2012 Bambi Max Operations Manual
(Version A)
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction to the Bambi MAX
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Overview (All Models) ...................................................................................................1
Section 2: Preflight Safety Check
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Safety Checklist ............................................................................................................2
Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket
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Deployment Instructions ...............................................................................................3
Attaching to the Cargo Hook ..........................................................................3
Head Orientation ............................................................................................3
Connecting Power ..........................................................................................4
Checking Suspension Cable Length ..............................................................4
Overall Lengths with Standard Rigging ..........................................................5
Shorter Suspension Cables ............................................................................6
Instant Deployment System (IDS) ................................................................................6
Section 4: Flight Operations
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Flying the Bambi MAX ..................................................................................................8
Filling the Bucket ..........................................................................................................9
Variable Fill Capability ..................................................................................10
Using the Firesock ......................................................................................................10
Dumping the Bucket ...................................................................................................11
Introduction ...................................................................................................11
Dump Pattern ...............................................................................................11
Dump Speed .................................................................................................11
Landing .......................................................................................................................11
Section 5: Packing and Storage
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Packing and Storing ...................................................................................................12
Packing the Bucket .......................................................................................12
Section 6: Specifications and Parts
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Capacity and Weight Specifications ...........................................................................16
Section 7: Warranty
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