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- Page 1 BAMBI BUCKET (all MODElS) opErATIons MAnUAL...
- Page 2 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING. SEI INDUSTRIES LTD. 7400 Wilson Avenue Delta, B.C. Canada V4G 1E5 Phone: (604) 946-3131 Fax: (604) 940-9566 E-Mail: seisales@sei-ind.com Website: www.sei-ind.com COPYRIGHT © 2006 SEI INDUSTRIES LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN CANADA Bambi Bucket Operations Manual (Version F)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction to the Bambi Bucket Overview (All Models) ....................1 Section 2: Preflight Safety Check Safety Checklist ......................2 Bambi System Drawing ....................3 Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket Deployment Instructions ....................4 Attaching to the Cargo Hook ................4 Control Head Orientation (Models 6072-4453 only) ........4 Control Head Operation ..................6 Connecting Power ..................6... -
Page 4: Section 1: Introduction To The Bambi Bucket
Ignoring these warnings could result in personal injury, bucket damage or aircraft damage. SEI Industries Ltd. offers complete parts supply and repair services for the Bambi bucket. For a repair fa- cility in your area, please contact SEI. For maintenance and repair purposes, parts diagrams and descriptions are provided in a separate service manual (specific to your model). -
Page 5: Section 2: Preflight Safety Check
Safety Checklist Section 2: Preflight Safety Check Section 2: Preflight Safety Check Safety Checklist Along with the aircraft, the Bambi bucket should also receive a preflight inspection each day. Follow the checklist below, beginning at the bottom of the bucket and working upwards. Check the bottom chain looking for any tears in the fabric straps. -
Page 6: Bambi System Drawing
Safety Checklist Section 2: Preflight Safety Check Bambi Bucket Drawing Control Head Fittings Trip Line Suspension Lines Trip Line Shackle M Straps Purse Lines IDS Assembly IDS Brackets Ballast Pouch Purse Strings Side Battens Cinch Strap Brackets Cinch Strap (Cinch strap on larger models will be external.) Wear Strips or... -
Page 7: Section 3: Deploying The Bambi Bucket
Deployment Instructions Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket Deployment Instructions Attaching to the Cargo Hook Caution The Bambi bucket may not be suitable for a direct hook-up to the cargo hook. The actual hook- up will be different for various aircraft and operators must comply with all instructions and bulle- tins supplied by the aircraft manufacturer. - Page 8 Deployment Instructions Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket Important Note If you are using a swivel with an electrical connection, it is acceptable for the bucket to be flown without the ballast facing forward. The Bambi bucket has been tested with some swivels and per- forms very well despite rotating in flight.
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Page 9: Control Head Operation
Deployment Instructions Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket Control Head Orientation (Models 5566-HL9800 only) For these models, it may be necessary to use a second shack- le to rotate the bucket 90 degrees. Control Head Operation Warning Do not remove the cover on the control head while operating the Bambi bucket. Part of the tripline safety keeper is cast into the control head cover. -
Page 10: Checking Suspension Cable Length
Deployment Instructions Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket Checking Suspension Cable Length Warning Using a Bambi bucket with a greater overall length than the distance from the cargo hook to the front tip of the tail rotor on your helicopter could re- sult in a tail rotor strike and possible loss of control of the helicopter which could result in injury or death. -
Page 11: Overall Lengths With Standard Rigging
Deployment Instructions Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket Overall Lengths with Standard Rigging Overall Length Bambi Model Feet Meters 6072 12’ 11” 3.94 8096 14’ 6” 4.42 8096S 12’ 11” 3.94 9011 14’ 6” 4.42 1012 14’ 6” 4.42 1012S 12’... -
Page 12: Shorter Suspension Cables
Deployment Instructions Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket If the Firesock is to be used, attach first and then measure to the bottom of the sock. Measure the distance from the shackle on the control head to the bottom of the dump valve. This measurement should be less than the maximum total length as determined with the chart on the previ- ous page. -
Page 13: Instant Deployment System (Ids)
Instant Deployment System (IDS) Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket 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 bucket is taken up by the suspension ca- bles. -
Page 14: Section 4: Flight Operations
Flying the Bambi Bucket Section 4: Flight Operations Section 4: Flight Operations Flying the Bambi Bucket The Bambi bucket should be flown in accordance with the United States Forest Service recommendations limiting all helicopters, other than tandem rotor, to a maximum 80 KIAS while conducting external cargo hook operations. -
Page 15: Variable Fill Capability
Filling the Bucket Section 4: Flight Operations Important Note When filling, you may wish to get in the habit of hitting the switch a second time as you enter the water to ensure that the release mechanism is in the "locked" position. To fill the bucket from an open top tank, you will require a tank with a recommended depth as shown in the chart below: Variable Fill Capability... -
Page 16: Cinch Strap
Filling the Bucket Section 4: Flight Operations Cinch Strap The cinch strap, located inside the bucket on models 6072-4453 and outside on models 5566-9800, allows the pilot to reduce the volume of the bucket to a pre-set position. The cinch strap is marked with percentage settings that denote several load levels. -
Page 17: Using The Firesock
Using the Firesock Section 4: Flight Operations Using the Firesock Attaching a Firesock to a Bambi bucket. The Firesock, when attached to the bottom of a Bambi bucket, makes the bucket a more effective tool by increasing the aeration of the foam when using a Sacksafoam injection system. The Firesock breaks down water droplets (thereby increasing the exposed surface area) when using straight water. -
Page 18: Dumping The Bucket
Dumping the Bucket Section 4: Flight Operations Dumping the Bucket Introduction To dump water from the bucket, simply hit the dump switch once and the rest is automatic. The weight of the water inside the bucket will cause the fabric dump valve to turn inside-out through the bottom of the bucket, thereby giving obstruction-free passage to the escaping water and producing the best possible dump pattern. -
Page 19: Landing
Landing Section 4: Flight Operations Landing The recommended landing procedure allows the bucket to touch down ahead of the helicopter and then maintain tension on the suspension lines by backing up slightly, thereby keeping the control head at an angle while landing. -
Page 20: Section 5: Packing And Storage
Packing and Storing Section 5: Packing and Storage Section 5: Packing and Storage Packing and Storing Packing the Bucket Collapse the IDS by pushing the hub into the bucket. Grab the control head and pull the suspension lines taut. Tape the lines together in two bunches. Bambi Bucket Operations Manual (Version F) - Page 21 Packing and Storing Section 5: Packing and Storage Insert the operations manual and control head into the storage bag. Gather the suspension lines into a coil and stow inside the bucket. Place the control head outside of the bucket to prevent the possibility of the lines tangling.
- Page 22 Packing and Storing Section 5: Packing and Storage Place the control head bag on top of the collapsed bucket. Roll the bucket into a bundle and wrap with the straps supplied. Take the carrying bag and drape it over the bucket.
- Page 23 Packing and Storing Section 5: Packing and Storage Roll the bucket over and insert the bucket and Firesock into the bag. The Bambi bucket carrying bag makes a suitable shipping container when shipping via airfreight. Because of the compactness of the Bambi, many operators carry it aboard the helicopter, at all times, during the fire season.
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Page 24: Section 6: Specifications And Parts
Capacity and Weight Specifications Section 6: Specifications and Parts Section 6: Specifications and Parts Capacity and Weight Specifications Capacity Gross Weight Empty Weight Bambi Model IMP Gal USG Gal Liters 6072 8096 8096S 9011 1012 1100 1012S 1100 1214 1300 1214S 1300 1518... - Page 25 Capacity and Weight Specifications Section 6: Specifications and Parts Caution The selection of a Bambi bucket model for a specific aircraft is dependent on many factors including aircraft weight, fuel weight, operation elevation and atmospheric conditions. The helicopter operator must select a bucket model which is appropriate for their specific situation.
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Page 26: Section 7: Warranty
Section 7: Warranty Section 7: Warranty SEI Industries Ltd. (the company) agrees to grant a warranty for a period of one year from the date of purchase of Bam- bi 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 discre- tion, any product shown to be defective.
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