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Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual

(Version C)

SACKSAFOAM II (MODEL 8044) MANUAL - Version C

Issue Date: October 2008

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING.

SEI INDUSTRIES LTD.

7400 Wilson Avenue
Delta, B.C. Canada

V4G 1E5

Phone: (604) 946-3131
Fax:

(604) 940-9566

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.sei-ind.com

PRINTED IN CANADA

Summary of Contents for 8044

Page 1: ...SACKSAFOAM II SACKSAFOAM II MODEL 8044 MODEL 8044 MANUAL Environmental Bambi Bucket Emergency Response ...

Page 2: ...AL Version C Issue Date October 2008 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING SEI INDUSTRIES LTD 7400 Wilson Avenue Delta B C Canada V4G 1E5 Phone 604 946 3131 Fax 604 940 9566 E Mail seisales sei ind com Website www sei ind com COPYRIGHT 2006 SEI INDUSTRIES LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN CANADA ...

Page 3: ...Safety 9 Preflight Safety Check 9 Section 5 Controller Box 10 Control Box Description 10 Controller Box Functions 11 Controller Connector Pin Descriptions 12 Section 6 Operations 13 Operating the System 13 Container Size 14 Model SF2 8044 Run Times 14 Section 7 Maintenance 15 Maintenance and Servicing 15 Flushing Procedure 15 Servicing 16 Section 8 Parts 17 Parts and Diagrams 17 Control Panel 17 C...

Page 4: ... provide familiarity with the use of the system Please read this manual prior to flying the bucket particularly the sections on installation filling and dis pensing If problems are experienced please refer to the manual For your own protection and for longer system life always heed the instructions and warnings Ignoring them could result in damage to the Sacksafoam II the Bambi bucket and aircraft...

Page 5: ... members should replace the foam containers as required In areas where a second member is allowed on board replacement of the container can be accomplished in flight This same procedure applies to foam dispensing Either the pilot or a crew member can activate the foam dispenser Unpacking Whether receiving the Sacksafoam II for the first time or unpacking it at the start of the season ensure that y...

Page 6: ...nstallation Procedures Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual Version C 3 Section 2 Installation Installation Procedures Installation of Wiring Harness Standard Control Box SFF003 Console Mount SFF004 Wiring Harness SF515 ...

Page 7: ...eaker for HL series Sacksafoam only In this case 28 volts is the nominal charging voltage on a 24 volt system 2 Depending on the model mount the control box in the appropriate location the standard model can be mounted in a convenient location the console model must be mounted on the console 3 Connect the nine pin plug to the socket on the back of the control box pin 1 is positive pin 2 is negativ...

Page 8: ...e downs on the floor of the helicopter Tie the supplied webbing straps onto the Sacksafoam cleats 6 Attach power to the unit 7 Uncoil the stored breakaway hose and connect the breakaway hose to the foam outlet fitting 8 Push the garden hose fitting into the free end of the breakaway hose Secure using cleats and D rings Pushing in fittings ...

Page 9: ... to pinch or kink the hose as this will restrict the flow of foam Warning Do not secure the garden hose fitting to the breakaway hose with a clamp The breakaway hose is intended for safe jettisoning of the Bambi bucket Important Note If the bucket has to be jettisoned the hose will pull apart at the unclamped fitting Since the break away hose is secured there will be no tendency for the garden hos...

Page 10: ... use to check the operation of the Sasksa foam unit Important Note A dry test can be done to determine if all power hook ups are correct Set the controller to 10 sec onds take one dip tube out and lift the float on the end of the dip tube If the pump starts the hook up is correct Power On Dispensing Ready Reset Reset On Off Switch Total Drops Current Drops Dispense Standard Controller Console Moun...

Page 11: ...the dip tube down to contact the bottom of the container 4 If you are using foam for the test place a break away hose into the empty container 5 Turn the controller on and set the dispense time to 10 6 Activate the dispense switch 7 The pump should now start There may be a short delay until the pump primes itself To complete the test activate the dispense switch a second time Foam or water should ...

Page 12: ...art at the bottom and work up 1 Is the unit plugged into the helicopter s power source 2 Is the controller secured inside the cockpit and plugged into the electrical box in the unit 3 Are all wires in the helicopter secured to avoid tripping and tangling 4 Is the Sacksafoam case secured with the tie down strap 5 Is the breakaway hose secured to the Bambi bucket 6 Is the pail of foam inside the Sac...

Page 13: ...z digital timer to control delivery of foam concentrate to the Bambi bucket Since the Sacksafoam unit pumps foam at a fixed rate the dispense time set on the controller relates directly to the foam concentration in the Bambi bucket Circuit protection for the controller consists of a crowbar over voltage protector and a 3 amp circuit breaker Standard Control Box SFF003 Console Mount SFF004 The unit...

Page 14: ...ers increment every time dispense switch is pressed up on Total drops counter can be used to count the total number of drops per day or shift Zero counter by pressing reset button Red power light Red light is on when power is on Orange dispense light Orange light is on when unit is dispensing foam Green mix ready light Green light is on when unit is ready for next dispense cycle or mixer if instal...

Page 15: ... Descriptions 3 6 9 5 8 1 4 7 Pin Description Wire Color 1 24 VDC supply red 2 24 VDC supply black 3 24 VDC to remote dispense switch option blue 4 24 VDC to foam dispense pump white 5 plugged 6 24 VDC to foam dispense pump white with blue tracer 7 24 VDC 0 5 AMPS to mixer solenoid option yellow 8 plugged 9 24 VDC from Bambi dump button green ...

Page 16: ...ze of the Bambi bucket you are using and the desired foam concentration 4 After the Bambi bucket has been filled with water operate the controller box dispense switch to pump foam down to the bucket 5 There are two red lights on the Sacksafoam control box which when lit indicate that a foam container is empty Replace the corresponding foam container with a full one If you are unsure which containe...

Page 17: ...oam concentration required First select your bucket size and concentration The intersection of the row and column gives the run time in seconds Set this time using the small push buttons on the front of the controller box Foam Concentrate Capacity Empty and Full Weights SF II Bambi Bucket Model USG Imp Gal L Lbs Kgs Lbs Kgs SF2 8044 6072 1821 10 8 38 59 27 67 30 Caution Do not use the chart on the...

Page 18: ...ate the Sacksafoam controller until the water runs clean 3 Repeat step 2 for the other dip tube Drain any remaining water from the piping and pump by alternately holding the dip tubes upside down and operating the Sacksafoam controller 4 Foam or water in the Sacksafoam case can be drained by removing the drain cap and tipping the unit Wipe out the case with a damp cloth 5 Remove the drip tube to d...

Page 19: ...ump impeller can be serviced without removing the pump from the mounting panel Remove the four brass screws on the bottom of the pump to access the impeller A spare impeller and seal are supplied with each Sacksafoam II unit If a solenoid valve does not operate properly remove the blue coil by pulling off the securing clips do not lose the wave washer installed under the coil Undo the four bolts a...

Page 20: ...Section 8 Parts Parts and Diagrams Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual Version C 17 Section 8 Parts Parts and Diagrams Control Panel 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 8 9 8 7 10 6 11 10 4 13 14 ...

Page 21: ...Section 8 Parts Parts and Diagrams Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual Version C 18 Control Panel Continued 15 16 17 18 20 ...

Page 22: ...ection 8 Parts Parts and Diagrams Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual Version C 19 Control Panel Continued Please note A special amp tool is required to attach the pins to the wires 1 2 3 4 7 8 6 ...

Page 23: ...Section 8 Parts Parts and Diagrams Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual Version C 20 Wiring Diagram ...

Page 24: ...h all transportation and duty charges prepaid g The warranty does not extend to any product that has been accidentally damaged abraded altered punc tured abused misused or used for a purpose which has not been approved by the company h This warranty does not apply to any accessories used with the product such as pumps filters hoses etc that are not supplied by the company and any warranty on such ...

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