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Foam Operation
After the pump is operating, turn on the foam pump to in-
ject foam concentrate into the water stream.
Refer to Advantus Foam Pump Operation Instructions on
Page 5.
Foam System Flush
1. Turn off Foam Pump.
2. Flow clear water through discharges that were used
until clear water is flowing from the nozzle.
Service and Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Table 2. Maintenance Schedule
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Foam Pump (See Figure 3)
Check Oil
Level and
for Oil
Leaks
Foam Pump Oil
Check and
Clean Foam
Concentrate
In
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line
Strainer
Flushing System
Change
Foam
Pump
Model
Level from
Top of Oil
Fill Port
Capacity
Required for Oil
Change
Use Oil
Daily or
After Each
Use
Annually
Advantus 3
3/4 inch
(19 mm)
.90 quarts
(Total capacity is
1.0 quart)
Synthetic
10W
−
30
(Mobil 1
recommended)
Monthly
Depending on the corrosiveness of the
foam concentrate to be used, flushing of
the foam injection circuit may be
necessary. Most Class A foam concen-
trates are less corrosive and may not
require flushing.
Advantus 6
1 inch
(25 mm)
1.0 quarts
(Total capacity is
1.1 quarts)
Location of Maintenance Items
The following figures show the location of the Advantus Foam Pump oil fill and drain.
Figure 3.
Advantus
t
Foam Pump Oil Fill and Drain, In
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line Foam Concentrate Strainer
Advantus 3 Systems
Advantus 6 Systems
Oil Fill
Oil Drain
In
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line Foam Concentrate Strainer
In
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line Foam Concentrate Strainer
To Foam Tank
To Foam Tank
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