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6.6 FLOWS AND PRESSURES
The HURRICANE RC is designed for a maximum flow of 1250 gpm (5000 L/Min) and a maximum pressure of 200 psi (14 Bar). Do not
exceed these limits.
Because the stream trajectory can obscure the view of the operator, it is recommended that a spotter be used to accurately direct the
stream.
CAUTION
The stream exiting a monitor is very powerful and capable of causing injury and property damage.
Make sure the monitor is securely attached to the base and pointing in a safe direction before water
to the monitor is turned on. Use care in directing the stream.
6.3 OVERRIDE HANDWHEELS
In the event of electrical system failure the monitor or fire truck, Hurricane RC is factory supplied with handwheels so the monitor may
be manually operated. The factory-supplied handwheels are 6 inches in diameter. To make the Hurricane RC more compact the
handwheels may be removed.
6.5 AUTOMATIC DRAIN
Doing the following may disable the automatic drain:
Refer to the exploded view in Section 9.0.
1) Unscrew the drain assembly from the monitor and remove the screw (#33) and washer (#28).
2) Turn over the rubber drain valve (#32) so that the raised edge is facing down, against the face of the housing (#31).
3) Reinstall the washer and screw. Reinstall the drain assembly.
6.4 RECOMMENDED MONITOR STOWING POSITION
For truck mounted applications it is recommended that the monitor be stowed in a position such that the monitor's nozzle rests against
a bracket or support surface. This will minimize bouncing of the nozzle when the apparatus is traveling.
Always be sure the monitor is
properly stowed before moving the truck and know the overall height to avoid damage from overhead obstructions such as
doors or bridges.
On many vehicle installations the monitor is the highest point on the apparatus. Often it is critical that the monitor be properly stowed
before driving to avoid damage to overhead obstructions such as door openings. In these cases the use of a switch wired into the
apparatus's "door open" circuit is highly recommended. The switch would be wired to give a "door open" signal if the monitor is not in
the stowed position. Due to the variety of possible mountings and nozzles, it is the installers responsibility to supply the appropriate
switch with mounting and wire it into their system. Always check stowed position of monitor before moving apparatus.
