Transporting Monitor On Truck Mount Base; Stow-A-Way 800 Base; Site Selection; Extending Portable Legs - Task Force Tips CROSSFIRE Manual

4.11 TRANSPORTING MONITOR ON TRUCK MOUNT BASE

If the monitor is to be transported on a truck mount base, the horizontal lock should be kept locked to keep the monitor from spinning
on its base. The rotational position can be locked by moving the rotation lock lever to its down position. The nozzle may be supported
by a bracket or pointed straight up.

5.0 STOW-A-WAY 800 BASE

The portable base allows the monitor to be positioned in places that are not accessible with a fire truck. The legs are made of
stainless spring steel and will flex when in use to compensate for small ground irregularities. It is intended for maximum flows of 800
gpm (3000 l/min).

5.1 SITE SELECTION

Safe operation of the monitor on the portable base begins with site selection. The site should be a safe distance from the fire
yet within reach of the nozzle stream. Select a flat even surface within 8 feet of a sturdy stationary object that can be used as an
attachment point for the anchor strap. Set up the portable base with the anchor point between the portable base and desired target
of the nozzle stream.
5.2 EXTENDING PORTABLE BASE LEGS
The portable base legs are extended by following these steps:
(Refer to figures 5.2.1, 5.2.2, & 5.2.3)
a) Hold the base carrying handle with one hand and grasp the end of
one of the longer legs with the other hand. Pull this leg away from the
base forward in an arc, until the locking pin engages. The locking pin is
spring loaded and automatically engages when the legs are in the correct
position. Watch the leg lock knob drop down, even with the lower band on
the base, indicated by an arrow.
b) Repeat procedure (a) to extend other set of legs
c) Set portable base on even ground with all leg spikes in contact with
the ground.
Figure 5.2.1
Hold base carrying handle and
grasp end of longer leg
Lift off the storage cap and remove the anchor strap from inside the base, figure 4.2.4. Keep the anchor strap near the monitor as it
will be used to anchor monitor before use.
In the unfolded position the legs provide a stable base for operation of the monitor. Lack of
WARNING
stability can cause an out of control monitor resulting in injury or death. Do not operate as a
portable monitor with either one or both legs in the folded position.
For stable operation the spikes must maintain in contact with the ground. Do not place the monitor
WARNING
on top of debris, objects, or uneven terrain that would keep any of the spikes from contacting the
ground.
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Figure 5.2.2
One set of legs opened and
locked in position
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Figure 5.2.3
Both sets of legs opened and
locked in position
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