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FLF 15000/1800/500
Panther 8x8 CA-7
© 2014
Maintenance
ATTENTION !
To keep the fire fighting superstructure in functioning condition
below 0
°
Celsius please take appropriate measures (e.g. engage
the water tank heating, park vehicle in non-freezing garage,...).
Drainage of the Pump System / Operation in Cold Climates
- Remove blind coupling of pressure outlet (J11) or disconnect
the pressure hose.
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Open the right discharge valve (J10).
- Drying the priming pump:
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Shift pump system to manual mode - please refer to the
"Manual Pump Operation" chapter - this is to prohibit
automatic opening of the water tank suction valve.
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Engage the pump - please refer to the "Engaging the Pump"
chapter.
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Press switch (S3) for approx. 5 seconds time.
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Disengage the pump.
- Drainage of the right hose reel:
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Please refer to the "Rapid Intervention System" chapter.
- Drainage of the electric foam compound pump:
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Please refer to the "Flushing of the electric foam compound
pump" chapter.
- Drainage of right tank fill line:
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Remove blind couplings of tank fill connections (J30).
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Open tank fill valves (J29).
- Drain the deluge filter by closing shut off valve (J74) and
opening drain valve (J76).
- Operate all ball valves several times; keep ball valves in half
open position to allow drainage of the valve casing.
- Wait until the pump system is drained.
- Close all pressure outlets and drain valves, secure with blind
couplings.
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Press all switches again, with the integrated pilot lamp
illuminates.
3%
8%
S3
J10 J29
J76 J74
J10 J11 J30 J29