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Summary of Contents for BAMBI MAX 1518

Page 1: ...bambi max all models operations manual Environmental Bambi Bucket Emergency Response 2012 Version A ...

Page 2: ...ersion A Issue Date MAY 2012 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 2012 SEI INDUSTRIES LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN CANADA ...

Page 3: ... Checking Suspension Cable Length 4 Overall Lengths with Standard Rigging 5 Shorter Suspension Cables 6 Instant Deployment System IDS 6 Section 4 Flight Operations 8 Flying the Bambi MAX 8 Filling the Bucket 9 Variable Fill Capability 10 Using the Firesock 10 Dumping the Bucket 11 Introduction 11 Dump Pattern 11 Dump Speed 11 Landing 11 Section 5 Packing and Storage 12 Packing and Storing 12 Packi...

Page 4: ...uickly mastered by operators with no previous experi ence and the bucket requires no pre assembly Once airborne the operator can easily become fa miliar with the flight characteristics of the bucket Several test fills will also provide familiarity with the variable fill capability of the bucket Please read this manual prior to flying the bucket partic ularly the sections on deploying filling and d...

Page 5: ...or tie wraps on the shackles 2 Check for loose bolts around the bucket shell IDS brackets at the top the wear strips at the bottom and bottom rings 3 Check the diagonal M straps that connect the suspension cables to the top of the bucket looking for signs of wear or incorrect suspension line connections 4 Check the suspension cables for frays kinks or loose swages 5 Check that the ballast is secur...

Page 6: ...ook always operate in the locked position to assure that the ballast is always 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 responsibility to ensure that the Ba...

Page 7: ...or the maximum total length To determine this length measure 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 secure the head 2 Pull out the dump valve fully pulling taut to ensure the suspension cables are straight Warning Using a Bambi bucket with...

Page 8: ...less than the maximum total length as determined with the chart on the previous page Note Specifications subject to change Lengths are accurate to within 1 Overall Length Bambi Model Feet Meters 1518 13 5 4 09 1821 13 7 4 14 2024 19 5 5 92 2024S 15 2 4 62 2226 15 5 4 70 2732 23 0 7 01 2732S 15 3 4 65 3542 23 5 7 14 4453 23 8 7 21 5566 24 7 7 49 6578 25 1 7 63 7590 30 6 9 30 HL4000 31 8 9 65 HL5000...

Page 9: ... automatically expand the mouth of the bucket as soon as the 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 Important Note A Always measure the overall extended length of your Ba...

Page 10: ...lly until the two restraining cables from the hub to the lower bucket shell are tight The IDS is normally set to the last chain link which is its correct position by the factory but if the bucket has been worked on by other people it may have been accidentally positioned wrong Corrections can be made by returning it to its correct position The main parts of the IDS are illustrated in a separate se...

Page 11: ...rnal 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 In order to reduce drag on the bucket when empty it can be flown in a valve open position by pressing the release mechanism once while in forward flight The dead weight of the load ensures different handling characteristics than w...

Page 12: ...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 suspension cables with your mirrors before liftout Bambi Height Re...

Page 13: ... this manner Using the Firesock The Firesock when attached to the bottom of the Bambi MAX makes the bucket a more effec tive tool by increasing the aera tion of the foam when using a Sacksafoam injection system The Firesock breaks down water droplets thereby increasing the exposed surface area when us ing straight water This simple design allows for im proved coverage and increased drop accuracy a...

Page 14: ...d at a hover The pattern 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 Landing The recommended landing procedure allows the bucket to touch down a...

Page 15: ...2 Bambi Max Operations Manual Version A 12 Section 5 Packing and Storage 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 ...

Page 16: ...s Manual Version A 13 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 17: ...ge Packing and Storing 2012 Bambi Max Operations Manual Version A 14 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 18: ...sert 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 19: ...2900 1300 151 69 2732S 270 320 1200 2900 1300 149 68 3542 350 420 1600 3700 1700 158 72 4453 440 530 2000 4600 2100 220 98 5566 550 660 25000 5800 2600 270 120 6578 650 780 3000 6900 3100 350 160 7590 750 900 3400 7900 3600 370 170 HL4000 880 1100 4000 6200 4200 390 180 HL5000 1100 1300 5000 11000 5200 410 190 HL7600 1700 2000 7600 17000 7800 480 210 HL9800 2200 2600 9800 22000 10000 550 250 Cauti...

Page 20: ... 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 warranty on such...

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