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1302 WEST BEARDSLEY AVENUE P.O. BOX 1127 ELKHART IN 46515 (574) 295-8330 FAX (574) 293-9914
Operating, Installation, and Maintenance Instructions
RAM Personal Portable Monitor
Catalog Number: 8296
P/N: 98293000 REV D
RAM Physical Data:
Folded Length = 16.2” Deployed Length = 25.1”
Folded Width = 8.4” Deployed Width = 23.4”
Folded Height = 8.8” Deployed Height = 8.8”
Deployed Footprint = 433 sq. in.
Monitor Weight = 17.0 lbs Monitor Weight w/RAN = 21.5 lbs
Vertical Stream Path = 20degrees above horizontal minimum
63 degrees above horizontal maximum
*** patent pending safety system active between 20 and 35
degrees above horizontal
Horizontal Stream Path = +/- 20 degrees of monitor centerline
RAM Operating Data:
Max Pressure = 150 psi
Max Flow = 500 GPM
Monitor Tie Down = Integral Safety Strap Included
*** For safety purposes and to reduce the risk of injury, all
personal monitors require the use of a safety strap / chain
to secure the monitor to a fixed / stable base.
RAM Features:
Safety System (patent pending)
Counter Balance System (patent pending)
Integral Safety Strap with Pouch
Locking Valve Control / Carrying Handle
Hydro-Loc Valve Position Control Mechanism
4 Retractable Forged Legs
Carbide Ground Spikes (spring loaded front spikes)
Full Vaned Water-Way
Straight Stream / Fog Nozzle, Smooth Bore Nozzle, Stack Tips, Mini Stream
Shaper Accessories
Truck Mounting Bracket
Table of Contents
Product Safety Information ………………………………………………………. i, ii
Section 1 – RAM Product Description ………………………………………….... 2-3
Leg Pivot and Lock Pin ……………………………………………………2
Forged Aluminum Leg ……………………………………………………. 2
Carbide Tipped Ground Spike ……………………………………………. 2
Safety Strap ……………………………………………………………….. 2
Carry / Valve Control Handle .....................................………………….... 2
Handle Lock Pin ………………………………………………………..… 2
Counter Balance System ………………………………………………..… 2
Safety System …………………………………………………………….. 3
Hydro-Loc Valve Position Control ……………………………………….. 3
Fully Vaned Waterway …………………………………………………… 3
Inlet / Outlet Configuration ………………………………………………. 3
Section 2 – RAM Accessories ……………………………………………………. 3-4
RAN Straight Stream / Fog Nozzle ………………………………………. 3
1-3/8” Discharge Smooth Bore Nozzle ……………………………………3
Stack Tips ………………………………………………………………….4
Mini Stream Shaper ………………………………………………………. 4
Truck Mounting Bracket ………………………………………………….. 4
Section 3 – RAM Operation ……………………………………………….. 4-6
Deployment of the RAM …………………………………………………. 4-5
Flowing Water with the RAM ……………………………………………. 5-6
Storage of the RAM ………………………………………………………. 6
Section 4 – Maintenance of the RAM …………………………………………….. 6-7
Maintenance After Every Use …………………………………………….. 6-7
Maintenance Recommended Every Six Months ………………………….. 7
Section 5 – Mounting Bracket Detail Drawing and Installation Template ……….. 7-8
Section 6 – Friction Loss and Effective Reach Charts ………………………….... 9
List of Figures
Figure 1 – RAM Left Side View …………………………………………..1
Figure 2 – RAM Right Side View ………………………………………....1
Figure 3 – RAN Straight Stream / Fog Nozzle …………………………… 3
Figure 4 – 1-3/8” Discharge Smooth Bore Nozzle ……………………….. 3
Figure 5 – Stack Tips ……………………………………………………... 4
Figure 6 – Mini Stream Shaper …………………………………………… 4
Figure 7 – Truck Mounting Bracket …………………………………….... 4
Figure 8 – Truck Mounting Bracket Drawing ……………………………. 7
Figure 9 – Truck Mounting Bracket Installation Template ………………. 8
Figure 10 – Friction Loss Chart …………………………………………... 9
Figure 11 – Effective Reach Chart ………………………………………...9
1. leg pivot and lock pin
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2. forged aluminum leg
3. carbide tipped ground spike
4. safety strap
5. carry / valve control handle
6. handle lock pin
7. counter balance mechanism
8. upper waterway pivot point
9. lower waterway pivot point
10. hydro-loc valve position control mechanism
11. fully vaned waterway
12. 2.5” NH free swivel inlet
13. 2.5” NH outlet
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