Elkhart Brass 8287 Three-Inlet Portable Monitor - Manual (Page 2)

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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 operate 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 clear of the
stream path. Also confirm 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.
• Always open and close valves supplying this equipment slowly, so that the piping fills with water
slowly, thus preventing the possible occurrence of water hammer.
• After each use, and on a scheduled basis, inspect equipment per instructions in the maintenance section.
• Keep fingers and hands clear of moving parts