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POWER BLOWER
TM
INFORMATION
The Tempest Power Blower
TM
is a high powered, portable
fan used for Positive Pressure Ventilation and Attack (PPV/
PPA), ventilation techniques that quickly and efficiently replace
hazardous interior environments with clean, cool air.
PPV and PPA were pioneered in the firefighting industry where
firefighters use the Tempest Power Blower
TM
to ventilate smoke,
heat, and harmful gases from buildings. This creates a safer
environment for them to work in and makes it easier for them to
find victims and extinguish the fire.
PPV and PPA rely on two principles, (1) an air pattern capable of
creating an effective door seal, and (2) pressure. To accomplish
Positive Pressure Ventilation or Attack, the blower is placed on
the outside of the structure. It is positioned so that the air pattern
created by the blower completely seals the entrance opening, or
at least 2/3 of it. When this seal is achieved, the air pressure is
increased equally at all points inside the structure. When an
exhaust opening is created, all of the interior air moves in one
mass towards it. The result is fast, efficient ventilation of the entire
structure.
NOTE: The Tempest Power Blower
TM
is the most efficient
tool for PPV and PPA for two reasons. First, the exclusive
Tempest Turbo 2000 aluminum shroud design creates a
broad, cone shaped air pattern. Second, the airflex impeller
used on all Tempest blowers is designed to create high
pressure. These two features working together make the
Tempest Power Blower
TM
a highly effective and efficient
ventilation tool.
As with any new technique, Positive Pressure Ventilation requires
training and education in order to be implemented properly
and safely. Tempest offers access to a complete line of training
materials, which cover many applications for this powerful
ventilation technique. For more information visit www.tempest.
us.com, www.positivepressuretraining.com or contact us at
800.346.2143 or response@tempest.us.com.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
PRE-OPERATION
After receiving and unpacking your blower, be sure to carefully
inspect it for any damage that might have occurred during shipping.
Should you find any damage: PLEASE NOTIFY TEMPEST
TECHNOLOGY CORP. IMMEDIATELY AT 800.346.2143 OR
RESPONSE@TEMPEST.US.COM.
OPERATION
SET-UP, STARTING AND STOPPING
Assuming the previous Pre-Operation and safety instructions
have been followed, the blower is now ready to run.
WHEN USING A GENERATOR , IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT THE GENERATOR BE RUNNING AT FULL
CAPACITY BEFORE PLUGGING IN ANY ELECTRIC
BLOWER. ALWAYS VERIFY SUFFICIENT GENERATOR
OUTPUT BEFORE USE. IMPROPER VOLTAGE SUPPLY
MAY DAMAGE UNIT AND VOID WARRANTY.
CAUTION : DO NOT MOVE THE BLOWER WHILE
IT IS IN OPERATION. SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY IS
POSSIBLE AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE BLOWER.
ALWAYS SHUT-DOWN THE BLOWER PRIOR TO
MOVING.
SET-UP
Position the blower in the desired location, making sure it is
placed on a flat, hard and debris free surface.
NOTE: The following sections cover separate operating
instructions for each type of electric blower. Please be sure to
follow the operating instructions specific to your particular
blower model. (ex. VSG, VSR, Single Speed)
STARTING - SINGLE SPEED
No Switch: Plug blower into power source. Unit will begin
running automatically.
With Switch:
1. Ensure blower toggle is switched to the OFF position.
2. Plug blower into power source.
3. Switch toggle to the ON position.
STOPPING
No Switch: Unplug unit from power source or switch off power
source.
With Switch: Stop unit before unplugging from power source.
Make sure toggle switch is set to STOP.