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2016 Bambi MAX Operations Manual

(Version C)

We Engineer Solutions

BAMBI MAX OPERATIONS MANUAL - Version C

Issue Date: November 2016

PLEASE READ BEFORE USING.

SEI INDUSTRIES LTD.

7400 Wilson Avenue
Delta, B.C. Canada

V4G 1H3

Phone: (604) 946-3131
Fax:

(604) 940-9566

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.sei-ind.com

USA Patent # 9,265,977

Australia Patent Pending

Canada Patent Pending

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Summary of Contents for BAMBI MAX BBX1518

Page 1: ...2016 VERSION C BAMBI MAX ALL MODELS OPERATIONS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...r 2016 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING SEI INDUSTRIES LTD 7400 Wilson Avenue Delta B C Canada V4G 1H3 Phone 604 946 3131 Fax 604 940 9566 E Mail seisales sei ind com Website www sei ind com USA Patent 9 265 977 Australia Patent Pending Canada Patent Pending COPYRIGHT 2016 SEI INDUSTRIES LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN CANADA ...

Page 3: ...7 Shorter Suspension Cables 7 Instant Deployment System IDS 8 Section 4 Flight Operations 9 Flying the Bambi MAX 9 Filling the Bambi MAX 10 Filling the Bambi MAX with PowerFill System 11 Variable Fill Capability 11 Dumping the Bucket 12 Introduction 12 Dump Pattern 12 Dump Speed 12 Landing 13 Section 5 Packing and Storage 14 Packing and Storing 14 Packing the Bucket 14 Section 6 Specifications and...

Page 4: ...opter fire fighting for more than 600 companies and agen cies worldwide This universal industry acceptance is the result of the Bambi Bucket s effectiveness reliability simplicity and ease of use There are several models of buckets available as well as a number of accessories including the PowerFill systems and the Bambi Power Pack The operation of the Bambi MAX can be quickly mastered by operator...

Page 5: ...gs could result in personal injury bucket damage or aircraft damage SEI Industries Ltd offers complete parts supply and repair services for the Bambi MAX For a repair facility in your area please contact SEI For maintenance and repair purposes parts diagrams and descriptions are provided in a separate service manual specific to your model When ordering parts please provide the model and serial num...

Page 6: ... frays kinks or loose swages 5 Check that the ballast is securely attached Full ballast is essential for safe operations 6 Check the head for secure shackles 7 Once the Bambi MAX is hooked up to 28V power activate the valve several times to ensure that the hook up is correct 8 If a PowerFill system is installed inspect the conductor wires for damage chaffing or wear Con firm that the conductor cab...

Page 7: ...abnormal noises that are not consistent with smooth operation If you are operating in a noisy environment you can confirm that the pump is running by holding your hand on the top of the filter screen You may also see the shell move each time you activate the switch 12 Check the filter screen for debris accumulation and clear as necessary 13 Check the filter screen for signs of damage that may affe...

Page 8: ... of head if using a swivel hook always op erate in the locked position to assure that the ballast is al ways facing forward in flight Caution The Bambi MAX may not be suitable for a direct hook up to the cargo hook The actual hook up will be different for various aircraft and operators must comply with all instructions and bulletins supplied by the aircraft manufacturer It is the operator s respon...

Page 9: ...e using the Bambi MAX bucket check for the maximum total length To determine this length meas ure the distance from the cargo hook to the front tip of the tail rotor on the helicopter you will be using and subtract 6 152 mm To determine overall bucket length 1 Stretch out the bucket on the ground pulling the suspension cables taut 2 Measure the distance from the shackle on the head to the bottom o...

Page 10: ... 25 1 7 64 BBX6578 25 1 7 63 25 3 7 66 BBX7590 30 6 9 30 31 0 7 78 BBXHL4000 31 8 9 65 32 4 9 80 BBXHL5000 32 0 9 75 32 6 9 90 BBXHL7600 33 1 10 08 33 7 10 23 BBXHL9800 34 3 10 44 34 9 10 59 Note Specifications subject to change Lengths are accurate to within 1 Not Available Important Note A Always measure the overall extended length of your Bambi bucket and B Measure the distance from the belly h...

Page 11: ...weight of the Bambi MAX is taken up by the suspension ca bles When the bucket is full the IDS deployment ca ble and hub restrainer cables should be slack as they should not bear any load Their function is to position the hub and spoke mechanism to hold the bucket open To deploy the IDS on the ground reach into the bucket grasp the hub of the IDS and pull out ward fully until the two restraining ca...

Page 12: ...rized in your company s external load specifications A suggested flight procedure is to build up speed slowly with the Bambi MAX under prevailing conditions to determine a safe maximum flying speed Flying a Bambi bucket with the PowerFill system will not adversely affect the flight characteristics of the bucket The dead weight of the load ensures different handling characteristics than when flying...

Page 13: ...Warning When filling the Bambi MAX do not execute an abrupt 90 degree pedal turn with the helicopter close to the water while towing the bucket While filling there is a danger that the Bambi MAX suspension lines as with any other external load could get caught on a rear skid resulting in a dy namic rollover on liftout This could cause personal injury and helicopter damage Check the load and suspen...

Page 14: ...duce the total fill time It is recommended that the pump not be run when a conventional dip fill is possible Do not run the pump if it is submerged to a depth of 10 feet 3 m or more Do not submerge the bucket to a depth of more than 20 feet 6 1 m when performing conventional dip fills pump off in deep water sources The filter screen is designed to filter out objects large enough to damage the pump...

Page 15: ... will spread with height and speed Most operators take advantage of these characteristics to maximize their assault on the fireline Dump Speed Make dumps at slower speeds before progressing to faster dumps to get familiar with the flight characteris tics while dumping from your particular helicopter Important Note If the valve fails to operate it may be due to a jammed condition in the bucket whic...

Page 16: ...he bucket to touch down ahead of the helicopter and then maintain tension on the suspension lines by backing up slightly Do not drag the Bambi MAX over rough surfaces when landing or ground handling This will damage the bucket shell Caution When the Bambi MAX is taken out of daily operation leave the valve partially open which will extend the life of the seal ...

Page 17: ... Packing and Storing Packing the Bucket 1 Collapse the IDS by pushing the hub into the bucket 2 Grab the head and pull the suspension lines taut Tape the lines together in two bunches Important Note Always leave the valve open 1 to 2 inches as this prevents the bottom seal from collapsing during long periods of storage leading to longer seal life ...

Page 18: ...rsion C 15 We Engineer Solutions 3 Insert the operations manual into the storage bag 4 Gather the suspension lines into a coil and stow inside the bucket Place the head outside of the bucket to prevent the possibility of the lines tangling 5 Place the head on top of the collapsed bucket ...

Page 19: ...and Storing 2016 Bambi MAX Operations Manual Version C 16 We Engineer Solutions 6 Roll the bucket into a bundle and wrap with straps supplied 7 Rotate shell until head is under the shell 8 Take the carrying bag and drape it over the bucket ...

Page 20: ...over and insert the manual 10 Close with zipper and store with label showing The Bambi MAX carrying bag makes a suitable shipping container when shipping via airfreight Because of the compactness of the Bambi many operators carry it aboard the helicopter at all times during the fire season This allows for rapid deployment when required ...

Page 21: ...2140 969 138 62 BBX2024S 200 240 910 2140 969 135 61 BBX2226 220 260 1000 2300 1040 135 61 BBX2732 270 320 1200 2810 1280 145 66 BBX2732S 270 320 1200 2810 1280 140 64 BBX3542 350 420 1600 3650 1660 152 69 BBX4453 440 530 2000 4630 2100 216 98 BBX5566 550 660 2500 5770 2620 268 122 BBX6578 650 780 3000 6840 3100 346 157 BBX7590 750 900 3400 7860 3560 357 162 Capacity Gross Weight Empty Weight Bamb...

Page 22: ...70 2670 366 166 BBX6578PF 52 650 780 3000 6940 3150 444 202 BBX7590PF 60 750 900 3400 7960 3620 455 207 BBXHL4000PF 37 880 1100 4000 9320 4240 566 257 BBXHL5000PF 50 1100 1300 5000 11400 5180 586 266 BBXHL7600PF 76 1700 2000 7600 17300 7680 656 298 BBXHL9800PF 98 2200 2600 9800 2240 10200 726 330 Caution The selection of a Bambi bucket model for a specific aircraft is dependent on many factors inc...

Page 23: ...be returned to the company for inspection with all transportation and duty charges prepaid g The warranty does not extend to any product that has been accidentally damaged abraded altered punctured 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 that are not supplied by the company and any warra...

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