4a.1 water supply, 4a.1 water supply - continued – Hale CAFSPro User Manual
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CAFSPro User Operation Manual
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IMPORTANT !
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A COMPRESSED AIR FOAM SYSTEM (CAFS) IS A VALUABLE FIRE FIGHTING
TOOL. HOWEVER, PROPER OPERATION AND TACTICAL USE MUST BE
ADDRESSED THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATION.
THIS MANUAL COVERS THE BASIC OPERATION OF THE HALE CAFSPRO
SYSTEM AND DESCRIBES A BASIC SYSTEM ONLY. FURTHER EDUCATION
AND TRAINING ON FOAM AND COMPRESSED AIR FOAM IS REQUIRED FOR
EFFECTIVE AND SAFE FIRE FIGHTING USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING !
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE HALE CAFSPRO SYSTEM, MAKE
SURE TO CLOSE ALL DRAINS AND DISCHARGE VALVES.
ATTACK HOSES SHOULD BE APPROVED FOR USE WITH CAFS SYSTEMS.
REFER TO HALE BULLETIN #686 FOR A LISTING OF ATTACK HOSES
APPROVED BY HOSE MANUFACTURERS FOR USE WITH HALE CAFSPRO
SYSTEMS.
MAKE SURE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) IS USED
WHEN OPERATING THE APPARATUS.
WET SURFACES ON THE APPARATUS BECOME SLIPPERY. USE CARE
WHEN CLIMBING ON THE APPARATUS DURING OPERATIONS.
4A.1 WATER SUPPLY
The water supply for the apparatus fire pump, when operating the Hale
CAFSPro system, could come from the booster tank (gravity feed), drafting
from a water source, or a pressurized source like a hydrant or another fire
pump. Follow all industry guidelines and training for water supply to the
apparatus.
CAUTION !
THE FIRE PUMP IS EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL SEAL. DO NOT RUN
THE PUMP DRY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME OR SEAL DAMAGE
COULD RESULT.
When operating from a positive pressurized water source, use the relief
valve to maintain pressure and proper engine RPM. If incoming water pres-
sure is excessively high, it may not be possible to maintain engine RPM and
desired pressure.