Bambi Bucket Operations Manual (Version F)
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction to the Bambi Bucket 1
Overview (All Models) ...................................................................................................1
Section 2: Preflight Safety Check 2
Safety Checklist ............................................................................................................2
Bambi System Drawing .................................................................................................3
Section 3: Deploying the Bambi Bucket 4
Deployment Instructions ...............................................................................................4
Attaching to the Cargo Hook ..........................................................................4
Control Head Orientation (Models 6072-4453 only) .......................................4
Control Head Operation ..................................................................................6
Connecting Power ..........................................................................................6
Checking Suspension Cable Length ..............................................................7
Overall Lengths with Standard Rigging ..........................................................8
Shorter Suspension Cables ............................................................................9
Instant Deployment System (IDS) ..............................................................................10
Section 4: Flight Operations 11
Flying the Bambi Bucket .............................................................................................11
Filling the Bucket ........................................................................................................11
Variable Fill Capability ..................................................................................12
Cinch Strap ...................................................................................................13
High Elevation Operations ............................................................................13
Using the Firesock ......................................................................................................14
Dumping the Bucket ...................................................................................................15
Introduction ...................................................................................................15
Dump Pattern ...............................................................................................15
Dump Speed .................................................................................................15
Landing .......................................................................................................................16
Section 5: Packing and Storage 17
Packing and Storing ...................................................................................................17
Packing the Bucket .......................................................................................17
Section 6: Specifications and Parts 21
Capacity and Weight Specifications ...........................................................................21
Section 7: Warranty 23
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