IFEX Technologies GmbH
IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Fighting Technology
Nr.:IF3000-100
Instruction Manual
Instructions for Use and Operation
IFEX 3035 and IFEX 3050
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Hansestr.18 D-27419 Sittensen
Mobile Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Date: 20.11.12
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Adjust the safety catch at the gun.
The Impulse gun is ready for use.
Instruction for use and operation
A. Preperation
1.
Fill the water cylinder with extinguishing agent as described in Para 7.2 of the filling
instructions.
2.
Fill the the air pressure cylinder with air as described in Para 7.3 of the filling instructions.
3.
The unit will be ready for operation as described in Para 8 of the test and filling
instructions.
4.
Put on personal safety wear and breathing apparatus as per standard safety regulations.
B. Use and operation
1.
Loosen the connections of the gun at the trolley.
2.
Take the IFEX Impulse Gun, and put the strap around the shoulder.
3.
Adjust the shoulder strap.
4.
Hold the gun upwards at an appr. 30
o
vertical angle.
5.
Check whether the water valve is closed.
6.
Take the hose from the trolley.
7.
Slowly open the air pressure cylinder valve. There will be
6 bar
pressure on
t
he water
container and the water hose, and
25 bar
pressure on the gun.
8. Note:
The pressure gauge on the pressure regulator only shows the
approximate filling pressure of the air cylinder.
9.
Further hold the gun upwards at an 30° vertical angle. Open the water valve. The gun is
filled, when small amounts of water spray through the split rubber diaphrame of the gun.
Close the water valve.
10. Please note:
The Impulse-Technology achieves a very high velocity in that water is shot from the gun
at a high speed. This leads to short but powerful recoil of the gun. In order to minimize
this recoil it is advisory to move the gun forwards while shooting and to bend your body
forwards with your legs in a so-called “walking position”. Always aim slightly below the
aligned target. Pull the trigger evenly and let go immediately after the shot. The air
pressure will be refilled automatically within 3 seconds. Open the water valve and repeat
the extinguishing process as before. The most effective shot range is between 1 and 10
meters. The maximum shot range is 16 meters.
