Elkhart Brass Stinger RF8297 - Manual (Page 21)

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VI. O
PERATION
A. Deck Gun Mode
1. Attachment and Operation
(a) Install the monitor by supporting the nozzle and holding the twist handle
on the upper monitor assembly. Align the inlet end of the monitor with
the outlet of the 8298 RF.
(b) Lower the monitor down onto deck mount outlet
and push down evenly so that the latch pins pass
over the swivel ring. (The monitor should now
be resting on top of the swivel ring.)
(c) Confirm correct latch pin positions by checking
the visual indicators in the latch pin caps (Figure
16).
(d) Connect power/charging harness to bottom of
control enclosure.
(e) Charge the monitor. Increase the pressure until
the desired flow is reached.
Figure 16
Latch Pin Indicators
2. Monitor Removal from base
a) Shut down the water flow.
b) Disconnect the power/charging
cable by rotating connector nut
approximately ¼ turn.
c) 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
Figure 17). The twist release lock
pin should now be released.
d) Support the nozzle and lift the
unit straight up off the truck
mount.
Figure 17
Twist Handle and Lock Pin
e) 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, the left-right pinion gear will be
engaged with the ring gear to prevent it from spinning on the swivel joint while the
apparatus is in motion. It is recommended that only the Elkhart Model 282A stream