SAFETY - RELEVANT DATA Thank you for purchasing a MiniCAFS unit. MiniCAFS is designed to give safe and reliable service – however, BEFORE operation it is essential that the Operating Instructions are carefully read and understood. A risk-assessment of this equipment has been conducted with the following results: MAINTENANCE It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition, as per regulation 5 in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. TRAINING It is ESSENTIAL the MiniCAFS is operated ONLY by TRAINED PERSONNEL. Manufacturer’s training can be obtained on application to Hale Products Europe Ltd., Charles Street, Warwick CV34 5LR, England. Tel: +44 (0)1926 623600. To avoid injury, the operators should take all necessary precautions to safeguard themselves and others and follow the operating procedures laid down in this book. SAFETY POINTS - DO NOT OPERATE the unit close to flammable materials or structures. - DO NOT SMOKE while operating the unit - Keep ALL UNTRAINED people AWAY from the unit during operation. - PETROL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE and MUST be HANDLED WITH CARE. - DO NOT REFUEL until the engine is cold. - DO NOT refuel whist smoking or allow sparks or flames into the refuelling area. - DO NOT OVERFILL the fuel tank. After refuelling, ENSURE that the fuel cap is refitted. - Be careful NOT TO SPILL fuel. - DO NOT run the engine in an enclosed area as poisonous gases are given off which can cause injury. - DO NOT expose volatile fluids or battery gases to a naked flame. - Avoid prolonged skin contact with fluids, especially if corrosive or carcinogenic. - Protect the eyes as necessary. - The exhaust system becomes VERY HOT during operation and REMAINS HOT for a time AFTER the engine has been stopped. DO NOT TOUCH the exhaust whilst the engine is HOT. - The starting system is powered by battery. ALWAYS connect the battery positive (+ve) cable BEFORE the negative (-ve) and disconnect the negative BEFORE the positive. - Disconnect the battery when working on the unit to avoid accidental starting. - Batteries produce EXPLOSIVE GASES so do not expose to sources of heat and naked flames. - DO NOT lift heavy weights without suitable assistance. - DO NOT inhale fumes or gases. - DO NOT remove protective guards or shields. ! NOISE When the unit is running, suitable EAR PROTECTION should be worn at all times by personnel. MANUAL HANDLING If the unit is to be removed from the appliance the design incorporates suitable lifting points. The secondary starting method (hand-start) provided MUST BE USED WITH CARE. Follow the operating instructions provided. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION It is illegal to pour engine oil and other contaminants onto the ground, down sewers or drains, or into water courses. Dispose of these through authorised waste disposal contractors to licensed waste disposal sites, or to the waste reclamation trade. If in doubt, contact the Local Authority for advice on disposal facilities. F.W. Mason Managing Director RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FUEL ENGINE FUEL & LUBRICATING OIL To API specification SF/CD PETROL Lead free, minimum 85 octane. (Leaded may be used if lead free is unavailable) COMPRESSOR LUBRICATING OIL Preferred: Tamrotor F2105 Screw Compressor Oil or Screw compressor oil meeting ISO Viscosity grade 32 to 46. Alternatively: SAE 10W/40 automotive multigrade oil. Text Box: SAE 5W/30 Text Box: SAE 10W/30 Text Box: SAE 10W/40 or 10W/50 Text Box: SAE 15W/40 or 15W/50 Text Box: SAE 20W/40 or 20W/50 Text Box: -30.C -20.C -15.C -10.C 0.C +30.C +40.C -22.F -4.F +5.F +14.F +32.F +86.F +104.F GENERAL DATA ENGINE Manufacture Briggs & Stratton Model 18HP Vanguard Bore & Stroke 72.5mm x 70mm Capacity 570 cc Number of cylinders 2 cyl vee Number of main bearings 2 Lubrication Pressurised Full Flow System Service Oil Fill Capacity 1.7 litres Oil filter 'Spin On' disposable canister Fuel feed Vacuum Pulse Pump Fuel tank capacity 8.5 litres Battery 12v/14A COMPRESSOR Model HSC50 Maximum Operating Speed 7250 rpm Nominal speed of operation 6250 rpm Nominal power draw 12.0kW Direction of rotation Anti-clockwise (when looking on pulley) Oil volume (approximate) 3.5 litres FOAM PROPORTIONING SYSTEM Manufacturer Hale Products Inc Model Foamlogix 2.1A Type Electronic Foam Proportioning system Operating voltage 12 volts Current draw 20 amp Max. Foam Agent Flowrate 8.0 L/Min INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS Text Box: 1 2 9 14 15 Text Box: Foam/CAFS controls 17 3 4 5 6 7 Engine 8 10 11 12 13 16 INSTRUMENTS COMMENTS 1. WET or DRY foam selector Press top to make foam wetter Press bottom to make foam dryer 2. FoamLogix display and control See page 16 for details 3. CAFS or Foam selector Press top for CAFS, press bottom for foam only 4. Hours run counter Records total number of hours engine has been running 5. Air dump valve Rapid relief of compressor pressure to aid cold starting 6. Air pressure gauge Indicates air injection pressure 7. Wet or Dry foam i...