F-1031, Section 2119
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After engaging the fire pump, ensure that the water pres-
sure rises on the panel mounted master pressure gauge.
1.
Place the Auto Sync control in the “UNLOAD” po-
sition and check master air pressure gauge reads
“0” PSI.
2. Engage the air compressor by moving the com-
pressor switch to the “ON” position.
3.
Move the Auto Sync control to the “FIXED” posi-
tion. Air pressure will rise to the preset pressure
setting on the air compressor, approximately 150
PSI (10 bar) with the engine throttled-up.
Air Source Hazard.
May cause serious personally injury or death.
Do not use the compressed air foam unit as an air
source for any self-contained breathing apparatus
(SCBA) or any breathing air supply.
4.
For lower operating pressures:
Move the Auto
Sync controls to the AUTO position and use the
engine throttle to control the air pressure.
5. Connect the air discharge hose to the fitting on the
pump operator’s panel and open the air supply
valve.
Compressed Air Foam Operations
To shut down compressed air foam operations, follow the
instructions below:
1. Close air valve(s) to the discharge(s).
2. Turn off foam proportioner.
3. Flow clear water through discharge hose(s) until
no bubbles are present.
4. Close discharge valve(s).
5. Place the Auto/Sync control in the
“UNLOAD” po-
sition.
6.
Move the air compressor switch to the “OFF” po-
sition.
After the compressor is disengaged, the system will vent
itself, creating an audible hiss as compressed air is evac-
uated from the pressure vessel/sump.
The Eclipse
ES air compressor is equipped with a com-
pressor overheat auto shut down. This auto shut down is
present to protect the compressor system from severe
damage if such an event should occur.
Compressor Overheat
If high oil temperature (250
and above) is detected in the
compressor, the compressor clutch will disengage, the
compressor will stop
and the Compressor Overheat light
will illuminate.
The water pump and foam proportioning
systems will continue to operate and are not affected by
the compressor shut down.
To re-start perform the follow-
ing:
1. Correct the fault, check oil level, cooling lines, re-
circulation line (if operating from tank), etc.
2. Reset auto shut down circuit by:
3.
a.Placing the Auto Sync Control to “Unload”.
4. b.Move the compressor engage switch to the
“OFF” position.
The compressor can now be restarted by following the
standard instruction found in the “Operation” section. If for
any reason the fault has not been corrected when turning
the compressor engage switch “ON”, the auto shut down
will activate immediately and the Compressor Overheat
light will illuminate.
Pressure Hazard.
May cause serious personally injury.
Discharge outlets that are capped, hose lines that are
valved and charged and the air compressor sump
may contain compressed air. Relieve all pressure be-
fore attempting to remove any caps, fittings, nozzles
or to perform maintenance to prevent serious injury.
Excessive heat build-up and oil system contamination are
the most common causes of compressor system prob-
lems and premature wear. With proper operation and
maintenance, the compressor system should far outlast
the vehicle it is mounted on. Adherence to the following
guidelines will prevent potentially costly damage.
1. There is a sight gauge provided on the oil reser-
voir/sump tank. The oil level should be at approx-
imately half-way up the window. Check the oil on
level ground, prior to system start up (system
holds approximately 2 to 3 gallons of oil). If the
system has recently been run, wait 10 minutes af-
ter shut-down for the oil to stabilize before check-
ing the oil level. The compressor uses a non-
foaming hydraulic oil. This oil is classified by an
ISO standard as ISO 68 viscosity and is sold un-
der various trade names. Many are sold as an
“anti-wear” hydraulic oil and are available from
auto parts or lubricating oil suppliers.
WARNING
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WARNING
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Shut Down Procedure
Compressor Auto Shut Down (Overheat)
Service and Maintenance
