IFEX Technologies 3000 - Instruction for Use and Operation; Preparation; Use and Operation

IFEX Technologies GmbH IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Fighting Technology N°: IF3000-130
Instruction Manual
Instructions for Use and Operation
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Hansestraße 18, 27419 Sittensen
Type IFEX 3072 Fire Extinguishing Unit with hose reel Date: 30.11.12
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Note: The pressure gauge at the pressure regulator only shows the approximate
filling pressure of the air cylinder.
Instruction for use and operation
A. Preparation
1. Fill the water cylinder with extinguishing agent as described in para 7.1 of the
filling instructions.
2. Fill the air pressure cylinder with air as described in
Para 7.2 of the filling instructions.
3. The unit will be ready for operation as described in para 8 of the test and
filling instructions.
4. Put on personal safety wear and breathing apparatus as per standard
safety regulations.
B. Use and operation
1. Loose the connections of the gun at the vehicle.
2. Take the IFEX Impulse Gun, and put the strap around the shoulder.
3. Adjust the shoulder strap.
4. Hold the gun upwards at an appr. 30
o
vertical angle.
5. Check whether the water valve is closed.
6. Unwind the hose from the hose reel. (unlock safety catch)
7. Slowly open the air pressure cylinder valves at both air cylinders.
There will be 6 bar pressure on the water container and the water hose, and
25 bar pressure on the gun.
8. Further hold the gun upwards at an 30° vertical angle. Open the water valve.
The gun is filled, when small amounts of water spray through the splitted rubber
diaphragm of the gun. Close the water valve. Adjust the safety catch on the gun.
The Impulse Gun is ready for use.