
Section 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
2015 Sacksafoam I Operations Manual
(Version E)
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Section 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Possible
Cause Solution
Blown breaker
Check helicopter breaker and breaker
on back of control box.
Pump fails to operate
Bad connection
Using a multimeter, check that current
is reaching control box and sack.
Check contacts and waterproof
connector.
Incorrect foam concentration
Pump hooked up
backwards
Check pump output by pumping into a
bucket. Reverse connections to
pump and try again. Select
connection that gives highest output.
Sack fouling valve
Reduce amount of foam in sack until
it clears valve.
Bambi bucket dump valve not working
IDS hub tipping and
fouling trip line
Adjust IDS restrainers so that hub sits
level.
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