Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1
Bambi System Drawing ............................................................................................................................ 2
Dump Valve Operation ............................................................................................................................. 3
Control Head Operation ............................................................................................................................ 4
Section 2: Deploying the Bucket ............................................................................................. 7
Attaching to the Cargo Hook .................................................................................................................... 7
Connecting Power ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Longlines .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Checking Tail Rotor Clearance ................................................................................................................. 9
Instant Deployment System (IDS) .......................................................................................................... 10
Section 3: Accessories ...........................................................................................................11
PowerFill Snorkel ................................................................................................................................... 11
Foam Injection Systems .......................................................................................................................... 12
Power Pack.............................................................................................................................................. 14
Section 4: Making Adjustments .............................................................................................15
Adjusting the Dump Valve Udder .......................................................................................................... 15
Adjusting Purse Strings ........................................................................................................................... 15
Section 5: Packing and Storage .............................................................................................17
Packing the Bucket ................................................................................................................................. 17
Storing the Bucket ................................................................................................................................... 19
Section 6: Troubleshooting Guide .........................................................................................21
Valve Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 21
Control Head Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 22
Section 7: Repair Assessment Guide ....................................................................................25
Overview of Repair Categories ............................................................................................................... 25
Control Head Repair Criteria .................................................................................................................. 26
Cables Repair Criteria ............................................................................................................................. 27
M-Straps/Top Chains Repair Criteria ..................................................................................................... 28
IDS Repair Criteria ................................................................................................................................. 29
Bucket Shell Repair Criteria ................................................................................................................... 30
Cinch Strap Repair Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 31