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BAMBI MAX BUCKET
OPERATIONS MANUAL
2020A

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  • Page 1 BAMBI MAX BUCKET OPERATIONS MANUAL 2020A...
  • Page 2 The manual is available on the SEI website. Register for manual update notifications at bambiupdate@sei-ind.com SEI INDUSTRIES LTD. 7400 Wilson Avenue Delta, B.C. Canada V4G 1H3 Phone: (604) 946-3131 Fax: (604) 940-9566 E-Mail: seisales@sei-ind.com Website: www.bambibucket.com COPYRIGHT © 2020 SEI INDUSTRIES LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
  • Page 3 Version Release Date Revision Summary • General Revision 2020A 21-JAN-2020...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction ......................1 Section 2: Preflight Safety Check ................... 3 Safety Checklist ............................3 Section 3: Deploying the Bucket ..................... 5 Attaching to the Cargo Hook ........................5 Connecting Power ............................. 5 Checking Tail Rotor Clearance ......................... 6 Instant Deployment System (IDS) ......................
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  • Page 6: Section 1: Introduction

    Ignoring these could result in personal injury, bucket damage or aircraft damage. SEI Industries Ltd. offers complete parts supply and repair services for the Bambi MAX Bucket. For a repair facility in your area, please contact SEI. For maintenance and repair purposes, parts diagrams and descriptions are provided in a separate service manual which is specific to your model.
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  • Page 8: Section 2: Preflight Safety Check

    Section 2: Preflight Safety Check Section 2: Preflight Safety Check Safety Checklist Along with the aircraft, the Bambi MAX Bucket should also receive a preflight inspection each day. Follow the checklist below, beginning at the bottom of the bucket and working upwards. 1.
  • Page 9 Section 2: Preflight Safety Check CAUTION Do not put your fingers or other objects into the pump impeller while the pump is running. Personal injury or damage to the pump can occur. 11. Check the filter screen for debris accumulation and clear as necessary. 12.

  • Page 10: Section 3: Deploying The Bucket

    Section 3: Deploying the Bucket Section 3: Deploying the Bucket Attaching to the Cargo Hook Correct attachment of the head is indicated when the ballast on the bucket faces forward in fligh which will avoid twisting of the suspension lines. If using a swivel hook, it is recommended to operate in the locked position to assure that the ballast is always facing forward in flight.

  • Page 11: Checking Tail Rotor Clearance

    Section 3: Deploying the Bucket Checking Tail Rotor Clearance WARNING Using a Bambi MAX Bucket with insufficient tail rotor clearance could result in a tail rotor strike which could result in serious injury or death. NOTICE If using a longline, the minimum recommended length is 50 ft (15 m). When a Bambi MAX Bucket is attached directly to the helicopter cargo hook or attached using a longline less than 50 ft (15 m) in length, it is important to confirm that there is adequate tail rotor clearance.

  • Page 12: Instant Deployment System (Ids)

    Section 3: Deploying the Bucket 3. The tail rotor clearance is equal to the tail rotor length minus the bucket overall length. 4. The tail rotor clearance must be a minimum of 6” (0.15 m). If the tail rotor clearance is insufficient, shorter suspension lines and deployment lines must be used and can be ordered from SEI.
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  • Page 14: Section 4: Flight Operations

    Section 4: Flight Operations Section 4: Flight Operations The operation of the Bambi MAX Bucket can be quickly mastered by operators with no previous experience. Once airborne, the operator can easily become familiar with the flight characteristics of the bucket. Several test fills will also provide familiarity with the variable filling and dumping capabilities of the bucket.

  • Page 15: Filling The Bucket

    Section 4: Flight Operations Filling the Bucket Once the Bambi MAX Bucket touches the water surface, it immediately tips and sinks. This is a result of the ballast on one side of the bucket which makes it unstable on the water. Opening the valve will make the bucket sink faster but it should be closed once it is below the surface.

  • Page 16: Dumping The Bucket

    Section 4: Flight Operations Dumping the Bucket To dump water from the bucket, push and hold the dump switch. As long as the switch is held, water will flow from the bucket. Release the switch to stop the flow of water. The valve may be opened and closed an unlimited number of times allowing the water load to be split into as many parts as desired.
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  • Page 18: Section 5: Using Accessories

    Section 5: Using Accessories Section 5: Using Accessories PowerFill PowerFill is a system which allows partial or complete bucket fills from a range of previously inaccessible water sources as shallow as 18” (0.46 m). This includes streams, ponds, and low profile dip It is available as an externally mounted pump in bucket models 1821 –...
  • Page 19 Section 5: Using Accessories Operating PowerFill To initiate a fill with PowerFill, the pump impeller(s) must be immersed. It may not be possible to fill from water sources less than 18" (0.46 m) deep. The further the bottom of the bucket can be lowered into the water source, the faster the bucket will fill.

  • Page 20: Foam Injection Systems

    Section 5: Using Accessories Foam Injection Systems Sacksafoam is a foam injection system that uses a pump to dispense a controlled amount of foam concentrate from a reservoir into the water in the bucket. The operation of the Sacksafoam is controlled by the pilot through a control unit, which is mounted in the cockpit.

  • Page 21: Power Pack

    Section 5: Using Accessories Power Pack The Bambi Power Pack is a 24 V NiMH, compact, portable and rechargeable power supply used in the operation of the Bambi Bucket or Bambi MAX Bucket. It consists of a battery pack, battery charger, bucket wiring harness, and remote dump switch harness.

  • Page 22: Section 6: Packing And Storage

    Section 6: Packing and Storage Section 6: Packing and Storage Packing the Bucket NOTICE Always leave the valve open one to two inches as this prevents the bottom seal from collapsing during long periods of storage, leading to longer seal life. 1.
  • Page 23 Section 6: Packing and Storage 4. Insert the operations manual into the storage bag. 5. Gather the suspension lines into a coil and stow inside the bucket. Place the head outside of the bucket to prevent the possibility of the lines tangling. 6.
  • Page 24 Section 6: Packing and Storage 8. Rotate shell until head is under the shell. 9. Take the carrying bag and drape it over the bucket. 10. Roll the bucket over and insert the manual. 11. Close with zipper and store with label showing. Bambi MAX Bucket Operations Manual...

  • Page 25: Storing The Bucket

    Section 6: Packing and Storage Storing the Bucket Prior to storage, wash the bucket with fresh water and dry completely to prevent the growth of mildew and the corrosion of aluminium and steel parts. If the bucket is used in saltwater, or with firefighting foam or retardant, take extra care when cleaning to remove all contaminants.

  • Page 26: Section 7: Specifications

    Section 7: Specifications Section 7: Specifications Capacity and Weight Specifications Capacities and weights are accurate to within 5%. Specifications are subject to change. CAUTION The selection of a Bambi MAX Bucket model for a specific aircraft is dependent on many factors including aircraft weight, fuel weight, operation elevation and atmospheric conditions.
  • Page 27 Section 7: Specifications Bambi MAX Bucket with PowerFill Snorkel Capacity Empty Weight Gross Weight Model Imp Gal US Gal Liters BBX1821 1950 BBX1821S 1950 BBX2024 2190 BBX2024S 2190 BBX2226 1000 2390 1080 BBX2732 1200 2900 1310 BBX2732S 1200 2890 1310 BBX3542 1600 3710...

  • Page 28: Section 8: Warranty

    Section 8: Warranty Section 8: Warranty SEI Industries Ltd. (the company) agrees to grant a warranty for a period of one year from the date of purchase of Bambi bucket systems on the following conditions: a) The company’s sole obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at the company’s sole discretion, any product shown to be defective.

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