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Installation and Operation Manual
System 1600/1601
Installation and Operation Manual
1. Do not pump at pressures higher than
the maximum recommended pressure
[400 psi (28 BAR)].
2 . Do not permanently remove or alter any guarding
devices or attempt to operate the system when
these guards are temporarily removed.
3. Always disconnect the power source before
attempting to service any part of the pump. Note,
this system contains a capacitor which will hold a
charge for a time after the power is disconnected.
Take care to dissipate this charge, by connecting a
12 or 24-volt test lamp from the pump base to the
positive main power terminal.
4. Release all pressure within the system before
servicing any of its components.
5. Drain all concentrate and water from the
discharge system before servicing any of its
component parts.
6. Check all hoses for weak or worn conditions after
each use. Ensure that all connections and fittings
are tight and secure.
7. Use only pipe, hose, and fittings from the foam
pump outlet to the injector fitting, which are rated
at or above the maximum pressure [400 psi (28
BAR) minimum] rating at which the water pump
system operates.
8 . Any electrical system has the potential to cause
sparks during service. Take care to eliminate
explosive or hazardous environments during
service/repair.
9. CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate the system
at or above a temperature of 160°F (71°C).
10. WARNING: Ensure that the electrical source of
power for the unit is a 12 or 24 volt, negative
ground, DC system. Power and ground lines
must come directly from the battery without
any connections to other high power devices,
such as primer pumps, hose reels, light bars,
scene lighting, etc. Refer to Section 7 for
detailed information.
11. CAUTION: Ensure that the electrical
source of power for the unit is the appropriate
12 or 24 volt, negative ground DC system, with
a minimum current rating of at least 32 amps for
12 VDC or 16 amps for 24 VDC System 1600’s.
12. CAUTION: Periodically inspect the pump and
the system components. Perform routine
preventive maintenance as required. Failure
to perform routine maintenance may cause
damage to the pump. See the maintenance
section of this manual for recommended
maintenance procedures and intervals between
maintenance work.
13. CAUTION: Read and understand “Operating
Instructions” section before attempting to
operate the unit.
14. CAUTION: Always disconnect the ground
straps and control cables from the control
module or other FoamPro equipment before
electric arc welding at any point on the
apparatus. Failure to do so will result in a
power surge through the unit that could cause
irreparable damage to the system components.
15. CAUTION: The cables shipped with each
FoamPro unit are tested at the factory. Improper
handling and forcing connections can damage
these cables which could result in other
system damage.
1 Safety
Before attempting to install a FoamPro System 1600 and/or 1601,
read all of the following safety precautions and follow carefully.
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