Summary of Contents for IMS Ground Effect Fire Lighter
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Page 1: Front Cover
Ground Effect Fire Lighter Operation Manual Operation Manual Fire Lighter Revision 2... -
Page 2: Contact Details
Ground Effect Fire Lighter Operations Manual A product of IMS New Zealand Limited This manual is applicable to the following models GE200FL Please Read Before Using IMS NZ LTD. 30-32 Leyland Street Onekawa, Napier 4110 New Zealand Sales Phone: (+64) 21583 033... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Front cover……………………..…………………………………… Contact Details……………………………..……………………… Index………………………………………………………………… Introduction to Ground Effect Fire Lighter……………………… Ownership………………………………………………………….. Operational warnings……………………………………………… Component Identification…...…………………..………………… 8-9-10 Pre-Flight Safety Check…………………………………………... Electrical ………………………………….…………..……………. 12-13 Safe Operational Procedure………………...…………….…….. Pack up ……………………………………………………………. -
Page 4: Introduction To Ground Effect Fire Lighter
Tough & Durable Fire Lighters The Ground Effect Fire Lighter is made of tough and durable stainless steel. It’s strong, compact and resistant to fire, while also has good flight characteristics. Operation Manual Fire Lighter Revision 2... -
Page 5: Ownership
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Filling this section out and sending to us will enable IMS to notify the Ground Effect Fire Lighter owner of any new information or developments relating to your Fire Lighter that would be of interest to you Operation Manual Fire Lighter Revision 2... -
Page 6: Operational Warnings
Operational Warnings Warnings and cautions appear at appropriate sections throughout this manual Please read these carefully Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury or death. Indicates a situation that may result in minor to moderate injury as well as possible equipment damage Used to draw attention to a specific requirement, action or process. - Page 7 Left intentionally blank Operation Manual Fire Lighter Revision 2...
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Page 8: Component Identification
Fire Lighter Component Identification Electrical Agitator Handle (removable) Supply Cable Filler Cap Control Enclosure Fuel Pump Discharge Valve Lift Line Connection Points Product Hopper Fire Lighter Frame Operation Manual Fire Lighter Revision 2... - Page 9 Ignition Coil Discharge Valve Product discharge port Fuel Line High Tension Lead Earth Probe Spark Probe Gap distance 10-16mm (3/8-5/8”) Agitator handle used to loosen the Filler Cap Agitator handle installed for agitating Agitator handle used to tighten the Filler Cap Breather hose Plan Views of Ground Effect Fire Lighter...
- Page 10 Wing Fixing Latch Pin Stowage Position When Wing Deployed Wing Folded Away Wing Fixing Latch Pin Position When Wing Folded Away Operation Manual Fire Lighter Revision 2...
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Page 11: Pre-Flight Safety Check
Prior to testing or operation of the Ground Effect Fire Lighter, conduct a pre-operational briefing with the pilot and all crew members. Safety, communications, responsibilities, operational procedures, hazard identification, and the emergency response plan must be reviewed. - Page 12 Electrical Ignition Coil Ignition Spark Board Common Earth Post 10amp Fuse for the Pump 5amp Fuse for the Ignition Spark Board Ignition Spark Isolator Operation Manual Fire Lighter Revision 2...
- Page 13 Enclosure mounted on the rear of the Ground Effect Fire Lighter. Has a toggle switch on the left hand side to isolate the ignition spark so that the pump can run without an ignition source. Used when discharging unused gel and for cleaning procedures Pump Speed Control.
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Page 15: Safe Operational Procedure
Safe Operational Procedure when using a Ground Effect Fire Lighter Transport Fire Lighter to work location. Ensure that the Fire Lighter is in a well ventilated area clear of any other ignition sources Testing of the Igniter and the Fuel Pump can only be done prior to flight when there is no product, residue or vapours in or around the Fire Lighter. -
Page 16: Pack Up
Pack up Ground Effect Fire Lighter Pilot to land the Fire Lighter on the ground in the location that you wish to pack up. Pilot to back away from the Fire Lighter as the aircraft is lowering keeping the Fire Lighter in view at all times during the landing process. -
Page 17: Wire Rope/Strop Inspection Procedure
Wire Lift Line inspection guidelines to look for Randomly distributed visible broken wires? Local groups of broken wires? Visible broken wires in the immediate vicinity of the rope termination? Localised decrease in the diameter of the Lift Line (core failure) less than 10% ... -
Page 18: Storage
Storage of your Ground Effect Fire Lighter Ground Effect Fire Lighters should always be stored in a well ventilated dry and secure place away from direct sunlight. Fault finding with Ground Effect Fire Lighter Fire Lighter not pumping? ... - Page 19 ANGULAR: 0.1 DWG NO. 2678_W102 Ph. +64 6 843 6311 32 Leyland St Fax. +64 6 843 5984 Onekawa www.imsltd.co.nz REVISION:1 PO Box 8707 Havelock North C:\Solidworks\ims\Fire Lighter\2678 Fire Lighter\ IF IN DOUBT ASK New Zealand DO NOT SCALE DRAWING. SCALE:1:2.5...
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