Elkhart Brass Stinger 2.0 8297 - Manual (Page 12)

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2. Monitor Removal
a) Shut down the water flow, and
disengage the left-right lock.
b) Pull the twist release lock pin up, and
hold it. Twist the handle and hold it to
keep the latch pins in the released position
(see Fig. 16). The twist release lock pin
should now be released.
c) Support the nozzle and lift the unit
straight up off the truck mount or 8298EX
2.0.
Fig. 16
Twist Handle and Lock Pin
d) Release the twist handle, allowing the latch pins and the twist release lock pin to return to
their original position.
When the monitor is stored on the top mount adapter or the deck mount fixture, the left-right
lock should be engaged to prevent it from spinning on the swivel joint while the apparatus is in
motion. It is also recommended that only the Elkhart Model 282A stream shaper be used with this
monitor. The short length of the 282-A keeps the nozzle as low as possible.
When the 8297-2.0 monitor is installed on a fire apparatus used in cold climates, a drain valve
should be provided in the riser pipe that supplies the monitor. The riser should be drained
immediately after each use during cold weather to prevent freezing and possible damage to the
monitor and piping. The discharge portion of the monitor can be drained by simply lowering the
discharge elbow below horizontal and allowing the water to drain through the nozzle.
To reduce possibility of damage to the monitor by contact with overhead doors, branches, etc,
the nozzle discharge should be kept at the lowest possible angle.
B. Portable Monitor Mode
Carrying the upper monitor assembly on the truck mount adapter allows for its use while the
portable base and hose line(s) are being deployed. Determine the portable base location (keeping in
mind the need for a substantial stationary object to which the safety strap can be attached that is in
line with the intended stream direction). Remember that the nozzle reaction force can be as high as
900 lbs.
1. Prepare the portable base for use by simply rotating each of the four folding legs into its
locked position, starting with the two rearmost legs. It is very important that the legs be in
the locked position prior to initiating water flow.
2. Anchor the portable base with the safety strap. The safety strap should be attached to the
portable base at the carrying handle support post on the front center leg and secured around
a substantial stationary object. The stationary object, such as a stake, parking meter, fence
post, etc., should be positioned between the Stinger 2.0
® monitor and the intended target.
The center leg of the portable base should point directly at the stationary object and the
intended target. The monitor should never be used with any slack in the safety strap. If no
suitable object is available, the Elkhart 81460001 anchor kit must be used.
3. Attach the hose(s) to the portable base. To minimize the possibility of the charged hose
lines moving the monitor, the supply hose should be kept straight in line with its respective
inlet port for a distance of at least ten feet.