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FLF 15000/1800/500
Panther 8x8 CA-7
© 2014
Dry Powder Unit
ATTENTION !
- After each operation of the dry powder unit the system has to be flushed carefully - please refer to
manufacturer's operation manual "Flushing after Dry Powder Operation".
- For further operation- and maintenance procedures, please refer to the manufacturer's operation manual.
- Dry chemical powder in combination with moisture is a strong oxidant, especially on galvanized, bare
aluminium and bronze surfaces.
Please ensure that the vehicle, if the situation allows, does not come in contact with dry chemical powder.
Should the vehicle become contaminated by dry chemical powder, it is imperative to remove the powder
with compressed air. Do not clean the powder with water. Washing with water can accelerate the corrosion
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 length of hose desired
and lock brake (Z102) again.
- Open the hose reel discharge valve.
- Start fire fighting.
- To provide easier hose reel access from the direction of the fire
the hose reel frame can be swivelled forward by 45
°
and 90
°
,
using lever (Z105). Ensure the hose reel frame is locked
afterwards. *
CAUTION !
Before opening a handline discharge valve make sure that the
nozzles are held tightly - danger of backstroke effect!
Release pressure before disconnecting hose!
Note: *
Before closing the roller shutter swivel down the hose guide frame
(26). *
Z102
