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BAMBI MAX BUCKET 

OPERATIONS MANUAL 

2021A 

 

Содержание 007898

Страница 1: ...BAMBI MAX BUCKET OPERATIONS MANUAL 2021A ...

Страница 2: ...600PF 007917 BBX4453 007904 BBXHL9800 007918 BBX4453PF 007905 BBXHL9800PF 007919 BBX5566 007906 PATENTS AU2012201273 CA2770005 US9265977 Physical copies of this manual 008904 are available from SEI This manual is available on the SEI website Register for manual update notifications at bambiupdate sei ind com This manual is based on information that was available at the time it was printed and may ...

Страница 3: ...ersion Release Date Revision Description 2020A 21 Jan 2020 General Revision 2020B 25 Nov 2020 General Revision BBX4453 Length Increased 2021A 06 Apr 2021 General Revision Weight and Capacity Revision Added model BBX3137 ...

Страница 4: ...Deployment System IDS 7 Section 4 Flight Operations 9 Flying the Bucket 9 Filling the Bucket 10 Dumping the Bucket 11 Landing 11 Section 5 Using Accessories 13 PowerFill 13 Foam Injection Systems 15 Power Pack 16 Mobility Sled 16 Marine Recovery Device 16 Section 6 Packing and Storage 18 Packing the Bucket 18 Storing the Bucket 21 Section 7 Specifications 22 Capacity and Weight Specifications 22 S...

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Страница 6: ...ill Snorkel and PowerFill MAX systems For service and maintenance information please refer to the separate service manual for your specific bucket model number Please read this manual prior to flying the bucket particularly the sections on deploying filling and dumping For your own protection and for longer bucket life always read the cautions and warnings Ignoring these could result in personal i...

Страница 7: ...Section 1 Introduction Bambi MAX Bucket Operations Manual 2 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Страница 8: ...owerFill system is installed inspect the conductor wires for damage chafing or wear Confirm that the conductor cables are firmly secured For external PowerFill Snorkel the wires should be attached to the nearest suspension line For internal PowerFill MAX check that the cable sleeve is securely anchored to the valve and head and that the cables have sufficient slack at both ends If a long line is u...

Страница 9: ...mulation and clear as necessary 12 Check the filter screen for signs of damage that may affect water flow 13 Repair any damage to the components above before operating CAUTION Do not put your fingers or other objects into the pump impeller while the pump is running Personal injury or damage to the pump can occur ...

Страница 10: ... required between the top shackle and the primary ring to rotate the bucket 90 WARNING Ensure that all rings and shackles are rated with a minimum safety factor of five for the gross weight of the bucket as shown on the data plate Connecting Power The Bambi MAX Bucket s electrical supply is connected through a breakaway plug The purpose of the plug is to offer a clean breakaway if the Bambi MAX ha...

Страница 11: ...he closest point on the helicopter tail rotor 2 Determine the bucket overall length from the following chart Model Overall Length No PowerFill With PowerFill MAX BBX1518 13 3 4 05 m Not Applicable BBX1518S 11 9 3 58 m BBX1821 13 6 4 10 m BBX1821S 11 11 3 64 m BBX2024 17 8 5 39 m BBX2024S 13 5 4 09 m BBX2226 13 6 4 11 m BBX2732 20 7 6 27 m BBX2732S 12 9 3 90 m BBX3137 20 11 6 38 m BBX3542 21 3 6 48...

Страница 12: ...e model and serial number when ordering parts Instant Deployment System IDS The instant deployment system uses a hub and spoke mechanism to automatically expand the mouth of the bucket as soon as the weight of the Bambi MAX Bucket is taken up by the suspension cables When the bucket is full the IDS deployment cable and hub restrainer cables should be slack as they should not bear any load Their fu...

Страница 13: ...Section 3 Deploying the Bucket Bambi MAX Bucket Operations Manual 8 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Страница 14: ...mitations aircraft bucket configuration and load stability etc Any change that exceeds this recommendation should be formally authorized in your company s external load specifications A suggested flight procedure is to build up speed slowly with the Bambi MAX Bucket under prevailing conditions to determine a safe maximum flying speed Flying a Bambi MAX Bucket with the PowerFill system will not adv...

Страница 15: ...t below Model Bambi Height Required Tank Height BBX1518 39 1 00 m 48 1 22 m BBX1821 41 1 04 m 56 1 45 m BBX2024 43 1 09 m 58 1 52 m BBX2226 44 1 10 m 60 1 52 m BBX2732 48 1 22 m 60 1 52 m BBX3137 52 1 32 m 78 2 04 m BBX3542 57 1 45 m 78 2 04 m BBX4453 57 1 45 m 78 2 04 m BBX5566 62 1 57 m 84 3 05 m BBX6578 67 1 70 m 90 3 05 m BBX7590 73 1 85 m 96 3 05 m BBXHL4000 75 1 90 m 96 3 05 m BBXHL5000 80 2...

Страница 16: ...ate the cause of the jammed condition Dump Pattern The dump pattern is affected by height and airspeed It is most concentrated at lower altitudes and at a hover The pattern will spread with height and speed Most operators take advantage of these characteristics to maximize their assault on the fireline Make dumps at slower speeds before progressing to faster dumps to get familiar with the flight c...

Страница 17: ...ht Operations Bambi MAX Bucket Operations Manual 12 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK After using the bucket in saltwater wash the bucket with fresh water The salt can deteriorate the bucket materials if not removed ...

Страница 18: ...ch allows the pump to be quickly removed for ease of transport The pump is driven by a 28 VDC electric motor The motor impeller and housings are contained within a circular steel filter basket which serves to protect the components from impact damage while also acting as a debris screen PowerFill MAX PowerFill MAX is a system of pumps mounted on the top plate of the Bambi MAX valve It is available...

Страница 19: ...et will need to be supported by maintaining some tension on the suspension lines particularly when the bucket is nearly full If the bucket is not supported the flexible nature of the bucket shell may allow it to collapse to one side as the water load increases Model PowerFill Pumps Optimal Fill Time BBX1821 External Snorkel 1 31s BBX2024 34s BBX2226 37s BBX2732 46s BBX3137 52s BBX3542 59s BBX4453P...

Страница 20: ...ctly from the controller screen or a remote switch Sacksafoam Heli Case The Sacksafoam Heli Case is a self contained unit that can be stowed onboard the helicopter The foam concentrate is stored in a 20 USG tank inside a large plastic case with provision for an extra 5 USG container The case is designed to prevent foam from contacting the helicopter The Sacksafoam Heli Case interfaces with the Sac...

Страница 21: ...that moves larger buckets in hangars on runways or around remote sites The rugged lightweight two piece Bambi Mobility Sled allows one person to move a bucket from one location to another Easy to steer and brake the three wheeled cart comes equipped with tow bar and foam filled all terrain 16 tires Marine Recovery Device The Marine Recovery Device MRD is a designed to aid in the recovery of a Bamb...

Страница 22: ...Section 6 Packing and Storage Bambi MAX Bucket Operations Manual 17 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ...

Страница 23: ...Always leave the valve open one to two inches as this prevents the bottom seal from collapsing during long periods of storage leading to longer seal life 1 Open the valve 1 2 inches 2 Collapse the IDS by pushing the hub into the bucket 3 Grab the head and pull the suspension lines taut Tape the lines together in two bunches ...

Страница 24: ... manual into the storage bag 5 Gather the suspension lines into a coil and stow inside the bucket Place the head outside of the bucket to prevent the possibility of the lines tangling 6 Place the head on top of the collapsed bucket 7 Roll the bucket into a bundle and wrap with straps supplied ...

Страница 25: ...Bambi MAX Bucket Operations Manual 20 8 Rotate shell until head is under the shell 9 Take the carrying bag and drape it over the bucket 10 Roll the bucket over and insert the manual 11 Close with zipper and store with label showing ...

Страница 26: ...en cleaning to remove all contaminants Salt foam and retardant can accelerate corrosion and degradation of materials if not removed If necessary a mild detergent can be applied to remove stubborn build up Store the bucket indoors and out of direct sunlight The Bambi MAX Bucket carrying bag makes a suitable shipping container when shipping via airfreight Because of the compactness of the Bambi MAX ...

Страница 27: ...230 143 65 2840 1290 BBX3137 310 370 1410 152 69 3250 1470 BBX3542 350 420 1590 155 70 3660 1660 BBX4453 440 530 2000 230 100 4630 2100 BBX5566 550 660 2500 300 140 5800 2630 BBX6578 650 780 2950 340 150 6840 3100 BBX7590 750 900 3410 370 170 7870 3570 BBXHL4000 880 1060 4000 400 180 9190 4170 BBXHL5000 1100 1320 5000 410 190 11410 5180 BBXHL7600 1670 2010 7600 510 230 17220 7810 BBXHL9800 2160 25...

Страница 28: ...8 90 2900 1310 BBX2732S 270 320 1200 193 87 2890 1310 BBX3137 310 370 1410 202 92 3300 1500 BBX3542 350 420 1600 205 93 3710 1680 Bambi MAX Bucket with PowerFill MAX Model Capacity Empty Weight Gross Weight Imp Gal US Gal Liters lb kg lb kg BBX4453PF 440 530 2000 320 140 4720 2140 BBX5566PF 550 660 2500 400 180 5900 2670 BBX6578PF 650 780 2950 440 200 6940 3150 BBX7590PF 750 900 3410 470 210 7970 ...

Страница 29: ...ection with all transportation and duty charges prepaid g In the event the original purchaser does not give notice of a warranty claim within one year of the original purchase of the product it is understood that the purchaser has waived the claim for warranty and the purchaser and or any subsequent purchaser must accept the condition of the product without warranty h Any technical information sup...

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