Hale CAFS Attack - Manual (Page 33)

33 CAFS Air Bottle Installer/Operation Guide
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It is preferred to run 3/8” (10 mm) high pressure tubing with flared ends for
connection to the appropriate fittings. Also see WARNING ! on page 32.
2. Ensure the hose or tubing is adequately secured against stresses, vibrations
and other conditions incident to being mounted on a fire apparatus and being
used in mobile service.
3. All materials used in the air system must be corrosion resistant or treated to
resist corrosion unless the finished product is in continual contact with a
noncorrosive lubricant.
4. Flexible hose must be installed to prevent cuts, abrasions, exposure to damage,
excessive temperatures, damage from loose equipment and excessive bend-
ing.
5. The installer/builder must provide the necessary plumbing hardware, i.e.,
fittings, tubing, etc. and make certain they conform to the maximum system
operating pressure of 4,500 psi (310 Bar).
6. Use a suitable sealing compound (for example, Loctite PST or equivalent) on
all fitting threads prior to installation.
7. Plumb a high pressure hose or hard tubing line from the outlet port of the
operator panel shut-off valve to the 3/4” (19 mm) fitting, reduced to 1/4” (6 mm)
tube fitting, at the IN port of the 4,500 PSI high pressure balancing regulator
valve. See WARNING ! on page 32. Also see Figure 4-7: “4,500 PSI HIGH
Pressure Balancing Regulator and Dome Connections” on page 34.
WARNING !
DO NOT TIGHTEN FITTINGS, GAGES, OR COMPONENTS WHILE IN A PRES-
SURIZED SYSTEM.
NEVER TURN THE REGULATOR OR VALVE BODY. INSTEAD HOLD THE
REGULATOR OR VALVE BODY AND TURN THE FITTING NUT.
IF A REGULATOR OR VALVE LEAKS OR MALFUNCTIONS, REMOVE IT FROM
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
8. An additional port must also be added for the tank level display air supply
pressure transducer. (See Figure 4-6: “Typical HIGH Air Pressure Connec-
tions,” on page 32.)