the weight of your QTAC does not exceed the maximum recommended weight of the ATV or UTV loading area to which you are securing your QTAC IMPROPER MOUNTING SURFACE PROPER MOUNTING SURFACE TIE DOWN CONFIGURATION ...

Page 11: ... to ensure the vehicle operates in a safe manner If the vehicle does not operate in a safe manner immediately recheck the GVWR calculations to ensure that the QTAC unit is not overloading your vehicle If the unsafe operation cannot be corrected do not carry your QTAC in this fashion When carrying your QTAC unit on the rear rack of an ATV or in the bed of a UTV avoid steep side slopes If an uphill ...

Page 12: ...information see the CAT 5CP Pump Operation Manual and the Honda GX270 Owner s Manual Starting Up Your QTAC 1 As appropriate set the carburetor choke on the pump engine see Figure 3 If the engine is cold choke will typically be needed As a general rule colder days require more choke than warmer days 2 Ensure that the fuel shut off valve is in the ON position see Figure 3 3 Ensure that the engine sw...

Page 13: ...ase the throttle position to approximately a third of the wide open throttle position see Figure 3 9 In non emergency cases it is best to allow the pump engine and pump a warm up period to reach normal operating temperature prior to any wide open throttle operation Breaking Your QTAC In Your QTAC has been tuned and tested at the factory prior to shipment and requires no further break in or setup F...

Page 14: ...ddition to the trigger the discharge gun has a two position aeration lever see Figure 4 When using water only keep the aeration lever in the non aerating position Stopping Your QTAC 1 Release the trigger on the discharge gun see Figure 4 2 Decrease the throttle on the pump engine to the idle position see Figure 3 3 Set the engine switch to the OFF position see Figure 3 ...

Page 15: ... tank drain port see Figure 1 Drain the water from the pump See the CAT 5CP Binder for additional details NOTE If your QTAC will be subjected to below freezing temperatures ensure that all water is drained from the water tank and pumping system If you would like to keep water in your QTAC in below freezing temperatures make sure to add an appropriate amount of antifreeze to the water to prevent th...

Page 16: ...b to the 0 setting Keeping the aeration lever on the discharge gun in the aerating position pump clean water through the pumping system until no foam is detectable in the discharge WARNING Failure to flush foam from the pumping system can result in pump system failure and or damage WARNING If substances other than plain water have been used in the tank of your QTAC e g foam pesticides etc always c...

Page 17: ...shing soap may be used Avoid heavy washing of the pump engine and surrounding area Avoid the use of high pressure spray on the water tank as the decals and rubber components may be damaged Routine QTAC Maintenance With the exception of the pump and pump engine your QTAC requires no special maintenance For maintenance of the pump and pump engine see the appropriate manuals ...

Page 18: ...he pressure regulator For further troubleshooting information see the CAT 5CP Binder and Honda GX270 Owner s Manual The Pump Will Not Build Water Pressure Ensure that the pump engine is running and operating at a sufficient speed Ensure that there is sufficient water in the water tank There should be enough water in the water tank so that the water level is visible in the water tank site gauge see...

Page 19: ... speed Ensure that the pump is developing pressure by checking the pressure gauge located on the discharge hose manifold see Figure 2 At wide open throttle and with all discharge stopped the gauge should read approximately 1 200 PSI Check for hose kinking in the discharge hose Ensure that the discharge gun trigger is squeezed ...

Page 20: ...se 1 2 inch x 100 feet Ultra High Pressure hose Delivery Nozzle Ultra High Pressure Gun w Aeration Maximum Tank Capacity 75 US gal 300 0 L Maximum Suction Head N A Pump Type CAT 5CP piston Engine Type Honda GX270 4 stroke overhead camshaft single Engine Net Power 8 4 bhp 6 3 kW 3 600 rpm Engine Oil Capacity 1 2 US qt 1 1 L Engine Fuel Capacity 1 4 US gal 5 3 L ...

Page 21: ...are included with the shipment of your QTAC CAT 5CP Binder Honda GX270 Owner s Manual We recommend that you read these manuals along with this QTAC Owner s Manual the CAT and Honda manuals provide additional detail for the pump and pump engine respectively ...

Page 22: ...e not directly related to any defect covered under the warranties below WHAT IS WARRANTED All parts of any Product are warranted for a period of 12 months with the warranty term beginning on the date Product is delivered to Purchaser Note that some components may carry a manufacturer s warranty see the appropriate component documentation for details Warranty statements required by law covering eng...

Page 23: ...ons or promises as to the quality performance or freedom from defect of Product covered by this warranty IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF WARRANTY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION PURCHASER S ONLY REMEDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY WARRANTY ON THE PRODUCT A...

Page 24: ...Page 24 QTAC is a division of MTECH Inc 1072 Marauder Street Suite 210 Chico CA 95973 1 888 797 5100 www qtacfire com ...

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