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Air Operated Priming System
AirPrime™
Installation and Operation Guide
All AirPrime Models
Automatic
Controls
Lift Gauge Option
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q
Standard Control
Manual
Controls
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Lift Gauge Option
Standard Control
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AirPrime Pressure Regulator
For use with high pressure SCBA cylinders
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SC
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1906
Self Contained Priming System
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- Page 1 PROVEN PROVEN ™ Air Operated Priming System AirPrime™ Installation and Operation Guide All AirPrime Models Automatic Controls Lift Gauge Option Standard Control Manual Controls Lift Gauge Option Standard Control AirPrime Pressure Regulator For use with high pressure SCBA cylinders ™ ™...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Repair/Replacement Parts ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������20 Available Models AirPrime™ Overview Automatic Control Manual Control Trident has several AirPrime models to meet specific needs: Auto Base Model Manual Base Model Base Models: All models are available in 2 or 3 barrel design Auto Base Model w/ Lift Gauge... -
Page 3: Airprime™ - How Does It Work
Proven Installation and Operation Guide Priming Performance AirPrime™ - How Does It Work How Does It Work? Control Solenoid ™ AirPrime utilizes air supplied from the chassis air brake system Air In to operate the fire pump primer. This is proven to be far more From Chassis Air Brake efficient and reliable than rotary vane primers driven by an electric... -
Page 4: Installer Responsibilities
3. Non-collapsible 3/4" inside diameter (ID) air hose from primer to fire pump with 3/4" NPT fittings. 4. A Pressure Protection Valve (PPV) (Optionally available from Trident, Part # 30.053.0). 5. A 1-1/4" [32 mm] ID drain hose may be connected to the primer outlet using a hose clamp to secure it in place. -
Page 5: Air Schematic, Ppv, Air Hose And Connections
When the installed length of the air brake tubing exceeds 20 feet [6�1 m], a minimum size of 1/2" OD air brake tubing should be used. Pressure Protection Valve (PPV) A Pressure Protection Valve (4) is not supplied with the primer. A Trident PPV, Part #30.053.0 may be purchased separately. Alternatively a Bendix PPV, Style PR-4, Part #288323 or its equivalent may also be used. -
Page 6: Automatic Single Location Airprime™ System
PRIME mode at any time. • The manual mode can be used without having the fire pump engaged for vacuum testing or training on the primer system. Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 7: Automatic Single Location Airprime™ System With Optional Vacuum Gauge
Proven Installation and Operation Guide Priming Performance Automatic Single Location AirPrime™ System with Optional Vacuum Gauge Installation 1. Install the primer within pump enclosure. Unit must be VERTICAL and mounted ABOVE the highest priming point in the suction piping. 2. Install 3/8" OD air tubing from the pressure protected air tank (PPV valve) to the primer. 3. -
Page 8: Automatic Primer Switch Wiring Details
™ AirPrime™ Fire Pump Priming System Automatic Primer Switch Wiring Details Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 9: Optional In Cab Primer Control
Proven Installation and Operation Guide Priming Performance Optional In Cab Primer Control Compressed Air In 3/8" Tubing (Minimum) Pump Panel Open Valve Fire Pump 3/8" Tubing (Minimum) In Cab 3/8" Tubing (Minimum) Closed Valve Fire Pump 3/8" Tubing From Strainer (Minimum) 3/4"... -
Page 10: Manual Single Location Airprime™ Systems
• Operation is the same as a manual AirPrime without the lift gauge. 2.50" .281" Hole 1.125" Swivel Elbow for 1/4" OD tubing that connects to the Lift Gauge. Panel Cutout " 1.00 2.00" Figure 15 Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 11: Multi Location Installation And Operating Instructions
Proven Installation and Operation Guide Priming Performance Multi Location Installation and Operating Instructions Key Points for All Installations 1. The AirPrime unit MUST be VERTICALLY mounted ABOVE the highest priming point in suction piping. 2. All Remote Priming Valves (RPV) MUST be mounted ABOVE the highest priming point in the suction piping. 3. -
Page 12: Multi Location Automatic Airprime™ System Diagram
By Builder Color Key Through Bumper Installation 3/4" ID External Flex Line 3/4" ID External Flex Line Front Suction Plumbing Highest Point Above Front Axle Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 13: Multi Location Manual Airprime™ System Diagram
3/4" Tubing (Min) Remote Location Remote Location 1/4" Tubing (Min) Color Key Air Supply Lines Vacuum Priming Lines Figure 17 Contact Trident for Front Suction Kits. Trident Kit Supplied Items 3/4" ID External Flex Tubing** Installer Supplied Items ™ Priming Valve Merge All "High Point"... -
Page 14: Trouble Shooting Guide
Reverse orientation of solenoid on top of manifold. Ports on solenoid and Solenoid is on backwards. manifold should be on the same side. Visit TridentAutoAirPrime.com for additional AirPrime information. Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting Guide (Continued)
AirPrime units are available for high volume Industrial Pumpers/Trailers with engine driven air compressors. Also available for small Wildland Trucks without air brakes by utilizing a SCBA cylinder. Visit TridentAutoAirPrime Contact Trident via email for more information. ( 215-293-0700 7 215-293-0701... -
Page 16: Annual Primer Testing
10 inches HG [�33 Bar] (11 Feet) 8 Seconds each 1,000 feet [304 m] of elevation above 2,000 feet [609 m]. 15 inches HG [�50 Bar] (17 Feet) 20 Seconds Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 17: Warranty And Product Information
TRIDENT employee. Be prepared to provide the product model number and purchase invoice number. Replacement parts ordered will be invoiced to your account. Once an RGA number is received, you must write it on all boxes and paperwork. TRIDENT will not accept your returned goods without an RGA number. -
Page 18: Installation/Operation Notes
™ AirPrime™ Fire Pump Priming System Installation/Operation Notes Vehicle Number: Trident Emergency Products, LLC 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA... -
Page 19: Installation/Operation Notes
Proven Installation and Operation Guide Priming Performance Installation/Operation Notes Primer Testing Notes: ( 215-293-0700 7 215-293-0701 sales@tridentdirect.com... -
Page 20: Repair/Replacement Parts
Conversion Kit: Manual AirPrime, Converting to Auto with Lift Gauge. Requires .125" NPT Port. Contact Factory for Details 27.005.6 Rebuild Kit: Contains Seals, O-Rings, Spring Valve Plate, Inlet Filter and Fasteners 27.003.3 Trident Emergency Products, LLC ™ World Class 2940 Turnpike Drive | Suite #9 | Hatboro, PA 19040 USA...
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