Elkhart Brass RAM Personal Portable Monitor - Manual (Page 6)

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Section 1 – RAM Product Description
The RAM (Rapid Attack Monitor) is designed to provide the fire-fighter / rescue
personnel an efficient and distinct advantage in the application of water or foam at an
incident site. This product is a light weight aluminum device designed to a single
operator the ability to deliver 500GPM of water as necessary. The monitor is self
contained and can be mounted in a pre-connect condition utilizing the truck mounting
bracket such that quick deployment can be achieved for effective initial attack.
Leg Pivot and Lock Pin
The forged aluminum legs have integral lock pins that are spring loaded for
proper engagement when the legs are fully deployed. This provides a stable /
reliable base for the monitor in use.
Forged Aluminum Legs
Forged aluminum legs provide superior strength over cast leg configurations.
Carbide Tipped Ground Spikes
The carbide tipped ground spikes provide secure engagement of the legs across a
wide variety of soft and hard surfaces. The front spikes are spring loaded to assist
engagement on uneven surfaces. Severe uneven surfaces where contact of all
four legs can not be achieved simultaneously should be avoided. The rear spikes
are angled to provide greater contact in the direction opposing the reaction forces
generated by the water flow.
Safety Strap
The monitor is supplied with a length adjustable braided nylon safety strap for use
in securing the device to a fixed stable base prior to any use. The metal clip at the
end of the safety strap makes attachment of the strap to a pole, tree, guard rail or
other such fixture quick and easy. A pouch is provided to keep the strap
organized during transport of the monitor.
Carry / Valve Control Handle
The large comfortable handle acts both as a carry handle in the fully closed and
locked position and as a valve control handle to open / close the waterway.
Handle Lock Pin
A spring loaded lock pin with a large pull knob is provided to insure the carry /
valve control handle remains in the closed position during any time water flow is
not desired.
Counter Balance Mechanism
The counter balance mechanism keeps the nozzle position from drifting
downward due to the weight of the nozzle / outlet devices. This mechanism must
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