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Installation/User’s Guide Guide de l’Utilisateur Installations- /Gebrauchsanleitung For International Markets U.S. Patent No. 7,922,246 Patent Pending...
Insert Cylinder into SmartDock ............. 8 Adjust Head Height ................. 9 Final “Wing” Adjustment................ 9 Final Lower Knob Adjustment ............... 9 Installing the SmartDock into the Seat ............10 Mounting the SmartDock to the Vehicle ............10 Normal Usage Adjustment ................11 Use ........................12...
In the event of a collision, the top claws lock from inertial forces for a secure hold. The unique feature of the SmartDock hands-free SCBA holder is that it removes the need for the firefighter to perform any extra latching, buckling or strapping action when placing the bottle in the bracket, or for removal.
SmartDock to hold the bottle. The SmartDock must be kept clean. Make sure the claws are kept clean and oil free. To clean the SmartDock, use only warm water and mild detergent.
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During a crash, the air pack is held in place by the top and bottom claws. The bottom claw is the receptacle into which the bottle must fit (see drawing below). Failure to install, maintain and use SmartDock in accordance with the instructions in this Installation /User’s Guide and those provided by the Vehicle...
Installation | User’s Guide ® Tool List • T45 Torx Plus driver • 13 mm sockets (2) • Torque wrench capable of reading from 8 to 30 ft*lbs (10 to 40 N-m) SmartDock Parts Claw Height Adjustment Knob Vertical Claw...
Step 1. Raise SmartDock “Head” Before installing the cylinder into the SmartDock for the first time, verify that the SmartDock head is at least as high or slightly higher than the length of the SCBA bottle as measured from the rounded bottom to the rounded top of the cylinder.
For 6.8 L bottles, adjust knob out approximately 25mm (1”). For all other sizes, adjust the knob in or out as required to fully seat the lower claw. SmartDock claw assembly uses high spring force to open and close. Use caution and avoid potential pinch points when operating claw assembly manually.
SCBA air cylinder and the bottom of the SmartDock head is eliminated. The top of the SCBA air cylinder should be just touching the bottom of the SmartDock head.
SCBA compatible seats. Only install SmartDocks into approved seats. 1. After removing the locknuts, place the SmartDock in the seat and check the position of the pre-installed mounting bolts and spacers. If the pre-installed hardware does not line up with the existing mounting holes, the upper and lower bolts may be shifted in their respective mounting slots.
SCBA air cylinder length that can affect the fit of individual SCBA air cylinders and the SmartDock. • If the head is too high, the SCBA air cylinder will seem loose in the SmartDock, as the head will not be touching the top of the SCBA air cylinder. If severely...
Do not unbuckle seat belt until the vehicle has come to a stop, the parking brake is engaged and the officer indicates it is safe to exit the cab. Exit the seat by bending forward to release the SmartDock and then tighten the pack harness straps.
® Maintenance The SmartDock needs to be kept clean. Make sure the claws are kept clean and oil free. Check the claws periodically to make sure they freely open and snap shut. To clean the SmartDock, use only warm water and mild detergent. Never lubricate.
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