Elkhart Brass HEROPipe System User Manual

MANUAL

98352000 REV. B

ECN #120110 REV. B

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:

1. All personnel who may be expected to use this equipment must be thoroughly trained in its safe

and proper use.

2. Before flowing water from this device, check that all personnel (fire service and civilian) are out of

the stream path. Also, check to make sure stream direction will not cause avoidable property
damage.

3. 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.

4. Whenever possible, this equipment should be operated from a remote location. Do not needlessly

expose personnel to dangerous fire conditions.

5. Open the water valve supplying this equipment slowly

possible water hammer occurrence.

6. After each use, and on a scheduled basis, inspect equipment per instructions in section VII.

7. Any modifications to the electrical enclosures will destroy the NEMA 4 rating and void warranty

coverage of the enclosure and all components within.

8. Do not exceed the recommended intake and discharge pressures while operating the HEROPipe™

System. The maximum discharge pressure is 80 PSI.

so that the piping fills slowly preventing

SYSTEM INFORMATION:

System SERIAL NUMBER: ______________________________
SYSTEM ACCESSORIES:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. System Callout…………………………….....…4

II. System Components……………………….…..5

A. HEROPipe™ Base
B. Waterway
C. Hydraulic Stabilizers
D. Base Clamps

SIDEWINDER™

E.
F. Nozzles
G. Handheld Controller & Docking Station
H. Battery
I. Thermal Imaging Bracket
J. Storage and Transportation Cases

EXM Monitor

III. Installation Instructions……………………..…10

A. Installation Steps

IV. Operating Instructions………………..………12

A. Normal Operation

1. Handheld Controller

2. Docking Station

B. Manual Override

V. Nozzle Flow Chart………………………........13

VI. Specifications…………………..…….……….14

A. Handheld Controller
B. Monitor Controller
C. Battery
D. Base Unit
E. Waterway

VII. Maintenance……………………….…......…15

A. Preventative Maintenance
B. Understanding the Module LEDs

*PARTS DRAWING – Please visit our website at www.elkhartbrass.com for the most current parts list.

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I. SYSTEM CALLOUT

X-86A Gate Valve

Stabilizer System Case

Independent Hydraulic Stabilizers

HEROPipe™ Base

Pivot Wheel

Monitor and

Accessory Case

Telescopic Aluminum Waterway

Quick Connect Coupler

for Sidewinder™ EXM

Figure 1: 8313

Handheld Controller and

Docking Station

HEROPipe™

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Sidewinder™ EXM
Monitor

System

II. SYSTEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS

HEROPipe™

A.

Base

The HEROPipe™ base has been manufactured utilizing
lightweight, T-6061 aluminum alloy. T-6061 allows the
HEROPipe™ System to be high strength, while maintaining
lightweight advantages. The front of the base unit has been
equipped with wheels to allow users to roll it to the attack
position like a wheelbarrow.

The base unit can be secured to nearly any type of building
construction or height. The hydraulic stabilizers keep the
system securely in place whether it is on a building with a
window sill or curtain wall style construction.

B. Waterway

The waterway is manually telescopic and fabricated from
lightweight aluminum. It consists of two (2) sections; a 4”
outside diameter at the base section, and a 3 ½” outside
diameter fly section. The waterway has been designed and
tested for maximum mounting stability, force distribution, and
to ensure there are no leaks. It is retractable for maximum
mobility and can be manually extended from the base for the
greatest reach and effectiveness. The waterway is capable of
applying water from an advantageous position, the exterior of
the structure one floor below the incident, by extending to
reach the floor above.

Figure 2: 81688001

System Base

Figure 3: 81684001

System Waterway

HEROPipe™

HEROPipe™

Caution: Do not exceed the 105 PSI max intake and 80 PSI max discharge pressure during
operation.

C. Hydraulic Stabilizers

Lightweight, internally contained hydraulic load stabilizer bars.
Equipped with a large pump handle, the stabilizers are easy to
pressurize even while wearing gloves. The internal hydraulics
use a bio-safe FDA approved hydraulic fluid that is re­circulated to prevent over pressurizing the system once it
reaches a 350 lb (158.7 kg) nominal end pressure. They can
effectively stabilize the HEROPipe™ system from 5 to 13.5
feet (1.5 to 4.1 meters).

An internal heavy duty coil spring keeps the stabilizer bars in
place once pressurized. Due to its retention capabilities, the
spring helps compensate the expansion and contraction of the
stabilizer bars due to temperature and/or possible flexing.

Figure 4: 81687001

System Hydraulic Stabilizers

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HEROPipe™

D. Base Clamps

The rapid action lever clamp is perfect for applications where
vibration causes a conventional clamp to “walk.” The lever clamp
stays firm in place even when operating at high PSI and/or GPM.

The main rail, jaw, and pressure plate are made from single cold
drawn, torsion-resistant steel that has been tempered and electro­galvanized to withstand high static stress loads, and provide
maximum tensile strength & sturdiness. The sliding clamp arm is
also made from a drop-forged, tempered, and electro-galvanized
steel to ensure perfect fit and positioning for the life of the clamp.

E.

SIDEWINDER™

EXM Monitor

The Sidewinder™ EXM monitor is specially designed for
severe duty cycles. Unique waterway swivel joints utilize
stainless steel thrust rods and needle roller thrust bearings for
unprecedented durability for fighting high-rise fires. The
monitor is controlled by an upgraded Radio Frequency (RF)
handheld controller.

The high power, permanent magnet variable speed DC gear
motors that drive the left-right and up-down movement are
NEMA 4 rated for use in harsh environments. The
Sidewinder™ EXM monitor has a flow efficient 2-1/4” vaned
waterway to minimize turbulence and provide superior nozzle
streams. The water supply connection at the monitor base is
connected to our patented quick connect coupler, and the
discharge nozzle connection has a 2-1/2” national hose male
thread.

This innovative quick connect/disconnect technology is the
perfect addition to the HEROPipe™ System and Sidewinder™
EXM unity. During a high-rise incident there are multiple
safety precautions that must be implemented. This quick
connect system was specifically engineered for the fast,
effective and reliable connection of the Sidewinder™ EXM.

Figure 5: 81683000

HEROPipe™

System Base Clamps

Figure 6: 00007113

SIDEWINDER™

EXM Monitor

Figure 7: 81691001 Quick Connect

Caution: All

SIDEWINDER™

EXM monitor motors are 12VDC.

Caution: Use only Elkhart Brass recommended nozzles.

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