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- Page 1 ’ WNER ANUAL OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION Ventry Solutions, Inc. (888) 257-8967 Ventry.com Photo courtesy: Eugenio Martinez Carrasco, C.E.I.S. Guadalajara...
- Page 2 RESSURE ENTILATION Ventry Solutions, Inc. Our experience as volunteer fire fighters, coupled with feedback from fire fighters across the country, has helped make this fan the best on the market. If you have any comments, ideas, observations or creative uses, please contact us by phone, email, mail or fax so that we may continue to improve our product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS FAN SPECIFICATIONS ....................1 OUT OF THE BOX ......................3 FAN TRANSPORT ......................3 One Person Carry ......................3 Two Person Carry ......................3 LEG ADJUSTMENT ......................4 How to raise the fan with one person ................4 How to lower the fan, one person .................. - Page 4 MAINTENANCE ........................ 13 Engine Maintenance ....................13 Kevlar & Fiberglass-Coated Propeller ................13 Frame Maintenance ..................... 13 Tachometer ........................13 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 13 Fan walks during operation ..................13 Leg movement obstructed .................... 14 Fan too large to fit compartment .................. 14 PARTS ORDERS ......................
- Page 5 • (888) 257-8967 Ventry.com Some of the pictures within this V manual show older ENTRY , before the vertical handles and Solid Rubber / Medium ENTRY Flat-Free Wheels with Stair Skids.
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Page 6: Fan Specifications
Honda GX series motors (GX120, GX160, GX200) are rated commercial duty. GX motors also have cast iron bores instead of aluminum, low-oil shut off protection, an on/off switch separate from the throttle, and a fuel shut-off valve. Warranties also differ. VENTRY SOLUTIONS, INC. • 888 257-8967 • ventry.com Pg 1 of 2... - Page 7 GFCI-compatible. Please note that older GFCI breakers may have sensitivity conflicts with modern GFCI-compatible equipment. Figure 2. Three Wheel Choices Large Pneumatic Wheels , model 20EM3550, shown with legs retracted, LECTRIC ENTRY legs partially extended, and legs fully extended. Medium Flat-Free Wheels...
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Page 8: Out Of The Box
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION OUT OF THE BOX After unpacking your fan, there are a couple of things you will need to do. 1. Attach wheel option (if added) per included instructions. 2. Add fuel and oil. Oil amounts and specifications are listed in the engine manual under servicing. -
Page 9: Leg Adjustment
ENTRY OLUTIONS LEG ADJUSTMENT Please note that these are suggested ways of raising and lowering the fan. Each firefighter finds a way to set the fan up that works best for them. How to raise the fan with one person Step 1: Loosen all three leg adjustment knobs. - Page 10 OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION Step 5: Tighten the leg lock handle on the extended front leg. Step 6: Rock the fan on the two extended legs while adjusting the remaining leg. Figure 7. Step 5 Figure 8. Step 6 Step 7. Tighten rear leg and aim. Step 8.
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Page 11: How To Lower The Fan, One Person
ENTRY OLUTIONS How to lower the fan with one person Step 1. Rock the fan onto the front two legs & loosen the leg lock handle of the rear leg. Step 2. Retract the rear leg and tighten the leg lock handle. To assist with tightening the leg lock handle, it may help to lower the fan onto the retracted rear leg. -
Page 12: How To Use Positive Pressure Ventilation
Videos showing how to extend and retract the legs on a V can be seen on ENTRY ventry.com. HOW TO USE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION PPV The Basics Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is a powerful tool for firefighting but, like a double- edged sword, it can cut both ways. -
Page 13: Placement
ENTRY OLUTIONS RIGHT! Figure 16. Proper Fan Operation The size-up should look for exterior signs that indicate the fire seat's probable location. Use that information to develop an initial attack plan that ventilates by pushing the heat and combustible gases out of the structure near the seat of the fire. In actual practice, it is not always possible to locate the seat of the fire during the initial size-up. -
Page 14: Smoke Ejection
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION Smoke Ejection are designed to push air, as ENTRY WRONG! used for positive pressure ventilation techniques. It is not designed to handle the environment in which a smoke ejection fan operates, where air is pulled out of the structure (Figure 18). -
Page 15: Stability
ENTRY OLUTIONS Operating the fan close to the ground can reduce the air volume significantly. Raising the fan allows it to draw air from completely around the guard, rather than trying to "suck air out of the ground". Ideally, the legs should be fully extended. This maximizes the fan performance and makes it easier to start. -
Page 16: What Is The Door Seal And How Important Is It
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION What is the door seal and how important is it? Proper fan placement lets the V cone of air cover the entry opening so that ENTRY air doesn't leak out of the opening. This provides a seal and delivers the most pressure and air volume to the structure. -
Page 17: Fan Comparison Methods
WARRANTY Propeller / Frame / Guard Ventry Solution’s Inc. offers a five year warranty on workmanship and materials, plus Lifetime Factory Support. Prop erosion caused by operating a fan over loose materials without elevating the fan high enough to avoid picking up loose materials is not covered under warranty. -
Page 18: Maintenance
This will place a new section of rubber into service. Otherwise contact Ventry Solutions for a new pair or you can pick up a new set at your local medical supply outlet. -
Page 19: Leg Movement Obstructed
If the adjustable leg still does not slide freely, replacement may be necessary. Fan too large to fit compartment Contact Ventry Solutions, Inc. for possible solutions. PARTS ORDERS This is the information we need to make sure that we send correct parts for your fan. -
Page 20: Parts List For 20-Inch Frame, With And Without Wheel Option
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION All nuts, bolts and washers are grade 5 or 8, national fine, zinc coated or better. PARTS LIST FOR 20-INCH FRAME Reference Part Number Number Quantity F-1009 Leg cap, ¾-inch ................3 F-1004S 20-inch Leg, rear ................1 F-1001A 20-inch Frame without wheel option .......... -
Page 21: 20-Inch Frame Assembly Diagram
OLUTIONS 20 Inch Frame Assembly Diagram (this is for the original wheel & handle option design on V . Please contact Ventry Solutions, Inc. if your fan as the vertical ENTRY handle and stair skids). Figure 20. 20-inch frame assembly diagram... -
Page 22: Parts List 24-Inch Frame, With And Without Wheel Option
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION PARTS LIST 24-INCH FRAME Reference Part Number Number Quantity F-1009 Leg cap, ¾-inch ................3 F-1004L 24-inch Leg, rear ................1 F-1001B 24-inch Frame without wheel option ..........1 F-1010 Short foam handle ................2 F-1018 7/8 Round cap .................. 2 24-inch “seven”... -
Page 23: 24-Inch Frame Assembly Diagram
ENTRY OLUTIONS 24 Inch Frame Assembly Diagram (this is for the original wheel & handle option design on V . Please contact Ventry Solutions, Inc. if your fan as the vertical ENTRY handle and stair skids). Figure 21. 24-inch frame... -
Page 24: Parts List For Engine, Tach, And Spark
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION PARTS LIST FOR ENGINE, TACH, AND SPARK Spark Arrester, Stickers, and, Honda GX Series Engines Reference Part Number Number Quantity S-1034 Spark arrester (Honda GX series engines) w/screw ......1 E-DA14 Address decal ................... 1 E-DC13 Caution decal ..................1 E-DC13 Throttle decal .................. -
Page 25: Tachometer/Hour Meter
ENTRY OLUTIONS Tachometer/Hour Meter Reference Part Number Number Quantity T-1031 Tiny-Tach ..................1 T-1032 Self-tapping screws, 8 x 3/8" ............2 T-W075 Wire ties, 50# test ................2 Motor Mount Bolt holding Grounding Clip ......... 1 Figure 24. Tachometer/Hour Meter assembly. -
Page 26: Parts List For Guard Rear Mount
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION PARTS LIST FOR GUARD REAR MOUNT Reference Part Number Number Quantity G-1024 Guard mount bracket ................ 1 G-1035 1/8 U-bolt with nuts ................1 F94225 ¼-inch x 1-inch Flat socket cap screw ..........1 G-1030 Guard mounting hardware, ¼ NF ............. 2 G-1031 Guard mounting hardware, 5/16 NF .......... - Page 27 ENTRY OLUTIONS Figure 26. Close-up of guard Figure 27. Close-up of guard mount to frame. mount to engine. Note the number and position of the washers, reference numbers 7 and 14. The placement of these washers is important to keep everything lined up properly, especially for the 5/16 bolts attaching the guard to the motor crank case.
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Page 28: Propeller Orientation
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION PROPELLER ORIENTATION Toward Crush Plate Toward Engine PARTS LIST FOR PROPELLER MOUNT Reference Part Number Number Quantity P-1026 Stainless set screw ................1 P-1029 Cap screw, (prop safety bolt), 5/16-inch x ¾-inch ......1 P-1028 Internal star washers, 5/16-inch ............1 P-1027 Fender washer, 5/16-inch .............. -
Page 29: Propeller Hubs And Tab Washer Pictures
ENTRY OLUTIONS Propeller Hubs and Tab Washer Pictures Figure Figure Figure 30. Crush plate... -
Page 30: Parts List For Guard Front
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION PARTS LIST FOR GUARD FRONT Reference Part Number Number Quantity Guard, Front (one of the following): QUABU120F 20-inch Fan guard front ............1 QUABU124F 24-inch Fan guard front ............1 ® G-W075 sticker................1 ENTRY ¼” Nylon lock nut and ¼ SAE washer ..........4 G-1040 Guard Front Picture Figure 31. -
Page 31: Parts List For Light Option
Star washer and ring tong terminal ........... 1 L-1009 Spade connectors ................2 Light (one of the following): H-7614 Halogen ................... 1 TL-LED LED ..................1 Light Option Pictures (Halogen Light shown. Contact Ventry Solutions, Inc. for details on the LED Light) Figure 32. Halogen Entry-Point-Light. -
Page 32: Torque Values
OSITIVE RESSURE ENTILATION TORQUE VALUES Torque Values Fan Component (ft. lbs.) 5/16-inch Cap screw (engine mounting bolts) 17 to 21 ¼-inch x ½-inch Cap screw (rear guard to guard mount 9 to 11 tubing) 5/16-inch Cap screw (rear guard to aluminum engine block) 8 to 10 Propeller hub set screw 9 to 11...
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