Elkhart Brass 299-11H Monitor - Manual (Page 2)

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4. Install handwheels at position “B” on upper ends of support rods.
B. Assemble Monitor to Hydrant
5. Set monitor/elbow assembly on support rods by inserting upper ends of
rods through holes in ears on either side of elbow. Adjust position of “B”
handwheels so that horizontal portion of monitor elbow is square with
hydrant barrel, and elbow threaded swivel is in alignment with hydrant
nipple.
6. Thread elbow swivel to hydrant nipple or valve nipple. To avoid damage
to threaded swivel, monitor elbow must be square to hydrant barrel.
Tighten swivel with spanner wrench.
7. Install remaining two handwheels at position “C” and tighten.
8. Flow test monitor after concrete has cured.
III. Permanent Installation
A. Prepare Base
1. Pour concrete pad per above instructions.
2. Set short bent ends of threaded rods in wet concrete. Set 4”-6” deep and 9-
1/2” from hydrant nipple, and 8-1/2” apart as shown in Figure 2.
B. Assemble Monitor to Hydrant
Follow Items 5, 6, 7, and 8 in II.B Semi-Permanent Installation.
IV. Maintenance and Inspection
The monitor should be inspected regularly to ensure all functions are operating
correctly. Careful inspection for damage to the monitor or nozzle is especially
important after use in emergency operations.
Flow water to check nozzle pattern. If pattern is disrupted, remove nozzle and
check for debris lodged between the nozzle stem and body, or in the stream
shaper inlet.
During nozzle flow test, inspect monitor swivel joints for leaks.