Maintenance and Servicing ..................15 Flushing Procedure ..................15 Servicing .......................16 Section 8: Parts Parts and Diagrams ....................17 Control Panel ....................17 Control Panel (Continued) ................18 Control Panel (Continued) ................19 Wiring Harness (Bambi) ................20 Section 9: Warranty Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
For your own protection and for longer system life, always heed the instructions and warnings. Ignoring them could result in damage to the Sacksafoam II, the Bambi bucket and aircraft or in personal injury. SEI offers complete parts supply and repair facilities for the Sacksafoam II. For maintenance and repair pur- poses, parts diagrams and descriptions are provided in this manual.
Either the pilot or a crew member can activate the foam dispenser. Unpacking Whether receiving the Sacksafoam II for the first time or unpacking it at the start of the season, ensure that you have the following:...
Installation Procedures Section 2: Installation Section 2: Installation Installation Procedures Installation of Wiring Harness Console Mount (SFF004) Standard Control Box (SFF003) Wiring Harness (SF515) Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
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Excessive force or twisting on the wiring connector can damage the contacts. Place the Sacksafoam unit inside the helicopter and remove the lid. Ensure that the lid is stored securely or removed completely from the helicopter. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
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Attach power to the unit. Uncoil the stored breakaway hose and connect the breakaway hose to the foam outlet fitting. Push the garden hose fitting into the free end of the breakaway hose. Pushing in fittings. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
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Sacksafoam from the helicopter. In this event, any foam in the hose will drip safely outside the helicopter. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
If the pump starts, the hook- up is correct. Current Total Dispense Dispense Timer Drops Drops Standard Controller Console Mount Power On Dispensing Ready On/Off Reset Reset Switch Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
Foam or water should flow for 10 seconds. Once the test is finished, store the dip tube as shown in the photo. Important Note Please see Section 8: Parts for the parts list to aid in identifying components. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
Section 4: Safety Preflight Safety Check The Bambi bucket and Sacksafoam II system should receive a preflight inspection in the same manner as a pilot preflights the aircraft before use. To preflight the system, start at the bottom and work up.
Bambi bucket. Circuit protection for the controller consists of a crowbar over-voltage protector and a 3-amp circuit breaker. The unit should look like this when ready to operate. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
If the power supply polarity is reversed, the controller box will not operate. However, the Sack- safoam dispense pump will operate at a greatly reduced flow rate. If reverse polarity occurs, cor- rect it immediately. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
- 24 VDC to foam dispense pump white with blue tracer + 24 VDC 0.5 AMPS to mixer solenoid (option) yellow plugged + 24 VDC from Bambi dump button green Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
Please perform the installation, testing and preflight inspection as previously described before operating the Sacksafoam II. This section should be read in conjunction with the Bambi bucket operations manual. Place a full container of foam into one or both spaces of the Sacksafoam case.
Do not use the chart on the top of the controller box. Use the chart on the outside of the grey con- tainer or use the table below to determine run times. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
Section 7: Maintenance Section 7: Maintenance Maintenance and Servicing The Sacksafoam II unit requires no maintenance other than cleaning. The unit should be flushed out with clean water daily, after use, and prior to storage. Important Note Proper cleaning of the equipment prior to storage will increase the life span of the unit.
Undo the four bolts and gently remove the top of the valve from the diaphragm. Clean the inside of the valve and the diaphragm using mild soap and water (do not lose the small spring that fits inside the metal stem attached to the diaphragm). Test the unit after any servicing. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
Parts and Diagrams Section 8: Parts Section 8: Parts Parts and Diagrams Control Panel 7 8 9 8 7 10 6 Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
Parts and Diagrams Section 8: Parts Control Panel (Continued) Please note: A special amp tool is required to attach the pins to the wires. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
There are no implied warranties nor is there any warranty that can be assumed from any representation of any person, except the company itself. Exclusions This warranty is void if the product is not assembled, used and/or maintained in accordance with the oper- ator’s manual supplied by SEI. Sacksafoam II Model 8044 Operations Manual (Version C)
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