Briggs & Stratton MC50 User Manual
MiniCAFS 2.1A Operating Manual
GP/211/05 Issue 2. April 2005
MiniCAFS 2.1A
Operating Instructions
Model: MC50 with FoamLogix System
HALE PRODUCTS EUROPE
A Unit of IDEX Corporation
Charles St
Warwick
CV34 5LR
England
+44 (0)1926 623600
+44 (0)1926 623666
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admin_haleuk@idexcorp.com
©Hale Products Europe. Our policy is one of continuous development. We therefore
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INDEX
SECTION PAGE
SAFETY-RELEVANT DATA 4
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 5
RECOMMENDED FUEL, LUBRICANTS and ANTI-FREEZE 5
GENERAL DATA 6
INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS 7-8
INTRODUCTION 9-10
INSTALLATION 11-13
COMMISSIONING/START-UP PROCEDURE 14
OPERATING MiniCAFS FROM A VEHICLE WATER SOURCE 16
DISCHARGING FOAM AGENT ONLY 17
DISCHARGING CAFS 17
WET OR DRY FOAM 18
SHUTTING DOWN 18
OVERHEAT SHUT DOWN 18
TO OPERATE FROM A REMOTE FOAM SUPPLY 19
BATTERY CHARGING 19
MAINTAINANCE 20
FAULT FINDING 21
RECOMMENDED FOAM AGENTS 22
RECOMMENDED SPARES 22
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IMPORTANT NOTES
Please read this manual before operating this equipment.
Every care has been taken during the manufacture of this equipment to ensure that it leaves the factory
capable of giving a long period of trouble-free running.
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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.
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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.
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.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
F.W. Mason
Managing Director
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FUEL
ENGINE FUEL & LUBRICATING OIL
-30ºC -20ºC -15ºC -10ºC 0ºC +30ºC +40ºC
To API
specification
SF/CD
-22ºF -4ºF +5ºF +14ºF +32ºF +86ºF +104ºF
SAE 5W/30
SAE 10W/30
SAE 10W/40 or 10W/50
SAE 15W/40 or 15W/50
SAE 20W/40 or 20W/50
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.
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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
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INSTRUMENTS and CONTROLS
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Foam/CAFS
controls
17
3
4
5
6
7
Engine
8
10
11
12
13
16
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