Hale CAFS Attack - Manual (Page 13)

13 CAFS Air Bottle Installer/Operation Guide
p/n: 029-0020-85-0
Saf ety Pre ca u tio ns
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Also review and adhere to regulation NFPA 55: “Standard for the Stor-
age, Use and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in
Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks.”
CAUTION !
THE AIR CYLINDERS MUST BE FILLED WITH “BREATHING AIR” QUALITY
AIR. HOWEVER, THIS AIR IS “NOT SUITABLE” FOR BREATHING AIR APPLI-
CATIONS (SCBA). OPEN AND CLOSE AIR CYLINDER VALVES “SLOWLY.”
ALWAYS “CLOSE” THE AIR VALVE WHEN THE CAFSATTACK SYSTEM IS
NOT IN USE.
❑ The air system must be designed and constructed to withstand the
stresses, vibrations and other conditions found when mounted on a fire
apparatus and being used in mobile service.
❑ Air tanks must be mounted in an arrangement that will hold the tanks in
all types of mobile use. Protective devices must be provided to protect
the air tanks, valves and associated piping and/or hoses from damage as
a result of accidental impact.
❑ Each DOT cylinder, valve, hose and/or tubing must successfully with-
stand a “Hydrostatic Test” as stated in regulation 49 CFR 178.37.
The Hydrostatic Test must be performed at least once every five (5)
years.
Failure to successfully meet the test criteria as stated in regulation 49
CFR 178.13 indicates a system failure. The CAFSAttack system must
be removed from operation immediately and repaired and re-tested
before retuning to service.
❑ Valving used on transportable air tanks must be of the ASME type on
ASME cylinders and of the DOT type on DOT cylinders, or equal, for the
rated system pressure.
❑ The air system must be designed so that it can be stored and operated in
environments with relative humidity up to and including 100% (percent).
❑ Surfaces over 142° F (61° C) must be covered with a thermal insulating
material or must be mechanically guarded to protect the operator. If cov-
ering or guarding the surface affects the operation of the component, a
label must be provided that states “CAUTION!: Hot Surfaces When
Operating.”
❑ The air tanks must be located away from any heat-producing devices,
such as the generator engine or exhaust.
❑ Locking devices - All screws, pins, bolts or other fasteners whose failure
could create a hazardous condition for personnel or equipment must be
equipped with locking devices. Safety wire, self-locking nuts, cotter pins,
lock washers and liquid-locking compounds are acceptable.