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FLF 15000/1800/500
Panther 8x8 CA-7
© 2014
Air Crash Mode
ATTENTION !
The pump system must be flushed after
every foam operation. Please refer to the
"Flushing after Foam Operation" chapter.
Emergency operation is allowed whilst
vehicle is parked and strictly by per-
sonnel familiar with system !
Pay attention when working on the ve-
hicle's roof - danger of falling!
The system must be repaired immediately!
Note:
When operating the turret in combina-
tion with foam operation from an exter-
nal foam compound container, turn
switch (S5) to the green area only and
do not operate the switch (S18) and
pneumatic solenoid (Y61)!
Roof turret RM 60 C - emergency operation with water or foam
If an electric component for the roof turret control is defective the
turret can be controlled manually from vehicle's roof.
- Press "STOP"-switch (S47).
- Engage the P.T.O. - please refer to the "Engaging the Pump"
chapter for STATIONARY OPERATION.
- Before leaving the cabin prepare pump system for fire fighting
as mentioned before.
- Select desired foam proportioning rate.
- Open the roof hatch.
- Put up safety railings when working on the roof.
- Direct the turret to desired position:
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Operate the switch (S49) whilst moving the turret out from
transport lock by using handwheel (Z119) for elevation until
the turret's covering can not contact the transport lock.
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For rotating movements use handwheel (Z120).
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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 lock.
- Water operation:
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Turn switch (S5) to the green position or;
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Activate pneumatic solenoid (Y126) - please refer to the
"Emergency Control of Electro Pneumatic Solenoids" chapter.
- Foam operation:
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Turn switch (S5) to the yellow position or;
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Activate pneumatic solenoid (Y126), (Y50) and (Y61) -
please refer to the "Emerg. Con. of El. Pneu. Solenoids" chapter.
- Adjust required discharge pressure and throwing range by
using switch (S9).
- For half discharge turn switch (S48) to the "I" position.
- To adjust the discharge pattern operate switch (S49).
Stopping of turret operation:
- Let engine idle.
- Return switches to the "0" position or set the pneumatic sole-
noids back to the neutral position (please refer to the "Emer-
gency Control of Electro Pneumatic Solenoids" chapter).
- Move the turret back to it's transport position.
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Direct turret above the transport lock before lowering it, not
to damage the turret's covering.
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Fix transport lock by reconnecting the compressed air supply line.
S9
Z119
Z120
S5
S49
S47
S48
X110
