Task Force Tips PRO/pak Manual For Safe Operation And Maintenance

Task Force Tips PRO/pak Manual For Safe Operation And Maintenance

Portable multi-purpose foam system

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MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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TASK FORCE TIPS, Inc.
MADE IN USA •www.tft.com
©Copyright Task Force Tips, Inc. 2003-2006
Multi-Purpose Foam System
Lack of foam can place operator at risk of injury or death. Establish foam flow before advancing into
hazardous situations. Make sure you do not run out of foam concentrate before the task is
complete. Check concentrate level periodically and keep an adequate supply on hand.
Read instruction manual before use. Operation of this device without understanding the manual
and receiving proper training is a misuse of this equipment. Users who have not read and
understood all operating and safety instructions are not qualified to operate this portable foam
system.
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel
with the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with the PRO/pak Portable Foam
System.
This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
Improper use of foam can result in injury or damage to the environment. Follow the foam
concentrate manufacturer's instructions and fire service training to avoid the following: Using the
wrong type of foam on a fire, i.e. Class A foam on Class B flammable liquid fire; Mishandling of
concentrates; Plunging foam into pools of liquid fuels; Directing foam onto yourself or other
personnel.
There is a wide variety of foam concentrates. Each user is responsible for verifying that any foam
concentrate chosen to be used with this unit has been tested to assure that the foam obtained is
suitable for the purpose intended.
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PRO/pak Portable
RATED FLOW
12 GPM at 100 PSI
45 L/MIN at 6.8 BAR
Minimum Operating Condition
7 GPM at 40 PSI
30 L/MIN at 3 BAR
Maximum Operating Condition
27 GPM at 500 PSI
100 L/MIN at 40 BAR
2800 E. Evans Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383-6940 USA
800-348-2686 • 219-462-6161 • Fax 219-464-7155
LIU-030 December 7, 2006 Rev07

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  • Page 1 This instruction manual is intended to familiarize firefighters and maintenance personnel with the operation, servicing, and safety procedures associated with the PRO/pak Portable Foam System. This manual should be kept available to all operating and maintenance personnel.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS DANGER 2.0 SAFETY 3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY CODE 3.1 PART IDENTIFICATION The member companies of FEMSA that provide emergency response 3.2 LEFT or RIGHT HAND OPERATION equipment and services want responders to know and understand the following: 4.0 FOAM SELECTION 1.
  • Page 3: General Information

    The The Pro/pak can be used on ignited liquid fuels, but it's foam application rate is very limited. Based on NFPA 11 this unit should not be used on ignited Class B fuels with an area greater than 120 square feet (10 x 12 feet) or 11 square meters. The PRO/pak should not be used on burning Polar Solvents with an area greater than 60 square feet (6 x 10 feet) or 5.5 square meters.
  • Page 4: Part Identification

    40º F (4º C). The PRO/pak percentage knob has two sides, the green Class A side was calibrated for 20 Centipoise Class A foam concentrates and the red, Class B, side was calibrated with National Foam's Universal Gold® AFFF concentrate.
  • Page 5: Class A Foam

    4.1 CLASS A FOAM SOLID FUEL - CLASS A CLASS A FOAM Recommended using Class A foam that meets USDA Forest Service “Interim Requirements for Foam for Wildland Fires, Aircraft or Ground Application” or NFPA 298 “Foam Chemicals for Wildland Fire Control.” MOP UP &...
  • Page 6: Foam Compatibility

    4.3 FOAM COMPATIBILITY WARNING Do not mix different types of foam concentrates or foams of the same type from different manufacturers. Mixing of foam concentrates can cause the contents of the foam tank to gel and produce unpredictable 5.0 NOZZLE SELECTION Straight Stream Nozzle —...
  • Page 7: Operation

    2.5 GAL 6.1 HOSE CONNECTION Attach inlet fire hose to the coupling on the inlet end of the PRO/pak. Larger hoses may be used with an adapter. For maximum maneuverability, we recommend attaching 1" hose into the PRO/pak itself. 6.2 FILLING TANK Unscrew the fill port lid by turning counterclockwise.
  • Page 8: Shut Down After Use (Flushing)

    9) Shut off water and reinstall the Control Unit on the tank and insert the Pull Pins and circle cotters. 10) Remove the Cap. The exterior of the PRO/pak can be washed off with the hose or straight stream nozzle with the percentage knob in the OFF position.
  • Page 9: Trouble-Shooting

    8.1 DRAIN HOLE LEFT FRONT ONLY! If the PRO/pak is often used for different foam concentrates, it may be helpful to install a drain to aid in emptying the tank. Drill and tap the left front ear of the tank and install a ¼" NPT Pipe plug. Plastic or Brass preferred.
  • Page 10: Drawings And Parts List

    10.0 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST 12 13 17 18 WATERWAY SUBASSEMBLY PART #U800 DESCRIPTION PART # Pull Pin U180 3/16 SS Balls V2120 1/4-28 x 1/2 Set Screw VT25-28SS500 1.0 Hose Gasket V3040 DESCRIPTION PART # 1.0 Coupling* U260* Percent Knob Label UL505 1.5 Hose Gasket V3030...
  • Page 11 10.0 DRAWINGS AND PARTS LIST (continued) TANK SUBASSEMBLY PART #U805* DESCRIPTION PART # Filter Screen U165 Filport Leash U166 UL503 - TANK GRAPHIC-ENGLISH Valve Umbrella VM4290 UL503-F TANK GRAPHIC-FRENCH Screen On Lid U170 UL503-G TANK GRAPHIC-GERMAN Contents Wheel UL501 UL503-I TANK GRAPHIC-ITALIAN Fill Port Handle U161 UL503-J TANK GRAPHIC-JAPANESE...
  • Page 12: Warranty

    10.0 WARRANTY Task Force Tips, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 (“TFT”) warrants to the original purchaser of its PRO/pak Portable Foam System (“equipment”), and to anyone to whom it is transferred, that the equipment shall be free from defects in material and workmanship during the five (5) year period from the date of purchase.

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