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1302 WEST BEARDSLEY AVENUE P.O. BOX 1127 ELKHART IN 46515 (574) 295-8330 FAX (574) 293-9914
Installation, Operating, &
Maintenance Instructions
Model 8297 RF
Break-Apart Deck Gun/Portable Radio
Controlled Monitor & Accessories
98308000 Rev. F
Table of Contents
I. Product Safety.................................................................................................................. 1
II. SYSTEM FEATURES ................................................................................................... 2
III. SYSTEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................ 4
A. 8297 RF Upper Monitor ........................................................................................... 4
B. 8298 RF Deck Mount Adapters ............................................................................... 7
C. Portable Bases .......................................................................................................... 7
D. 8297MB-RF Storage Bracket................................................................................... 7
E. RF Transmitters ........................................................................................................ 8
81282001 Handheld RF Transmitter (Figure 8) ......................................................8
81327111 Panel Mount Primary Transmitter ..........................................................8
81353101 OEM Primary Transmitter ......................................................................8
IV. Control System Specifications .................................................................................... 10
V. Installation Instructions ................................................................................................ 11
A. 8298F RF Deck Mount Adapter............................................................................. 11
B. 8298P RF Deck Mount Adapter ............................................................................. 12
Power Cable Wiring ...............................................................................................12
81327111 Panel Mount Transmitter ......................................................................13
81353101 Fixed OEM Supplied Switches .............................................................14
C. Communications Address Setup ............................................................................ 14
Monitor Settings.....................................................................................................15
81282001 Handheld Transmitter Settings .............................................................16
81327111 and 81353101 Panel Mount and OEM Transmitters ............................17
VI. Operation .................................................................................................................... 18
A. Deck Gun Mode ..................................................................................................... 18
1. Attachment and Operation .................................................................................18
2. Monitor Removal from base ..............................................................................18
B. Portable Monitor Mode .......................................................................................... 19
C. Normal Operation ................................................................................................... 20
D. Oscillation Function ............................................................................................... 21
E. Manual Override ..................................................................................................... 21
F. Power Switch .......................................................................................................... 22
VII. Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 23
A. Preventive Maintenance Procedures for Stinger RF Upper Assembly .................. 23
Preventive Maintenance .........................................................................................23
After Each Use: ......................................................................................................23
As Needed: .............................................................................................................24
B. Maintenance Procedures for Stinger RF® Bases .................................................... 24
After Each Use: ......................................................................................................24
As Needed: .............................................................................................................25
Understanding the Controller LEDs ......................................................................25
Handheld Transmitter ............................................................................................25
Battery Type...........................................................................................................25
Replacing the Battery .............................................................................................25
VIII. Monitor & Stream Shaper Hydraulic Data .............................................................. 26
Interpreting Flow Data ................................................................................................ 26
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I. 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 use 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 out of the stream path. Also, check to make sure 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.
Open water valve supplying this equipment slowly, so that piping and hose lines fill
slowly, thus preventing possible water hammer occurrence.
After each use, and on a scheduled basis, inspect equipment per instructions in section
VII.
Always determine that latch pins are fully engaged (see Figure 16 on pg. 18).
The maximum monitor flow capacity is 1250 gallons per minute with most base adapters
(the clappered Siamese inlet is rated at 1000 GPM).
Always secure the monitor with the safety strap in portable mode.
Never attempt to move the portable monitor while flowing water.
Whenever possible, this equipment should be operated from a remote location. Do not
needlessly expose personnel to dangerous fire conditions.
Always inspect the ground spikes for damage after each use.
Any modifications to the electrical enclosures will destroy the NEMA 4 rating and void
warranty coverage of the enclosure and all components within.
Warning: X-Streams are extremely powerful. Therefore, great care must be
taken in directing such streams to avoid injury to personnel and unwanted damage to
property.
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II. SYSTEM FEATURES
Twist Release/Handle
Left/Right Override
Up/Down
Override
Twist Release Lock Pin
Latch Pin Visual Indicator
150#ANSI Flange
Up to ¼ Mile Range
Power Harness
Figure 1
Stinger RF on 2-Inlet Portable Base and on Deck Mount Base
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NEMA 4 Sealed
No Control
Wires to
Run
Flush
Mount
Hardwired to
Vehicle Power
System
(Maximum
current draw is
500 mA)
Power Indicator
Figure 2
81282001 Handheld Transmitter Features
Figure 3
81327111 Panel Mount Control Features
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III. SYSTEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
A. 8297 RF Upper Monitor
The 8297 Stinger RF® Portable Monitor is a lightweight dual-purpose monitor. The
highly efficient cast aluminum waterway contains a central vane to minimize large-scale
turbulence and provide superior fire streams. The patented break-apart swivel joint
allows one upper assembly to be used with either of two truck mount adapters or one of
the many portable bases. Nozzle stream direction is controlled by two permanent magnet
type gear motors, one controlling rotation about the axis of the water inlet, and the other
controlling nozzle elevation and depression. The maximum monitor flow capacity is
1250 gallons per minute with most base adapters (the clappered Siamese inlet is rated at
1000 GPM).
Stinger RF® monitors are normally supplied with the 282A stream shaper and the SM1250E constant pressure (automatic) type master stream nozzle. The ST-194-A Stacked
Tip combination is also available for use with the Stinger RF®.
The following additional features are also provided in the Stinger RF® monitor:
Twist Release Handle and Lock Pin
The twist release handle makes a convenient carrying handle for both the Stinger RF®
upper and the Stinger RF
conversion from the deck mode to portable base mode. The lock pin ensures that the user
does not accidentally activate the twist release handle while carrying the Stinger RF®
attached to the portable base.
Elevation Stop
The electronic elevation stop automatically limits the nozzle to a minimum elevation of
30 when in portable mode.
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with a portable base attached. It also provides for a quick
Warning: Using the Up-Down over-ride while in portable mode can cause
serious injury or death to nearby personnel. Use extreme caution when using this
feature. The minimum elevation angle should be no less than 30, and the portable base
must be securely anchored using the attached strap.
Latch Pin Visual Indicator (See Figure 4)
The visual indicator is used to
quickly determine when latch pins
are engaged. When the latch pins are
properly engaged, no part of the pins
should be visible in the indicator
cutout of the latch pin cap.
Figure 4
Latch Pin
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Manual Overrides
The Stinger RF is equipped with manual override features for both the Up-Down and
Left-Right functions. These overrides are intended for use in the event of power failure,
or when a remote transmitter is not readily accessible.
Left-Right: To move the monitor left or right manually, push down and hold the
spring-loaded knob with the right hand while grasping the return bend with the
left hand. Using the left hand, either push to move the monitor to the right, or pull
to reposition to the left. Please note that the left-right motor drive unit reengages
only every 90. There is no left-right locking feature while the motor drive is
disengaged; keep a hand on the return bend in order to maintain stream position.
Up-Down: A hand crank mechanism is provided to allow manual control of the
nozzle elevation. As a safety feature to prevent hand and finger injuries, this
crank handle is always disengaged from the motor drive unit. To engage the
crank handle (and simultaneously disengaged motor drive), push in on ball knob
in a direction parallel to the hand-wheel shaft. While holding the ball knob in,
turn crank in direction indicated on handle label to either raise or lower nozzle.
When on portable base, never position nozzle at less than 30°.
Safety Switch (See Figure 5)
The Stinger RF has a safety switch
feature to prevent remote operation of
the unit when it is not attached to either
the deck mount or portable base. This
feature is designed to prevent possible
serious finger injury due to entanglement
in the left-right drive gearing located
within the inlet area of the upper monitor
assembly.
Figure 5
Safety Switch
RF Receiver/Control Module
The monitor control circuit uses a state-of-the-art PIC (Programmable Integrated Circuit)
chip design. This device allows numerous control features while keeping circuit board
size to a minimum. Relays within this box provide motor reversing control for the
Up/Down, Left/Right and Straight Stream/Fog functions.
All functions are sent to the RF Receiver/Control Module via an encoded radio frequency
link. The radio link reduces the number of wires to just the two power leads for battery
charging, dramatically simplifying the installation procedure. The link allows wireless
control from up to ¼ mile away.
An encoder, part of the left/right motor, provides left/right motion control feedback. The
encoder allows the user to set endpoints at any combination of horizontal angles. The
counter in combination with the PIC controller enables the monitor to oscillate between
these endpoints.
The control system also provides secondary motor protection with the use of electronic
current sensing circuitry. If the monitor encounters an obstruction before reaching a
limit, this circuitry quickly senses motor stall current and automatically shuts off power
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to the motor. As soon as the control switch is released, the circuit resets to allow
subsequent operation of the monitor.
Caution:
Any modification of the enclosure will destroy the NEMA 4 rating and will void the
warranty coverage of the Transmitter.
The following additional functions/features are provided in the RF Receiver/Control
Module:
Reverse Polarity Protection: If battery connections are reversed, this
feature prevents power from being applied to circuits, and prevents
damage to electronic components.
Circuit Board Moisture Protection: The circuit board and circuit components
are protected from moisture by an acrylic resin conformal coating. All relays
have sealed covers.
Battery Enclosure (See Figure 6)
The battery enclosure contains a 5 A/H
lead-acid battery, battery charging
that the charging voltage is less than the
battery voltage.
circuitry, and an LED battery charge
status indicator. This indicator displays
the source of power and the amount of
charge on the battery. A steady LED
means that truck power is connected and
the battery is charging. A flashing LED
signifies that truck power is
disconnected. A green LED signifies
80% to a full charge of the battery. A
yellow LED shows a 40%-80% charge
of the battery. A red LED signifies a
20% - 40% charge. If one LED is on
solid indicating a charging operation and
then all three LEDs blink; this means
Figure 6
Battery Enclosure
Power Cable (See Figure 7)
The power cable (P/N 36846000)is a
three conductor coiled self-retracting
cable that provides for battery charging,
and allows operation of the monitor as a
monitor control processor senses the
presence or absence of the power cable,
and thus determines the appropriate
allowable up-down travel range.
deck gun while powered by the vehicle
electrical system. A bayonet style
connector allows convenient attachment
and removal of the cable from the power
receptacle located on the bottom of the
RF Receiver/Control Module. The
Figure 7
Power Cable
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Warning: Before removing the Stinger RF upper unit from the deck mount
There are six optional portable bases with self-aligning ring gear available:
1. Two 2.5” clappered female swivel inlets
2. One 3.5” swivel inlet
3. One 4.0” swivel inlet
4. One 4.5” swivel inlet
5. One 4.0” Storz inlet
6. One 5.0” Storz inlet
for use in portable mode, disconnect the power cable.
A power charging harness (P/N 5255700) is provided with the monitor system. It is used
to charge the internal battery on a portable base.
B. 8298 RF Deck Mount Adapters
The 8298 RF deck mount adapter allows use of the 8297 RF as a deck gun, and is
designed for a pre-plumbed pipe directly from the apparatus pump. The 8298F RF
adapter consists of the 3” 150# flat faced ANSI flange, cast waterway, swivel ring, and
either a full or partial rotation gear ring. The 8298P RF adapter consists of the 3” NPT
female thread, wrought waterway, swivel ring, and either a full or partial rotation gear
ring.
Elkhart Brass offers a 3” companion flange kit (part no. 81315001) to be used with the
8298 RF deck mount adapter. The kit consists of an ANSI 3” 150# flange, four 5/8 – 16
bolts with nuts, and a 3” gasket.
C. Portable Bases
The portable base support legs can be folded for compact storage in an apparatus
compartment or hose bed pre-connected to a supply hose line. The folding legs are
designed to be easily rotated from the stored position to the extended and locked position
and back again. The spring-loaded carbide ground spikes are very hard and very sharp,
important factors in the prevention of sliding under flow.
The anchor kit (Part #81460001) is used to safely secure the monitor with a steel stake
and safety strap. The Stinger RF should always be anchored when it is in the portable
mode. The kit also includes a Nupla® 4lb. Hammer with safety grip fiberglass handle,
and a nylon carrying bag.
D. 8297MB-RF Storage Bracket
The 8297MB-RF is an optional, lightweight bracket that is designed to hold the Stinger
RF® securely in place while in storage. The 8297MB-RF can be used to store the
complete monitor or the portable base separate from the upper monitor. A single release
lever allows for fast and efficient removal of the unit from the storage bracket. The
bracket can be mounted either horizontally or vertically. (Not intended to be used while
flowing water.)
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