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TM 07661B-14/1
APPENDIX A
chemical agents in a pre-determined pattern. This requirement accounts for the difference in the two nozzles. Each has
a tip designed to disperse its particular chemical agent in the most effective pattern. The AFFF nozzle is an air
aspirating type.
n.
Skid Frame Assembly. The frame assembly (17, figure 1-2) is constructed of steel, all joints welded. Supports
for most of the other major components are welded onto the basic frame. Steel skids are integrated into the frame and
are provided with slots for lifting by forklift. Eye brackets are welded to each corner to provide sling attachments for
hoisting or tie-down points for shipment.
o.
Remote Nose Reel Carl. The remote hose reel cart (figure 1-3) is not attached to the fire extinguisher. It can be
considered a major component thereof, however, inasmuch as it doubles the effective reach of the handline. A hose reel
identical to the one on the fire extinguisher is mounted on the cart. The hose reel stores 150 feet of twinned hoses. The
outlet ends of the hoses are equipped with a twin nozzle assembly of the same type used on the fire extinguisher. The
inlet connections to the cart are equipped with quick-disconnect fittings, allowing it to be attached to the fire extinguisher
hoses easily and rapidly.
Section II. PREPARATION FOR USE
A 1-7. HANDLING.
a.
Unloading.
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Special instructions for unloading the fire extinguisher are unnecessary. The fire extinguisher, six gallons
of AFFF, manual and funnel are packed together, while the remote hose cart is packed separately. The frame of the fire
extinguisher has openings for forklift tines. The remote hose cart can be lifted using forklift tines placed under the pallet
it is attached to. Additionally, both allow the use of slings for hoisting where forklifts are not available.
WARNING
Be sure lifting device is capable of lifting the specified weights or personal injury could result.
CAUTION
If forklift is used, ensure tines are through the slots in both skids. If a crane is used on the
four lifting eyes, ensure sling is sufficiently long, and spreader bars adequate, to protect the
equipment. Failure to take these precautions could result in extensive damage to the fire
extinguisher.
A 1-14
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