Bullard T4 - Manual

Congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your new advanced Bullard T4MAX
Thermal Imager.
The new Bullard T4MAX combines advanced thermal imaging technology
with our expertise in high heat, impact resistant engineered polymers to
bring you the most durable thermal imager on the market. The T4MAX’s
innovative, compact design and logical, easy-to-use interface presents a truly
personalized thermal imaging tool to today’s firefighters.
The benefits of using thermal imaging technology as a firefighting tool
encompass nearly every aspect of a firefighter’s job. Thermal imaging is
not, however, a technology designed to replace current firefighting tactics.
Rather, it is a tool that allows the firefighter to be more effective and make
better decisions. Some of the many uses for your Bullard T4MAX Thermal
Imager include:
• Search and rescue
• Scene assessment
• Locating the seat of the fire
• Determining the spread of the fire
• Locating hot spots
• Identifying potential flashover situations
• Determining ventilation points
• Determining entry and exit points
• Overhaul
• Hazmat
• Wildland firefighting
• Incident investigation
• Training
NOTE
To ensure that we are able to reach you with any product or software
updates, please fill out the warranty card enclosed with your Bullard
T4MAX Thermal Imager.
� WARNING
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
YOUR THERMAL IMAGER IS LIKE ANY OTHER TOOL. IT MUST BE USED
PROPERLY AND SAFELY. ALL USERS SHOULD BE TRAINED ON THE
PROPER AND SAFE USE OF THERMAL IMAGING PRIOR TO USING THE
T4MAX THERMAL IMAGER. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR USERS
WHO MAY USE THE T4MAX THERMAL IMAGER IN HAZARDOUS OR IDLH
(IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH) ENVIRONMENTS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INFORMATION COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
� WARNING
THIS IS A CLASS A PRODUCT. IN A DOMESTIC ENVIRONMENT THIS
PRODUCT MAY CAUSE RADIO INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER
MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE ADEQUATE MEASURE
Use and Operation
Power
To turn on your Bullard T4MAX Thermal Imager, depress and release the
large, red power button under the LCD display (Figure 2). Upon pressing the
power button the thermal imager will display the Bullard logo and initiate a
calibration sequence. The thermal image will appear within four seconds. To turn
off power, depress and hold the power button for three seconds and release.
NOTE
You will periodically observe a momentary freeze in the image.
This is normal and is a function of the self calibration shutter. The
shutter will activate every 30 seconds to three minutes, depending
on the environment.
Relative Heat Indicator (RHI)
The T4MAX is equipped with temperature measurement capability. The right
side of the display will show a bar graph or Relative Heat Indicator (RHI).
The RHI will indicate the approximate temperature of the object viewed
Lens
LCD Screen
Side Strap
Rear Boot
Lens Bezel
Figure 1
Thermal Throttle
Power Button
Battery
Zoom Button
Bullard T4MAX Thermal Imager
User Manual
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