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- Page 1 BAMBI BUCKET OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 Web Site: www.sei-ind.com US & International Inquiries: SEI INTERNATIONAL SALES INC. Suite #3, Beaumont House, Hastings, Christ Church, BARBADOS Tel: (246) 228-4908 Fax: (246) 228-3326 E-mail: bambi@sei-ind.com Web Site: www.sei-ind.com COPYRIGHT@ 2002 SEI INDUSTRIES LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN CANADA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION TO THE BAMBI BUCKET ..1 14.4 Dump Valve Replacement 14.5 Bottom Loop Repairs PREFLIGHT SAFETY CHECK ......2 14.6 Bucket Patching 14.7 Bucket Patching with a Hot Air Gun DEPLOYING THE BAMBI BUCKET ..... 3 14.8 Bucket Patching with Repair Clamps Attaching to Cargo Hook... - Page 4 BAMBI BUCKET SMALL SERIES 6072-4453...
- Page 5 BAMBI BUCKET HEAVY LIFT SERIES 5566-HL9800...
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Page 6: Introduction To The Bambi Bucket
SEI offers complete parts supply and repair facilities for the Bambi Bucket. For maintenance and repair purposes, parts diagrams and descriptions are provided in Sections 18 to 26. When ordering parts, please provide the Model and Serial number of your Bambi Bucket. Additional copies of this manual are available from SEI Industries Ltd. -
Page 7: Preflight Safety Check
PREFLIGHT SAFETY CHECK Just as the pilot preflights his aircraft, he should also 6) Check the suspension cables for frays, kinks or loose preflight his Bambi Bucket each day. Start at the bottom swages. of the bucket and work up: 1) Check the bottom chain and look for any tears 7) Check that the ballast is securely attached. -
Page 8: Deploying The Bambi Bucket
DEPLOYING THE BAMBI BUCKET 3.1 Attaching to Cargo Hook Connecting Power The Bambi Bucket is rigged for a lateral cargo hook. NOTE: To operate the solenoid and release the Correct attachment is indicated when the name plate on water use a momentary contact switch rated only for the control head faces forward in flight;... -
Page 9: Checking Suspension Cable Length
DEPLOYING THE BAMBI BUCKET Fig. 2: Measuring overall length of Bambi. Fig. 2A: Avoid Potential Rotor Strikes 3.3. Checking Suspension Cable Length WARNING: Using a Bambi Bucket with a greater IMPORTANT: It is recommended that operators overall length than the distance from the cargo who choose to use the Bambi Bucket with a hook to the front tip of the tail rotor on your longline, ensure the longline is at least 50' long. - Page 10 DEPLOYING THE BAMBI BUCKET 4) lnstall a new thimble and sleeve onto the cable. The following procedure reduces overall length by 19" Swage the sleeve securely using the correct size swaging (483 mm). This 19" (483 mm) reduction in overall length tool.
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Page 11: Instant Deployment System (Ids)
DEPLOYING THE BAMBI BUCKET Fig. 6: Cut 32" (813 mm) off the trip line. Fig. 5: Cut 13"(330 mm) off the IDS Deployment Cable. 3.5 Instant Deployment System (IDS) The Instant Deployment System uses a hub and spoke mechanism to automatically expand the mouth of the bucket as soon as the weight of the Bambi is taken by the suspension cables. -
Page 12: Flying The Bambi Bucket
FLYING THE BAMBI BUCKET Flying with the Bambi Bucket 5.1 Variable Fill Capability The pilot can vary the bucket’s capacity by the speed at The Bambi Bucket should be flown in accordance with which it is pulled from the water. As the submerged bucket United States Forest Service recommendations limiting is lifted, water pressure bends the bucket shell and its all helicopters, OTHER THAN TANDEM ROTOR, to a... -
Page 13: Filling The Bucket
5. FILLING THE BUCKET Frusto-Conical Arrest System (Cinch Strap) The Frusto-Conical Arrest System (FCAS) allows the pilot to reduce the volume of the bucket to a preset position. The FCAS is composed of a cinch strap on the inside or outside of the bucket. -
Page 14: Shallow Fill Capability
5. FILLING THE BUCKET Fig 8.1 Adjusting the IDS Adjustment Chain 5.6 Filling from the Fireflex Tank 5.4 Shallow Fill Capability The Fireflex Tank is a self-supported open top tank that can be used as a dip tank for helicopters equipped with The flexible nature of the Bambi Bucket makes filling in the Bambi Bucket fire-fighting system. -
Page 15: Using Foam
6.1 SACKSAFOAM Foam Injection System The Sacksafoam is SEI Industries’ state of the art foam dispensing system for use with your Bambi Bucket. This system, exclusive to the Bambi, allows foam to be dispensed into the bucket en route from the filling source to the fire site. -
Page 16: Dumping The Bucket
DUMPING THE BUCKET To dump, simply hit the dump switch once and the rest 7.2 Dump Speed is automatic. The weight of the water inside the bucket will cause the fabric dump valve to turn inside-out through We suggest that you get familiar with flight characteristics the bottom of the bucket, thereby giving "obstruction- while dumping from your particular helicopter. -
Page 17: Landing
Landing A recommended landing procedure is to allow the bucket Do not release the control head from the cargo hook while to touch down ahead of the helicopter and then maintain hovering. This could damage the control head. If the tension on the suspension lines by backing up slightly, control head must be released while hovering, have thereby keeping the control head at an angle while landing. -
Page 18: Packing The Bambi Bucket
PACKING THE BAMBI BUCKET To pack the Bucket: Collapse the Instant Deployment System by pushing the hub into the bucket. Grab the control head and pull the suspen sion lines taut as shown in Fig.7. Gather the suspension lines into a coil and stow inside the bucket as shown in Fig.8. -
Page 19: Storing The Bambi Bucket
10. STORING THE BAMBI BUCKET We suggest that you follow these guidelines to ensure We recommend that you store the bucket in an unfolded the longevity of your Bambi Bucket: position, preferably by suspending the main shackle from an overhead hook. An alternative is to suspend the 1) Do not pile heavy objects on the Bambi in storage. -
Page 20: Adjustments
11. ADJUSTMENTS 11.1 Adjusting the Dump Valve ‘Udder’ 11.2 FCAS and Valve Sealing “Udder” refers to the amount the dump valve bulges out The Frusto-Conical Arrest System (FCAS) involves the below the bucket shell, when the bucket is full. use of a cinch strap to reduce the volume of the bucket. Use of the FCAS cinch strap at minimal bucket volume Dump valve “udder”... -
Page 21: Adjusting Purse Lines In Dump Valve
11. ADJUSTMENTS 11.5 Adjusting Purse Lines in Dump Valve Adjustment of the purse lines in the dump valve is important to effect a good seal at the neoprene Iips of the valve mouth. The purse line adjustment is set and tested at the factory. -
Page 22: Checking Purse Line Adjustment
11. ADJUSTMENTS convenient to stand in the bucket as shown in Fig. 13. Usually one or two specific purse lines will cause this 11.6 Checking Purse Line Adjustment improper tracking. To correct: Once the lines are adjusted, fill the Bambi half full, with 1) Grasp the purse lines at the centre of the section the water just below the top of the valve. -
Page 23: General Trouble Shooting
12. GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING Your Bambi Bucket should provide you with trouble free operation if it is properly maintained. Following are some checks and adjustments which may be made should a problem occur in the mechanical operation of the bucket. 12.1 Valve Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause... -
Page 24: Control Head Troubleshooting
12. GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING 12.2 Control Head Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Head doesn’t release Solenoid malfunction Check the electrical connections for proper operation of dump valve the solenoid. A click should be heard when the circuit is closed. Check the white wires on the solenoid for shorting. See Fig. - Page 25 12. GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Head releases dump Loose trip block bolts Tighten trip block bolts. See Fig. 19. valve prematurely Links are above center Check that links are below center line of clevis pins. Adjust links. See Fig. 20. Worn catch at point Check the catch point for wear at the bullet.
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Page 26: Control Head Maintenance
13. CONTROL HEAD MAINTENANCE WARNING: Do not remove the cover on the control head while operating the Bambi Bucket. Part of the trip line safety keeper is cast into the control head cover. With the cover removed, this safety feature is no longer functional. - Page 27 13. CONTROL HEAD MAINTENANCE 3) Use a small screwdriver through the hole in the spring 7) Insert the end of the trip line through the large center reel drum to remove the end of the tripline from the locking hole of the drum. See Fig. 26. finger.
- Page 28 13. CONTROL HEAD MAINTENANCE it around the drum in a clockwise direction and insert the slack around the drum. See Fig. 29. trip line into the small hole to the right of the large hole. See Fig. 28. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the swage blocks at the 10) Look into the large center hole of the reel, you will Fig.
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Page 29: Spring Power Reel Replacement
13. CONTROL HEAD MAINTENANCE 15) While holding the reel securely, release the temporary lock. Allow cable to wind in gradually, do not let the reel IMPORTANT: Note the position of the anti-torque plate free-wind. Use gloves to protect your hands from injury. on the back of the spring reel. - Page 30 13. CONTROL HEAD MAINTENANCE 10) Wrap the vinyl covered cable back around the spring reel. Remove the temporary lock, and again pull the cable out to its full extent. 11) Back the spring reel off until the three holes are positioned at the top (approx.
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Page 31: Catch Replacement
13. CONTROL HEAD MAINTENANCE 13.3 Catch Replacement point of the catch to allow the hole in the catch to fit through the hole in the trip block (see Fig. 32). File or grind off the point of the catch in a radius centered on Newer buckets use a standardized catch and trip block the hole in the catch. -
Page 32: Bucket Maintenance
14. BUCKET MAINTENANCE Table 2: Purse line specifications Bambi Model Purse line dia. Cut length Approximate tie length 6072 to 1214 #4-1/8"(3.2 mm) 42" (1067 mm) 28" (711 mm) 1518 to 1821 #4-1/8"(3.2 mm) 49" (1244 mm) 35" (889 mm) 2732 to 3542 #5-5/32"(4.0 mm) 49"... -
Page 33: Suspension Line Replacement
14. BUCKET MAINTENANCE 14.2 Suspension Line Replacement Suspension lines should be replaced whenever they OUTSIDE OF NUT, SS NYLOCK WASHER display noticeable kinking or fraying. Factory BUCKET 1/4" X 20 SS FLAT 1/4" replacement lines can be ordered with or without the BOLT, SS HEX end thimbles swaged on. -
Page 34: Bottom Loop Repairs
• Bambi Bucket models 6072 to 4453 Please contact SEI Industries for further information on the glue and the patches to use. 14.7 Bucket Patching with a Hot Air Gun TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED - SEI patching kit - One plastic hand held roller. -
Page 35: Bucket Patching With Repair Clamps
14. BUCKET MAINTENANCE Fig. 37: Patching with a hot air gun. CAUTION: AVOID SKIN CONTACT WITH HOT AIR GUN NOZZLE OR HOT AIR BLAST. 2. Keeping hold of the string, slip one half of the repair SERIOUS BURNS MAY RESULT. clamp through the hole as indicated above. - Page 36 Clamps may not form a leakproof repair if used on or over a seam. Sealing clamps are available from SEI Industries Ltd. For a cut or hole up 2" (5 cm), use a 3" (7.6 cm) clamp.
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Page 37: Ids Hub/Spokes Replacement
14. BUCKET MAINTENANCE of 12 o'clock opposite the ballast. For all the other 14.9 IDS HUB/SPOKES REPLACEMENT models, the adjustment spokes are in either side of 6 o'clock above the ballast. If the IDS is too tight, adjust There are three different IDS hub sizes. The small hub two of the spokes as follows: fits Bambi Bucket Models 6072 through 1821. -
Page 38: Warranty
15. WARRANTY SEI Industries Ltd. (The Company) agrees to grant a In the event the original purchaser does not give Warranty for a period of one year from the date of notice of a Warranty claim within one year of the original... -
Page 39: Specifications
16. SPECIFICATIONS 16.1 Capacity and Weight Specifications Model No. Capacity Gross Weight Empty Weight U.S. Gal Imp. Gal Liters 6072 8096 9011 1012 1072 1214 1273 1518 1574 1821 1876 2024 2135 2732 1225 2853 1300 3542 1590 3667 1667 4453 2000 4587... -
Page 40: Suggested Buckets For Different Helicopters
SPECIFICATIONS 16.2 Suggested Buckets for Different Helicopters WARNING: These are guidelines only. The helicopter operator must make the decision as to which model Bambi Bucket is appropriate. Bambi Model Gross Wt (lbs/Kg) Suggested Helicopters 6072 666/303 Robinson R-44 8096 870/395 Bell 47 &... -
Page 41: Wiring Diagram
17. WIRING DIAGRAM A suggested wiring diagram for installing the Bambi Bucket is given below. (Note: Not for 12 volt 6072 Bambi ) Switch Button P/N ESTC-007 - Housing Fig. 37: Control Wiring Diagram... -
Page 42: Control Head Parts
18. CONTROL HEAD PARTS, MODELS 6072-4453 18.1 Parts Diagram... -
Page 43: Parts List
18. CONTROL HEAD PARTS, MODELS 6072-4453 18.2 Parts List Diagram Part No. Description Qty. FBSC-040312 Stop bolt FNSC-0103 Nut, stop bolt PPB-002 Bearing FBCF-010830 Bolt, suspension FNSF-0208-2 Nut, suspension FBCF-010830Y Bolt, yoke (2003 & older Control Heads) FBCC-021026 Shoulder bolt (2004 & newer Control Heads) FNSF-0208Y Nut, yoke BB-050... -
Page 44: Control Head Parts
19. CONTROL HEAD PARTS, MODELS 5566-7590 19.1 Parts Diagram... -
Page 45: Parts List
19. CONTROL HEAD PARTS, MODELS 5566-7590 19.2 Parts List Diagram Part No. Description Qty. FBSC-040312 Stop bolt FNSC-0103 Nut, Stop bolt PPB-002 Bearing BB-055 Casting, base, large machined BB-060 Casting, cover, machined BB-064 Casting, trip block BB-013 Catch 2" long large FPCS-005 Clevis pin, bearing FPCS-003... - Page 46 19. Control Head Parts, MODELS HL5000 - HL9800 19.3 Parts Diagram...
- Page 47 19. Control Head Parts, MODELS HL5000 - HL9800 19.4 Parts List Diagram Part No. Description Qty. FBSF-040314 Stop bolt FNSF-0103 Nut, Stop bolt PPB-002 Bearing BB-056 Casting, base, AlBr machined BB-060 Casting, cover, machined BB-064 Casting, trip block BB-013 Catch 2" long large FPCS-005 Clevis pin, bearing FPCS-003...
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Page 48: Shell And Valve Models 6072-1821
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Page 49: Parts List
20. SHELL AND VALVE MODELS 6072-1821 20.2 Parts List Diagram# Part No. Description Qty. BB-64691 Ballast Pouch 6072-8096 BB-64692 Ballast Pouch 9011-1012 BB-64693 Ballast Pouch 1214-1518 BB-64681 Ballast Pouch 1821 BB-660 Ballast Bar, lead, 10 lb., 6072-1518 Ballast Bar, lead, 10 lb., 1821 BB-250A Dump Valve Kit 6072-1214 BB-251A... -
Page 50: Shell And Valve
21. SHELL AND VALVE, MODELS 2024-HL9800 21.1 Parts Diagram... - Page 51 21. SHELL AND VALVE, MODELS 2024-HL9800 21.2 Parts List Diagram# Part No. Description BB-655TG Ballast Plate, Large (4453-HL9800) 16 lbs. (7.2 kg) as required BB-657 Bolt Kit, Ballast plate, Small (one plate) BB-659 Wear Strip for Cast Ballast Plate, All BB-658 Bolt Kit, Ballast plate, Large (one plate) BB-64682...
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Page 52: Parts Diagram
22. RIGGING, MODELS 6072-1821 22.1 Parts Diagram... - Page 53 22. RIGGING, MODELS 6072-1821 22.2 Parts List Diagram# Part No. Description Qty. BB-829 Suspension Line, Set, 6072 4 pairs/set BB-830 Suspension Line, Set, 8096-1821 4 pairs/set BB-380 Trip Line, 6072-1821 BB-275 Ring, Riser and Pulley, 6072-1821...
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Page 54: Parts Diagram
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Page 55: Parts List
23. RIGGING, MODELS 2024-HL9800 23.2 Parts List Diagram# Part No. Description Qty. BB-835 S Suspension Line Set, 2024 4 pairs/set BB-836 Suspension Line Set, 2732-4453 4 pairs/set BB-837 Suspension Line Set, 5566-5870 4 pairs/set BB-8372 Suspension Line Set, 6578 4 pairs + 2 singles/set BB-838 Suspension Line Set, 7590 4 pairs + 2 singles/set... -
Page 56: Ids System, Models 6072-1821
24. IDS SYSTEM, MODELS 6072-1821 24.1 Parts Diagram (May not exactly be illustrated as per drawing. Please refer to appropriate parts list.) -
Page 57: Parts List
24. IDS SYSTEM, MODELS 6072-1821 24.2 Parts List Diagram# Part No. Description Qty. BB-349 Cable, IDS Deployment, 6072 BB-350 Cable, IDS Deployment, 8096 BB-350S Cable, IDS Deployment, 8096-1012, short BB-351 Cable, IDS Deployment, 9011,1012 BB-352 Cable, IDS Deployment, 1214 BB-352S Cable, IDS Deployment, 1214 Short BB-353 Cable, IDS Deployment, 1518-1821... -
Page 58: Ids Systems, Models 2024-Hl9800
25. IDS SYSTEM, MODELS 2024-HL9800 25.1 Parts Diagram... - Page 59 25. IDS SYSTEM, MODELS 2024-HL9800 25.2 Parts List Diagram # Part No. Description Qty. BB-360-S Deployment Cable Assy, 2024 BB-361 Deployment Cable Assy, 2732-4453 BB-364 Deployment Cable Assy, 5566 BB-370 Deployment Cable Assy, 6578/7590 BB-372 Deployment Cable Assy, HL5000 BB-373 Deployment Cable Assy, HL7600 BB-374 Deployment Cable Assy, HL9800...
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Page 60: Parts Diagram
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Page 61: Parts List
26. PACKAGING 26.2 Parts List Diagram# Part No. Description Qty. BB-850 Bag, Carrying, 6072-1821 BB-860 Bag, Carrying, 2024-4453 BB-870 Bag, Carrying, 5566-7590 BB-875 Bag, Carrying, HL5000/HL7600 BB-877 Bag, Carrying, HL9800 Fabric Patches * NOTE: Specify model number and fabric color when ordering repair accessories. Optional Repair Accessories TT-105 Small clamp... - Page 62 Operator's Notes...
- Page 63 Operator's Notes...
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I search the numbers of turn the real tripline model 1214 after replacement
The replacement part numbers for the SEI Industries BAMBI BUCKET SMALL Series model 1214 are not explicitly listed. However, general replacement parts for the BAMBI BUCKET SMALL Series include:
- BB-012 Catch 1-1/2" long, small
- FPCS-005 Clevis pin, bearing
- FPCS-003 Clevis pin, catch
- BB-003 Link, long
- BB-004 Link, short
- BB-005 Link, slotted
- BB-006 Link, spring
- BB-002A Reel, spring, std. (for models 6072-1821)
- BB-019A Reel, spring, h.d. (for models 2024-4453)
- BB-001A Solenoid and Piston, c/w bolts and nut, 24 volt
- BB-021 Spring, catch
For model-specific parts, refer to the SEI Industries manual.
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