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85 EMS-C

Owner’s Manual

QTAC is a division of MTECH, Inc.

1072 Marauder, Suite 210

Chico, CA 95973

1.888.797.5100

www.qtacfire.com

Summary of Contents for 85 EMS-C

Page 1: ...Page 1 85 EMS C Owner s Manual QTAC is a division of MTECH Inc 1072 Marauder Suite 210 Chico CA 95973 1 888 797 5100 www qtacfire com...

Page 2: ...ater Supply 11 Starting the Engine 11 DRAFT PROCEDURES 12 Drafting From an Auxiliary Water Source 12 Connecting the Draft Hose 12 Drafting to Fill the Water Tank 12 Pumping While Drafting From an Auxi...

Page 3: ...TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR QTAC 19 The Pump Engine Will Not Start 19 The Pump Will Not Build Water Pressure 19 Water Will Not Discharge From The Discharge Hose 20 The Pump Engine Runs Erratically 20 TECHNI...

Page 4: ...omponents 1 Foam Cell Optional 5 Water Tank Site Gauge 2 Discharge Hose Reel 6 Water Tank Mounting Flange 3 Water Fill Tower 7 Water Tank Drain Port 4 Grab Handle 8 Folding Litter Platform 2 7 3 6 5 4...

Page 5: ...Open Position 1 Pressure Gauge HP units only 5 1 Pump to Reel Valve 2 Pump Primer Port 6 Tank to Pump Valve 3 1 NPSH Aux Discharge Valve 7 Draft Hose Port 4 1 Pump to Tank Valve 8 Pump Drain Port 6 2...

Page 6: ...6 Figure 3 Pump Engine Components 1 Fuel Fill 5 Oil Fill 2 Engine Throttle 6 Engine Switch 3 Carburetor Choke 7 Pull Starter 4 Fuel Shut off Valve 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MEDIUM PRESSURE HIGH PRES...

Page 7: ...ght Rating Ensure that the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR of the QTAC carrying vehicle is sufficient to support your QTAC unit with a full tank of water plus any equipment fluids and personnel that...

Page 8: ...y of mounting hardware options 2 If using straps to secure the QTAC to the bed of the vehicle feeding the strap around two grab rail posts is preferred This distributes the downward force over a great...

Page 9: ...and flat once the QTAC has been properly secured and loaded to ensure the vehicle operates in a safe manner If the vehicle does not operate in a safe manner immediately recheck the GVWR calculations t...

Page 10: ...ION Priming the Pump after an Extended Period of Use The QTAC pumps are a self priming pump meaning they do not need to be primed before every use However if the pump is being started after not being...

Page 11: ...p to tank valve open slightly to bypass water through the pump reference Figure 2 Item 4 or b leave the nozzle at least partially open at all times Doing so ensures that there is always water circulat...

Page 12: ...Draft Hose Remove the Camlock cap covering the draft hose port Secure the draft hose Camlock coupling to the draft hose port Figure 2 Item 7 Drafting to Fill the Water Tank 1 Close the tank to pump v...

Page 13: ...10 2 Place the brass foot valve connected to the end of the draft hose into the water source For faster priming submerge and fill the draft hose Make sure not to place the foot valve in mud or dirt a...

Page 14: ...e switch to the OFF position Figure 3 Item 6 Deploying the Folding Litter Carrier 1 Lower the litter carrier extension so that the two extension stops rest against the reinforcing plate on the water t...

Page 15: ...R ATP FOAM KIT Figure 6 Typical ATP Foam Plumbing 1 Foam Cell Tank 4 Supply Hose Strainer 2 Vented Lid 5 Foam Proportioner 3 Foam Supply Valve 6 Proportioner Pressure Valve 1 2 3 5 6 4 1 2 3 6 4 5 MED...

Page 16: ...llow a slight flow 6 Close the 1 Pump to Tank Valve to stop the introduction of foam concentrate into the water tank Figure 2 Item 4 Remember that if this valve is closed a discharge must be open to p...

Page 17: ...tion Manual for additional details NOTE If your QTAC will be subjected to below freezing temperatures ensure that all water is drained from the water tank pumping system and hoses Store with all valve...

Page 18: ...til all foam has been displaced SERVICING YOUR QTAC Cleaning Your QTAC Your QTAC water tank is best cleaned with plain water If additional cleaning power is needed a small amount of dish or car washin...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...off valve is open Ensure that the discharge hose nozzle is open The Pump Engine Runs Erratically Ensure that the engine has adequate fuel Low fuel levels and operation over rough and or sloping terra...

Page 21: ...shipment of your QTAC WATERAX VERSAX 6 Instruction Manual 85HP 125HP Koshin SEH 40H Instruction Manual 85S Honda Owner s Manual We recommend that you read these manuals along with this QTAC Owner s M...

Page 22: ...red 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 th...

Page 23: ...ance 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...