Elkhart Brass Oscillating_RAN 3890 - Manual (Page 4)

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I. Product Safety Information
Important:
All personnel who may be expected to operate this equipment must be thoroughly trained
in its safe and proper use
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
Important:
Before flowing water from this device, make sure that all personnel (fire service and
civilian) are out of the stream path. Also, check to make sure that the stream direction will not cause avoidable
property damage.
Important:
Always fully deploy all four forged legs in their locked position and insure engagement of
the carbide ground spikes to the ground before use.
Important:
Do not attempt to alter or repair the safety system components. If you feel repair is
needed or that the safety system is not operating properly – discontinue use of the device and contact Elkhart
Brass for assistance.
Important:
Open / Close the water valve supplying this equipment slowly so that flow to the piping
and hoses transitions slowly preventing possible water hammer.
Important:
Never exceed 150 psi.
Important:
Never exceed 500 GPM flow.
Important:
Do not attempt to move the monitor while water is flowing and the carry / valve handle is
in any position except fully closed and locked.
Important:
Always inspect the ground spikes for damage / wear after each use. All other preventative
/ periodic maintenance and inspection criteria outlined in this manual must be observed.