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FLF 15000/1800/500
Panther 8x8 CA-7

OPERATION MANUAL

FLF 15000/1800/500 PANTHER

Air Crash Tender

27.02.2014 / Rev. 00 / CSD-TPas

Summary of Contents for FLF 15000 PANTHER

Page 1: ...Page 1 FLF 15000 1800 500 Panther 8x8 CA 7 2014 OPERATION MANUAL FLF 15000 1800 500 PANTHER FLF 15000 1800 500 PANTHER Air Crash Tender Air Crash Tender 27 02 2014 Rev 00 CSD TPas ...

Page 2: ...ydrant Operation Supply Operation 70 Foam Operation 72 Watch out during Pump Operation 73 Disengaging the Pump System 74 Handline Operation 75 Twin Agent Rapid Intervention System 76 Rapid Intervention System 78 Filling the Water Tank via the Pump 81 Filling the Water Tank via Tank Supply Lines 82 Filling the Foam Compound Tank 83 Light Mast Operation 87 Dry Powder Unit 88 Compressed Air Supply 90...

Page 3: ...unfamiliarwiththeoperationalproceduresdescribedin this manual failing to comply with the operation manual and or failing to comply with regulations subsequent procedures safety and accident prevention For more information kindly contact the Rosenbauer After Sales Service Department or your nearest Rosenbauer representative Manufacturer and After Sales Service Address Rosenbauer International Aktie...

Page 4: ...cates fire hazards This warning sign indicates danger of cauterization List of Conventional Signs This sign indicates optional equipment that means The described position may not be installed on your unit but it is a customer specific installation CAUTION This warning indicates possible danger to life and health of persons ATTENTION This warning indicates other dangers Note For all valve descripti...

Page 5: ...ion Wear helmet Wear protective eye glasses Wear protective work boots Wear protective work gloves ATTENTION All superstructural components e g hinged steps doors ladder etc are to be used for their intended purpose only For example Jumping out of the crew cabin onto the last step transportation of heavy equipment on a hinged step or fixing ropes to the ladder are all contrary to their intended pu...

Page 6: ...Power Take Off P T O for N 100 pump on collectivetransfercase Ratio nengine x 1 48 Rotating direction counterclockwise Performance 310 kW at 2300 rpm engine speed Wheel base 1600 mm 5000 1600 mm Tyres Michelin 445 80 R 25 XGC Powered axle 8 x 8 permanent Cabin 1 1 1 1 2 men Dimensions Length 13100 mm Width 3350 mm Height 3650 mm Permissible weight Front axle I 13000 kg Front axle II 13000 kg Rear ...

Page 7: ...h over and under pressure diaphragm Tank level indicator fludometer and visual gauge on the left and right hand sides Hydrant fill connection 2 x DN 65 butterfly valves with 21 2 BSSmalecouplingsandanonreturn valve on the tank flange These connections are on the left and right hand sides Pump fill connection DN 50 ball valve Suction connection DN 200 butterfly valve Tank roof PP with anti slip coa...

Page 8: ...ated into the rear part of the water tank Manhole removable ø 450 mm cover Overflow with lamellar case Tank level indicator fludometer and visual gauge placed on the engines module on the left and right hand sides Service valve DN 65 butterfly valve Suction connection DN 65 butterfly valve Outside fill drain connection DN 40 ball valve with Storz 38 coupling on the left hand side Technical Data ...

Page 9: ...m 4 to 60 C Tank suction connection DN 200 butterfly valve Drafting connection DN125butterflyvalvewith4 BSRT male coupling on the left hand side Pressure outlets 2 x DN 65 butterfly valves with 21 2 BSS female couplings These connections are on the left and right hand sides Main pump valve DN 150 butterfly valve Roof turret DN 125 butterfly valve Bumper turret DN 65 butterfly valve Untertruck nozz...

Page 10: ...rsal of rotation Z1 53 Z2 64 Z3 79 itot 0 67 Casing material light alloy Priming pump Manufacturer and type ROSENBAUER KAP 600 Double Piston Priming Pump Material light alloy Method of operation displacement Type of drive double V belt via the N 100 pump shaft Control pneumaticallywithmanualcontrol electrically with automatic control Lubrication oil bath lubrication Performance of the priming pump...

Page 11: ...erformance upto600l minfoamcompoundwith a viscosity of 10 cSt Proportioning rate electronically adjustable by switches to 3 or 6 or 8 electronically continuously adjustable to 1 8 at 1000 7500 l min 1 3 at 1000 10000 l min 1 6 at 1000 10000 l min Proportioning accuracy according to NFPA 1901 from the range of 1 3 0 to 30 relative from adjusted value over the range of 3 max 1 absolute to adjusted v...

Page 12: ...CFD Performance with full output 6000 l min at 10 bar reduced output 3000 l min at 10 bar Throwing range approx 85 m with full output approx 70 m with reduced output Control remotely controlled from driver s cabin or via cable remote control via programmable CAN BUS module or manually from the vehicle s roof Slewing range Elevation 15 to 70 Rotation 270 Options search lights 2 x 50 Watt 24 Volt ...

Page 13: ...ear axle I 1 nozzle between the rear axles Performance 50 l min at 10 bar per nozzle Range 360 3 m radius Control all together from drivers cabin Bumper turret Manufacturer and type ROSENBAUER RM 15 C Location mounted on the front bumper Material light alloy Nozzle HSD 1500 CFD Performance 1500 l min at 10 bar Throwing range approx 65 m with full output Control remotely controlled from driver s ca...

Page 14: ...direction Nozzle RB 101 Performance 115 230 360 475 l min at 7 bar Equipment with a 30 m DN 32 non collapsible rubber hose Technical Data Rapid intervention system Manufacturer and type REELCRAFT 2400 Series Twin Agent Hose Reel Brake mechanical brake Rewinding device manually by crank and electrically Location in the left locker compartment Nozzle Twin Agent nozzle Performance with water foam dis...

Page 15: ...250 epn Dry powder 2 x 250 kg Combi Troxin BC compatible to foam compound Control electro pneumatically Propellant gas bottle 25 ltr Propellant gas nitrogen Filling pressure 200 bar Number 1 1 Powder outlet Rapid intervention installation 2 5 kg sec For further information please refer to manufacturer s operation manual ...

Page 16: ...the water tank Deluge pump 24 VDC Nozzle 4 nozzles above the windscreen 1 nozzle above the left and right doors Light mast Manufacturer and type FIRECO CS 8518 NZ Location in the right engine s compartment Search lights 4 x 43 Watt LED 24 Volt Lifting height approx 6 0 m above ground Control electropneumatically and via remote control Power supply from drive engine s generator Technical Data ...

Page 17: ...uching The energy of a streaming liquid is composed of velocity and pressure forces and the energy of velocity can be transformed into pressure The water is discharged from the impeller at high velocity and this transformation of velocity into pressure takes place in the diffuser The cross sectional area through which the water passes from entering the diffuser until leaving it is enlarged gradual...

Page 18: ...bearing and on the pressure side by a taper and a ball bearing A maintenance free axial face seal seals the pump on the pressure side and on suction side two shaft seals are installed The pump shaft is directed through the suction cover and ends in a belt drive to drive auxiliary units The centrifugal water pump with diffuser and impeller are made of corrosion resistant light alloy or bronze pump ...

Page 19: ...nd the atmospheric pressure Theoretically at sea level a pump can lift water 10 m 33 8 feet A perfect vacuum is impossible with a fire pump and there will be loss due to friction so the maximum lift is nearer to 6 7 6 m 20 to 25 feet The height that water can be lifted decreases with altitude by about 0 3 m 1 foot for each 300 m 1000 feet of elevation The weather also affects drafting but to a sma...

Page 20: ... Housing Ventildeckel Valve Cover Absaugleitung Priming Line Ausstoßöffnung Exhaust Line Ausstoßöffnung Exhaust Line Saugventilplatte Suction Valve Plate Druckventilplatte Pressure Valve Saugventilplatte Suction Valve Plate Ventildeckel Valve Cover Druckventilplatte Pressure Valve Absaugleitung Priming Line Exzenter Eccentric ...

Page 21: ...jector In the injector water and foam aremixedbymeansoftheinjectorprinciple venturi Thismixture is then carried to the suction side of the centrifugal pump The induction water as well as the foam proportioner can be switched off by closing the foam induction valve As an option the system is equipped with a foam flow meter for measuring the actual foam quantity Daviations caused by differ ent visco...

Page 22: ...perature falls short of 50 C to cool down the pump or reduce the pump speed to idle ATTENTION Toavoidcriticaloperationalcircumstancesandtoreactimmediately the operator must in easy reach of the pump control panel CAUTION Keep pump drainage area clear Remember the possibility of hot water being expelled Superstructure System Control LCS Logic Control System This operation and control system is desi...

Page 23: ...eisstopped Opening the bracket releasing of support plier and taking out the breathing apparatus must be done only when vehicle is stationary Closing the bracket for breathing apparatus Put the breathing apparatus into the breathing apparatus bracket Push down the release lever of the breathing apparatus bracket Swivel down the headrest CAUTION Always use your seat belts Brackets and breathing app...

Page 24: ...ket pull down the backrest RL and press down lever Z250 Closing the bracket for breathing apparatus Bring backrest RL to rear position Put the breathing apparatus into bracket Push down lever Z250 to lower stop CAUTION Always use your seat belts Brackets and breathing apparatus belts cannot take the place of standard seat belts The brackets cannot fulfill the function of a seat belt during an acci...

Page 25: ...t and right rear view mirror heatings S106 switch air conditioning ON OFF S150 switch heater ventilator S163 switch headlamp wash system S177 switch air field projectors S240 selector switch recirculating air fresh air Heating or air conditioning operation with recirculating air or fresh air 0 position recirculating air operation I position fresh air operation S287 switch ventilator for the air co...

Page 26: ...tment of rear view mirrors S334 switch horn button S395 switch battery main switch ignition engines START engines STOP S485 switch rear axle steering system ON OFF 0 position rear axle steering system engaged I position rear axle steering system disengaged Z281 steering column lock Z282 parking brake quick release system for further information please refer to the chassis operation manual for furt...

Page 27: ... not in use S70 switch differential locks of the rear axles S71 switch differential locks of the front axles S72 switch inter axle locks S152 switch back up alarm cancellation S173 switch engine brake OFF S341 switch ABS off road mode S383 switch next screen S384 switch previous screen S385 switch day night cabin illumination S386 switch dimm screen illumination S387 switch brighten screen illumin...

Page 28: ...operation X104 power source for 24 Volt DC consumers for cigarette lighter X119 socket for the CAN BUS diagnostics Y28 emergency valve water tank suction Y61 emergencyvalve foamcompoundtanksuctionandinternal flushing valve Y126 emergency valve discharge on the roof turret Y133 emergency valve discharge on the bumper turret Y145 emergency valve discharge on the undertruck nozzles Y190 emergency val...

Page 29: ... see next page S1 1 switch rotating beacons S2 switch water pump ON OFF only active with the engines are running S27 switch air traffic warning lights S41 switch cabin illumination front position OFF centre position engaged with an open door rear position permanently engaged S77 switch yellow rotating beacon S416 switch left surrounding field illumination S417 switch right surrounding field illumi...

Page 30: ...nual Note If an engine error code exist the Engine Information Screen will be automatically called up reversing camera screen Note The reversing camera signal will be automatically displayed with engaging the reverse gear CAUTION The distance scale shown on the display during reversing is only effective on the ground S152 switch back up alarm cancellation S330 switch to the maintenance menu to req...

Page 31: ...21b radio 2 X120 socket for speaker system Note Asecondsocketisplacedontheroofturret scontrolpanel for further information please refer to the manufacturer s operation manual Note For operation of optional installed systems radio or speaker systems as well as units bought by the customer and rear few warningsystems pleaserefertocorrespondingoperationmanual ATTENTION Duetopossibleinterferenceeffect...

Page 32: ... with fuses FB electrics of chassis system placed behind the cabin s ladder A314 control box with fuses for the windscreen and side window heatings S507 switch cTv release left S508 switch cTv release right X119 CAN BUS diagnostic socket X119 ABS diagnostic socket ABS X119 AL diagnostic socket power train left X119 AR diagnostic socket power train right optional equipment for authorized personnel ...

Page 33: ...perstructureinthecabin on the right hand side B9 3 speaker not in use B9 4 speaker of radio 2 U21a S96 switch right cabin door control optional equipment Switchesandpilotlampsoffirefightingsuperstructureinthecabin on the left hand side B9 1 speaker not in use B9 2 speaker not in use S92 switch left cabin door control optional equipment ...

Page 34: ... regulated discharge valve S45 switch right bottom regulated discharge valve S54 switch manual automatic pump control OFF position automatic mode ON position manual mode the integrated pilot lamp illuminates S69 switch drainage of pump system S178 switch deluge system Note The windscreen and side windows will be deluged by 6 nozzles on top as long as the switch is depressed The switch is only acti...

Page 35: ...ion screen will be displayed The following descriptions describe the state of the display in the respective situations Note The description includes optional equipment which is possibly not installed on your vehicle xx x bar xxxx U min x xx C xxx h J125 J132 J126 J133 P14 J31 J61 P41 P1 J28 J7 J1 P6 P2 H22 H1 H20 H51 H63 H187 H6 J46 PDD H71 H173 H186 J29 J145 J10r J10hl P4 P13 J10r J10l J106 J14 J...

Page 36: ... lamp indicates light mast is not in transport position If the light mast is raised and the parking brake is released the lamp H63 starts blinking red and simultaneously the lamp H186 starts blinking STOP At the same time an acoustical warning tone sound continuously until the light mast is in transport position H66 pilot lamp indicates turret in transport position H71 pilot lamp turret symbol bli...

Page 37: ...et J126 roof turret s discharge valve J132 bumper turret J133 bumper turret s discharge valve J145 undertruck nozzles discharge valve P1 water tank level gauge P2 foam compound tank level gauge P4 hourmeter indicatestotalworkinghoursofthewaterpump P6 pump pressure gauge P13 pump engine coolant temperature gauge P14 pump engine revolution gauge P41 foam compound proportioning rate indication Note T...

Page 38: ...d tank content less than one third J62 foam compound tank fill drain valve J63 foam compound tank fill drain connection J164 drain flushing valves for pressure gauges placed behind the gauges P1 water tank level gauge P2 foam compound tank level gauge P28 pressure manometer P30 manovacuummeter S116 rewindingswitchforthelefthosereel forfurtherinformation please refer to the Rapid Intervention Syste...

Page 39: ...J15 water drafting connection J29 water tank hydrant fill valve J30 water tank hydrant fill connection J46 foam compound drafting flushing valve cancelled if the foam compound drafting flushing valve is controlled electropneumatically J47 foam compound drafting flushing connection J167 drain valve cancelled if the valve is controlled electro pneumatically Y115 purge valve for the left rapid interv...

Page 40: ... warning lamp S3 switch manual control of the priming pump S6 switch foam compound tank suction valve S9 switch manual throttle decreasement S9 switch manual throttle increasement S11 switch water tank suction valve S12 switch external drafting valve S14 1 switch 3 foam proportioning rate S14 3 switch 8 foam proportioning rate S17 switch water tank pump fill valve recirculation S21 switch left hos...

Page 41: ... tank drain valve J29 water tank hydrant fill valve J30 water tank hydrant fill connection J51 flushing connection J60 foam compound pump three way ball valve J66 foam compound drafting connection J74 deluge shut off valve J75 filter for deluge water J76 drain and flush valve for the deluge filter J106 right hose reel discharge valve J167s foam compound pump drain valve S168 foam compound pump sel...

Page 42: ...st M57 adjusting motor for small proportioning rate M58 adjusting motor for big proportioning rate Z78 bolt for manually foam proportioning adjustment Note For further information please refer to the Emergency Adjustment of the Foam Proportioning Rate chapter Oil level check system for pump gearbox and priming pump H88 1 pilot lamp priming pump oil level indication H88 2 pilot lamp pump gearbox oi...

Page 43: ...61s E62s E63s E64s E60 E61 E62 E63 E64 Technical Description External foam compound tank content indicators placed on the rear module on the left and right hand sides E60s visual tank level indicator tank content 100 E61s visual tank level indicator tank content 80 E62s visual tank level indicator tank content 60 E63s visual tank level indicator tank content 40 E64s visual tank level indicator tan...

Page 44: ... left drive engine s batteries U9r battery charging unit for the right drive engine s batteries for further information please refer to the manufacturer s operation manual X101 230 Volt AC power supply socket please see A25 Note The power supply connection X101 will be automatically disconnected as soon as the drive engine is started To prevent damage of the vehicle and or the supply socket an aut...

Page 45: ...pressed air trailer brake coupling supply pipe red X103 supply socket for compressed air ATTENTION Only fill with cleaned dried oil free air with max 80 Celsius and min 7 0 to max 8 0 bar pressure X108 24 Volt starting socket please refer to the Battery Service Procedures mainte nance chapter in this operation manual ATTENTION The use of the additional starting socket is only allowed by using acor...

Page 46: ... air pressure been checked Are all roller shutters closed Are all doors and hinged steps closed Is the light mast in transport position Is the roof turret in transport position Equipment incorrectly prepared for operation is unsafe for use If something is found that needs attention have it checked before it leaves for operation Even minor mechanical defects can lead to accidents or personnel injur...

Page 47: ...s Doors Z111 lock of compartment doors Depending on the shape of the compartment doors they are designed with one or two locks For opening press the short section of lock Z111 For closing press the long section of lock Z111 Z111 Locker Compartment Doors The left and right locker compartment doors are pneumatically powered The door control functions when the ignition is engaged and the appropriate ...

Page 48: ...ines ATTENTION For further instructions please refer to the chassis operation manual Tow away adapter ATTENTION For towing the panther always use the front or rear tow away adapter respectively as shown in the picture beside For further information please refer to the chassis operation manual ...

Page 49: ...umination is switched on the water tank suction valve and ventilation valve is opened the external power supply will be disconnected This additional alarm start functions can be disengaged by turning switch S395 to the IGN ignition position then switch on and off the activated functions OR by disengaging the drive engines The turrets has to be separately disengaged Switching off the drive engines ...

Page 50: ...pump is running the integrated pilot lamp H8 in switch S2 illuminates and the right tachometer becomes completely blue Disengaging the pump Pull switch S2 The integrated pilot lamp H8 in switch S2 blinks during the disengaging procedure and extinguishes when the pump is off The tachometer of the right engine switches back into drive mode completely orange ATTENTION Before engaging the pump please ...

Page 51: ...e releasing valve only when a emergency releasing of the roof turret is required P1 water tank level gauge P2 foam compound tank level gauge P28 pressure gauge indicates water pressure at the turret S5 switch turret discharge and foam compound tank suction valve S9 switch throttle control for pump engine water pump S48 switch discharge reduction 0 position full discharge I position half discharge ...

Page 52: ...t deflector adjustment switch spray S50 toggle switch for turret discharge valve S488 permanent roof turret discharge switch with integrated pilot lamp which indicates open discharge valve Note The windshield wipers are engaged with roof turret s discharge valve open The roof turret will always start with full discharge amount selected 20 S488 S49s S49f S46 H65 S48 S47 S50 ATTENTION Operate the ro...

Page 53: ...rret has reached the control handles position Direct the turret to the desired position by using control handle 20 Open the turret discharge valve Press switch S50 as long as water discharge is desired or for permanent discharge press switch S488 Pump speed is increased automatically to full speed as soon as the turret discharge valve is opened To reduce to half discharge rate press switch S48 the...

Page 54: ... proportioning rate Press switch S14 1 if 3 or S14 3 if 8 is required otherwise 6 foam proportioning rate will be created Press START switch S46 The turret moves automatically to the actual position of the control handle 20 The position LED H65 illuminates when the turret has reached the control handles position Direct the turret to desired position by using control handle 20 Open turret discharge...

Page 55: ...p engine will idle Press STOP switch S47 The turret moves to it s transport position Disengage the pump please refer to the Engaging the Pump chapter ATTENTION On designs without a turret pipe AFFF foam compound should be used otherwise the foam quality is poor The pump system must be flushed after every foam operation Please refer to the Flushing after Foam Operation chapter Operate the roof turr...

Page 56: ...ilst moving the turret out from transport lock by using handwheel Z119 for elevation until the turret s covering can not contact the transport lock For rotating movements use handwheel Z120 If switch S49 will not release the turret disconnect the compressed air supply connection X110 and open trans port lock push back the pneumatic cylinder by hand Note Start with elevating out from the transport ...

Page 57: ... a joystick The turret follows the movement of this joystick 19 joystick for bumper turret H94 position LED S80 toggle switch for bumper turret discharge valve S80p permanentbumperturretdischargeswitch withintegrated pilot lamp which indicates open discharge valve S81f bumper turret nozzle adjustment switch full jet S81s bumper turret nozzle adjustment switch spray S218 START switch S219 STOP swit...

Page 58: ...ttack position Direct the turret to desired position by using joystick 19 Open turret discharge valve Press switch S80 as long as water discharge is desired or for permanent discharge press a switch S80p Pump speed is increased automatically to full speed as soon as the turret discharge valve is opened Togeneratespraypressswitch S81s orforfulljetpressswitch S81f This can be done whilst fire fighti...

Page 59: ...d pilot lamp blinks If required change the foam proportioning rate Press switch S14 1 if 3 or S14 3 if 8 is required otherwise 6 foam proportioning rate will be created Press START switch S218 The turret automatically moves to the pre programmed attack position The position LED H94 illuminates when the turret has reached the attack position Direct the turret to desired position by using joystick 1...

Page 60: ... switch S80p The pump engine will idle Press STOP switch S219 The turret moves to it s transport position Disengage the pump please refer to the Engaging the Pump chapter ATTENTION On designs without a turret pipe AFFF foam compound should be used otherwise the foam quality is poor The pump system must be flushed after every foam operation Please refer to the Flushing after Foam Operation chapter ...

Page 61: ... can be adjusted by using joystick 19 To finish the oscillation mode press START switch S218 continue with normal turret operation or press STOP switch S219 The turret moves to it s transport position Programming the oscillation working area and velocity Adjust oscillation working area Start the oscillation mode as described above Keep the turret s discharge valve closed Move the joystick 19 to de...

Page 62: ...iming pump is engaged Afterachievingapressureof2bartheenginespeeddecrease to idle Water operation Open the undertruck nozzles discharge valve press switch S19 Pumpspeedisincreasedautomaticallytohalfspeed assoon as the undertruck nozzles discharge valve is opened For foam operation additionally Open the foam compound tank suction valve press switch S18 The pilot lamp in switch S18 illuminates Ifreq...

Page 63: ...er Open the water tank suction valve Press switch S11 the integrated pilot lamp illuminates Prime the pump system Press switch S3 until a pressure of max 2 bar is achieved visible on water pressure gauge P6 During priming operation accelerate to approx 1000 rpm engine speed visible on rpm gauge P14 by using switch S9 The pump icon J1 illuminates blue as long as the priming pump is engaged Operate ...

Page 64: ...s Y28 and Y126 by 90 clockwise or use the emergency operation on the valve block please refer to the Emergency Control of Electro Pneumatic Sole noids chapter Foam operation Turn pneumatic valves Y28 Y126 and Y61 by 90 clockwise orusetheemergencyoperationonthevalveblock please refer to the Emergency Control of Electro Pneu matic Solenoids chapter Adjust required discharge pressure and throwing ran...

Page 65: ...ck nozzles water operation Turn pneumatic valves Y28 and Y145 by 90 clockwise or use the emergency operation on the valve block please refer to the Emergency Control of Electro Pneumatic Sole noids chapter Undertruck nozzles foam operation Turn pneumatic valves Y28 Y145 and Y61 by 90 clockwise orusetheemergencyoperationonthevalveblock please refer to the Emergency Control of Electro Pneu matic Sol...

Page 66: ...Afterachievingapressureof2bartheenginespeeddecrease to idle Open the recirculating valve water tank pump fill valve Press switch S17 Waterispumpedfromthewatertank throughthepump and back into the water tank Let the engine idle Back to fire fighting after stand by mode Close the recirculating valve water tank pump fill valve Press switch S17 again Open desired discharge valve s Adjust required disc...

Page 67: ...re gauge P28 During priming operation accelerate to approx 1000 rpm engine speed by using switch S9 The pilot lamp in switch S3 illuminates as long as the priming pump is engaged Open the left and or right discharge valve s slowly Adjust required discharge pressure Press switch S9 to increase the pump speed Press switch S9 to decrease the pump speed Note For more information please refer to the Ha...

Page 68: ...itation sounds like marbles are being pumped through the system and a slight pressure drop is visible at the manometer Cavitation must be avoided by all means because the internal parts of the pump might be damaged by this excessive load Remedy Decrease speed water discharge or suction height Never operate the pump without a strainer or suction screen or at full speed without a nozzle cavitation m...

Page 69: ...tch S3 until a pressure of max 2 bar is achieved visible on water pressure gauge P28 During priming operation accelerate to approx 1000 rpm engine speed by using switch S9 The pilot lamp in switch S3 illuminates as long as the priming pump is engaged Open the left and or right discharge valve s slowly Adjust required discharge pressure Press switch S9 to increase the pump speed Press switch S9 to ...

Page 70: ... pump speed Press switch S9 to decrease the pump speed Note For more information please refer to the Handline Operation chapter ATTENTION The pressure indicated at the manometer P28 must not exceed 16 bar The pressure indicated at the manovacuummeter P30 must not drop below 2 bar otherwise the supply hose will collapse and restrict water flow The priming pump must not be engaged Before connecting ...

Page 71: ...ty of chemical reactions some materials must not come into contact with water FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY When the flow of water through the fire hose or pipe is suddenly stopped the resulting surge is referred to as water hammer Water hammer can often be heard as a distinct sharp clank very much like a hammer striking a pipe This sudden stoppage results in a chang...

Page 72: ...th an external foam compound container Operate pump as mentioned in the Tank Suction Operation or Drafting Operation from Open Water Source chapter Provide the pressure hoses with foam branch pipes Connect the foam suction hose to the foam drafting flushing connection J47 and put the opposite end into a foam com pound container Close the internal flushing valve and open the foam compound drafting ...

Page 73: ...usly monitor Water and foam compound tank content Fuel coolant temperature and oil pressure In case of unusual noise e g cavitation etc reduce the pump speed to idle and then disengage it CAUTION Ifdangertopersonnelarisesfrom thepumpingprocess e g burst hose immediately reduce the pump speed to idle and close the corresponding pressure outlet Disengage pump if required ...

Page 74: ... switch If open close the water tank suction valve Check if the pilot lamp in switch S11 illuminates press switch S11 After foam operation the pump has to be flushed Please refer to chapter Flushing after Foam Operation Disengage the pump Please refer to the Engaging the Pump chapter Shiftpumpsystemtomanualmodetoprohibitautomaticcycles Please refer to the Manual Pump Operation chapter Uncouple the...

Page 75: ...ted dis charge valve Pressswitch S45 toopentherightbottomregulateddischarge valve Adjust required discharge pressure With Manual Pump Operation use switch S9 to in crease the pump speed or switch S9 to decrease the pump speed Note A pressure reduction valve mounted into the discharge lines J11h reduces the discharge pressure for handlines to approx 7 bar The handline and the regulated handline dis...

Page 76: ...Any other use is strictly prohibited by Rosenbauer Incasesofmisuse Rosenbauerisnotliableforany injury ordamage 26 hose guide frame J99 twin agent nozzle not shown J102 left twin agent hose reel without non collapsible rubber hoses S21 switch for the left hose reel discharge valve S116 rewinding switch for rewinding purposes always release the brake Z102 operate switch whilst guiding the hose caref...

Page 77: ...rom Open Water Source or Hydrant Supply Operation pumppaneloperationchapter Foam operation Operate the pump as mentioned in the Foam Operation pump panel operation chapter Provide nozzle with the foam extension J98 Release hose reel brake Z102 Remove nozzle J99 from stowage pull out length of hose desired and lock brake Z102 again Open the left hose reel discharge valve Press switch S21 Note For b...

Page 78: ...prohibited by Rosenbauer Incasesofmisuse Rosenbauerisnotliableforany injury ordamage 26 hose guide frame J98 foam extension not shown J99 multi purpose nozzle J105 hose reel with non collapsible rubber hose J106 right hose reel discharge valve J167 drain valve of hose reel hub S117 rewinding switch for rewinding purposes always release the brake Z102 press switch whilst guiding the hose carefully ...

Page 79: ...pter Foam operation Operate the pump as mentioned in the Foam Operation pump panel operation chapter Provide nozzle with a foam extension J98 Release hose reel brake Z102 Lift the hose guide frame 26 to top position Remove nozzle J99 from stowage pull out length of hose desired and lock brake Z102 again Open the hose reel discharge valve J106 To provide easier hose reel access from the direction o...

Page 80: ...mp drain valve Drainage of the left and right low pressure hose reels The rapid intervention systems are equipped with a purge valve The system can be drained with the vehicle s compressed air For stowage and to protect the system from freezing in adverse conditions thehosesandthenozzlesmustbedainedcarefullyafter each use Close the left and the right hose reel discharge valves Close hose reel disc...

Page 81: ...mp speed and close the fill valve Press switch S17 again Note The procedure described above can be carried out on the left as well as on the right hand sides Thewatertankpumpfillvalvewillbeclosedautomaticallyassoon as a discharge valve is opened ATTENTION Before filling the water tank the drain valve must be closed The maximum fill pressure is 5 bar Byopeningthetankfillvalve itispossibletorunthesy...

Page 82: ...or adjustments on the tank filling lines screens overflows and manholes spring pretension Before connecting the supply hoses to the hydrant allow water discharge until clear water flows out of the hydrant Filling the Water Tank via Tank Supply Lines Connect supply hoses to the left and or right connections J30 Open hydrant valve slowly Open left and or right tank fill valve s J29 Observe water tan...

Page 83: ...pound tank with an external foam compound pump Connect the supply hose foam compound to the fill connection J63 located below the left locker compartment Engage the external foam compound pump please refer to the operation manual of the foam compound pump manufacturer Open the foam compound tank fill valve J62 Check the foam tank level gauge P2 during filling or open foam tank cover to watch the r...

Page 84: ...compound container Never run pump without foam compound When the external foam compound container is empty or the foamtankisfullreturnswitch S168 tothe 0 positionandturn three way ball valve J60 to the transport position Flush the foam compound pump after each use Please refer to the Flushing of the electric foam compound pump chapter in this manual Always provide connections J51 and J66 with blin...

Page 85: ...erve foam compound level in the foam compound tank Never run pump without foam compound When the foam compound tank is empty or the external foam compound container is full return switch S168 to the 0 position and turn three way ball valve J60 to the transport position Flush the foam compound pump after each use Please refer to the Flushing of the electric foam compound pump chapter in this manual...

Page 86: ...o the flushing connection J51 Turn three way ball valve J60 to tank fill mode outside position Turn switch S168 to the left position Turn switch S168 to the left until pump is turning then release switch S168 Flush pump until clean water is discharged Return switch S168 to the 0 position Disconnect hoses from connections J51 and J66 Open drain valve J167s Turn three way ball valve J60 to the trans...

Page 87: ...m 220 kV 380 kV Light mast operation shutting down Switch off the flood lights Press switch S186_ again Lower the flood lights Press switch S187p The light mast will be returned and lowered automatically Note The flood lights are only ready for lifting when the parking brake is applied The flood lights can be engaged only in the lifted position Pressing switch SF1 will disengage all active light m...

Page 88: ...rposes always release the brake Z102 operate switch whilst guiding the hose carefully and without tension then apply brake Z102 again XTF1 external filling connection for nitrogen bottle JC1 XTF2 external filling connection for nitrogen bottle JC2 Z99 hose reel crank placed below the hose reel Z102 hose reel brake lever Z108 connection for hose reel crank Rewinding the hose manually Release hose r...

Page 89: ...anacceleratethecorrosion process of the vehicle Operation of the dry powder rapid intervention system Stop the vehicle and apply parking brake Open the compartment door completely Operate the dry powder unit according to the manufacturer s operation manual Release the control pressure Release hose reel brake Z102 Lift the hose guide frame 26 to top position Remove nozzle from stowage pull out leng...

Page 90: ... for normal pump operation If the shut off valve J163 is closed the solenoids cannot be switched manually Theshut off valve J163 maybeclosedonlyforserviceandrepair works Emergency Control of Electro Pneumatic Solenoids In the case of a failed electric switch the pneumatic solenoid concerned can be switched manually if compressed air is still available Procedure The solenoids are mounted in the pum...

Page 91: ...ushing valve Y50 solenoid for internal flushing valve Y61 solenoid for foam compound tank suction valve Y103 solenoid for left hose reel discharge valve Y126 solenoid for roof turret discharge valve Y133 solenoid for bumper turret valve Y145 solenoid for undertruck nozzles valve Y167 solenoid for drainage of roof and bumper turret Y212 solenoid for ventilation valve Y282 solenoid for transmission ...

Page 92: ... by using the emergency tool Pneumatic Installation Emergency Control of Pneumatic Actuators In case compressed air is not available or a solenoid fails the pneumatic actuators can be operated manually to open or close the valve concerned Procedure Close shut off valve J163 Pressure is released from the pumps pneumatic system Put emergency tool on drive of pneumatic actuator Turn emergency tool by...

Page 93: ...lve J168 3 andoperatetheroofturretvalvedrive Z126 by using the emergency tool Closevalve J168 5 andoperatetheleftregulateddischargevalve drive Z10l by using the emergency tool Closevalve J168 6 andoperatetheleftregulateddischargevalve drive Z10r by using the emergency tool Pneumatic Installation J168 4 Z126 ...

Page 94: ...ing valve it can be disconnected and the valve concerned can be controlled manually Procedure Remove bolt Z78 on top end of defective adjustment motor Lift the motor together with the linkage to open the foam proportioning valve concerned Note Initial position foam proportioning adjustment motor fully ex tended foam proportioning valve closed Incaseofemergencyitissufficienttoopencompletelythebigva...

Page 95: ... Press switch S14 3 the integrated pilot lamp illuminates Open all outlets turrets undertruck nozzles hose reels pres sure outlets Increase pump pressure to approx 5 bar Carry on flushing until clean water is discharged Open manometer flushing valves J164 placed behind the gauges on the left and right hand sides Before completion of flushing flush the priming pump Reduce pump speed to idle pump pr...

Page 96: ...perate the pump with clean water as mentioned in the Tank Suction Operation or Drafting Operation from Open Water Source chapter Open all outlets turrets undertruck nozzles hose reels pres sure outlets Increase pump pressure to approx 5 bar Carry on flushing until clean water is discharged Open manometer flushing valves J164 placed behind the gauges on the left and right hand sides Before completi...

Page 97: ...upling of pressure outlets J11 or discon nect the pressure hoses Remove blind coupling of pressure outlet J11h or discon nect the pressure hose Open the left discharge valves J10 Press switch S44 longtime Open manometer flushing valves J164 placed behind the gauges Wait until the pump system is drained Drainage of the left hose reel Please refer to the Rapid Intervention System chapter Drainage of...

Page 98: ...efer to the Engaging the Pump chapter Press switch S3 for approx 5 seconds time Disengage the pump Drainage of the right hose reel Please refer to the Rapid Intervention System chapter Drainage of the electric foam compound pump Please refer to the Flushing of the electric foam compound pump chapter Drainage of right tank fill line Remove blind couplings of tank fill connections J30 Open tank fill...

Page 99: ... defects or faults should be immediately corrected or repaired CAUTION Equipment improperly prepared for operation is unsafe for use If somethingisnoticedandrequiresattention haveitcheckedbefore it leaves for operation Even minor mechanical defects can lead to accidents or personal injury Pay attention to the operation manuals of equipment and appara tus carried in the vehicle CAUTION Before start...

Page 100: ...ck for broken glass Check under the vehicle for fuel oil or coolant leakage Check V belts of the drive and pump engines Inspect chassis according to instructions listed in the manufac turers manual Check operation and general condition of cabin compartment doors and roller shutters Visually inspect seals around doors for looseness and or damage Inspect all glass for cracks and discoloration Check ...

Page 101: ...sure For this reason reduce the permitted maximum speed accordingly ATTENTION Do not use the spring parking brakes if the service brakes are hot such as after descending a steep grade or making several stops in succession To do so could damage the brakes due to rapid localized cooling Retighten wheel securing nuts after every 500 km When changing a tyre retighten wheel securing nuts after driving ...

Page 102: ... Observe operation of all gauges Operate windshield washer and wiper Operate beacon lights and alarm system Operate traffic guidance light and check proper operation Turn on all truck lights and check for correct function Operate the horn heater and defroster Operate the communication system Check fuel level add fuel if necessary Check level of windshield washing agent add if necessary Brakes Chec...

Page 103: ...ould not be turned onto the body at full pressure as this tends to drive the grit and dirt into the paintwork If the high pressure fog gun is used for washing the vehicle it must be operated with no greater than 6 bar of pressure with Water Fog Spray and never at Water Straight Stream High pressure cleaning equipment must not be used the danger of damage to the paintwork is enormous After the surp...

Page 104: ...d the use of a soft cloth Chrome plated parts Great care should be taken that the chrome plated parts of your vehicle are kept clean and free from rust These parts should be cleaned periodically with an approved chrome cleaner Upholstery UpholsteryofthePVC typecanbesuitablycleaned withareliable interior cleaner Never use polishes oils petroleum or a dry cleaning fluid Cleaning of 3M Scotchcal and ...

Page 105: ...tivities must be performed according to manufacturer set intervals ATTENTION Obey all operation and service manuals of chassis optional equipment and apparatus carried in the vehicle unconditionally Negligence can cause damage and ultimately loss of warranty Observe service intervals and officially ordered terms and note executed jobs in a report ...

Page 106: ...82 oil drain plug 84 oil level plug 84 81 82 H88 1 H88 2 S555 Oil level check system for pump gearbox and priming pump H88 1 pilot lamp priming pump oil level indication H88 2 pilot lamp pump gearbox oil level indication S555 switch oil level check left position to check the system for proper function centre position system disengaged right position to check both oil levels Oil level check procedu...

Page 107: ...il drain plug 84 oil level gauge 81 82 84 ATTENTION IfaV beltisworn alwayschangeboth Only use original spare belts Rsb Art Nr 084225 Service procedures Checking and replacing rubber valve plates To guarantee the reliable operation of the double piston priming pump thevalveplateshavetobecheckedfordamagesonceayear Therefore dismantle the valve plate housing and check rubber valve plates for damages ...

Page 108: ...orbidden Service procedures Pneumatic service unit ATTENTION Before cleaning the glass of the water separator close the shut of valve J163 Draining of condensate The service unit Y163 has to be drained at least once a month Loosen the drain screw A by turning it approx two turns to the left Let the condensate drain out and fix the drain screw A again Cleaning the reservoir When the pressure is exh...

Page 109: ...oking and the use of open flames is strictly prohibited When servicing a battery safety goggles must be worn Safety instructions on the outside of the battery must be followed Never short circuit the battery Battery disconnecting instructions Disconnect external power supply and ventilate the battery compartment for 15 minutes to remove explosive gases Switch off the main battery switch and deacti...

Page 110: ... battery switch similarly switch it off when the vehicle is stowed in the garage Battery charge and acid density in kg dm3 at 20 C Charge Acid density at battery gen Acid density at tropic batt Action Charged 1 28 1 23 none 1 2 charged 1 20 1 16 charge necessary empty 1 12 1 08 charge immediately Batteries which show maintenance mistakes are not replaced by the manufacturer We cannot cover the cos...

Page 111: ...yframesupports and tightness of all bolts 1 5 Inspect level indicator system Fludometer linkage and float for proper condition and gauges for proper reading 1 6 Check manhole cover and tank filling connection Transport Lifting the tank is only allowed by using a suitable traverse via the provided eyebolts and with the tank is empty CAUTION Pay attention to have sufficient air ventilation during an...

Page 112: ...me must be re tightened after the first 500 km and then regularly checked at least every 5000 km or at least every year Replace damaged parts of the suspension immediately Check if the bolts are tight please refer to torque list The vehicle is operated in extreme temperature driving and atmosphericconditions thereforecheckthehollowprotectionand underseal of the complete vehicle at least once a yea...

Page 113: ...ularserviceandmaintenanceprocedurestheseflexible elements have to be checked for free movement rust and to make sure that unit is not stucked in area of bolt and spring The free movement can turn into a rigid condition by soiling dirt corrosion etc and might cause damages on body and sub frame Remedy Checkflexibleelementsregularlyaccordingtomaintenancemanual If necessary dismantle unit clean and g...

Page 114: ... Nozzles Deflector according NLGI I H 6 Compressor SAE 10 0 25 ltr H D 7 Hose reel hub Multi purp grease H Swivelling device according NLGI II H 8 Roller shutters Teflon spray H art no 535553 9 Equipment supports Multi purp grease J H 10 Gas struts silicon spray H 11 Compressor f alarm sys SAE 10 special oil J 12 Equipment Please refer to manufacturers manual 13 Dry powder unit Please refer to man...

Page 115: ...nlet and or outlet valves of the Change inlet and or outlet performance priming pump are damaged valves Pump is noisy Suction lift too high Reduce suction lift and vibrates Pump cavitates Reduce engine speed and nozzle diameter clean suction strainer and suction screen Poor pump Suction strainer is obstructed Clean suction strainer performance Suction hose defective Change suction hose gaskets not...

Page 116: ...systems 230 volts 400 volts are to be tested regularly 1st test at 3 years 2nd test at 2 years after 1st test 3rd test and further tests every year after that Alternators are to be tested for at least 1 hour every six months at least 50 of nominal capacity or if not at least with the maximum allowed permanent engine rpm All carried out certifications and tests are to be recorded in a logbook The i...

Page 117: ...008 Sacrificial anodes Disposal at nonferrous metal Rubber and plastic parts Please obey current disposal regulations Metal parts Please obey current disposal regulations Paint and coating material Please obey current disposal regulations Adhesive material Please obey current disposal regulations Fuel Fuel must not get into sewerage system or gutters Battery and battery acid Please obey current di...

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