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FLF 15000/1800/500
Panther 8x8 CA-7
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Maintenance
Flushing after foam operation
ATTENTION !
To ensure the pump operates without malfunctions, it is important
to flush the pump, priming pump, pipes and foam proportioner.
Flushing with the foam compound drafting/flushing connection
- Connect the foam suction hose to the foam drafting/flushing
connection (J47) and put the opposite end into a container with
clean water.
- Close the internal flushing valve and open the foam compound
drafting/flushing valve:
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Press switch (S53).
- Select the maximum proportioning rate:
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Press switch (S14/3), the integrated pilot lamp illuminates.
- Shift pump system to manual mode as mentioned in the "Manual
Pump Operation" chapter.
- Operate the pump with clean water as mentioned in the
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"Tank Suction Operation" or
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"Drafting Operation from Open Water Source" chapter.
- Open all outlets (turrets, undertruck nozzles, hose reels, pres-
sure outlets).
- Increase pump pressure to approx. 5 bar.
- Carry on flushing until clean water is discharged.
- Open manometer flushing valves (J164) placed behind the
gauges on the left and right* hand sides.
- Before completion of flushing, flush the priming pump:
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Reduce pump speed to idle (pump pressure below 2 bar).
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Press switch (S3) for approx. 5 seconds.
- Disengage the pump engine:
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Please refer to the "Starting the Pump Engine" chapter.
- Drain the entire pump system:
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Please refer to the "Operation in Cold Climates" chapter.
S53
ATTENTION !
The Flushing procedure must be done carefully after each foam
operation, as well as after operation with seawater or mucky
water.
Drain the pump system when flushing is finished.
S14/3
S3
J47
J164
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