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SmartFOAM
Electronic Foam Proportioning Systems
Description, Installation, and
COPYRIGHT © 2015 THRU 2020 BY HALE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Models:
Class A only – 1.7AHP, 2.1A
Class A/B – 3.3, 5.0, 6.5
Operation Manual
FSG-MNL-00158
HALE PRODUCTS, INC / CLASS 1
607 NW 27th Avenue ● Ocala, FL 34475 ● U.S.A.
Telephone: (800) 533.3569
FAX: 800-533-3569
GODIVA LTD.
Charles Street ● Warwick, England CV34 5LR
Telephone: 44-1-926-623600

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  • Page 1 HALE PRODUCTS, INC / CLASS 1 607 NW 27th Avenue ● Ocala, FL 34475 ● U.S.A. Telephone: (800) 533.3569 FAX: 800-533-3569 GODIVA LTD. Charles Street ● Warwick, England CV34 5LR Telephone: 44-1-926-623600 COPYRIGHT © 2015 THRU 2020 BY HALE PRODUCTS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

  • Page 2: Apparatus Information

    Hale Products does not assume responsibility for product failure resulting from improper maintenance or operation. Hale Products is responsible only to the limits stated in the product warranty. Product specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Notes

    SmartFOAM Page 2 NOTES...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HIGH PRESSURE STRAINERS (FS S ) ........................9 ERIES TANK SELECTOR VALVES .............................. 9 HALE FOAM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ........................10 HALE FOAM PUMP DIMENSIONS ..........................11 SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................................. 15 CONTROLLER AND BASE PUMP ..........................29 MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS ..........................30 SINGLE CONCENTRATE TANK OPTIONS ........................
  • Page 5 SmartFOAM Page 4 IN-LINE STRAINER VALVE ............................. 51 FS SERIES STRAINER ..............................52 CHECK VALVE / INJECTOR FITTING ..........................54 FOAM CONCENTRATE INJECTION HOSE ........................55 BYPASS HOSE CONNECTION ............................56 ADT OPTION AIR CONNECTIONS ..........................57 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................59 CONTROLLER UNIT ................................
  • Page 6 SmartFOAM Page 5 DUAL FOAM PUMP TANK SELECTOR .......................... 86 CONTROL DISPLAY SETUP ............................86 FLUSHING THE SMARTFOAM SYSTEM ................... 86 REMOTE ON/OFF SWITCH OPERATION .................. 88 NOTES ....................................89 MAINTENANCE ........................... 90 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ............................. 90 ON-SCREEN MAINTENANCE MINDER .......................... 90 FREEZE PROTECTION ..............................

  • Page 7: Safety

    AS WRITTEN WHEN DEVELOPING DEPART- WARNING! MENTAL APPARATUS OPERATING PROCEDURES. NO MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS MAY BE SmartFOAM is a trademark of Hale Products, In- MADE TO THE SMARTFOAM PORPORTIONING corporated. All other brand and product names are SYSTEM WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION the trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 8 ❑ water pump system operates. The cord sets provided with each Hale Foam sys- tem are indexed to ensure correct receptacle in- ❑ Hale Foam proportioning systems are designed for stallation (they insert one way only).

  • Page 9: System Overview

    ROTARY GEAR PUMP (3.3, 5.0, 6.5) flows through the foam pump discharge to the one piece check valve/injector fitting into the water discharge The heart of the Hale SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, and 6.5 sys- stream. tems is an electric motor driven rotary gear pump. The...

  • Page 10: Low Pressure Strainer

    Manual Dual Tank Selector (MDT II) The Manual Dual Tank (MDT II) selector valve is available for the Hale Foam systems with dual tanks. The MDT II is a panel mounted, manually operated selector that provides selection of foam concentrate dependent on fire ground opera-...

  • Page 11: Hale Foam System Specifications

    Manual Single Tank (MST) Single tank foam systems can be configured with a Manual Single Tank (MST) selector, which provides a flush function connection to the foam system electronic controls. HALE FOAM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Table 2: Specifications – 1.7 and 2.1 1.7AHP 2.1A...

  • Page 12: Hale Foam Pump Dimensions

    SmartFOAM Page 11 HALE FOAM PUMP DIMENSIONS Figure 1: 1.7 and 2.1 Foam Pump Installation Envelope Dimensions...
  • Page 13 SmartFOAM Page 12 Figure 2: Installation Envelope Dimensions for 3.3 and 5.0 Foam Pumps Figure 3: Installation Envelope Dimensions for 6.5 12VDC Foam Pump (Converter Installed)
  • Page 14 SmartFOAM Page 13 Figure 4: Installation Envelope Dimensions for 6.5 24VDC Foam Pump or 12VDC Foam Pump with Converter Located Remote...
  • Page 15 SmartFOAM Page 14 Figure 5: Converter Installation Envelope Dimensions (Located Remote) for 6.5 12VDC Systems...

  • Page 16: System Diagram

    SmartFOAM Page 15 SYSTEM DIAGRAM Figure 6: Typical Hale SmartFOAM 2.1A and 1.7AHP System...
  • Page 17 SmartFOAM Page 16 Figure 7: SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, 6.5 Single Tank System with In-line Strainer...
  • Page 18 SmartFOAM Page 17 Figure 8: SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, 6.5 Single Tank with MST and In-line Strainer...
  • Page 19 SmartFOAM Page 18 Figure 9: SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, 6.5 Single Tank with MST and FS Series Strainer...
  • Page 20 SmartFOAM Page 19 Figure 10: SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, 6.5 Dual Tank with MDTII and In-line Strainers...
  • Page 21 SmartFOAM Page 20 Figure 11: SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, 6.5 Dual Tank with MDTII and FS Series Strainer...
  • Page 22 SmartFOAM Page 21 Figure 12: SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, 6.5 Dual Tank with ADT and In-line Strainers...
  • Page 23 SmartFOAM Page 22 Figure 13: SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, 6.5 Dual Tank with ADT and FS Series Strainers...
  • Page 24 SmartFOAM Page 23 Figure 14: SmartFOAM Dual Pump (1) Single Tank with Valve Options and In-Line Strainers...
  • Page 25 SmartFOAM Page 24 Figure 15: SmartFOAM Dual Pump (1) Single Tank System with MST and FS Series Strainers...
  • Page 26 SmartFOAM Page 25 Figure 16: SmartFOAM Dual Pump (1) Dual Tank System with MDT II and FS Series Strainers...
  • Page 27 SmartFOAM Page 26 Figure 17: SmartFOAM Dual Pump (2) Single Tank System with valve options and In-Line Strainers...
  • Page 28 SmartFOAM Page 27 Figure 18: SmartFOAM Dual Pump (2) Single Tank System with MST and FS Series Strainers...
  • Page 29 SmartFOAM Page 28 Figure 19: SmartFOAM Dual Pump (2) Dual Tank System with MDT II and FS Series Strainers...

  • Page 30: Controller And Base Pump

    SmartFOAM Page 29 CONTROLLER AND BASE PUMP SmartFOAM controller 610-00039 SmartFOAM Base Unit, Foam Pump/Motor Assembly 2.1A – 12V: 115498 2.1A – 24V: 115499 1.7AHP – 12V: 119276 1.7AHP – 24V: 119277 SmartFOAM Base Unit, Foam SmartFOAM Base Unit, Foam...

  • Page 31: Miscellaneous Components

    SmartFOAM Page 30 MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS Water Flow sensor input module Check valve / Injector fitting 610-00033 038-1790-00-0 (NOT REQUIRED WITH 610-00044) SmartFOAM controller har- ness 1.7, 2.1 Foam system placard Single pump (10’x14’) 101-1630-70-0 513-00101-200 Single pump (15’x19’) 513-00101-201 Dual pump 513-00074-200 3.3, 5.0, 6.5 Foam system placard...

  • Page 32: Single Concentrate Tank Options

    SmartFOAM Page 31 SINGLE CONCENTRATE TANK OPTIONS MST (Manual Single Tank) MST harness extension (6 feet) 538-1490-12-0 513-0320-07-0 DUAL CONCENTRATE TANK OPTIONS MDTII (Manual Dual Tank) ADT (Air Dual Tank) 538-1490-14-0 12V – 538-1640-05-0 24V – 538-1640-06-0 ADT color-coded air tubing extension...

  • Page 33: Strainer Options

    SmartFOAM Page 32 STRAINER OPTIONS In-line strainer/valve assembly FS panel mount strainers 510-0190-01-0 FS-15 – 510-0150-00-0 ¾” NPT threads (Do not use if subject to flushing water pressure) FS-25 – 510-0180-00-0 1” NPT threads...

  • Page 34: Low Tank Sensor Options

    FLOW SENSOR OPTIONS Each Hale foam system requires a flow sensor for operation. Pipe size must be selected based on the minimum and maxi- mum water flow in the foam capable discharge. Following is a list of pipe size and rated flow ranges, along with flow sensor saddle clamp part number.

  • Page 35: Check Valve Manifolds, Flanges And Gaskets

    SmartFOAM Page 34 CHECK VALVE MANIFOLDS, FLANGES AND GASKETS The check valve manifolds include flow sensor, check valve/injector fitting and a single or dual waterway check valve flap- pers. End connections for the manifolds are 3 inch Victaulic. Single Check Valve (SCV) Dual Check Valve (DCV) 3.0”...

  • Page 36: Elbows And Manifolds

    SmartFOAM Page 35 ELBOWS AND MANIFOLDS Close Fit Flanged Elbow Close Fit Flanged Elbow Close Fit Flanged Elbow 098-0140-00-0 098-0190-00-0 098-0050-00-0 115 flange inlet with 3” Victaulic 2433D flange inlet with 3” NPT 115 flange inlet with 2.5” NPT fe- output female and 4”...

  • Page 37: Remote Start Option

    SmartFOAM Page 36 REMOTE START OPTION Switch with indicator 513-0330-01-0 Harness 513-0680-00-0 SAM OPTION SAM Green CAN bus harness 513-00144-009 NOTE: Pins 2 and 3 modified from 513-00101-20X, C6 connector (adds SAM Green CAN bus to connector).

  • Page 38: Installation

    This section lists compo- IN MIND PIPING RUNS, CABLE ROUTING AND OTHER nents that have been tested with Hale SmartFOAM and INTERFERENCES THAT COULD HINDER OR INTER- provide the best system performance. Use of the recom- FERE WITH PROPER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE.

  • Page 39: Control Unit And Instruction / System Diagram Placard

    [34 BAR] minimum). These hoses include the hose from the Due to the many differences in apparatus configurations outlet of the MDT II or MST to the foam pump inlet. and design requirements the Hale SmartFOAM system in- staller must supply components such as: Recommended components ❑...

  • Page 40: Foam Concentrate Discharge Hose

    NFPA standards require a check valve in the foam concen- nection has 1/2-in NPT threads. Hoses and fittings of trate injection line at the injection point. The Hale part num- 1/2-in minimum diameter rated at 500 PSI (34.5 BAR) ber 038-1790-00-0 Integral Check Valve/ Injector Fitting, a...

  • Page 41: Foam Discharge Drains

    40 AMP electrical service. system installer must maintain NFPA compli- The Hale SmartFOAM 3.3 and 5.0 systems require a mini- ance. To be NFPA compliant, when flushing is mum of a 60 AMP electrical service. The Hale SmartFOAM required, the system installer must provide 6.5 (12VDC) system requires a minimum of a 90 AMP elec-...

  • Page 42: Foam Concentrate Tank

    2 pin Packard connector. The power must be a minimum 5 amp dedicated and fused circuit. The Figure 21: SmartFOAM Piston Pump Installation ground must be connected to the chassis ground stud and protected from corrosion. Make sure the ground is at- tached directly to the chassis frame and not to the appa- ratus body work.
  • Page 43 SmartFOAM 1.7AHP and 2.1A foam pump and motor as- sembly. Figure 24 provides the mounting base dimensions for the SmartFOAM 3.3, 5.0, and 6.5 foam pump and motor assem- bly. Figure 25 provides the mounting dimensions for the con- verter for the SmartFOAM 6.5 (12V) system when the con- verter is mounted separate from the pump and motor as- sembly.
  • Page 44 SmartFOAM Page 43 Figure 23: Base Plate Mounting Hole Locations – 1.7 and 2.1 Figure 24: Base Plate Mounting Hole Locations – 3.3, 5.0, and 6.5...

  • Page 45: Plumbing Installation

    The manifolds use 3” (76 mm) Victaulic connections and are available in single or dual check valve configurations. Hale currently does not offer a dual injector port manifold. Figure 26 shows a typi-...
  • Page 46 SmartFOAM Page 45 Figure 26: Check Valve Manifold Installation Note: When the manifold is installed the drain tap that must be placed in the “down” position and plumbed to an individual drain.

  • Page 47: Optional Hale Piping Components

    SmartFOAM Page 46 When properly mounted, the flow sensor and check The Hale mini manifold provides a 1” NPT tap for installa- valve/injector fitting are on the side of the manifold and one tion of the check valve/injector fitting. of the drain ports is on the bottom. The flow sensor should point upwards slightly to allow drainage of water and sedi- The Hale mini manifold and elbow components offer 4-3/8”...
  • Page 48 SmartFOAM Page 47 Figure 28: Typical 4 Inch Check Valve Installation (Midship Pump)

  • Page 49: Waterway Check Valves

    Mounting the flow sensor in a short section of pipe, one pipe size The Hale SmartFOAM flow sensor is specially designed smaller (e.g., 4” to 3”; 3” to 2-1/2”, etc.), provides better to enable quick and easy sensor inspection and mainte- accuracy at the lower flows.

  • Page 50: Saddle Clamp Installation

    SmartFOAM Page 49 Figure 30: Typical Reduced Size Sensor Piping Arrangement Figure 31: Flow Sensor Placement Figure 32: Flow Sensor/Saddle Clamp Installation SADDLE CLAMP INSTALLATION Installation of the paddlewheel flow sensor using a sad- The flow sensor requires a spacer and eight stainless dle clamp requires a 1.385/1.390 inch (35/35.3 mm)

  • Page 51: Foam Pump Flush System

    ❑ Check valve/injector fitting gether. The Hale ADT and MDT II each have provisions for connecting flushing water to the foam concentrate in- FOAM STRAINER CONNECTION jection system. If 2 MDT II are required, each will need its own flush line.

  • Page 52: In-Line Strainer Valve

    VICE. IT CANNOT WITHSTAND FLUSHING WATER PRESSURE. WHEN INSTALLING THE IN-LINE STRAINER EQUIPPED WITH HALE MDT II OR MST, MAKE SURE THE IN-LINE STRAINER/VALVE ASSEMBLY IS IN THE HOSE ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE VALVE. IF THE STRAINER IS SUBJECT TO FLUSHING WATER PRESSURE, USE HALE FS SERIES STRAINERS.

  • Page 53: Fs Series Strainer

    FS SERIES STRAINER When a pressurized water flush is provided to the strainer from one of the discharges, Hale FS series strainers are required. The plumbing exposed to the flush water pressure must be rated at or above the oper- ating pressure of all other discharge plumbing compo- nents (500 PSI/34 BAR minimum).
  • Page 54 NAL CONNECTION TO FOAM PUMP. IF NECESSARY, FLUSH TANK AND HOSES PRIOR TO MAKING CONNEC- TION. 10. Install the clear plastic hose from the strainer outlet to the inlet of the Hale SmartFOAM foam pump, or the selec- tor valve.

  • Page 55: Check Valve / Injector Fitting

    The check valve/injector fitting has – 1” NPT (25.4 mm) threads on the outside, to fit into the 1” NPT threaded connection on the Hale mini manifold a pipe tee, or a 1” NPT weld fitting installed in the discharge piping of the Figure 37: Check Valve Injector Fitting Installation fire pump (Figure 37).

  • Page 56: Foam Concentrate Injection Hose

    SmartFOAM Page 55 Figure 38: Injection and Bypass Hose Connections (1.7 and 2.1) Foam Concentrate INLET 3.3/5.0: 3/4" NPT 6.5: 1” NPT Figure 39: Injection and Bypass Hose Connections (3.3, 5.0, and 6.5) FOAM CONCENTRATE INJECTION HOSE Connect a hose from the foam pump inject port to the inlet of the check valve injector fitting (Figure 38 or Figure 39).

  • Page 57: Bypass Hose Connection

    SmartFOAM Page 56 BYPASS HOSE CONNECTION Models 1.7AHP and 2.1A A bypass valve is mounted on the discharge of the foam pump. The bypass handle must be accessible by the pump oper- ator during normal operations. The bypass is a 3-way directional valve. Determine which port is the INJECT port and which port is the BYPASS (Figure 38).

  • Page 58: Adt Option Air Connections

    SmartFOAM Page 57 ADT OPTION AIR CONNECTIONS If the ADT option is used, install the operating switch and indicator light placard on the apparatus operator panel. A mounting cutout diagram is provided (Figure 41). After mounting the placard assembly install the air hoses from the ADT to the placard assembly. Make sure proper con- nections are made at the placard assembly (Figure 42).
  • Page 59 SmartFOAM Page 58 Figure 43: ADT Option Air Hose Connections, Part 2...

  • Page 60: Electrical Connections

    The system can only perform when the electrical connections are sound. Make sure each electrical connection is correct. The Hale SmartFOAM system is designed to be installed with a minimum of electrical connections. Cables are ❑ Hale SmartFOAM systems are designed for use on provided with each Hale SmartFOAM system to make direct current, negative (–) ground apparatus electri-...

  • Page 61: Controller Unit

    SmartFOAM Page 60 Figure 44: SmartFOAM Controller Unit Mounting Dimensions CONTROLLER UNIT Dual tank models refer to Figure 46 (shown with dual pump harness). The controller unit mounts in the operator panel of the apparatus. The display is secured with four #6 pan head ❑...

  • Page 62: Controller Unit Power And Ground Connections

    Connect the black (B) wire to a chassis ground stud. Protect the ground connection from corrosion. Figure 45: SmartFOAM Harness Connections – Single Pump & Single Tank Shown Figure 46: SmartFOAM Harness Connections – Dual Pump & Dual Tank Shown...
  • Page 63 SmartFOAM Page 62 Figure 47: SmartFOAM to SAM Harness Connections Figure 48: SmartFOAM Power and Ground Connections (1.7, 2.1) Figure 49: SmartFOAM Power and Ground Connections (3.3, 5.0, and 6.5 24VDC)

  • Page 64: Motor Ground / Primary Power

    GROUND CONNECTION power to the same connection as the pump primer. Be sure the Hale SmartFOAM system is grounded to the When connecting the 12 V 6.5 system with the converter chassis. Use a short length of wide flat ground strap at located remote, wire the converter input and converter out- least 1-1/4”...

  • Page 65: Foam Tank Low Level Sensor Installation

    The foam low tank level sensor(s) must be installed and wired to monitor the foam concentrate level (Figure 52). Figure 52: Low Level Sensor Mounting Options CAUTION! FOAM TANK LOW LEVEL SENSORS MUST BE USED TO PROTECT THE HALE SMARTFOAM FROM DRY RUNNING. FAILURE TO USE LOW LEVEL SENSORS WITH THE HALE SMARTFOAM SYSTEM VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
  • Page 66 SmartFOAM Page 65 Side Mount Installation A side mount low tank level sensor is used if the bottom of the foam tank is not accessible. 1. The sensor has 1/2-in (13 mm) NPT threads. If tank design and construction allows, the side mount sensor is threaded directly into the side of the tank at the proper height (Figure 53).
  • Page 67 SmartFOAM Page 66 Figure 54: Top Mount Sensor Dimensions 1. Layout and drill holes in the top of the foam tank (Figure 54). 2. The center of the sensor should be located at least 1-1/2-in to 2” (38 to 51 mm) from the sides of the foam tank.
  • Page 68 SmartFOAM Page 67 Figure 55: Top Mount Low Level Sensor Assembly...
  • Page 69 SmartFOAM Page 68 Resizing the Top Mount Low Level Sensor Certain applications may require the top mounted sensor to be shorter than factory length (see Figure 55: Top Mount Low Level Sensor Assembly: Top Mount Low Level Sensor Assembly). To resize: 1.

  • Page 70: Foam Tank Low Level Sensor Wiring

    Snap the two halves of the WeatherPack connector together making sure they are sealed. Note: If a Hale MST is not used, install the tank select jumper plug, Hale p/n: 513-0320-23-0, to connector C8. Dual Foam Tank System See Figure 46: SmartFOAM Harness Connections –...

  • Page 71: Remote Activation Switch Option

    USE THE SILICONE SEALER PROVIDED TO INSULATE AND PREVENT CORROSION. A connector kit (Hale p/n: 546-1780-00-0) is available that contains a Packard WeatherPack 2-contact shroud half, two (2) 14-16 gauge male terminals and two (2) 14-16 gauge cable seals. Assemble these components to the end of the low tank sensor wires.

  • Page 72: Start-Up Checklist

    SmartFOAM Page 71 START-UP CHECKLIST Before energizing the apparatus and Hale SmartFOAM system for the first time, make sure the following items are checked: ELECTRICAL ❑ Tank level sensor wires connected to distribution box and sealed from moisture. ❑ Tank level sensor functions properly.

  • Page 73: System Installer Start-Up

    SmartFOAM Page 72 SYSTEM INSTALLER START-UP On initial power-up of the Hale SmartFOAM system at the installer facility, the following procedures must be fol- lowed. INITIAL SYSTEM POWER CHECK Watch the display on the controller unit as the apparatus electrical system is turned ON. Check the controller unit readout for: ❑...
  • Page 74 SmartFOAM Page 73 Upon initial power-up with the foam tanks empty, the dis- play on the controller unit will display a warning bar indi- cating that the foam tank is low. Figure 58: Low Foam Tank Warning 1. Fill the foam concentrate tank with WATER. The “low foam tank”...
  • Page 75 Figure 60: SmartFOAM Buttons and Indicators 4. Set the foam injection rate to 1.0% by pressing the INCR or DECR arrow buttons. 5. Press the ON/OFF button to energize the Hale SmartFOAM system. a. The Pump Speed bar graph will in- crease to indicate the motor is running.

  • Page 76: Installation And Delivery Checklist

    SmartFOAM Page 75 INSTALLATION AND DELIVERY CHECKLIST After the Hale SmartFOAM system is installed, use the following check list to verify installation and ensure proper system setup when the apparatus is delivered to the end user. INSTALLATION Date Initials Checklist item ❑...

  • Page 77: Notes

    SmartFOAM Page 76 NOTES...

  • Page 78: User Calibration

    Default values for simulated flow and foam concentrate injection rate may be set to end user specifications while in the calibration mode. The SmartFOAM controller allows up to 6 user preset foam injection rates. Each preset allows for custom text and color for easy identification.

  • Page 79: Foam Flow Calibration

    5 gallons (19 liters) minimum. sensors (paddlewheel) pulse rate with the high 3. Start the Hale SmartFOAM foam pump by pressing the flow value. 4. Determine the desired low rate water flow nor- ON/OFF button.

  • Page 80: Setting Presets

    UNIT OF MEASURE The SmartFOAM controller offers both English and Metric readouts. The Hale SmartFOAM system is calibrated at the factory to U.S. measurement (English) units. The unit of measure is changed within the USER menu. Enter the password “1849” to go to the USER menu.

  • Page 81: Relief Valve

    Figure 65: Relief Valve – 3.3, 5.0, and 6.5 During normal installation and operation, the relief valve does not require adjustment. If adjustment is necessary during field installation, contact Hale Products Inc. at (800) 533.3569 for Relief Valve Service information.

  • Page 82: Operation

    PRESET SCREEN The SmartFOAM system initializes to the preset screen. The preset screen allows the operator to choose any one of the six presets to start the system and show the operation screen. The HOME button goes to the operation screen. The MENU but- ton goes to the main menu.

  • Page 83: Displayed Information

    DISPLAYED INFORMATION Water Flow The water flow display shows the current flow rate of water of foam solution per minute in the Hale flow sensor moni- Figure 67: Reset Water/Foam Totals tored discharges. The flow rate is determined by the paddle- wheel flow sensor rate and the water flow calibration factor.

  • Page 84: Priming The Foam Pump

    In some instances, the foam tank may run dry while operat- Informational ing the Hale SmartFOAM system. The foam pump is de- signed to pump liquid. When the fire pump is running the foam pump may not pump efficiently against 100 to 150 PSI (7 to 10 BAR) back pressure.

  • Page 85: Simulated Flow Operation

    SIMULATED FLOW OPERATION Press the ON button on the operation screen. The The Simulated Flow mode of the Hale SmartFOAM system SmartFOAM system begins operation and the dis- allows operation of the foam pump without discharging water play border change from gray to green, yellow, or through a foam capable discharge or when the flow sensor red (depending on the tank selected).

  • Page 86: Dual Tank System Selection

    THEN SHUTS DOWN. new tank until a FLUSH operation is performed. Figure 69: Dual Tank Selector Operating Positions Make sure the Hale SmartFOAM is operating and foam solu- tion is being discharged (Figure 69). Figure 70: SmartFOAM Foam in Pump Indicator 1.

  • Page 87: Dual Foam Pump Systems

    DUAL PUMP (1) – DUAL PARALLEL This mode consists of dual foam pumps used as a single system with a single SmartFOAM display. It utilizes two of the same foam pumps (i.e. two 6.5 GPM pumps) in order to double the amount of foam flow (i.e. 13 GPM) and the two pumps are utilized in parallel.
  • Page 88 Note: When the Hale ADT, MDTII or MST is in the FLUSH position the Hale SmartFOAM foam injection MAKE SURE THE HALE ADT OR MDT II IS IN THE TANK system runs for about twenty (20) second. “A” POSITION AND THE HALE MST IS IN THE FOAM TANK POSITION WHEN APPARATUS IS PLACED IN THE READY CONDITION.

  • Page 89: Remote On/Off Switch Operation

    Hale SmartFOAM sys- tem. It does not permit adjustment of the injection rate. The SmartFOAM system will use the injection rate of the preset set for “remote activation” (see the SETTING PRE- SETS section). If no preset has the “remote activation” ena- bled then the injection rate used will be the current set rate on the SmartFOAM controller.

  • Page 90: Notes

    SmartFOAM Page 89 NOTES...

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    The maintenance minder can be viewed by going to The SmartFOAM controller will display a full screen mes- the main menu and then selecting the “Maintenance Minder” sage if maintenance is due when the system is energized.

  • Page 92: Freeze Protection

    “9999” in the password entry screen (Calibration/Configura- 4. With the apparatus fire pump in gear, a water supply tion button in the main menu) and then the SmartFOAM con- established, and a discharge hose and nozzle attached troller will show the maintenance minder screen with the to the discharge side of the fire pump, discharge over maintenance reset icons present.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    Note: Hale SmartFOAM system electronic components have no user serviceable components inside and are re- placed as a unit. Opening of Hale SmartFOAM electronic components voids the manufacturer warranty. System Overview Figure 80: Closed Loop Control Diagram The SmartFOAM proportioner is a closed-loop system.
  • Page 94 ❑ VIGN is illuminated when power and ground are ap- the SmartFOAM controller display. The distribution box also plied to the distribution box pins 1 and 12. This indi- receives the signal from the foam feedback sensor, low tank...
  • Page 95 SmartFOAM Page 94 The COM LED indicates the modules CAN communication status. On Solid = Module on-line Flashing slow (2Hz) = CAN bus okay, but the module is not receiving messages from the Foam Con- troller. Flashing fast (8Hz) = CAN bus error, no communications.

  • Page 96: Problem Isolation

    SmartFOAM Page 95 Pump/Motor If the SmartFOAM controller display does not see foam feed- back data indicating that foam is being pumped, the bar The discharge of the foam pump directs foam to the rotary graph will increase to 100% (full scale) because the control- lobe flow meter.

  • Page 97: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN GENERAL This section contains drawings and the parts breakdown for the serviceable assemblies, components and most commonly used options for the SmartFOAM Electronic Foam Proportioning System. ABBREVIATIONS The following abbreviations may be used in this Illustrated Parts Breakdown: A/R....

  • Page 98: Foam Pump Assembly - 1.7Ahp And 2.1A

    SmartFOAM Page 97 FOAM PUMP ASSEMBLY – 1.7AHP AND 2.1A Item Part number Description 115498 Upper Level Assembly - 2.1A - 12 Volt 115499 Upper Level Assembly - 2.1A - 24 Volt 119276 Upper Level Assembly - 1.7AHP - 12 Volt 119277 Upper Level Assembly - 1.7AHP - 24 Volt...

  • Page 99: Flow Meter Assembly - 1.7Ahp And 2.1A (115497)

    SmartFOAM Page 98 FLOW METER ASSEMBLY – 1.7AHP AND 2.1A (115497) Item Part number Description 044-1920-01-0 Flowmeter Right Cover 044-1920-00-0 Flowmeter Left Cover 062-0910-00-0 Flowmeter Housing 040-0340-00-0 O-ring 2-034 Buna-N 70 Durometer 016-1010-00-0 Flowmeter Rotor 064-6390-00-0 Sensor Target for Flowmeter Rotor 064-6680-00-0 Dowel Pin Ø0.25”...

  • Page 100: Pump Repair Kit - 1.7Ahp And 2.1A

    SmartFOAM Page 99 PUMP REPAIR KIT – 1.7AHP AND 2.1A Item Part number Description Kit A 117495 Plunger and Seals Kit B 117496 Valve and Seals Kit C 117497 Cam Bearing...

  • Page 101: Foam Pump Assembly - 3.3, 5.0, And 6.5

    SmartFOAM Page 100 FOAM PUMP ASSEMBLY – 3.3, 5.0, and 6.5 Item Part number Description 501-3120-05-0 Motor/Pump Assembly – 3.3 (12VDC) 501-3120-06-0 Motor/Pump Assembly – 3.3 (24VDC) 501-3130-05-0 Motor/Pump Assembly – 5.0 (12VDC) 501-3130-06-0 Motor/Pump Assembly – 5.0 (24VDC) 501-4480-04-0 Motor/Pump Assembly –...

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