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INTRODUCTION
Overview
The TurboFoam is an automatic regulating, direct inject foam proportioning system. It performs at most
discharge ow rates and pressures with a wide range of foam concentrates. There are multiple models available
that offer a variety of foam proportioning capabilities through, system exibility, custom programming, control
and hardware options.
All TurboFoam system models feature an electric pump that injects foam concentrate directly into the
discharge water stream, a programmable control module, and a paddlewheel ow sensor. Some models include
a manual or electric ABF selector valve (A foam, B foam, Flush).
The TFC100 models are for use with a single foam tank.
The TFC200 models are for use with a single foam tank or two foam tanks when the manual ABF selector
option is installed.
The TFC300 models are for use with a single foam tank and include an electric valve to provide electronic
ush control. A ush button with LED indicator on the control module operates the valve.
The TFC400 models are for use with two foam tanks and include the 3-valve electric ABF selector to
provide automatic electronic ush control. A ush button with LED indicator and an A/B button with
foam A and foam B indicator LEDs on the control module operate the ABF selector.
The TurboFoam system is designed around the foam concentrate pump. FRC offers different size pumps that
can be paired with any one of the four control modules. The maximum injection rate ranges from the smallest
pump at 1.6 GPM to the largest pump at 6.5 GPM.
The pumps are triplex plunger types that have die-cast bodies, forged brass heads, solid ceramic plungers,
and use Viton seals. Each pump is powered by an electric motor that is designed for use in wet environments.
The motors range in size from 1/3 to 1 horsepower. The foam pump and motor, along with a pressure relief valve,
calibration bypass valve, and the foam pump control are all part of the foam pump assembly.
A panel mounted control module provides the operator interface with the TurboFoam system. There are
four different models available. Each control module has PRESET, + (increase), and – (decrease) buttons to
input the desired percent of foam solution. All models have the program capability to regulate class A and B
foam concentrates. Single tank systems are set for A or B foam at installation, dual tank systems use a select A/B
input to change between the two.
A paddlewheel ow sensor monitors the water ow in the discharge and provides data to the control module.
The program calculates the correct amount of concentrate and adjusts the foam concentrate pump RPM based
on the proportioning percent set by the operator. The system provides a consistent foam solution at the discharge
regardless of water ow uctuations.
Tank empty information is provided to the control module from a TankVision Pro display via the FRC datalink
or from a tank oat switch wired to the control module. With a TankVision Pro connected the programming can be
set so the message display provides information on the time remaining for operation at current concentrate usage.
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