Elkhart Brass Sidewinder 8494 Monitor - Manual (Page 16)

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PERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Normal Operation
1. 81122001 Standard Control Box
The monitor and nozzle are controlled with three toggle switches at each control point. These
switches are marked “STRT-FOG”, “LEFT-RIGHT”, and “UP-DOWN”. The switches are of the
three position, momentary contact, center-off type. Simply push and hold the switch(es) to move
the monitor to the desired stream direction, or to adjust the nozzle to the desired spray pattern.
Release the switch when the proper stream position or spray pattern is achieved. To flush the
nozzle press the “FOG” switch. The nozzle will move to the wide fog position and continue on to
the flush position. Use caution when the nozzle is in the wide fog position to not accidentally
place the nozzle in the flush position. The 5000 Series and SM-10FE nozzles have a unique ball
screw drive that allows motor to “free wheel” at the end of pattern travel in either the straight
stream or wide fog positions. No slip clutch or current limiting feature is used with these nozzle
drives. To flow water with the optional 81181001 or 81298001 Water Valve kits, place the
“WATER” switch to water. This will completely open the valve. To close the valve place the
“WATER” switch to off.
2. 81172001 Joystick Control Box
With the 81172001 Joystick Control Box, the monitor, nozzle and valve are controlled with the
joystick and accompanying switches. Simply push and hold the joystick to move the monitor to
the desired stream direction. Release the switch when the proper stream position is achieved. The
nozzle spray pattern is controlled using the rocker switch on the top of the joystick. To flush the
nozzle press the “FOG” switch. The nozzle will move to the wide fog position and continue on to
the flush position. Use caution when the nozzle is in the wide fog position to not accidentally
place the nozzle in the flush position. To continuously flow water with the optional 81181001 or
81298001 Water Valve kits, place the water valve switch to “ON”. This will completely open the
valve and keep it open regardless of the lever position on the joystick. To close the valve place the
water valve switch to “JOYSTICK” and let go of the joystick lever. To flow water for short
durations leave the water valve switch in the “JOYSTICK” position and operate the valve with the
lever on the front of the joystick. The valve will open as long as the lever is held in. When it is
released, the valve will close.
B. Manual Override
In the event of power failure to one or more motors, the motor(s) may be actuated manually. To
operate a function manually, simply apply a 3/4" ratcheting type wrench (either socket type or
ratcheting box end type) to the hex fitting on the motor shaft extension. The left-right and up-down
functions can be overridden much easier if the motor wire connector is unplugged from the control
harness.
Caution:
Do not use impact drivers to operate the manual override nuts. Serious damage to the motor gearheads
will result.