Thermal Imager User Manual
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1. Bullard T3 Thermal Imager Bullar d User Manual It s your life and you re worth it Congratulations Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bullard T3 Thermal Imager The Bullard T3 Thermal Imager combines advanced thermal imaging technology with our expertise in high heat impact resistant thermoplastics to bring you the most durable thermal imager on the market The T3 s innovative compact design and logical easy to use interface presents the first truly personalized thermal imaging tool to today s firefighters The benefits of using thermal imaging technology as a firefighting tool encompass nearly every aspect of a firefighter s job Thermal imaging is not however a technology designed to replace current firefighting tactics Rather it is a tool that allows the firefighter to be more effective and make better decisions Some of the many uses for your Bullard T3 Thermal Imager include Search and rescue Size Up Locating the source of the fire Determining the spread of the fire Determining ventilation points e Determining entry points Overhaul Hazmat Wildland firefighting Training NOTE To help us better serve you please fill out the warranty card enclosed with your Bullard T3 Thermal Imager A WARNING Read all instructions and warnings before using this product Failure to observe this information could result in death or serious injury Bullard It s your l2. is not functioning properly return it to Bullard for evaluation Disassembling the unit voids all warranties The Bullard T3 Thermal Imager is not certified as intrinsically safe Thermal Imaging is not a technology designed to replace current fire fighting tactics Rather it is a tool that allows the firefighter to be more effective and to make better decisions Failure to observe these warnings could result in death or serious injury Bullard T3 Thermal Imager Service Tf your Bullard Thermal Imager is not performing properly please contact Bullard Sales Support at 877 BULLARD 285 5273 Describe the problem to the Bullard representative as completely as possible For your convenience your representative will try to help you correct the problem over the phone or will transfer you to the Bullard Service Center Before returning your Bullard T3 Thermal Imager dis N w D Verify with your representative that the product should be returned to Bullard The Bullard Sales Support Service Center will provide you with written permission and a return authorization number Before returning the product decontaminate and clean your Thermal Imager to remove any hazardous or contaminated materials that may have settled on the product during use Laws and or shipping regulations prohibit the shipment of hazardous or contaminated materials Products suspected of contamination will be professionally decontaminated at t
3. ANSCOM Four channel wireless remote transmitter T3CHARGER 10 volt Charger for NiMH rechargeable batteries housed in quick attach handle with TV VCR internally mounted receiver 110 AC and 12 volt T3MOUNT Truck mounted Direct Charge System This system DC adapters antenna and all necessary cables includes Vehicle Mount Built in Battery Charger Direct Wiring Kit and Attachment Hardware T3TRANSONLY Wireless remote transmitter Receiving system not included T3HANDLE Quick attach handle T3COM Combination TV VCR with built in receiver for T3CASE Heavy duty hard case to house the Bullard T3 and simpler operation package includes TV VCR 110 components AC and 12 volt DC built in receiver antenna and T3TRIPOD Heavy duty 4 foot tripod all necessary cables at 2 p T3CLAMP Thermal imaging clamping system to be used with T3REC Bullard Transmitter Receiver System includes the tripod or as stand alone system to mount imager antenna receiver and all associated cabling to almost any surface necessary for receiving transmitted video signal Warranty a Article must be returned to Bullard with shipping charges Bullard warrants to the original purchaser that the Bullard T3 Thermal Imager is free of defects in materials and workmanship under intended use and service for a period of one 1 year from date of manufacture Bullard s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at Bullard s option articles that are returned with
4. ap Figure 6 Care Instructions The design of the Bullard Thermal Imager requires very little maintenance For best results after each use e Clean the outside of the unit with mild soap or detergent e Wipe the lens with a soft cloth e Clean the display with a soft cloth Check screw tightness on side strap e When not in use always store your Bullard Thermal Imager in the optional truck mount or in the delivery case provided CAUTION Do not use solvents or paint thinners to clean your Bullard T3 Thermal Imager as they could permanently mar the surface or degrade the properties of the outer shell Failure to observe this instruction could result in equipment damage Cleaning the Lens The Bullard T3 lens is recessed in an impact resistant bezel The lens can be cleaned with a soft cloth and soapy water as required Replacing the Video Display Cover Window The display cover Figure 7 has a scratch resistant hard coating to minimize marring However if heavy scratching or gouging does occur the cover window can be replaced To do this simply remove the four screws along the top and bottom of the window Remove the plastic display cover window and replace with a new one part number T3WINDOW making sure that the countersink slots around the mounting holes are facing outward Figure 7 WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the sealed case of your Bullard T3 Thermal Imager If the unit
5. he customer s expense Ship returned products including those under warranty with all transportation charges pre paid Bullard cannot accept returned goods on a freight collect basis Returned products will be inspected upon return to the Bullard facility The Service Center will telephone you with a quote for required repair work that is not covered by warranty If the cost of repairs exceeds stated quote by more than 20 your Coordinator will call you for authorization to complete repairs After repairs are completed and the goods have been returned to you Bullard will invoice you for actual work performed Bullard It s your life and you re worth it Head Respiratory Fire and Rescue Thermal Protection Protection Safety Imaging Ordering Information CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION CATALOG NUMBER DESCRIPTION T3 Bullard T3 Thermal Imager includes Bullard T3NIMH 10 Volt NiMH rechargeable battery Thermal Imager two 10 volt NiMH rechargeable T3ALK AA Alkaline Battery Case batteries 10 volt charger with 110 AC and 12 volt y DC adapters combination strap multimedia T3SHOULDER T3 shoulder strap orientation CD and carrying case T3STRAPKIT T3 replacement strap kit includes combination T3TRANS Four channel wireless remote transmitter strap and left and right side straps housed in quick attach handle antenna receiver T3WINDOW Replacement hard coated polycarbonate display cable 110 AC and 12 volt DC adapters cover T3TR
6. ife and you re worth it an On Off Button Figure 2 l Te Figure 3 Bullard T3 Lens Bezel Lens Battery Use and Operation Power To turn on your Bullard T3 Thermal Imager simply depress the large dark gray power button under the LCD display Figure 2 Upon pressing the power button the thermal imager will run through a calibration sequence The image will appear in approximately 5 seconds To turn off power depress the power button Charging the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Before using a battery for the first time be sure to charge and drain the battery at least three times This will enable the battery to achieve maximum life Using the Battery Charger The battery should be charged in the battery charger using either the AC or DC adapter provided Figure 3 To charge the battery simply insert battery into the charger so that the metal connectors on the battery are aligned with the metal connectors in the charger A red light will illuminate on the charger to indicate that the battery is charging When the light on the charger turns to green your battery will be fully charged You may leave the battery in the charger indefinitely as the battery will not overcharge CAUTION A 15 volt 2 amp AC Adapter is supplied with the unit for powering the battery charger When using AC power do not substitute an adapter with a different specification Failure to observe this instruction may result in e
7. in the warranty period and that after examination are shown to Bullard s satisfaction to be defective subject to the following limitations a Article must be returned to Bullard with shipping charges prepaid b Article must not be altered from its original configuration c Articles must not have been misused abused or damaged in ransport d Maintenance and field replaceable items such as straps display covers and batteries if defective are covered under warranty for a ninety 90 day period Bullard provides a limited lifetime warranty on the Bullard T3 Thermal Imager outer shell This warrants that the outer shell is free of defects in materials and workmanship under intended use and service for the original purchaser Bullard s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at Bullard s option articles that after examination are shown to Bullard s satisfaction to be defective subject to the following limitations Visit our website at www thermalimager com Bullard GmbH Hochkreuzallee 36 53175 Bonn Bad Godesberg Germany Tel 49 228 931933 0 Fax 49 228 931933 50 Bullard 1898 Safety Way Cynthiana KY 41031 9303 Toll free 877 BULLARD 285 5273 Tel 859 234 6616 Fax 859 234 8987 www bullard com prepaid b Article must not be altered from its original configuration c Article must not have been misused abused or damaged in transport d When the outer shell i
8. quipment damage Figs side Strap ier a a r Se ae ol Figure 5 Loading Unloading the Battery Loading and unloading the battery on the Bullard T3 is easy Figure 4 To install a battery slide the battery into the groove on the bottom of the unit Depress both battery locking buttons simultaneously until the battery is fully loaded Release the buttons and ensure that the battery is properly seated To remove a battery depress both battery locking buttons simultaneously and slide the battery out of the unit Since it can only be loaded one way the battery is easily replaced in the dark Additionally as with all batteries your Bullard rechargeable battery will experience a slow drain of its charge during storage The amount of drain varies widely based on storage conditions For best performance charge each of your batteries every week Rear Boot Polycarbonate Display Cover 6 LCD Screen On Off Button Carry Strap Figure 1 NOTE Bullard provides an optional AA Alkaline Battery case which can be used as an alternative to the standard 10 volt NiMH rechargeable batteries The AA alkaline battery case requires 8 AA alkaline batteries Once the batteries are installed the case loads into the unit in the same manner as the standard NiMH battery Because of the unique way that alkaline batteries disperse power to the unit the LED indicators will report battery levels that are not necessarily indicative of the the bat
9. s obsolete and Bullard no longer stocks the part the limited lifetime warranty will be terminated In no event shall Bullard be responsible for damages loss of use or other indirect incidental consequential or special costs expenses or damages incurred by the purchaser notwithstanding that Bullard has been advised of the possibility of such damages Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to one 1 year from the date of manufacture of this product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Extended Warranty The extended warranty has all the same terms and conditions as the one year warranty except it is for the period of two years This warranty can be purchased directly from Bullard or through any authorized Bullard distributor ISO 9001 certified 2001 Bullard All rights reserved Bullard is a registered trademark of Bullard Tt s your life and you re worth it is a trademark of Bullard 6050046814 0801
10. tery s actual remaining charge Side and Combination Straps The side straps are designed to be field replaceable Users can order replacements and install them without having to return the thermal imager to the factory Removing Installing the Side Straps To remove either of the right or left side straps loosen the strap and pull it through the strap loop located on either side of the LCD display Figure 5 Remove the screw that holds the strap to the imager To install fasten the strap to the unit using the screw provided Feed the strap through the strap loop and adjust to the desired length Adjusting the Side Straps To adjust a side strap loosen the hook and loop and set to the desired length Combination Strap The combination strap Figure 6 can be used either as a wrist strap as a backup to keep the imager from falling if it should slip from your hand or as a gear strap hooked directly onto your gear or equipment As a wrist strap the adjustable strap fits over the sleeve of your turnout gear and can adjust to any size wrist The strap can be easily attached to any D ring located on the thermal imager As a gear strap the strap can be attached to a D ring on your turnout gear or equipment and to a D ring on the thermal imager A quick release buckle serves as a safety release mechanism in case the thermal imager ever becomes lodged inhibiting movement Simply depress the buckle and the thermal imager releases from the str
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