Elkhart Brass Stinger 2.0 8397 - Manual (Page 8)

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III. O
PERATION
A. Monitor Setup & Operation
Determine the monitor’s 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 monitor 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. (To fold the legs for storage start with the
front legs first. With two fingers, one on each side of the leg, pull the yellow pin towards the
spiked end of the leg until it can be rotated forward to the stored position. There is a set
screw in the leg bracket that serves as a detent for the lock pin when the legs are in the
stored position. The rear legs can then be folded using the same procedure.)
2. Anchor the monitor with the safety strap. The safety strap should be attached to the monitor
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 8397 Stinger 2.0
® monitor and the intended target. The
monitor’s center front leg should point directly at the stationary object and 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 monitor’s inlet connection(s). To minimize the possibility of the
charged hose line(s) moving the monitor, the supply hose(s) should be kept straight in line
with its respective inlet port for a distance of at least ten feet.
4. Aim the monitor nozzle towards the intended
target, (if necessary, first release the left/right
lock as shown in Figure 7), and engage the
left-right lock as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6
Locked Position
Figure 7
Un-locked Position
5. Charge the hose lines slowly to prevent water hammer.
6. Engage the left-right lock to hold the monitor in position. Never leave the monitor
unattended while the left-right lock is disengaged.