1. INTRODUCTION TO THE BAMBI BUCKET ......... 1
2. PREFLIGHT SAFETY CHECK ............................. 2
3. DEPLOYING THE BAMBI BUCKET ..................... 3
3.1 Attaching to Cargo Hook
3.2 Connecting Power
3.3 Checking Suspension Cable Length
3.4 Shortening Suspension Cables
3.5 Instant Deployment System (IDS)
TM
4. FLYING THE BAMBI BUCKET ............................. 7
5. FILLING THE BUCKET ......................................... 8
5.1 Variable Fill Capability
5.2 Frusto-Conical Arrest System
TM
(Cinch Strap)
5.3 Adjusting the IDS Adjustment Chain
5.4 Shallow Fill Capability
5.5 Filling from the Fireflex Tank
TM
6. USING FOAM ...................................................... 10
6.1 Bambi "Sacksafoam" Foam
Injection System
7. DUMPING THE BUCKET .................................... 11
7.1 Dump Pattern
7.2 Dump Speed
7.3 Reducing Mouth Opening of the
Dump Valve
8. LANDING ............................................................ 12
9. PACKING THE BAMBI BUCKET ........................ 13
10. STORING THE BAMBI BUCKET ........................ 14
11. ADJUSTMENTS .................................................. 15
11.1 Adjusting the Dump Valve "Udder"
11.2 FCAS and Valve Sealing
11.3 Adjusting "Udder" via Trip Line
11.4 Adjusting "Udder" Following Shortening of ...
Suspension Cables
11.5 Adjusting Purse Lines in Dump Valve
11.6 Checking Purse Line Adjustment
12. GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................... 18
12.1 Valve Troubleshooting
12.2 Control Head Troubleshooting
13. CONTROL HEAD MAINTENANCE .................... 21
13.1 Trip Line Replacement
13.2 Spring Power Reel Replacement
13.3 Catch Replacement
14. BUCKET MAINTENANCE .................................. 27
14.1 Purse Line Replacement
14.2 Suspension Line Replacement
14.3 M-strap Replacement
14.4 Dump Valve Replacement
14.5 Bottom Loop Repairs
14.6 Bucket Patching
14.7 Bucket Patching with a Hot Air Gun
14.8 Bucket Patching with Repair Clamps
14.9 IDS Hub/Spokes Replacement
15. WARRANTY ........................................................ 33
16. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 34
16.1 Capacity and Weight Specifications
16.2 Suggested Buckets for Different Helicopters
17. WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................. 36
18. CONTROL HEAD PARTS, .................................. 37
MODELS 6072-4453
18.1 Parts Diagram
18.2 Parts List
19. CONTROL HEAD PARTS, .................................. 39
MODELS 5566-HL5000 & HL7600-HL9800
19.1 Parts Diagram (5566-HL5000)
19.2 Parts List
19.3 Parts Diagram (HL7600-HL9800)
19.4 Parts List
20. SHELL AND VALVE MODELS 6072-1821.......... 43
20.1 Parts Diagram
20.2 Parts List
21. SHELL AND VALVE, ........................................... 45
MODELS 2024-HL9800
21.1 Parts Diagram
21.2 Parts List
22. RIGGING MODELS 6072-1821.............................47
22.1 Parts Diagram
22.2 Parts List
23. RIGGING, MODELS 2024-HL9800 ..................... 49
23.1 Parts Diagram
23.2 Parts List
24. IDS SYSTEM, MODELS 6072-1821.................... 51
24.1 Parts Diagram
24.2 Parts List
25. IDS SYSTEMS, MODELS 2024-HL9800 ............ 53
25.1 Parts Diagram
25.2 Parts List
26. PACKAGING........................................................ 55
26.1 Parts Diagram
26.2 Parts List
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