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Operator’s HandBook

FloodRite

™

w w w . t t i . c o m . a u

Manufacturer of

“The Safest Tanks in Motion”

Summary of Contents for FloodRite

Page 1: ...Operator s HandBook FloodRite w w w t t i c o m a u Manufacturer of The Safest Tanks in Motion...

Page 2: ...Remote Control Unit Functions 11 Start the Pump Diesel Engine 12 Start the Pump Petrol Engine 13 Filling the Tank 14 Dust Suppression Operation 17 FloodRite Loading Procedure 19 Risk Assessment 21 Mai...

Page 3: ...ements to options where necessary All TTi FloodRite tanks are rotationally moulded from quality polyethylene purpose designed and manufactured to high standards The FloodRite is a truck mounted tank o...

Page 4: ...y 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 h...

Page 5: ...nts 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 weights one kilogram kg therefore a full 6 0...

Page 6: ...regulator 6m bottom fill kit Sight level tube Wireless remote control Honda Petrol or Yanmar Diesel engine pump Open mesh funnel for stand pipe use Options 3 solenoid operated Dribble bar 1 5 and 3 s...

Page 7: ...ump outlet The dribble bar sprays water directly downwards via spray nozzles Hose Reel A hose reel has 20 m of 1 hose fitted with an adjustable nozzle The nozzle adjusts from closed through to jet and...

Page 8: ...and turning when the tank is full Ensure any side gradient slope is accounted for especially when the FloodRite tank is full as the unit will have a higher centre of gravity Operating Instructions Bef...

Page 9: ...to prevent accidental pressure loss which may compromise the vehicle s operating systems NOTE TTi recommend using quick connect fittings to facilitate easy disconnection if the unit is to be removed...

Page 10: ...g the battery cover The remote control requires three AAA batteries already included and installed in the unit If the FloodRite is not to be used for some time e g more than three months remove the ba...

Page 11: ...iption LEDs 1 Transmitter range 2 Dribble Bar activated when illuminated 3 Pump Engine on when illuminated 4 Spray Bar activated when illuminated 5 Remote Control Battery condition Push Buttons DRIBBL...

Page 12: ...old set the engine s throttle to idle low revs If restarting a warm engine the throttle can be set at normal engine operating speed NOTE The remote control unit must be within range of the FloodRite u...

Page 13: ...oke If restarting a warm engine the choke is not required and the throttle can be set at normal engine operating speed NOTE The remote control unit must be within range of the FloodRite unit Typically...

Page 14: ...open mesh funnel Hydrant Filling Operation The FloodRite tank is filled from a hydrant as follows referring to Figure 7 and Figure 8 CAUTION Ensure all ball valves have been correctly set prior to co...

Page 15: ...pen the hydrant fill valve on the FloodRite unit 5 Open the supply hydrant s valve slowly water will flow under pressure through the FloodRite s pipe system into the top of the tank CAUTION To prevent...

Page 16: ...he pump engine Once warmed up adjust the engine speed to achieve the required flow 7 Ensure the pump is drawing water discharging it into the FloodRite tank CAUTION To prevent overflow do not leave th...

Page 17: ...f not moving commence driving along the required road or pathway At completion of the operation shut down the spray bar operation in the reverse order to starting Figure 9 Spray Bar Dribble Bar Operat...

Page 18: ...the hose reel 2 Referring to Start the Pump procedures diesel or petrol engine start the pump engine Once warmed up adjust the engine speed Until the hose nozzle is opened the factory set pressure reg...

Page 19: ...oodRite unit must never be unloaded with water in the tanks Ensure the tank has been completely emptied prior to remove from the tipper tray The FloodRite unit has lifting points at each corner of the...

Page 20: ...legs Lower the tipper tray slightly which will raise the back edge of it until the weight of the front of the FloodRite unit rests on the tipper tray floor Remove the pin from the top of the front leg...

Page 21: ...sk gloves Check weather conditions Manual handling slips trips or falls Low Follow safe manual handling techniques don t lift on your own if 20kg bend knees keep back straight Use spray or fire fighte...

Page 22: ...ssary 3 Unwind the hose from the reel fully to check that hose is in good order Pressurise the line and check operation of spray nozzle Rewind the hose onto the reel ensuring it retracts all the way 4...

Page 23: ...following tasks are to be undertaken each month or 20 operating hours whichever occurs first No Task Date Signed 1 All Daily and Weekly tasks 2 Check hose and hose reel by unwinding fully 3 Check sec...

Page 24: ...ken every 24 months or 500 operating hours whichever occurs first No Task Date Signed 1 All Daily Weekly Monthly 3 Monthly 6 Monthly and 12 Monthly tasks Maintenance Tasks The FloodRite has been desig...

Page 25: ...jumper out of its holder and insert it into the position shown at Figure 12 3 Simultaneously press the DRIBBLE button and the OPTION button The centre LED will illuminate indicating the remote contro...

Page 26: ...ry Check battery and charge as needed Loose or corroded connections Clean and tighten connections Faulty starter motor Test Starter Mechanical problems with engine or starter Check engine and starter...

Page 27: ...aking service calls clean up time and transport charges 3 The use of non genuine parts on equipment supplied by TTi This will automatically negate any warranty How to Obtain Service Under this Warrant...

Page 28: ...i com au 1800 816 277 sales tti com au PO Box 137 Nathalia VIC 3638 Murray Valley Hwy Nathalia VIC 3638 Proudly Built By Signature Date Signature Date Quality Checked By Scan to view our PDF Handbook...

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