Deployment Of Blitzfire; Carrying With An Uncharged Hose; Advancing With A Charged Hose; Anchoring - Task Force Tips BLITZFIRE Series Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

Maximum operating pressure 175 psi 12 bar maximum flow 500 gpm 2000 lpm

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4.0 DEPLOYMENT OF BLITZFIRE

It is the responsibility of the individual fire department or agency to determine physical capabilities and suitability for

an individual's use of this equipment.

On a preconnected hoseline the Blitzfire may be carried over the

shoulder with the legs folded as illustrated in figure 4.1.

Figure 4.1 Carrying the Blitzfire on an Uncharged Hose

On a charged hose the Blitzfire may be advanced by holding the valve handle and one of the legs as shown in figure

4.2. Valve handle should be locked in the closed position to keep the valve from inadvertently opening.

The nozzle reaction force on the Blitzfire may be as high as 330 lbs - 500 GPM at 175 PSI (150 kg- 2000 LPM at 12

BAR). This nozzle reaction must be restrained to keep the monitor from moving.

The monitor should be anchored from moving by one or more of these methods:

Figure 4.2 Advancing the Blitzfire with a Charged Hose

METHOD

Anchoring by Weight

Anchoring by Spike Holds

Hooking legs on vertical surfaces

Using a tie off strap

RISK of MOVING

High

Medium

Low

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