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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
1.
Check all hoses, connections and hose clamps to ensure that the unit has been
delivered to you without transportation loss or damage.
2.
Before attempting any fire fighting with your new unit, operate it to familiarise yourself
with its features and capabilities and to ensure that your unit has arrived in a safe
working condition. Please contact your dealer immediately should anything appear to
have been damaged.
3.
Load the unit onto the back of a vehicle and fasten the unit securely to the vehicle by
strapping or bolting it down. Ensure that the straps do not interfere with any hoses or
connections. Do not place the straps over the pump or engine. Keep hoses and straps
away from hot engine, exhaust and exhaust fumes.
4.
Prepare the engine for use as per the engine manual supplied with your unit. Ensure
that the correct quantity and type of oil is used when filling the engine.
OPERATION
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Fill tank from appropriate water source. For bottom filling see page 5 for instructions.
Open ball valve on suction hose at bottom of tank. Start motor and allow to warm up.
Bypass valve is fitted to top of pump and should be adjusted to allow bypass for warm
up period.
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Unlock hose reel to allow hose to be pulled out. When using fire fighter adjust nozzle to
desired spray pattern.
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Increase engine speed and adjust bypass to achieve desired flow rates. When job is
finished turn engine off, rewind hose onto reel and lock reel to prevent unwinding.
Close ball valve on suction hose.
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Please note this unit is designed for fire fighting and washdown or tree watering use
and not for chemical spraying. Please consult the manufacturer for further information.
Rapid Spray Fire Fighting Unit Operators Handbook
Rapid Spray Equipment by Rapid Spray
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