Hale CAFS Attack - Manual (Page 9)

9 CAFS Air Bottle Installer/Operation Guide
p/n: 029-0020-85-0
Saf ety Pre ca u tio ns
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Any of the preceding could effect system capacity and/or safe operation
of the system and is a serious safety violation which could cause per-
sonal injury or death, could weaken the construction of the system or
could affect safe operation of the CAFSAttack Air Bottle System.
WARNING !
NO MODIFICATIONS OR ADDITIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE CAFSATTACK
AIR BOTTLE SYSTEM WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM:
Class1
A Unit of IDEX Corporation
607 NW 27th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34475 U.S.A.
Telephone ......352-629-5020
Fax .................352-629-3569
Web:............... www.class1.com
❑ Nozzle selection – Class1 does not recommend any specific type or
brand of nozzle for use with the CAFSAttack system.
Each fire department must conduct its own evaluation to ensure an
appropriate nozzle choice for the various types of hazards encounter.
Each fire department must develop associated operational procedures
and guidelines. Class1 does not recommend or claim suitability or fit-
ness for any given nozzle brand or style.
WARNING !
ONCE A NOZZLE HAS BEEN SELECTED IT IS IMPERATIVE TO PROVIDE
AMPLE TRAINING IN THE USE OF THE NOZZLE.
OPEN CAFS NOZZLES “SLOWLY” AND MAKE SURE THE NOZZLE IS
SECURED AGAINST REACTION FORCES.
❑ Inspect the pressure balancing regulator valves and interconnecting
components (HIGH pressure side) for leaks before each use.
WARNING !
BE SURE TO WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING THE HIGH
PRESSURE SYSTEM OR WHEN REMOVING AND/OR INSTALLING HIGH
PRESSURE PARTS.