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Air Operated Priming System
AirPrime™
Operation and Installation Guide
All AirPrime Models
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Lift Gauge Option
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Lift Gauge Option
Standard Control
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AirPrime Pressure Regulator
For use with high pressure SCBA cylinders
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Self Contained Priming System
Self Contained Priming System
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- Page 1 ™ Air Operated Priming System AirPrime™ Operation and Installation Guide All AirPrime Models Automatic Controls Lift Gauge Option Standard Control Manual Controls Lift Gauge Option Standard Control AirPrime Pressure Regulator For use with high pressure SCBA cylinders ™ ™ ™ ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty and Product Information ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15 Repair/Replacement Parts ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������16 Available Models AirPrime™ Overview Automatic Control Trident has several AirPrime models to meet your specific operational requirements. Automatic Base Model Base Models: All models available in 2 or 3 barrel design Automatic Base Model with Lift Gauge... -
Page 3: Airprime™ - How Does It Work
Installation and Operation Guide AirPrime™ - How Does It Work How Does It Work? Control Solenoid AirPrime utilizes air supplied from the chassis air brake Air In compressor to operate the fire pump primer� This is From Chassis Air Brake proven to be far more efficient and reliable than electric System Used For Additional Priming... -
Page 4: Installer Responsibilities
Non-collapsible 3/4" minimum inside diameter (ID) air hose from primer to fire pump with 3/4" NPT connections. A Pressure Protection Valve (PPV) (Optionally available from Trident, Part # 30.053.0). A 1-1/4" [32 mm] inside diameter hose may be connected to the primer outlet using a hose clamp to secure it in place. NOTE: Loosely tighten this hose clamp to avoid damage to the primer discharge ports. -
Page 5: Air Schematic, Ppv, Air Hose And Connections
When the length of tubing required exceeds 20 feet [6.1 m], a minimum size of 1/2” OD air brake tubing should be used. Pressure Protection Valve (PPV) The Pressure Protection Valve (4) is not supplied with the basic primer kit. A Trident PPV, Part #30.053.0 may be purchased separately, a Bendix PPV, Style PR-4, Part #288323 or its equivalent may be used. -
Page 6: Automatic Single Location Airprime™ System
AirPrime momentary switch until pump is primed, open discharges slowly. Rocker switch can be changed to AUTO mode at any time. The manual mode can be used without having the fire pump engaged for vacuum testing or training on the primer system. Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 7: Automatic Single Location Airprime™ System With Optional Vacuum Gauge
Installation and Operation Guide Automatic Single Location AirPrime™ System with Optional Vacuum Gauge Installation Install AirPrime primer within pump enclosure. Unit must be VERTICALLY mounted ABOVE the highest priming point in suction piping. Install 3/8" OD air hose piping from the PPV valve protected air tank to the primer. Install the rocker switch electric primer control with lift gauge on the pump panel (See Figure #9). -
Page 8: Manual Single Location Airprime™ Systems
Operation is the same as a manual 2.50" AirPrime without a lift gauge. .281" Hole Swivel Connection for 1.125" 1/4" OD Lift Gauge Tubing Panel Cutout " 1.00 2.00" Figure 15 Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 9: Multi Location Installation And Operating Instructions
Installation and Operation Guide Multi Location Installation and Operating Instructions Key Points for All Installations The AirPrime unit MUST be VERTICALLY mounted ABOVE the highest point in suction piping. Remote Priming Valves MUST be mounted ABOVE the highest priming point in the suction plumbing. If the RPV priming valve is mounted below the AirPrime unit, add drain lines from all low points to a drain valve to prevent freezing. -
Page 10: Multi Location Automatic Airprime™ System Diagram
By OEM Color Key Through Bumper Installation 3/4" ID External Flex Line 3/4" ID External Flex Line Front Suction Plumbing Highest Point Above Front Axle Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 11: Multi Location Manual Airprime™ System Diagram
3/4" Tubing (Min) Remote Location Remote Location 1/4" Tubing (Minimum) Color Key Air Supply Lines Vacuum Priming Lines Figure 17 Contact Trident for Front Suction Kits. Trident Kit Supplied Items 3/4" ID External Flex Tubing** Installer Supplied Items ™ Priming Valve Merge All "High Point"... -
Page 12: Trouble Shooting Guide
Reverse orientation of solenoid on top of manifold. Ports on solenoid and released. Solenoid is on backwards. manifold should be on the same side. Visit www.TridentAutoAirPrime.com for additional AirPrime information. Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 13: Trouble Shooting Guide (Continued)
AirPrime™ Industrial and SC Systems AirPrime units are available for high volume Industrial Pumpers/Trailers with engine driven air compressors and small Wildland Trucks without air brakes. Contact Trident for more information. ( 215-293-0700 7 215-293-0701 sales@tridentdirect.com... -
Page 14: Annual Primer Testing
1 inch (1.13 feet) for each 1000 feet [304 m] of elevation 15 inches HG [.50 Bar] (17 feet) 20 Seconds over 2000 feet [609 m]. Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 15: Warranty And Product Information
TRIDENT employee. Be prepared to provide the product model number and purchase invoice number. Replacement parts ordered will be invoiced to your account. Once an RGA number is received, you must write it on all boxes and paperwork. TRIDENT will not accept your returned goods without an RGA number. -
Page 16: Repair/Replacement Parts
Conversion Kit: Manual AirPrime, Converting to Auto with Lift Gauge. Requires .125" NPT Port. Contact Factory for Details 27.005.6 Rebuild Kit: Contains Seals, O-Rings, Spring Valve Plate, Domed Inlet Filter and Fasteners 27.003.3 Trident Emergency Products, LLC ™ World Class 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA...
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