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LIX-030 January 8, 2018 Rev24
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5.0 SAFE-TAK 1250 BASE
The portable base allows the monitor to be positioned in places that are not accessible with a fi re truck. As an added measure of
safety, the SAFE-TAK 1250 portable base has a safety valve. The function of the safety valve is to quickly reduce fl ow should the
monitor, and portable base, ever leave the ground for any reason. After the water supply is shut down and the cause of the instability
corrected the valve may be reset and water fl ow resumed. The legs are made of spring steel and will fl ex when in use to compensate
for small ground irregularities. Do not reset the safety valve without fi rst shutting off the water fl ow.
5.1 SITE SELECTION
Safe operation of the monitor on the portable base begins with site selection. The site should be a safe distance from the fi re
yet within reach of the nozzle stream. Select a fl at even surface within 8 feet of a sturdy stationary object that can be used as an
attachment point for the anchor strap. Set up the portable base with the anchor point between the portable base and desired target
of the nozzle stream.
On ground, such as sand, mud, or gravel, wash out under the paddle may cause unwanted tripping of the safety valve on the SAFT-
TAK 1250® portable base. In such case, a thin fl at object, such as a clipboard, may be placed under the paddle. Object under paddle
must not keep any leg spike from contacting ground.
5.2 EXTENDING PORTABLE BASE LEGS
The portable base legs are extended by following these steps:
(Refer to fi gures 4.2.1, 4.2.2, & 4.2.3)
a) Hold the base carrying handle with one hand and grasp the end of one of the longer
legs with the other hand. Pull this leg away from the base forward in an arc, until the
locking pin engages. The locking pin is spring loaded and automatically engages when
the legs are in the correct position. Watch the leg lock knob drop down, even with the
lower band on the base, indicated by an arrow.
b) Repeat procedure (a) to extend other set of legs.
c) Set portable base on even ground with all leg spikes in contact with the ground.
Figure 4.2.1
Hold base carrying handle and
grasp end of longer leg
Figure 4.2.2
One set of legs opened and
locked in position
Figure 4.2.3
Both sets of legs opened and
locked in position
Lift off the storage cap and remove the anchor strap from inside the base. Keep the anchor strap near the monitor as it will be used
to anchor monitor before use.
WARNING
In the unfolded position the legs provide a stable base for operation of the monitor. Lack of stability can
cause an out of control monitor resulting in injury or death. Do not operate as a portable monitor with
either one or both legs in the folded position.
WARNING
For stable operation the spikes must maintain in contact with the ground. Do not place the monitor on
top of debris, objects, or uneven terrain that would keep any of the spikes from contacting the ground.
