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ELKHART BRASS Sidewinder RF 8494 Installation, Operating, & Maintenance Instructions

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Installation, Operating,
& Maintenance Instructions
8494
Monitor
98429000 REV.F

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  • Page 1 • P.O. B 1127 • E IN 46515 • (574) 295-8330 • F 1302 W (574) 293-9914 EARDSLEY VENUE LKHART Installation, Operating, & Maintenance Instructions 8494 Monitor 98429000 REV.F...
  • Page 2 YSTEM NFORMATION : ___________________________________________ ONITOR ERIAL UMBER ONITOR CCESSORIES NOZZLE GALLONAGE AND TYPE TYPES OF TRANSMITTERS (Y/N), E WATER VALVE _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS ....................1 RODUCT AFETY ..............3 YSTEM OMPONENT ESCRIPTIONS RF Monitor....................3 RF Receiver/Control Module ....................3 RF Transmitters ........................4 Primary Transmitter ......................5 Secondary Hand Held Transmitter ................. 6 5000 Series Nozzles ......................6 81181501 Water Valve Kit (Optional) ................7 SM-10FE De/Anti-Icing Nozzle ...................

  • Page 4: Product Safety

    RODUCT AFETY Important: Before installing and operating this equipment, read & study this manual thoroughly. Proper installation is essential to safe operation. In addition, the following points should be adhered to in order to ensure the safety of equipment and personnel: 1.
  • Page 5 Figure 1 8494 Monitor Page 2...

  • Page 6: System Component Descriptions

    YSTEM OMPONENT ESCRIPTIONS RF Monitor RF Monitor is specially designed for use on off-road or wild land fire fighting apparatus. The RF is controlled from inside the cab through a wireless transmitter or by handheld transmitter so risk to firefighters is significantly reduced. ®...

  • Page 7: Rf Transmitters

    The 8494-RF monitor comes standard with a joystick or a twin joystick transmitter. An optional handheld transmitter can be purchased from Elkhart Brass and can be programmed to work with any W.E.T. enabled monitor. Page 4...

  • Page 8: Primary Transmitter

    1. Primary Transmitter The Sidewinder RF has two joystick transmitter options. Either joystick transmitter can be used and will override the handheld transmitter. 81498001 Joystick Transmitter (Figure 3) The RF joystick is suitable for mounting inside the apparatus cab. The joystick controls all four monitor functions plus oscillation.

  • Page 9: Secondary Hand Held Transmitter

    2. Secondary Hand Held Transmitter 81502001 Handheld Transmitter (Figure 4) A sealed handheld remote contains all the controls necessary for operation of the monitor, oscillation, nozzle, and water valve. The handheld remote allows the operator to direct the monitor from a significantly improved point of view. With the wireless remote, the operator can view the stream from the side and confirm it is hitting the target.

  • Page 10: 81181501 Water Valve Kit (Optional)

    E. 81181501 Water Valve Kit (Optional) RF water valve kit provides a convenient remote on-off control of the water supply to the 8494 RF. This allows the operator complete control of the unit from the safety of the vehicle cab or radio handheld transmitter.

  • Page 11: Control System Specifications

    III. C ONTROL YSTEM PECIFICATIONS Handheld Transmitter Specifications • 2 AA batteries (Lithium recommended) Input power • Meets FCC part 15 requirements for license free Output power operation • 6” x 3 1/4” x 1 3/8” Transmitter dimensions • 10 ½ oz. Transmitter weight •...

  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    IV. I NSTALLATION NSTRUCTIONS A. Component Mounting RF Monitor Before mounting the RF monitor, ensure that both the horizontal and vertical rotation envelopes are clear of all obstructions. See Figure 8 and Figure 9 for envelope dimensions. The left-right rotation limits are programmable. [They are factory set at 180°...

  • Page 13: Rf Receiver/Control Module Wiring

    programmed to prevent damage from over traveling. 2. RF Receiver/Control Module Wiring 1) Place a 10A fuse between the red lead of the RF Receiver/Control Module power connector and a switched positive power lead on the vehicle. Attach the black lead from the RF Receiver/Control Module power connector to the vehicle ground.

  • Page 14: Joystick Control Box

    Figure 11 81498001 Joystick Transmitter Mounting Layout 3. Joystick Control Box 1) Mark the mounting screw pattern per dimensions in Figure 11. 2) Drill four 0.203” (13/64” drill) holes. 3) Secure the unit to the panel with four #10-32 screws with nuts and lock washers (not supplied).
  • Page 15 MONITOR 849 4 RF MONITO R HA RNE SS 5 FT S TAND ARD (10 FT OPTION AL) RECE IV ER/CO NTRO L MODULE HARNESS FOR O PTIO NAL WATER VALVE 5 FT S TAND ARD (10 FT OPTION AL) TRUCK P OWER HANDHELD TRANSMITTER...

  • Page 16: Rf Settings

    B. RF Settings Caution: The RF Receiver/Control Module and all transmitters’ communication addresses have been set at the factory. They should not require any additional address settings. The left-right rotation envelope has been set at the factory for 360° (+/- 180° from center).

  • Page 17: Left/Right Rotation Envelope Programming

    Figure 13 24263001 RF Receiver/Control Module Circuit Board Layout C. Left/Right Rotation Envelope Programming The 8494 RF monitor is set with a 180° (+/- 90° from center) left/right rotation envelope. The up/down travel limits are provided by magnets placed in the monitor at assembly and are not adjustable.
  • Page 18 To set the right limit of the travel envelope, run the monitor right until it has reached the desired position. Quickly press and release the Red Programming Button. The status LED will flash rapidly approximately 8-10 times to acknowledge the new travel limit position as well as the completion of the programming sequence.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    PERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. Normal Operation 1. 81498001 Joystick Transmitter A. Monitor Control With the 81498001 Joystick Transmitter, the monitor, nozzle, and valve are controlled with the joystick and accompanying switches. Simply push and hold the joystick to move the monitor to the desired stream direction. Release the joystick when the proper stream position is achieved.

  • Page 20: Oscillation Function

    Any combination of left or right and up or down can be used simultaneously. If the left and right buttons are pressed at the same time, the monitor will stop all motion. 3) To open the water valve, push and release the valve open button. The valve will open fully and remain open.

  • Page 21: Manual Override

    1) Position the monitor at one of the oscillation travel limits. 2) Press and hold the oscillate button. 3) Move the monitor to the other oscillation travel limit and release the direction button 4) Release the oscillate button. 5) Quickly press and release the oscillate button to start the oscillation function. 6) The monitor will oscillate between the programmed limits until the oscillation button is pressed again or initiating a left or right command from any transmitter.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    VI. M AINTENANCE A. Preventive Maintenance The complete monitor and control system should be inspected during each apparatus check. Careful inspection for damage to the monitor, valve, or nozzle is especially important after use of the RF Monitor in emergency operations. 1.

  • Page 23: Handheld Transmitter

    Blinks at ½ second rate Truck battery voltage <8 volts - light will blink until power is lost or is restored – early power fail (EPF) indication C. Handheld Transmitter 1. Battery Type The 8494 RF handheld transmitter uses two AA batteries. Lithium batteries are recommended.

  • Page 24: Parts Drawings

    VII. P ARTS RAWINGS Please visit our website at www.elkhartbrass.com for the most current parts drawing. Page 21...
  • Page 25 Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1127 Elkhart, IN 46515 Shipping Address: 1302 W. Beardsley Ave. Elkhart, IN 46514 Tel. 1-574-295-8330 1-800-346-0250 Fax 1-574-293-9914 e-mail: info@elkhartbrass.com Visit www.elkhartbrass.com for viewing this manual on line. 98429000 Rev. F...

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