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Product HandBook
FireGuard
™
Safety
This manual is intended for use by personnel experienced in the use of this and similar equipment. Read
and understand this manual before attempting to operate or perform routine maintenance on this equipment.
Your safety is of prime priority.
A
WARNING
highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure,
practice, condition or statement, which, if not strictly observed, could
result in injury or death of personnel, or long-term health hazards.
A
CAUTION
highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure,
practice, condition or statement, which, if not observed, could result in
damage or destruction of equipment.
A
NOTE
highlights or clarifies an essential systems description, operating or
maintenance procedure, condition or statement.
General Safety Instructions
1. This unit is designed and manufactured solely for the purpose of carrying and pumping water for firefighting,
tree watering and washdown duties. Under no circumstances should it be used for any other purpose. It
must never be used for transporting fuel or chemicals.
2. Only authorised and trained personnel are to operate this equipment. Operators must have read and fully
understood this manual before operating the FireGuard unit.
3. Do not operate this equipment while under the influence of alcohol or any drugs that could impair your
capabilities in any way.
4. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn when refuelling or operating the pump on the
FireGuard. Exposure to excessive noise over an extended period can cause impairment or loss of hearing.
5. Avoid unleaded petrol contact with skin and eyes, and avoid breathing vapours or mists. Refer to the
relevant Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
6. Any spillage of fuel while refilling the pump engine’s tank should be immediately cleaned up and the
materials used in the clean-up disposed of safely and in accordance with relevant regulations applying to
the safe use, storage and disposal of fuel.
7. Ensure the capacity of the vehicle is suitable for the loaded mass of the FireGuard. Refer to the vehicle’s
operator manual for safe working loads and relevant safety instructions. Do not exceed the carrying
and braking capacity as specified by the vehicle manufacturer. As a guide, one litre of water weighs one
kilogram (kg), therefore a full 400 litre FireGuard unit will weigh in excess of 490kg.
