General Information - Task Force Tips DECON/pak Instructions For Safe Operation And Maintenance

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

The DECON/pak Portable Decontamination System is a self-contained agent proportioning and rinse application system developed
specifically for gross decontamination of firefighting personnel and equipment. Injecting a variety of approved personal protective
clothing gross decontamination agents from 0.1% to 0.5%, the rugged green polypropylene 2.5 gallon concentrate tank and is
supplied by a pressurized 1" or 1.5" hoseline. The unit includes an integrated twist shut-off valve, selective injection metering knob,
and is easily disassembled for cleaning. The pressure vacuum seal on the lid and inlet debris screen assures that the approved
decontamination agent chosen can be stored ready for immediate use. A detachable fan spray nozzle is attached to a 12' discharge
hose for ease of use during agent application or rinsing operations.
The DECON/pak is not intended to be used for Class A , Class B, or any other type of foam concentrate. If you intend to use the
DECON/pak for liquids other than decontamination agents and water, we urge you to contact Task Force Tips Service Department
at 800-854-6864. The use of other liquids may void the warranty and subject the user to hazards not addressed in this manual. The
user assumes all risks for non intended uses.
DECON/pak FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
500
MAXIMUM OPERATING
450
PRESSURE = 500 PSI
400
350
MINIMUM OPERATING
300
PRESSURE = 40 PSI
250
200
150
100
50
0
0 2 4
DECON/pak FLOW CHARACTERISTICS
30
28
MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE = 40 BAR
26
24
22
MINIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE = 3 BAR
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
10
0 20
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(with valve fully open)
6 8 10 14 16 18
12
FLOW (GPM)
(with valve fully open)
40
30 50 60
FLOW (L/MIN)
20 22 24 26 28
70 80 90 100
5
MINUTES TO USE 2½ GALLONS
OF CONCENTRATE AT 12 GPM
PERCENT MINUTES
0.1 208
0.2 104
0.3
0.4
0.5
MINUTES TO USE 10 LITERS
OF CONCENTRATE AT 45 l/min
PERCENT MINUTES
0.1 208
0.2 104
0.3
0.4
0.5
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