Elkhart Brass RAM Personal Portable Monitor - Manual (Page 9)

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4) Place the RAM on the ground and position it so that it is in line with the target
at which water is to be delivered. Take care to insure that all four carbide tipped
ground spikes are securely in contact with the ground.
5) Secure the RAM to a fixed object (tree, guard rail, post, etc) using the attached
safety strap and take up any slack in the strap.
Important:
All personal portable monitors must be secured to a stable fixed
base to prevent uncontrolled movement during use – the monitor must be tied down
6) If the RAM has not been utilized in a pre-connect condition, securely attach a
hose line to the monitor at this point.
Flowing Water with the RAM
The following steps outline the proper procedure for flowing water with the
RAM.
1) Verify that there are no kinks in the hose line connected to the RAM. Also
make sure that there is at least 20 feet of hose feeding into the RAM in direct
line of the RAM’s flow path for best quality of stream.
2) Indicate to the pump operator to charge the line to the proper pressure / flow
requirements.
Important:
Never exceed 150 psi.
Important:
Never exceed 500 GPM
Important:
It will be necessary to field test the RAM prior to initial use and
create a flow chart for pump operation such that the appropriate pressure / flow
conditions will be met at the RAM.
3) Pull the lock pin on the valve control handle and slowly open the valve to its
full open position.
4) Keeping moderate weight on the RAM, move the nozzle to direct the discharge
stream of water to the desired target.
Important:
Never straddle the hose line feeding the RAM. This can create a
dangerous situation for the operator if there is any unwanted movement of the monitor,
hose, etc. A knee or the hand opposite the hand being used to direct the stream of water