Manual - Fire Caddy
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1. FIRECADDY DC1205 Limited Warranty This product is warranted to be free from failures due to defects in workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase During the warranty period Just In Case Fire Ltd at its sole discretion will repair or replace at no charge the product that in its sole opinion is defective The purchaser is responsible for packing the product for shipment and for the charges to ship the product to the location specified by Just In Case Fire Ltd including at the purchaser s sole discretion insurance on the shipment Just In Case Fire Ltd will return the product pre paid to the purchaser If the product has been altered modified or repaired in any way or if the failure is the result of misuse abuse or misapplication without the prior consent of Just In Case Fire Ltd this warranty shall be void and Just In Case Fire Ltd shall have no obligation to repair or replace the failed product The products when used in conjunction with sound fire management practices and strictly as per the manufacturer s instructions may provide protection against anticipated fires and may accelerate the extinguishing of existing fires CAUTION The unpredictable nature of fires and the techniques used to apply the product s will affect the performance of the product EXCEPT FOR AS PROVIDED ABOVE JUST IN CASE FIRE LTD DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE PRODUCT S INCLUDING BUT NO2. S gallon jug Outlet Connection i Fire Hose screw onto Outlet Connection 25 ft of 3 4 lay flat hose Valve Nozzle On Off screw onto fire hose Nozzle Scotty _ screw onto Valve
3. T LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE In no event shall Just In Case Fire Ltd be liable to Distributor purchaser or any third party for any loss of profits economic loss indirect incidental punitive special or consequential damages whatsoever and howsoever caused FIRE CADDY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 2007 Just In Case Fire Ltd Calgary Alberta Canada FIRE CADDY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS When Fire Threatens Seconds Count FIRECADDY DC1205 Product Manual Another innovative product by Just In Case Fire Ltd www firecaddy com service firecaddy com tel 403 243 9728 fax 403 243 9749 tf 866 652 2339 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this Product Contents Troubleshooting Guide Problem Requirements for Safe Operation oocccocccccccccccnnnnononnncnnnnnnnnoos 1 Will Not Voltage with Battery not Ensure charger is plugged l Start voltmeter charged into 110V AC source amp the FireCaddy DC 1 203 anne see 3 10Vo12V recharge battery System Limitations o o Battery All ren ee ee A A vases 4 _ defective Fig 1 FireCaddy DC1205 Contents wenn Fig 2 Internal View Do MINS con treinta rea nee eek 5 connections Setting up and Testing the FireCaddy DC1205 22snen 6 Low Test pressure Check
4. battery and Maintenance and Regular Test Operation oooooccconcnncconnncconanononos 7 Pressure or with a or connections FireCaddyDC Maintenance Schedule 222222222 22 seen 8 war EDEL i flow _ throw Water supply Troublesho0un12 Guide au nennen 9 distance located too far FireCaddyDE Limited Warranty uni 10 below pump No Foam Check that from nozzle spray is FlameOut foamy or _ valve not open _ white colored Suction line not in FlameOut FlameOut Replace Flameout _ empty Fire Caddy and Just In Case Fire are Trade Marks of FIRE CADDY A rine SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Just In Case Fire Ltd Calgary Alberta Canada F 4 E FlameOut is a registered Trade Mark of Summit UT Environmental Corporation San Diego CA USA FlameOut is the only wetting agent recommended to be used by both the FDA and the EPA FlameOut is a certified replacement for Halon 1211 by the US EPA FlameOut is UL Classified NFPA 18 EX5028 for Class A amp B fires 2007 Just In Case Fire Ltd Calgary Alberta Canada FireCaddyDC Maintenance Schedule Each Calendar month for a total of twelve maintenance checks per year perform each of the maintenance actions described in the section Maintenance and Regular Test Operation and record the results here D CAUTION Carefully read all sections of this user manual before using your new Fire Caddy Pay close attention
5. he FireCaddyDC by pressing the ON OFF button 10 Drain the hoses completely and roll them up to avoid being damaged 11 Record the maintenance activity in the maintenance chart A chart has been provided in this manual for recording the maintenance actions 12 Ensure that your FireCaddyDC is positioned in an accessible place free from obstructions Failure to maintain the FireCaddyDC as described in the recommended practices for maintenance will invalidate the warranty and may prevent the Fire caddy from performing its intended purpose potentially resulting in serious injury or death and or loss or damage to property Setting Up and Testing the FireCaddy DC1205 After completing connections as above 1 Ensure an adequate supply of contamination and particle free water Do NOT hook up directly to a garden hose as it cannot supply enough flow and will cavitate the pump WARNING Due to the potential backflow to water supply a backflow check valve should be installed if using a potable water supply Fully charge the battery battery charger lights indicate charge of battery Make ready the Fire Hose If using the lay flat hose ensure these are no kinks Start Switch and will remain ON until pressed again As the pressure builds up the Fire Caddy DC will switch itself off When ready open the nozzle valve and the Fire Caddy DC will switch on again Pressure and flow should be sufficient to shoot water a
6. nnection in order FireCaddy DC is shipped for the most part pre assembled and requires only a few connections as in the following diagrams and Connections Chart Check to make sure all the listen parts are included in the delivery package Container Box Metal Figure 1 FireCaddy DC1205 Contents On Off Switch Battery _ Battery Charger _ plug into an electrical outlet Battery Charger Cord Only if not already connected _ black ends to Charger to ia White end to box 19 Flame jo AS _ Battery Charger Plug In plug charger wire into battery ns _ connector Battery Disconnect _ connect when all hooked up and ready Inlet Water Connection 2 Strainer screw onto Inlet Water Connection 34 Polybraid Water Inlet screw onto Strainer A Meta FE Hose S E a Se FIRE cagny i FlameOut Check Valve 4 FlameOut Shut Off turn ON handle in line with piping to Valve _ induce FlameOut FlameOut Inlet insert grey end of clear suction tubing Connection pull back slightly to seal Weight for FlameOut insert hose end into FlameOut Suction Tube _ container entirely to the bottom FlameOut 3 8 Suction insert grey end of clear suction tubing Figure 2 Tubing into FlameOut induction inlet pull Internal View gt back slightly to seal insert end with i _ brass weight into jug to bottom tighten grey cap onto jug FlameOut Container 5 U
7. pproximately 40 feet Check for leaks Tighten connections where necessary Ensure the supply of FlameOut is flowing through the clear plastic supply hose The water coming our of the nozzle should feel soapy to the touch and when directed at a wall it will spray white foam 9 Press the red ON OFF switch on the front of the Fire Caddy DC to turn OFF 10 Drain and dry all lay flat hoses before stowage 11 Reconnect the dried hose and stow it in its intended location Failure to perform these steps upon receiving your FireCaddyDC will invalidate your warranty and may render the FireCaddyDC unable to perform its intended operation Serious injury or death amp or loss or damage to property may result the FIRECADDY DC1205 FireCaddyDC is a sophisticated supplemental fire suppression and protection system that uses its own power supply and any suitable water source to assist in protecting lives the environment and property The fire Caddy s high pressure shooting water up to 40 feet combined with the fire suppressant foam FlameOut more effective than just water makes an excellent fire suppression system The fully charged battery motor cycle time and FlameOut supply of the Fire Caddy DC are designed to last 8 minutes for each use This will use about 40 gallons of water and 2 2 gallons of FlameOut the combination of water and FlameOut is equivalent to about 280 gallons to 400 gallons of straight
8. t of a fire or a fire exceeds your training and experience or the operating capabilities of the FireCaddyDC Y Always position yourself to the fire so that there are multiple exit paths continued next page 1 The FireCaddyDC is only rated for use on Class A and Class B fires ONLY ORDINARY Ordinary combustibles such as wood cloth paper and rubber COMBUSTIBLES FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Ordinary flammable or combustible liquids flammable gases greases and similar materials such as gasoline oil paint and natural and propane gases Open wiring and electrical appliances may have energized electrical sources ELECTRICAL e The FireCaddy is NOT rated for Electrical Fires Do SN NOT use the Fire Caddy in the presence of energized electrical equipment N EQUIPMENT Other safe practices and sensible precautions Y Keep children and observers away from the FireCaddyDC during operation Y Do not force the FireCaddyDC it will do the job better and safer at the rate and capability for which it was designed Y Do not overreach keep proper footing and balance at all times during operation Y Stay alert exercise control Watch what you are doing and use common sense Y Do not operate the FireCaddyDC when you are tired or under the influence of and drugs medication or alcohol Y Do not rush Y Do not use the FireCaddyDC if the switches parts or controls do not Operate properly or are damaged Ha
9. to all CAUTIONS Warnings Instructions for Operation Procedures and Maintenance The FireCaddyDC must be regularly maintained and test operated in order to be available when needed FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL CAUTIONS WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS PROCEDURES AND MAINTENANCE MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH amp OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WARRANTY A limited one year warranty is provided by the manufacturer of your FireCaddyDC The details are provided on the back cover of this product manual For this warranty to be valid you MUST register each Fire Caddy by serial number and obtain a registration number at www firecaddy com warranty reigistration Failure to promptly register your FireCaddyDC with the manufacturer will void all warranties stated or implied Failure to maintain the FireCaddyDC and to test operate on regular basis will void all warranties stated or implied FireCaddyDC serial number warranty registration no REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFE OPERATIONS Do NOT attempt to operate this device until you have read this manual thoroughly and understand completely all cautions warnings safety rules operating instructions procedures and maintenance procedures Failure to comply can result in serious injury or death or loss and damage to property Y Save the owners manual and review frequently for continued safe operation and for instructing others who may use the FireCaddyDC Y Avoid any dangerous situation where a threa
10. ve the defective items repaired or replaced immediately Y Always wear safety glasses protective hair covering is also recommended v Maintain the FireCaddyDC with care Follow all instructions and inspect it regularly Y Never operate the FireCaddyDC without following these rules for safe operation and all the instructions for operation procedures and maintenance as well as all and any cautions and warnings in this owner s manual Maintenance and Regular Test Operation Each calendar month for a total of twelve maintenance checks per year perform the following regular maintenance activities Select a time and date that is convenient and set a schedule for maintenance that will ensure this test cycle is followed and adhere to 1 Ensure an adequate supply of water 2 If the unit has not been plugged into an AC source for more than a week charge the battery for a minimum of 4 hours Check the voltage between the battery terminals with a voltmeter Start the FireCaddy by pressing the ON OFF button Open the nozzle valve fully Nn p w Ensure that the pressure is sufficient to shoot water between 30 and 40 feet If the pressure is not in this range stop the FireCaddyDC and refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual 7 Open the Fire Suppressant Valve Figure 3 to the open position in the and ensure that a supply of FlameOut is being discharged from the nozzle 8 Close the Fire Suppressant Valve 9 Stop t
11. water WARNING If you think the fire will require more than 5 minutes to extinguish it should be used to create a safe passage way for people to escape and to minimize property damage Leave the major fire fighting to the professional fire fighters Due to the unpredictability uncontrollability and unforeseen nature of fire and the varying skills of fire equipment operators Just In Case Fire Ltd makes no claims as to any protection provided by the Fire Caddy and accepts no responsibility or liability for any personal or property damages injuries or loses of any nature as a result of fire not being suppressed or contained System Limitations e Operating the system without water will cause severe pump damage and Operating at any one time longer than the motor duty cycle time of 15 minutes will cause motor damage e Water source can be NO LOWER THAN five to six 5 6 feet below unit as the pump will not prime itself e Freezing System is not designed to operate with the FlameOut or water exposed to below freezing If pump that has had water in it might be exposed to below freezing pump should be run for 5 seconds while not attached to water supply or to discharge line If frozen FlameOut can still be used once thawed e Hose Flailing Do not turn pump on with nozzle valve open while unattended or unsecured nozzle could flail around and cause damage or injury Receiving Connections Description Installation Co
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