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5.0 OPERATION
5.1 DEPLOYMENT
It is the responsibility of the individual fi re department or agency to determine physical capabilities and suitability for an individual’s
use of this equipment.
5.2 CARRYING WITH AN UNCHARGED HOSE
On a preconnected hoseline the Blitzfi re may be carried over the shoulder with the legs
folded as illustrated in fi gure 5.2.
Figure 5.2 Carrying the Blitzfi re on an Uncharged Hose
4.5 BLITZFIRE PRESSURE LOSS
Figure 4.5 gives the pressure loss for the Blitzfi re Portable Monitor
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
0 100 200 300 400 500
FLOW (GPM)
LOSS (PSI)
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
0 400 800 1200 1600 2000
FLOW (LPM)
LOSS (BAR)
BLITZFIRE
22 PSI LOSS AT 500 GPM
OSCILLATING BLITZFIRE
34 PSI LOSS AT 500 GPM
HIGH ELEVATION BLITZFIRE
27 PSI LOSS AT 500 GPM
Integral Stream Straightener has
5 psi additional loss at 500 gpm
Figure 4.5 Blitzfi re Pressure Loss