Elkhart Brass 8287 User Manual

8287 Three-Inlet Por t able Monitor

Operation and Maintenance Instructions

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PRODUCT SAFETY

Important: Before installing and operating this equipment, read & study this manual thoroughly.
Proper installation is essential to safe operation. In addition, the following points should be adhered
to in order to ensure the safety of equipment and personnel:

• All personnel who may be expected to operate this equipment must be thoroughly trained in its safe and

proper use.

• Before flowing water from this device, check that all personnel (fire service and civilian) are clear of the

stream path. Also confirm stream direction will not cause avoidable property damage.

• Become thoroughly familiar with the hydraulic characteristics of this equipment, and the pumping

system used to supply it. To produce effective fire streams, operating personnel must be properly
trained.

• Always open and close valves supplying this equipment slowly, so that the piping fills with water

slowly, thus preventing the possible occurrence of water hammer.

• After each use, and on a scheduled basis, inspect equipment per instructions in the maintenance section.

• Keep fingers and hands clear of moving parts

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