INSTRUCTION MANUAL
10
CONSUMPTIONS OF WATER AND FOAM FLUID
The water and foam fl uid consumption depends on some variables such as: the water pressure,
outfl ow and amount of foam generated by the machine. The values displayed below are the
average consumption and the most common ones when using our high concentrate foam
fl uid.
Consumptions when working without PREMIX
WATER: 40 TO 60 L/MIN
FOAM FLUID: 0,7 TO 1,2 L/MIN
Consumptions when working with PREMIX
WATER: 50 TO 80 L/MIN
FOAM FLUID: 1,2 TO 2,6 L/MIN
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
• How do I know if my water source has enough pressure and outfl ow in order to
work without need of any pump?
If your Sirocco foam cannon generates a foam jet at a distance shorter than 8 metres, or if
the foam produced is not homogenous but sprayed and broken, probably you don’t have
suffi cient pressure and/or water outfl ow. In this case, it will be advisable to use a pump
and water tank as suggested on above section “
water tank and pump
”.
•
The Jet of foam produced by the canon is not as compact as appears on the video.
After verifying that your water source is correct, the problem most probably will be with the
concentration of foam fl uid that you are using. When using our High concentrate foam fl uid,
you should dilute the fl uid at 25% with water and this dissolution will be then absorbed by
the machine and mixed with more water from your water source. If you are working with
a water tank + pump, then you should prepare the foam mixure (PREMIX) by mixing at a
rate of 2%.
•
The jet of foam produced, is compact but does not reach very far.
If you have the necessary pressure and water outfl ow, try to close a little the inlet water tap
and allow the turbine to project some further the foam produced. Also remember to place
the machine focused in the same direction as the wind, whenever possible
