DRAFT
TM 5-4210-249-13&P-1
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
FOAM SYSTEM OPERATING PROCEDURES (CAB INSTRUMENT PANEL)
FOAM SYSTEM ACTIVATION
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WARNING
ICON 66
Before operating foam system, personnel must familiarize themselves with all
procedures and instructions regarding water pump, discharge devices and foam
making devices. Failure to understand and follow any instructions could result in
injury to personnel and/or damage to this equipment.
Open and close all valves slowly during any procedure. Sudden changes in
pressure may cause equipment to react faster than personnel can be alerted.
Ensure surrounding personnel are aware of changes being made to settings on
equipment. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel and
damage to equipment.
NOTE
When foam system is operated from personnel cab, foam solution is present at all
discharges (roof turret, bumper turret, and ground sweeps) except windshield deluge.
1.
Start water pump engine (WP 0022).
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NOTE
Valve is completely closed when red indicator light illuminates.
2.
Push TANK FILL & RE-CIRCULATING LINE valve control CLOSE button (1) until red indicator light (2)
illuminates.
3.
Put FOAM SYSTEM switch (3) to ON position. Indicator light (4) will illuminate.
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