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Please read the manual before operating the VFT BH1-4H Motor
Pump to be aware of the necessary instructions for use, service
and maintenance. If you need technical assistance, parts or
additional information, please contact our customer service.
[email protected] | Tel. (+34) 93 867 87 79.
This equipment is designed to work in any external conditions
of temperature, wind or rain. However, it must be operated by
qualified personnel with experience extinguishing wildland
fires.
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
2.2.
WARNINGS
2.1.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOTOR
PUMP
Improper use of the VFT BP4 pump may cause serious injury
and damage to the pump. All operators must be familiar
with the device and its capabilities before trying to operate
the equipment in an emergency situation. Read this manual
completely before using your VFT BP4 motor pump and abide
by all personal safety warnings.
1. Always use protection for your eyes and ears as well as
gloves to protect your hands when operating the motor pump.
2. Do not operate if you are mentally or physically fatigued.
3. Always inspect the hoses and pipes to prevent injury due to
an explosion.
4. Use only pipes, hoses and accessories of the same or higher
maximum pressure classification as the pump, as shown
below, or in accordance with the maximum pressure for which
the system was designed, whichever is lower.
5. Do not make any changes and/or modifications to the pump.
Any modification of this kind not only voids the pump warranty
but may make the unit hazardous for anyone operating the
pump.
6. Do not operate the pump above the maximum nominal
pressure.
7. Always operate the unit at a lower pressure than required for
enhanced operator and equipment safety.
8. Slowly close the valves and use slow-close valves whenever
possible to avoid any danger for other line operators and
prevent water hammer which could damage the pump and
pipe components.
9. Bleed all pressure from the system before doing any service
work on the pump.
10. Never operate the pump in a closed or confined area. The
exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is toxic for
humans. Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes.
11. Carefully reload the motor. Gas and diesel are inflammable
and the fumes from the gas may explode. Refuel in a well-
ventilated area with the motor off.
12. Stay alert and never touch any part of the exhaust system
on the motor (muffler, shield, header pipes, etc.) while the
motor is on. Always wait long enough after stopping the unit
to adequately cool the muffler and surrounding parts.
13. For safety reasons, do not pump corrosive or inflammable
liquids such as gasoline or acids. Avoid corrosion in the pump.
Do not pump seawater, chemical solutions or caustic liquids
such as used oil, wine or milk.
14. This motor pump is specifically intended for firefighting. A
safety distance must be kept between the person operating
the motor pump and everyone nearby. Do not use the motor
pump for any purpose other than as specified in this manual.
15. Do not shoot water at any person with the motor pump as
this could cause serious injury. It is not intended for recreation.
It is only intended for professional use.
16. To operate the motor pump, make sure you have enough
light either from the natural environment or artificial light
outside the motor pump (minimum 5 Lux).
17. In the event of an accident, contact the official medical
emergency service in your area.
