Product Manual and Technical Specification

Revision No: DRAFT 1

SAFEQUIP (Pty) Ltd
Revision Date: MARCH, 2011
PRODUCT MANUAL

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 Table of Contents
Page

DCP Fire Extinguishers 3

Fire Extinguishers MSDS 20

Dry Chemical Powder 24

Water / Foam Fire Extinguishers & Foam information 35

Ceiling Mounted Units 48

Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers 49

DCP Trolley Units 51

(CO2) Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers 52

Fire Hose Reels 64

Legal Requirements for Hydrants and Boosters 70

Booster Connectors 74

Hydrant Valves 75

Couplings, Fittings & Adapters 76

Standpipes, Dividers, Nozzles & Inductors 85

Branch Pipes 90

Lay Flat Hose 92

HL120 Mobile Foam Unit 100

Smoke Detectors 102

Fire Blankets 105

Knapsack Fire-Fighter S4 108

Fire Cabinets 110

Ceodeux – Firetec Systens 112

Fire Stryker – Disposable Portable Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishers 114

Signs 117

Cam-Quip 118

Miscellaneous 132

Glossary 143

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Safequip‟s range of stored pressure dry chemical powder extinguishers is
suitable for A, B or C class fires or a combination of ABC class fires. All the
extinguishers supplied conform to the minimum fire ratings as specified in
SANS 1910:2009.

Dry chemical powders have been developed over a period of thirty years and
can be supplied as Alpha Dynaflo (SABS grade 3A/5B) an ultra-high
performance product or in various grades down to our alpha megaflo 34 - 40%
which carries a 2A/2B rating. The powders are siliconised for superior flow and
anti-caking.

Operating heads are made of brass with either zinc or chrome plating; steel epoxy coated carrying handle
and discharge lever, fitted with safety relief valve and pressure gauge.

Extinguishers of 4.5kg and bigger are fitted with a high pressure discharge hose and discharge nozzle
which locates onto a L shape nozzle holder fixed to the foot ring of the extinguisher.

Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Ratings as tested by SABS

SABS SABS SANS 1910

STD 40% MAP DCP Extinguisher Tested A Tested B Required
Brand & Size Rating Rating Minimum
1.0 kg DCP Firemate 5A 21B 5A/21B
1.5kg DCP Firemate 5A 34B 5A/21B
2.5 kg DCP Firemate 8A 55B 8A/34B
4.5kg DCP Firemate 21A 89B 13A/89B
9.0kg DCP Firemate 27A 144B 27A/144B
1.0 kg DCP Cima Umlilo 5A 21B 5A/21B
1.5 kg DCP Cima Umlilo 5A 34B 5A/21B
2.5 kg DCP Cima Umlilo 8A 55B 8A/34B
4.5 kg DCP Cima Umlilo 21A 113B 13A/89B
9.0 kg DCP Cima Umlilo 27A 183B 27A/144B
1.0 kg DCP Blue Crane 5A 21B 5A/21B
1.5kg DCP Blue Crane 5A 34B 5A/21B
2.5 kg DCP Blue Crane 8A 55B 8A/34B
4.5 kg DCP Blue Crane 21A 113B 13A/89B
9.0 kg DCP Blue Crane 27A 183B 27A/144B

TESTED TESTED
Special powder DCP Extinguishers A Rating B Rating
9.0kg 90% MAP DCP Blue Crane 43A 233B
9.0kg 70% MAP DCP Blue Crane 43A 233B

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 MASS MASS DISCHARGE
SIZE HEIGHT DIA
EMPTY FULL TIME
1.0KG 335mm 75mm 1.0 kg 2.0 kg >6 sec
1.5KG 325mm 102mm 1.4 kg 2.9 kg >6sec
2.5KG 468mm 102mm 1.8 kg 4.3 kg >6 sec
4.5KG 416mm 181mm 3.3 kg 7.8 kg >9sec
9.0KG 553mm 181mm 4.3 kg 13.3 kg >12sec
WORKING SANS 1475 BURST SAFETY PRESSURE
SIZE
PRESSURE TP PRESSURE DEVICE GAUGE
1.0KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa 1/8 NPT Diaphram
1.5KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa 1/8 NPT Diaphram
2.5KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa 1/8 NPT Diaphram
4.5KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa 1/8 NPT Diaphram
9.0KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa 1/8 NPT Diaphram

MASS MASS DISCHARGE

SIZE HEIGHT DIA
EMPTY FULL TIME
0.6kg 200mm 70 mm 0.6 kg 1.2 kg >6 sec
1.0KG 325mm 83mm 0.8 kg 1.8 kg >6 sec
1.5KG 360mm 110mm 1.3 kg 2.8 kg >6sec
2.5KG 415mm 110mm 1.4 kg 3.9 kg >6 sec
4.5KG 420mm 175mm 3.0 kg 7.5 kg >9sec
9.0KG 560mm 175mm 3.9 kg 12.9 kg >12sec
WORKING SANS 1475 BURST SAFETY PRESSURE
SIZE
PRESSURE TP PRESSURE DEVICE GAUGE
0.6kg 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa None M10x1.0 Diaphrm
1.0KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa M10x1.0 Diaphrm
1.5KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa M10x1.0 Diaphrm
2.5KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa M10x1.0 Diaphrm
4.5KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa M10x1.0 Diaphrm
9.0KG 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa ±2200 kPa M10x1.0 Diaphrm

WORKING EFFECTIVE DISCHARGE

SIZE
TEMP RANGE NOZZLE

1.0KG -15/+60°C 2 - 6m Fixed

1.5KG -15/+60°C 2 - 8m Fixed
2.5KG -15/+60°C 2 - 8m Fixed
4.5KG -15/+60°C 3 -12m Hose & Nozzle
9.0KG -15/+60°C 3 -12m Hose & Nozzle

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 Fire Extinguisher Weight Tolerances
Blue Crane Cima Umlilo Firemate
SANS SANS SANS
Label Label Label
Size 1910 1910 1910
Actual Actual Actual
Minimum Minimum Minimum
1.0kg 2.00 1.90 2.00 1.90 1.80 1.71
1.5kg 2.90 2.76 2.68 2.55 2.80 2.66
2.5kg 4.30 4.09 3.90 3.71 3.90 3.71
4.5kg 7.80 7.41 6.90 6.56 7.50 7.13
9.0kg 13.30 12.64 13.00 12.35 12.90 12.26

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Stored Pressure 1.0 kg Blue Crane

Cylinder
Deep drawn cylinder construction with separate bottom dome & skirt joined together with a circular weld.
Working Pressure - 1400kPa
Test Pressure - 3000kPa
Burst Pressure - 7000 – 8000kPa
Cylinder height - 273mm
Overall height - 330mm
Cylinder Diameter - 78mm
Cylinder Neck Ring - M30 x 1.5mm pitch
Cylinder Finish - Red epoxy powder coated
Tare Mass - 1.0kg
Empty Mass - 1.0kg
Full Mass - 2.0kg

Valve
Brass spec - CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body - Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device - ± 22 Bar
Pressure indicator - Diaphragm type with 23mm face & M10 x 1.0mm thread sealing o ring
Syphon tube - M16 x1.5 pitch thread x 240 mm long
Valve inlet thread - M 30 x 1.5 Pitch
Valve outlet thread - G1/8”
Discharge nozzle - ¼” Gas x 4mm bore

Stored Pressure 1.5 kg Blue Crane

Cylinder
Deep drawn cylinder construction with separate bottom dome & skirt joined together with a circular weld.
Working Pressure - 1400kPa
Test Pressure - 3000kPa
Burst Pressure - 6500 – 7500kPa
Cylinder height - 235mm
Overall height - 330mm
Cylinder Diameter - 102mm
Cylinder Neck Ring - M30 x 1.5mm pitch
Cylinder Finish - Red epoxy powder coated
Tare Mass - 1.4kg
Empty Mass - 1.4kg
Full Mass - 2.9kg

Valve
Brass spec - CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body - Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device - ± 22 Bar
Pressure indicator - Diaphragm type with 23mm face & M10 x 1.0mm thread sealing o ring
Syphon tube - M16 x1.5 pitch thread x 213 mm long
Valve inlet thread - M 30 x 1.5 Pitch
Valve outlet thread - G1/4 x 19
Discharge nozzle - ¼” Gas x 5mm bore

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Stored Pressure 2.5 kg Blue Crane

Cylinder
Deep drawn cylinder construction with separate bottom dome & skirt joined together with a circular weld.
Working Pressure - 1400kPa
Test Pressure - 3000kPa
Burst Pressure - 7000 – 8000kPa
Cylinder height - 380mm
Overall height - 475mm
Cylinder Diameter - 102mm
Cylinder Neck Ring - M30 x 1.5mm pitch
Cylinder Finish - Red epoxy powder coated
Tare Mass - 1.9kg
Empty Mass - 1.9kg
Full Mass - 4.4kg

Valve
Brass spec - CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body - Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device - ± 22 Bar
Pressure indicator - Diaphragm type with 23mm face & M10 x 1.0mm thread sealing o ring
Syphon tube - M16 x1.5 pitch thread x 358 mm long
Valve inlet thread - M 30 x 1.5 Pitch
Valve outlet thread - G1/4 x 19
Discharge nozzle - ¼” Gas x 5mm bore

Stored Pressure 4.5 kg Blue Crane

Cylinder
Deep drawn cylinder construction with separate bottom dome & skirt joined together with a circular weld.
Working Pressure - 1400kPa
Test Pressure - 3000kPa
Burst Pressure - 6500 – 7500kPa
Cylinder height - 332mm
Overall height - 435mm
Cylinder Diameter - 179mm
Cylinder Neck Ring - M30 x 1.5mm pitch
Cylinder Finish - Red epoxy powder coated
Tare Mass - 3.2kg
Empty Mass - 3.3kg
Full Mass - 7.8kg

Valve
Brass spec - CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body - Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device - ± 22 Bar
Pressure indicator - Diaphragm type with 23mm face & M10 x 1.0mm thread sealing o ring
Syphon tube - M16 x1.5 pitch thread x 310 mm long
Valve inlet thread - M 30 x 1.5 Pitch
Valve outlet thread - G1/4 x 19
Discharge Hose - Hose EN694 PVC 405mm & 443mm Overall length

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Stored Pressure 9.0 kg Blue Crane

Cylinder
Deep drawn cylinder construction with separate bottom dome & skirt joined together with a circular weld.
Working Pressure - 1400kPa
Test Pressure - 3000kPa
Burst Pressure - 6500 – 7500kPa
Cylinder height - 472mm
Overall height - 575mm
Cylinder Diameter - 179mm
Cylinder Neck Ring - M30 x 1.5mm pitch
Cylinder Finish - Red epoxy powder coated
Tare Mass - 4.1kg
Empty Mass - 4.2kg
Full Mass - 13.2kg

Valve
Brass spec - CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body - Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device - ± 22 Bar
Pressure indicator - Diaphragm type with 23mm face & M10 x 1.0mm thread sealing o ring
Syphon tube - M16 x1.5 pitch thread x 450 mm long
Valve inlet thread - M 30 x 1.5 Pitch
Valve outlet thread - G1/4 x 19
Discharge Hose - Hose EN694 PVC 545mm & 583mm Overall length

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Class Fire Application Extinguisher type Colour Code
A Wood, paper, textiles (Combustibles) Dry Chemical Powder Blue
B Flammable liquids and gasses Water Red
C Electrical fires Foam Cream
D Metal Fires - magnesium, potassium, sodium titanium etc. Wet Chemical Yellow
F Fat and cooking oil Fires

GENERAL INFORMATION
Dry Chemical Powder – Abbreviation – DCP
Mono Ammonium Phosphate Based Dry Chemical Powder - abbreviation – MAP
MAP based DCP Extinguishers for Classes A, B & C Fires
Potassium and Sodium Bicarbonate based DCP Extinguishers for Classes B & C Fires

Note: DCP will cause corrosion damage to electrical equipment once used to extinguish fires on said equipment.
MAP has a PH of ± 4.6 which is slightly acidic and when the powder comes into contact with moisture it becomes
corrosive. These powders are designed and formulated to penetrate and settle extremely efficiently in order to
extinguish fires. Particle sizes vary from sixty micron down to 10 milli-microns with flow enhancement. With these
qualities they will penetrate most electronic enclosures like computers and electrical panels.

Type D Fires; Flammable Solids:

Flammable Solids - requires a Class D Extinguisher
Type D fires are flammable metal fires such as magnesium, potassium, sodium titanium, as well as alkylithiums,
grignard and diethyl zinc. Type D fires burn at high temperatures and the metals will react violently with water, air,
and/or other chemicals. This type of fire requires special metal/sand extinguishers. They work by simply smothering
the fire with powdered copper metal or sodium chloride (NaCl). You should have an approved class D extinguisher if
you have flammable metals in your lab area. The type of class D extinguisher depends upon the type of flammable
metals you have; you will require the copper extinguishing medium for lithium and lithium alloy metals; the sodium
chloride extinguisher works better for fires involving magnesium, sodium, potassium, uranium and powdered
aluminium.

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1. MANUFACTURER’S DETAILS

Manufacturer’s Name Safequip (Pty) Ltd

Address 1 Saxenburg Road, Blackheath, Cape Town
Telephone No +27 (0)21 907 2500
Brand Names Cima Umlilo / Blue Crane / Firemate
Product name Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguisher
Models 1kg; 1.5kg; 2.5kg; 4.5kg; 9kg

2. COMPOSITION OF COMPONENTS & CONTENTS

Extinguisher Cylinder made from 1.6mm and 1.5 mm mild steel

Discharge Valve - (nickel-plated brass) with gauge, ± 22 bar safety relief
valve and O ring
Siphon Tube
Discharge Hose
Manufacturing Label

Contents Mono Ammonium Phosphate Based Dry Chemical Powder

Propellant Nitrogen Gas

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Physical and chemical hazards not applicable

Contents
Solubility in water Insoluble
Reactivity in water Nil
Appearance A fine free flowing powder

4. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

First Aid Measures

Eye contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical assistance
immediately
Skin Contact Wash the contaminated area with soap and water.
Inhalation Remove from further exposure to fresh air. If any difficulty in breathing
occurs seek medical assistance immediately.
Ingestion If ingested in large quantities, drink 1 to 2 glasses of water and seek medical
assistance immediately.

Effects and symptoms

Eye contact Slightly Hazardous

Skin Contact Slightly hazardous in case skin contact, itching, scaling, reddening or
occasionally blistering

Inhalation Hazardous in case of inhalation

Ingestion Slightly hazardous in case in ingestion

Aggravating conditions Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical

conditions
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash point none
Flammable Limits N/A
Extinguishing Media N/A

Special fire fighting procedure none - This is an extinguishing agent

Unusual Fire and Explosion hazards:

Though DCP cylinders are equipped with pressure relief devices; they should
be removed from high temperatures or fire to avoid risk of rupture
Protection of Fire fighters:
Be sure to use an approved/ certified respirator, Positive pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus and full turn out gear

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Splash goggles, overall, dust respirator, boots and gloves

Handling and Storage Store cylinders in a clean, dry area away from heat above 600 C Protect
cylinders against violent movement or force. In event of spill/leak evacuate
the area, ventilate to outside atmosphere.

Waste Disposal Methods Dispose of in compliance with local, provincial and government Regulations

7. STORAGE

Storage In a dry cool place

8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection Wear a dust mask

Ventilation Recommended in confined spaces
Protective gloves PVC, leather or rubber gloves recommended
Eye Protection Full face shield

9. PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION

Working pressure 1400kPa

Burst Pressure 5500kPa
Test Pressure 2100kPa (SANS 1475)
Working temp -15/+60°C

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Stable
Materials to avoid Reactive with oxidizing agents.
BC type fire extinguisher powder
Cyanide
Do not mix with strong Alkali

11. TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

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Skin irritation slightly hazardous

Eye irritation slightly hazardous

Acute Toxicity Low order of acute toxicity

Chronic Toxicity Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition

The Powder is considered a nuisance dust and non-toxic in limited exposure

The powder is also not considered to be a carcinogen.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No known data

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal Consideration Containers are reusable.

Method of disposal All scrapped cylinders should be cut in half and sent for recycling

Hazardous Waste This product is not known as a hazardous waste

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Land – railway and road not regulated

Inland waterways not regulated
Sea Trem cards required - Avialble from HAZCHEM WISE 011 922 1600
Air Trem cards required - Available from HAZCHEM WISE 011 922 1600
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Risk Phrases This product is not classified according to the EU regulations

Product Use Classifications and labelling have been performed according to SABS directives

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Other special considerations No additional remark

Extinguishers must be handled by people specifically trained to handle and use fire extinguishers

Extinguishers may only be serviced by qualified and registered SABS 1475 service agents who employ registered
SAQCC accredited technicians.

All information is given in good faith but without guarantee in respect of accuracy and no responsibility is accepted
for errors and omissions or the consequences thereof

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 MAP WORKING
TYPE CLASS FIRE RATING COLOUR APPROVAL
CONTENT TEMP RANGE
Alpha Megaflo ABC 34 – 40% 2A2B WHITE -15°C to 60°C SABS 1522
Alpha Hyperflo ABC 40% 2A3B WHITE -15°C to 60°C SABS 1522
Alpha Superflo ABC 70% 2A4B PINK -15°C to 60°C SABS 1522
Alpha Dynaflo ABC 90% 3A5B BLUE -15°C to 60°C SABS 1522

Safequip‟s Blue Crane range of dry chemical powders are suitable for A, B or C class fire or a combination of ABC class
fires.

Dry chemical powders have been developed over a period of thirty years and can be supplied as Alpha Dynaflo, an ultra-
high performance product or in various grades down to our Alpha Megaflo 34 – 40%.

POTASSIUM
FIRE WORKING
TYPE CLASS SALTS COLOUR APPROVAL
RATING TEMP RANGE
CONTENTS
Beta easyflo BC 20% 2B GREEN -15°C to 60°C SABS 1522
Beta superflo BC 90% 5B GREEN -15°C to 60°C SABS 1522

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 Dry Chemical Powder Benchmark

Subsection Requirement
General The powder shall be a free flowing powder free of lumps and foreign matter
Requirements
Class The powder shall be rated for extinguishing fires of class A, B or C as required
Grade The grade of the powder shall be specified by the manufacturer
Grade When a powder is tested in accordance with SANS 1522 section 5.4 the Class and Grade
that it is rated for shall be at least equal to the Class and Grade stated by the
manufacturer.
Discharge When a powder is tested in accordance with SANS 1522 section 5.5
performance: a) The discharge of the extinguishing medium in stored pressure units shall
commence within 1 second of the control valve being opened
b) at least 90% of the powder shall be discharged from the extinguisher within a
minimum discharge time of 9 s
Bulk Density When determined in accordance with SANS 1522 – 5.6, the bulk density of the powder
shall be within ± 0,10g/mL of the characteristic value. Requirement = 0.9 g/cm³ -
Tolerance must be within 0.79 -0.99 (Test method SANS 1522 – 5.6)
Particle size Powder retained on % Tolerance
distribution 40µm sieve 31.0 – 56.0
63µm sieve 17.0 – 39.0
125µm sieve 3.0 - 12.0
Water There shall be no evidence of absorbsion of water droplets by the powder within a 120
Repellancy minute period
Resistance to When a powder is tested in accordance with SANS 1522 Section 5.9, all the powder shall
High and Low fall to the stoppered end of both test tubes within 5 seconds
Temperatures
Resistance to When the powder is tested in accordance with SANS 1522 section 5.10, it shall not cake
Caking and or form lumps which can be retained on a 500 µm sieve.
Lumping
Chemical a) The powder shall contain Mono Ammonium Phosphate equal to the stated value
composition of the data sheet, subject to a tolerance of ± 2 %
b) The powder shall contain Ammonium Sulphate equal to the stated value of the
data sheet, subject to a tolerance of ± 2 %
c) The powder shall not contain more than a mass fraction of 0.5% of Diammonium
Phosphate (DAP)
Moisture When determined in accordance with SANS 1522 section 5.12, the moisture content shall
Content not exceed a mass fraction of more than 0.5%
Electrical When the powder is tested in accordance with SANS 1522 section 5.13, The electric
insulation breakdown voltage shall be at least 5 kV.
value
Packing The powder shall be packed in acceptable containers, capable of protecting the powder
during normal transportation and storage and that are impervious to moisture.
Marking The container shall bear the following information in prominent, legible and indelible
marking:
a) the manufacturer‟s name or trade mark or both
b) The commercial name of the product followed by the wording “FIRE
EXTINGUISHING POWDER”
c) The rating for class and grade of powder
d) The batch identification
e) The date of manufacture
f) The Nett. mass of the contents

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SafeQuip (Pty) Ltd.
1 SAXENBURG ROAD
BLACKHEATH
CAPE TOWN

SPECIFICATION - INFORMATION SHEET

34 – 40 % MAP base ALPHA MEGAFLO DCP

A multipurpose (ABCE) dry chemical powder which conforms to the SABS-1522 specification and holds the SABS
mark.

SPECIFICATIONS
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION:
> 40micron : 37 to 47%
> 63micron : 22 to 32%
> 125micron : 6 to 7%
> 250micron : 1%

3 MINUTE ISO BULK DENSITY:

0.79 to 0.94 g/cm³
PACKED DENSITY:
0.95 - 1.05 g/cm³
MOISTURE:
0.3% maximum
HYGROSCOPICITY:
1.0% maximum weight gain
WATER REPELLENCE:
In accordance with SABS
RESISTANT TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS:
-15°C to 60°C
CAKING AND LUMPING:
No caking or lumping within temperature range

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
FLOW AND HYDROPHOBATING AGENTS:
3.6% made up of the following:
Hydrophobic silica
Hydrophilic silica
Mica
Methylhvdrogenpolysiloxane
MONO-AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE: 34 - 40%
AMMONIUM SULPHATE: Balance of powder

pH IN DISTILLED WATER: 4.2 to 5.2

APPEARANCE: A fine free flowing white powder

STORAGE:
When it is stored in a dry area at room temperature, undamaged in its original packaging, it can be kept for at
least 5 years without losing any of its efficiency.

SABS 1522 GRADE: 2A/2B

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SafeQuip (Pty) Ltd.
1 SAXENBURG ROAD
BLACKHEATH
CAPE TOWN

SPECIFICATION - INFORMATION SHEET

40% MAP base ALPHA HYPERFLO DCP

A multipurpose (ABCE) dry chemical powder which conforms to the SABS-1522 specification and holds the SABS
mark.

SPECIFICATIONS
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION:
> 40micron : 37 to 47%
> 63micron : 22 to 32%
> 125micron : 6 to 8%
> 250micron : 1%

3 MINUTE ISO BULK DENSITY:

0.79 to 0.94 g/cm³
PACKED DENSITY:
0.95 - 1.05 g/cm³
MOISTURE:
0.3% maximum
HYGROSCOPICITY:
1.0% maximum weight gain
WATER REPELLENCE:
In accordance with SABS
RESISTANT TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS:
-15°C to 60°C
CAKING AND LUMPING:
No caking or lumping within temperature range

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
FLOW AND HYDROPHOBATING AGENTS:
3.6% made up of the following:
Yellow dye
Hydrophobic silica
Hydrophilic silica
Mica
Methylhvdrogenpolysiloxane
MONO-AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE: 40%
AMMONIUM SULPHATE: Balance of powder

pH IN DISTILLED WATER: 4.2 to 5.2

APPEARANCE: A fine free flowing Yellow powder

STORAGE:
When it is stored in a dry area at room temperature, undamaged in its original packaging, it can be kept for at
least 5 years without losing any of its efficiency.

SABS 1522 GRADE: 2A/3B

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SafeQuip (Pty) Ltd.
1 SAXENBURG ROAD
BLACKHEATH
CAPE TOWN

SPECIFICATION - INFORMATION SHEET

70% MAP base ALPHA SUPERFLO DCP

A multipurpose (ABCE) dry chemical powder which conforms to the SABS-1522 specification and holds the SABS
mark.

SPECIFICATIONS
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION:
> 40micron : 36 to 46%
> 63micron : 20 to 30%
> 125micron : 5 to 7%
> 250micron : 1%

3 MINUTE ISO BULK DENSITY:

0.79 to 0.94 g/cm³
PACKED DENSITY:
0.95 - 1.05 g/cm³
MOISTURE:
0.3% maximum
HYGROSCOPICITY:
1.0% maximum weight gain
WATER REPELLENCE:
In accordance with SABS
RESISTANT TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS:
-15°C to 60°C
CAKING AND LUMPING:
No caking or lumping within temperature range

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
FLOW AND HYDROPHOBATING AGENTS:
3.6% made up of the following:
Red dye
Hydrophobic silica
Hydrophilic silica
Mica
Methylhvdrogenpolysiloxane
MONO-AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE: 70%
AMMONIUM SULPHATE: Balance of powder

pH IN DISTILLED WATER: 4.2 to 5.2

APPEARANCE: A fine free flowing pink powder

STORAGE:
When it is stored in a dry area at room temperature, undamaged in its original packaging, it can be kept for at
least 5 years without losing any of its efficiency.

SABS 1522 GRADE: 2A/4B

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SafeQuip (Pty) Ltd.
1 SAXENBURG ROAD
BLACKHEATH
CAPE TOWN

SPECIFICATION - INFORMATION SHEET

90% MAP base ALPHA DYNAFLO DCP

A multipurpose (ABCE) dry chemical powder which conforms to the SABS-1522 specification and holds the SABS
mark.

SPECIFICATIONS
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION:
> 40micron : 35 to 45%
> 63micron : 19 to 29%
> 125micron : 4 to 6%
> 250micron : 1%

3 MINUTE ISO BULK DENSITY:

0.79 to 0.94 g/cm³
PACKED DENSITY:
0.95 - 1.05 g/cm³
MOISTURE:
0.3% maximum
HYGROSCOPICITY:
1.0% maximum weight gain
WATER REPELLENCE:
In accordance with SABS
RESISTANT TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS:
-15ᵒC to 60ᵒC
CAKING AND LUMPING:
No caking or lumping within temperature range

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
FLOW AND HYDROPHOBATING AGENTS:
3.6% made up of the following:
Blue dye
Hydrophobic silica
Hydrophilic silica
Mica
Methylhvdrogenpolysiloxane
MONO- AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE: 90% MAP
AMMONIUM SULPHATE: Balance of powder

pH IN DISTILLED WATER: 4.2 to 5.2

APPEARANCE: A fine free flowing blue powder

STORAGE:
When it is stored in a dry area at room temperature, undamaged in its original packaging, it can be kept for at
least 5 years without losing any of its efficiency.

SABS 1522 GRADE: 3A/5B

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Health and Safety Data
1. MANUFACTURERS DETAILS

Manufacturer’s Name SAFEQUIP (PTY)LTD

Address 1 SAXENBURG ROAD, BLACKHEATH, CAPE TOWN
Telephone No 021 907 2500

Product Name Alpha Megaflo 34-40% Dry Chemical Powder

Alpha Superflo 70% Dry Chemical Powder
Alpha Dynaflo 90% Dry Chemical Powder
Chemical Name Ammonium Phosphates and Sulphates
Chemical Family Chemical metal Salts

2. COMPOSITION OF INGREDIENTS

Principle components Mono Ammonium Phosphate

Ammonium Sulphate
Other Ingredients Amorphous Silica, Methylhydrogenpolysiloxane, Mica

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Non Hazardous Powder

Routes of Entry Eye Contact – Inhalation – Skin Contact

Carcinogenic Status See Section 11 – Toxicology

Target Organs Respiratory System – Skin – Eye

Solubility in water Insoluble

Reactivity in water Nil

Appearance A fine free flowing white/ yellow/ pink or blue powder

4. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Eye Contact Immediately flood the eye with plenty water for at least 15 minutes, holding
the eye open. Seek medical attention if soreness or irritation persists.

Skin Contact Wash the affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if
soreness or irritation persists.

Inhalation Remove victim from further exposure to fresh air. If any difficulty in
breathing occurs seek medical assistance immediately.

Ingestion If ingested in large quantities, drink 1 to 2 glasses of water and seek medical
assistance immediately.

Advice to physicians Treat symptomatically.

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5. Effects and symptoms
Eye Contact Contact for short periods of time may cause irritation

Skin Contact Contact may cause mild irritation.

Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact, itching, scaling, reddening or
occasionally blistering.

Inhalation Hazardous in case of inhalation. May irritate the respiratory tract. May cause
transient cough and shortness of breath.

Ingestion Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion. Ingestion is not an expected route of

exposure.

Aggravating conditions Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical

conditions

6. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash point None

Flammable Limits N/A

Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved.

Special fire fighting procedure None – This is an extinguishing agent

Unusual Fire & Explosion hazards: Though DCP cylinders are equipped with pressure and temperature relief
devices; they should be removed from high temperatures of fire to avoid
risk of rupture. Keep pressurized extinguishers and surroundings cool with
water spray.

Protection of Fire Fighters: Be sure to use an approved/ certified respirator, positive pressure self-
contained breathing apparatus and full turn out gear

7. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Wear splash goggles, overall, dust respirator, boots and gloves. Sweep up or
Vacuum while preventing skin and eye contact

Waste Disposal Methods Dispose of in compliance with local, provincial and government regulations

8. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Keep the containers/bags tightly closed. Keep in cool, dry, covered, well ventilated areas. Store cylinders in a clean,
dry area away from heat above 60° C. Protect cylinders against violent movement or force. Do not drop the
extinguishers. In event of spill/leak evacuate the area, ventilate to outside atmosphere.

9. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

Respiratory Protection Wear a dust mask

Ventilation Recommended in confined spaces

Protective gloves PVC, leather or rubber gloves recommended

Eye Protection Full face shroud

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10. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical State Solid
Colour White, pink or blue
Appearance A fine free flowing powder
Odour Odourless
Melting point 140°C
Density 1.2grms per ccm
Solubility in water Insoluble
Reactivity in water Nil
Flash Point None
Flammable Limits N/A
Extinguishing Media N/A
Fire Hazards Non flammable
Explosive properties Not a high explosion risk

11. TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION

Skin Irritation Slightly hazardous

Eye irritation Slightly hazardous

Acute Toxicity Low order of acute toxicity.

Chronic Toxicity Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical

condition. This product is not expected to cause long term adverse health
effects. Prolonged exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust at
concentrations exceeding the occupational exposure limits may increase the
risk of developing a disabling lung disease known as silicosis. IARC found
limited evidence for pulmonary carcinogenicity of crystalline silica in
humans.

Genotoxicity This product is not expected to cause any mutagenic effects

Reproductive/Developmental Toxicity This product is not expected to cause adverse reproductive effects

The powder is considered a nuisance dust and non-toxic in limited exposure

The powder is also not considered to be a carcinogen.

12. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous Decomposition Products oxides of carbon, ammonia, oxides of phosphorus, nitrogen oxides

Stability Stable

Materials to avoid Reactive with oxidizing agents

BC type fire extinguisher powder - Cyanide
Do not mix with strong Alkali

13. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No known data

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14. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal Consideration Do not re-use containers. Puncture all used containers

Shred all polywoven bags

Method of disposal Product is not water soluble and should not be discharged to effluent.
Dispose in a land fill (will affect PH levels to a degree)

Water classification Not Applicable

Hazardous Waste This product is not known as a hazardous waste.

No harm to the environment is expected from this preparation

15. TRANSPORATION INFROMATION

Land – railway and road Not regulated
Inland waterways Not regulated
Sea Not regulated
Air Not regulated

16. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Risk Phrases This product is not classified according to the EU regulations

Product Use Classifications and labeling have been performed according to

SABS directives

17. OTHER INFORMATION

Other special considerations No additional remark

All information is given in good faith but without guarantee in respect of accuracy and no responsibility is accepted
for errors and omissions or the consequences thereof

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 DISCHARGE
Nozzle HEIGHT DIA MASS EMPTY MASS FULL
NOZZLE
9L WATER 610mm 176mm 3.9KG 12.9KG HOSE & Nozzle

9L FOAM 610mm 176mm 3.9KG 12.9KG HOSE & Nozzle

WORKING BURST
TYPE TEST PRESSURE SAFETY VALVE PRESSURE GAUGE
PRESSURE PRESSURE
9L WATER 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa Spring Type Diaphragm type

9L FOAM 1400kPa 2100kPa >5500kPa Spring Type Diaphragm type

TYPE DISCHARGE TIME EFFECTIVE RANGE CONTENTS CHARGE

9L WATER 12sec 3m-12m Water Nitrogen

9L FOAM 12sec 2m-8m High Expansion Foam Nitrogen

Safequip‟s range of stored pressure foam content extinguishers are suitable for A, B class fire or a combination
of AB class fires. The water extinguishers are suitable for A class fires and may be detrimental on some B class
fires.

Safequip‟s ranges of liquid content extinguishers are poly urethane coated inside to prevent corrosion.

The foam is high expansion foam developed and manufactured by Safequip.

Operating heads are of brass with either zinc or chrome plating; steel epoxy coated carrying handle and
discharge lever, fitted with safety relief valve and pressure gauge.

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SafeQuip Specification High Expansion Foam
1. MANUFACTURER DETAILS

Manufacturer’s Name : SAFEQUIP PTY LTD

Web Address : www.safequip.co.za
Address : 1 Saxenburg Road, Blackheath, Cape Town
Product Name : High Expansion Foam (H.E.F.)

2. DESCRIPTION

(H.E.F.) is a general purpose synthetic firefighting foam concentrate for use with foam generating equipment on non-
polar fires.

3. PROPERTIES

Appearance pale yellow-brown liquid

Specific gravity 1.0 – 1.02
Viscosity 1.0 – 1.8 centistokes
p.H. 6.5 – 8.0

4. DIRECTIONS AND APPLICATIONS

H.E.F. is suitable for hydrocarbon fires and A class fires.

H.E.F. can be applied via high expansion foam generators for total flooding. H.E.F. can also be used with sprinkler
systems, water fog and spray jet branches.

Induction rates: High Expansion 2–3%

Medium Expansion 3–4%
Low expansion 4–6%

5. FEATURES

H.E.F. is economical, non-corrosive, virtually nontoxic, simple to use, can be stored in polyethylene, stainless steel or
lined mild steel.

6. STORAGE

H.E.F. can be stored in original packaging or in suitably prepared bulk installations at temperatures of +2°C to 40°C.
In the event of freezing the product should be agitated if separation has taken place. A cool dark storage area is
preferable. Avoid mixing with other chemicals. Under ideal conditions a minimum of five years shelf life can be
expected.

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 Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates Film Formation

Film formation Two types are distinguished

Aqueous film formation

Polymer film formation

Aqueous film formation is performed by AFFF on e.g. jet fuel, oil and petrol: Out of the
foam a very thin, aqueous film forms on top of the burning
surface. It floats ahead of the foam and provides for excellent
flowing and extinguishing properties.
At the same time, the aqueous film prevents re-ignition even in
areas, where the foam has not completely covered the burning
surface yet or where the foam layer is ruptured.

Polymer film formation The polymer film is formed by poly-saccharides contained in

alcohol resistant AFFF on alcohol fires (e.g. Methanol, Ethanol,
Isopropanol). The film floats forming an insulating, protective
layer between the alcohol and the foam blanket above. Only
when applied gently, a stable polymer film is formed which
provides effective protection against foam destroying liquids.

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HOW FOAM IS GENERATED
A constant amount of foam concentrate is added to the water stream by means of a proportioner. The resulting mixture of foam
solution is expanded with air in the foam generator. If the proportion of air is low, a heavy ”wet" foam is produced and a high
proportion of air produces a medium ”moist" to light ”dry" foam. In any case, the volume of foam produced is many times greater
than the volume of the foam solution.

The induction rate the application device used) between 1 % and 6 %.

specifies the percentage ratio of foam concentrate added to When using a synthetic foam concentrate as wetting
water. At 3 % induction rate, for example, 3 parts of foam agent, up to 1% is added.
concentrate are mixed with 97 parts of water.
During fire fighting operation, the foam concentrate is CAFS-foam generation
added by means of a proportioner or pump premixer either The compressed air foam system (CAFS) is a method of
at the water pump, in the hose line, at the foam generator or foam generation where the premixed solution is already
at fixed installations in the central foam station. expanded at the pump using compressed air. A foam
The induction rate is set at the proportioner or the consisting of very fine bubbles is produced. The induction
pump premixer and usually varies (according to the type rate is between 0.1 % and 6 % depending on the usage.
of foam concentrate, type of fire, flammable material and

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 LOW EXPANSION FOAM
Foam expansion
• with up to 8 times expansion is produced from protein foam concentrates, e.g. FLUOR-FOAMOUSSE
• with up to 20 times expansion is produced from synthetic foam concentrates, e.g. MOUSSOL-APS F-15.

Characteristics
”wet" foam with fine bubbles of relatively high weight and small volume. Low expansion foam has a good flowability, is resistant to
flames and heat, gas tight and prevents re-ignition. Depending on the foam concentrate and induction rate low expansion foam
adheres well to vertical objects. Its fire extinguishing effect mainly is due to its separating and cooling properties and – if it is an
AFFF – additionally to film formation.

Low expansion foam is produced in low expansion foam branch pipes, foam monitors or in fixed/mobile foam installations.
Screens or downstream upgrading sections, e.g. discharge knees, which may be installed, have the effect that the foam solution is
expanded even better with the air drawn in and a more ”stiff" foam with finer bubbles is thus produced.

Applications
Low expansion foam is used for extinguishing fires of liquids and solid materials due to its exceptionally good flowability. The foam
distributes itself over the entire surface of the fire within a very short time and provides an air-tight seal. When fighting fires of solid
materials, its good adhesiveness even on vertical surfaces and bulky incendiary matters has a particularly favourable effect.

Special application methods, for example, CAFS, support this effect. Used as a preventive measure, low expansion foam
suppresses the emission of flammable gases. The flammable material remains covered by a gas-tight, insulating and cooling foam
layer for a longer period. Thanks to its relatively high weight, a wide projection range can be attained with low expansion foam
which makes a fire fighting operation possible even from a safe distance.

Aqueous film forming foam concentrates such as STHAMEX-AFFF, MOUSSOL-APS, FOAMOUSSE-FFFP can be used in both
expanded and non-aspirated form as an aqueous solution, for example, on airports, in petrol depots, in plastics processing and
recycling industries, on ships as well as in the on- and off-shore sectors. These foam concentrates are also suitable for use in
sprinkler and deluge systems. The foam's high water releasing capacity supports the formation of an aqueous film and thus
improves the flowability. The low surface tension of the foam solution increases the wetting effect when extinguishing fires of solid
materials.
Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates Low expansion foam

Foam expansion > 1 : 5 up to 1 : 20, usually 1: 6 to 1:10

Foam generation Water and foam concentrate are mixed with each other by means of
an inductor. The pressurised mixture is conducted to the foam
generator where, along with air sucked in by injector principle it
forms foam.

Foam characteristics - wet foam

- fine foam structure
- flowable, therefore fast spreading
- high weight at relatively low volume
- long water drainage ( Protein und Synthetic )
- high water releasing capacity ( AFFF )
- adhesive ( Protein )
- heat resistant
- burn-back resistant ( especially AFFF )
- long projection range

Extinguishing effects - Separation

- Cooling
- Spreading ( AFFF )

Application Low expansion foam is preferably used against liquid fires, e.g.
Petrol, Benzene, Alcohol, Oils, Paints, and Solvents. Due to its high
specific weight long projection ranges are achieved as often
required when fighting fires in tank farms and refineries, on oil /
chemical tankers and at aircraft emergencies.

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 MEDIUM EXPANSION FOAM
Foam expansion
with up to 200 times expansion is mainly produced from synthetic foam concentrates, e.g. STHAMEX-K 1%.

Characteristics
depending on the expansion ratio, a ”damp" foam with fine bubbles or a ”dry" foam with big bubbles of low weight and high volume
is produced. Its fire extinguishing property is mainly due to the separating, cooling and repression effects. Medium expansion foam
is produced in medium expansion foam branchpipes. The foam solution is swirled in the foam branchpipe with the air which is
drawn in, under pressure hits a mesh inside the branchpipe and is additionally expanded. In this way, a lot of foam is produced
within a short time which can be built up relatively high.

Applications
Thanks to its wide expansion range, medium expansion foam can be used for numerous applications: At 50 to 100 times expansion
for fires of plastics, tires, and liquids and also to extinguish glowing fires; at 100 to 200 times expansion to flood flat spaces, for
example, channels, pits, shafts, etc. and everywhere where a successful fire fighting operation depends on a fast build-up of large
amounts of foam. Projection ranges of approx. 12 m can be attained using medium expansion foam thus making a relatively gentle
foam application possible. The foam spreads quickly over the surface of the fire and forms a closed, gastight cover. A particularly
swift and successful fire fighting operation is achieved with the alcohol resistant AFFF foam concentrate MOUSSOL-APS when
dealing with polar liquids.
Medium expansion foam generators designed for industrial fire protection operate with an expansion ratio of approx. 1:25 up to
1:35. They attain projection ranges of approx. 35 m.

Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates Medium expansion foam

Foam expansion 1 : 20 up to 1 : 200, usually 1: 40 to 1:150

Foam generation Medium expansion foam is generated in the same way as low
expansion foam. However, foam formation is optimised, and a
considerable volume of foam is formed within shortest time.
Due to its low weight medium expansion foam can be build up
in several layers.

Foam characteristics - moist to dry foam

- small to big sized bubble structure
- low weight at high volume
- flowable
- not affected by heat radiation
- flame resistant even if influenced by slight wind
- Projection range up to 12 m.

Extinguishing effects - Separation

- Cooling
- Repression
- Insulation

Application Medium expansion foam is especially suitable for fighting

fires in ground areas, e.g. in storage facilities for flammable
liquids, paint production, or, in case of a tank ship fire or
leakage, water locks.

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 HIGH EXPANSION FOAM
Foam expansion Application
with over 200 times expansion is produced, for example, High expansion foam develops its full fire extinguishing effect
from the synthetic foam concentrate STHAMEX F-15 at a low particularly against fires in spatially restricted sections. Thanks
water/ foam concentrate consumption. to its extremely high expansion rate, even large areas such as
airplane hangars or warehouses can be completely flooded
Characteristics within a short time. High expansion foam is applied into the
extremely high foam volume and low weight. High expansion object to be protected from outside by means of a favourably
foam contains a great proportion of air and is therefore a dimensioned hose (conduit pipe) or is produced within the
particularly ”dry" foam with big bubbles. Due to its large volume object by means of special high expansion foam generators
and low weight, high expansion foam cannot be projected. Its using the hot combustion gases. The water content in the foam
fire extinguishing property mainly is due to the separating, is so low that water damage is avoided to a great extent. Used
insulating and repression effects. These extinguishing effects as a preventive measure, high expansion foam represses
are supported by a relatively high deterioration rate of the foam flammable gases and provides effective protection against the
as minute drops of water are released which in turn evaporate effects of flames and heat.
immediately due to the high combustion temperatures and form
the 1,700-fold volume of steam. The ambient air is thinned and Inside-air foam systems –
cooled accordingly. are high expansion foam systems used in enclosed areas, for
example, in warehouses or ships‟ engine rooms. To produce
High expansion foam is produced in high expansion foam foam, inside-air foam systems use the up to 1,000 °C hot, soot
generators laden combustion gases released during a fire. Special high
expansion foam concentrates are used along with these
systems which are particularly resistant against combustion
gases and high temperatures.

Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates High expansion foam

Foam expansion > 1 : 200 up to 1 : 1000, usually 1: 300 to 1: 600

Foam generation The foam concentrate / water mixture is sprayed

through nozzles against a wire mesh at high pressure,
where it forms foam using a strong air current.

Foam characteristics - very dry foam

- big sized bubble structure
- very low weight at very high volume
- only little flowability
- insignificant water damage after use
- due to its low weight high expansion foam cannot
be projected.

Extinguishing effects - Separation

- Repression
- Insulation

Application High expansion foam is mostly used for flooding of

enclosed areas affected or threatened to be affected by a
fire.
By this means especially indoor production and storage
facilities are protected effectively.

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 Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates Flowability and adhesion

Flowability of foam is required in order for the foam blanket to spread rapidly across the burning
surface and thus grant a fast and thorough extinguishment.

Adhesion is required in order for the foam to cling to walls and three dimensional solid fires for
effective cooling and insulation.

Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates Sea water resistance

Sea water resistance is an important factor if foam concentrates are to be used on ships, in
seaports or in off-shore areas.

The resistance should be extendable to low water qualities, such as river, brackish or processed
industrial wastewater.

Foam stability when used with Sea water vs. tap water

Protein foam concentrates the same or better

Synthetic based foam concentrates the same or slightly worse

Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates Extinguishing effects

Extinguishing effects utilised when applying foam:

SEPARATION: The closed foam cover separates the combustion zone from
the ambient air and prevents any further supply of oxygen to
the fuel. Film forming foams additionally provide an aqueous
or polymer film to enhance separation of the fuel from
atmospheric oxygen.

COOLING: The fuel is cooled down by water released by the foam, the
temperature decreases.

INSULATION: The low thermal conductivity of foam insulates the fuel against
thermal radiation and ignition sources.

REPRESSION: Atmospheric oxygen and flammable gas necessary for the

combustion process are repressed from enclosed areas by
flooding with high or medium expansion foam.

SEALING: The closed foam blanket stops any further gas evaporation
from the fuel. Flammable gas from the fuel can no longer reach
the combustion zone.

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 Fire extinguishing foam Concentrates OUR PROTEIN PRODUCTS

Products: Main Applications

FOAMOUSSE 3% Chem.-/Petrochem. Industries;
FOAMOUSSE 6% Ships; Fire classes A + B; Fires of not foam
(simple Protein foam concentrate) destroying hydrocarbons, Solid material fires.
Pharmaceutical Industries,
FOAMOUSSE -FFFP/AR Chem.-/ Petrochem. Industries;
(alcohol resistant water and polymer Protein Paints- Industries, Offshore. Fires of foam
foam concentrate) destroying polarer and non-polar
hydrocarbons, solvents, Solid material fires.
Suitable for Sub Surface application
FLUOR- FOAMOUSSE Chem.-/Petrochem.- Industries;
(Protein foam concentrate contains Fluorine) Airports; Offshore; Fires of nonpolar
hydrocarbons, non-polar solvents, Solid
FOAMOUSSE -FFFP material fires; Fire classes A + B. Suitable for
(water film forming protein foam Sub Surface application.
concentrate contains Fluorine)

Fire Extinguishing Foam Concentrates OUR SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS

Products: Main Applications
Communal Fire Brigades;
STHAMEX F- 6
Chem.-/Petrochem. Industries;
STHAMEX F-15
Airports; Ships; Fire classes A + B;
STHAMEX F-25
Fires of not foam destroying hydrocarbons, Solid
STHAMEX-K
material fires.
STHAMEX-class-A
To be used with all low- , medium- and high-
[ Synthetic concentrates with differing
expansion mobile foam equipment and fixed
freezing points K = high concentrated ( 1% ) ]
installations.
Chem.-/Petrochem.- Industries;
STHAMEX-AFFF Airports; Offshore; Fires of non-polar
[AFFF = hydrocarbons, non-polar solvents, Solid material
Aqueous Film Forming Foam; contains fires; Fire classes A + B.
Fluorine components] Suitable for Sub Surface and Sprinkler
application.
Pharmaceutical Industries, Chem.-/
MOUSSOL-APS Petrochem. Industries; Paints-
[alcohol resistant AFFF- Universal Industries, Offshore. Fires of foam destroying
concentrate, polymer- und aqueous film polarer and non-polar hydrocarbons, solvents,
forming; contains Fluorine components] Solid material fires. Suitable for Sub Surface and
Sprinkler application.

Compatibility with other foam concentrates

Principally, protein foam concentrates may not be mixed with synthetic foam concentrates. Foam
concentrates of the same type, however, can be mixed to any desired ratio upon immediate usage. When
supplementing foam concentrate stocks, it is advisable to have a compatibility test carried out by
laboratory. The product data sheets contain additional information.

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Fire Fighting Foam Concentrates Fire Fighting Products
Comparative Technical Data Division

11-Jan-11 RLF4 Super-Hi Ex Airmaster Sthamex Protein Fluorofoam Flame-Bloc Sthamex Moussol APS
AFFF

Product Synthetic, Synthetic, Synthetic Synthetic Protein foam Fluoroprotein Synthetic Alcohol resistant universal
Description general general Class A foam aqueous concentrate foam wetting agent AFFF foam concentrate
purpose purpose concentrate film forming concentrate
foam foam foam
concentrate concentrate concentrate
Properties Low and Low , Low , Low Flowable Flowable Rapid flame Carefully formulated
medium medium and medium and expansion Adhesive Adhesive knock-down patented combinations of
expansion high high Nonaspirated Good rim Good rim Low fluorinated and
expansion expansion Aqueous seal seal use hydrocarbon surfactants
Stable, Stable, film forming, Prevents concentration along with
cohesive cohesive Rapid reignition polysaccharides,
foam blanket foam blanket flame knock-
stabilizers and anti-
Low use down,
concentration High
freeze
flowability, additives. They are
Prevents especially designed for
reignttion safe
protection of practically
all known
flammable liquids
Concentration 3% to 6% 1.5% to 6.0% 0.2% to 1.0% 3% and 6% 3% and 6% 0.2% 2% induction on non
polar fuels and 3 %
induction on
polar solvents.
Expansion 5 to 300 5 to 1000 5 to 1000 5 to 10 times 5 to 10 times Not 6 – 100 times
Ratio times times times 5 to 7 Applicable
times (aerial
delivery)
25% Water 5 to 7 7 to 1 1 8 to 1 1 2 to 5 3 to 5 minutes Not 5 – 30 mins
Drainage minutes minutes minutes minutes Applicable

Specific 0.99 ±0.01 1.01 ±0.01 1.05 ±0.03 1.05 ±0.02 3% concentrate - 1 . 1 8 ± 0.02 1.02 = 0.01 1.06 ±0.02
Gravity 6% concentrate -
pH 6.3 to 7.2 6.5 to 8.5 6.0 to 10.0 7.0 to 9.5 1 6.1.5 3 t o± 70..502 6.5 to 3.5 6.5 to 8.5 (Conc. (%
w/w): 100) [Basic.]
Sediment No Sediment 0.1% No Sediment No Sediment
Viscosity 3cSt 25cSt 35cSt 20cSt 3%-40cSt 6% 3% - 28 cSt 550 cSt 20cSt
- 20 cSt 6%-12cSt
Storage Products are supplied in 25 litre HOPE drums or 200 litre lined mild steel drums. Products should be stored in the Keep container tightly
original container or correctly manufactured tanks - e.g. stainless closed. Keep container in
steel or suitably lined mild steel. Store in a cool, well ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Stable temperature range a cool,
of foam concentrates : -10°C to +30°C. well-ventilated area
Fields of Forestry, Aerial Forestry, Chemical Industry, Petrochemical Industry, Forestry, Chemical Industry,
Operation Bombing, Municipal, Municipal, Shipping, Municipal, Petrochemical Industry,
General Industry General Airports General Shipping,
Industry Industry Airports,Offshore
Application Non-polar Non-polar Non-polar Non-polar Flammable safe protection of
hydrocarbons hydrocarbons hydrocarbons hydrocarbons solids, Tyres, practically all known
Flammable solids Flammable Flammable Flammable timber, grass flammable
solids solids solids and thatch liquids
Aircraft Runway Sub-surface fires
rescue Flat foaming injection
surface fires
Installations Foam Foam Foam Fixed Fixed Fixed Water Fixed Installations
and monitors monitors monitors Installations Installations Installations monitors Foam/water monitors
Equipment Foam Foam Foam Foam/water Foam Foam Water branch Foam/water branch
branch pipes branch pipes branch pipes monitors monitors monitors pipes pipes Sub-surface
High Aircraft fire Foam/water Foam Foam branch Back packs installations Sprinklers
expansion fighting branch branch pipes pipes Sub-
generators Fixed wing pipes Sub- surface
Total flood Aircraft surface installations
foam Bambi installations
systems buckets Sprinklers
Specifications Meets the requirements Meets the Meets the Meets the Meets the Meets the Meets the ICAO Foam
of: UL162 NFPA412 requirements requirements requirements requirements requirements Specifications
of: UL162 of: of: of: UL162 of: EN-1568
NFPA412 UL162 UL162 NFPA412 NFPA18 SOLAS 1974
FFA NFPA412 NFPA412 DEF
KZ/NFPA DEF STAN DEF STAN 42-22
42-42 STAN 42-21 (Hexane)
(Hexane) (Hexane) ICAO Foam
ICAO Foam ICAO Foam Specif
Specifications Specifications cations

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SafeQuip - FATTEX Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher - Technical Specifications
Manufacturer : Safequip (Pty) Ltd
Address : 1 Saxenbourg Rd, Blackheath , Cape Town
Telephone ; +27 (0)21 907 2500

Specification – Information Sheet

Overview.

Because of their high auto-ignition temperatures, cooking oil fires are difficult to extinguish. In order to
extinguish these fires they need to be cooled sufficiently therefore conventional extinguishers are not as
effective due to risk of flash back and re-ignition.

6lt Wet Chemical Ext Specialist wet chemical extinguishers are ideal for Class
Specifications
F fires, involving cooking oils and fats, such as lard, olive
Outside diameter (mm) 165mm
oil, sunflower oil, maize oil and butter. It is extremely
Cylinder Height (mm) 430mm
effective as the wet chemical rapidly knocks the flames
Total Height (mm) 525mm out, cools the burning oil and chemically reacts to form a
Volume (L) 7.7lt soap-like solution, sealing the surface and preventing re-
Filling Ratio 0.75 ignition..
Working Pressure (kPa) 1400
Test Pressure (kPa) 3000kPa SAFEQUIP‟s FATTEX extinguisher is specifically designed to
Minimum wall thickness (mm) 1.6 combat fires resulting from fats and edible oils burning in deep
fryers. It is charged with a specially formulated wet chemical
Fire Rating 13A 75F
“FATTEX”.
Charge Weight 7.6kg
Empty Mass kg 4.1kg Properties
Full Mass 11.7kg
“FATTEX” reacts with hot, burning cooking oil or fat. When the
fire extinguishing substance is applied to the burning liquid it will cool and emulsify the oil, and the flames will
immediately subside. An effective fire extinguishing film of foam forms on the surface which prevents re-ignition.

Application Physical and chemical properties

SafeQuip’s “FATTEX” Wet Chemical Agent is a special fire Density 1.28 ± 0.02 kg/l
extinguishing liquid, based on salt used in fire extinguishers or Frost resistance < 25ºC
stationary fire extinguishing installations for fighting fires in deep fat nD20 1.4 ± 0.02
fryers, frying appliances as well as exhausts air facilities in kitchens pH Value Approx. 8.5
and is applied finely distributed to the burning surface using spray Sediment content < 0.1%
nozzles. Viscosity +20 ºC 5 ±0.5 mm²/s
-15 ºC 29 ±3.0 mm²/s
Cleaning:
SafeQuip’s “FATTEX” Wet Chemical Agent can easily be removed after use without having to use any special aids.

The foam remains restricted to the fire zone whilst other parts of the facility covered by the fire extinguishing
substance can be cleaned using plenty of clear water or a steam jet cleaner.

The cooking oil or fat contaminated with the fire extinguishing agent may not be re-used. The cooking oil or fat must
cool down before cleaning the frying or deep frying appliances.

Advantages and Features

 Wet Chemical Extinguishers is Suitable for cooking fat fires „Class F‟ and combustible materials „Class A‟
(wood, paper and plastics) For which it carries a 13A Fire Rating
 Simple point and squeeze operation.
 Passed 35kV conductivity of discharge test making it safe for the inevitable use on electrical appliances.
 Hose assembly incorporates a unique swivel connector for ease of directing the discharge.
 Seals and emulsifies the oil which prevents re-ignition.
 Tested to extinguish fires resulting from cooking oil and fat burning of up to 75 litres in size.
 User friendly comparatively light 6lt size.

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  Lance and nozzle constructed from high quality stainless steel.
 Producing highly effective but gentle spray helps prevent hot oil splashing onto the user.
 Considered non corrosive to most metals
 Biodegradable and non-toxic
 Long shelf life.
 Can be used as a portable extinguisher but the wet chemical is also suited for fixed fire extinguishing
installations for deep fat fryers and cooker hoods.
 The Wet Chemical Agent can be easily removed after use with lots of water or a steam jet cleaner.

Instructions for use

 The Wet Chemical must be applied using the extended applicator or lance in slow circular movements, giving a
gentle, yet thorough application in fine spray form, covering and emulsifying the burning cooking oil or fat,
preventing re-ignition.
 Aim the applicator tip from a distance of about 1.0m of the fire, squeeze the levers on the operating head
together and attack the fire from the base in slow circular movements covering the complete area.

Safety Tips

 Before use read the instructions carefully

 Do NOT use water on „Class F‟ fires
 Ensure that you keep out of smoke and fumes produced by the fire.
 Take care to let the oil or fat cool before cleaning the frying appliance.
 The oil or fat may not be re-used.

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 TYPE Height of Dia of Mass Empty Mass Full Charge
Cylinder Cylinder
25kg 795mm 250mm 14kg 39kg 25kg
50kg 1020mm 300mm 22kg 72kg 50kg
TYPE Effective Discharge Discharge Working Propellant
Range Time Nozzle Pressure
25kg ≥7m ≥15s Hose & Pistol 1400kPa Nitrogen
50kg ≥9m ≥25s Hose & Pistol 1400kPa Nitrogen

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CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
We provide a comprehensive range of high quality SABS 1567
certified carbon dioxide range of steel/aluminium fire
extinguishers that suits all level of Marine, Industrial,
Automotive and Household requirements.

Our CO2 range is designed for ease of operation and is suitable to extinguish classes B
fires but most suitable for class C (electrical) fires.

The body and components of the CO2 extinguisher is constructed to provide easy, safe
maintenance to SABS 1475 specification by qualified SAQCC technicians.

ype Height Dia Mass Empty Mass Charge

5kg Steel Alloy 750mm 138m 9.4kg 14.4kg 5kg
2kg Steel Alloy 580mm 103mm 4.2kg 6.2kg 2kg
5kg Carbon Steel 680mm 152mm 13.9kg 18.9kg 5kg
2kg Carbon Steel 500mm 114mm 6.5kg 8.5kg 2kg
5kg Aluminum 700mm 159mm 9.6kg 14.6kg 5kg
2kg Aluminum 500mm 111mm 4.0kg 6.0kg 2kg

Max Working
Type Test Pressure Burst Pressure Safety Valve
Pressure
5kg Steel Alloy 17400kPa 25000kPa ›35000kPa 20000kPa Burst Disc
2kg Steel Alloy 17400kPa 25000kPa ›35000kPa 20000kPa Burst Disc
5kg Carbon Steel 17400kPa 25000kPa ›35000kPa 20000kPa Burst Disc
2kg Carbon Steel 17400kPa 25000kPa ›35000kPa 20000kPa Burst Disc
5kg Aluminum 17400kPa 25000kPa ›35000kPa 20000kPa Burst Disc
2kg Aluminum 17400kPa 25000kPa ›35000kPa 20000kPa Burst Disc

Effective Discharge
Type Fire Rating Filling Ratio Approval
Range Time
5kg Steel Alloy 34B 4m 13sec 0.66 SANS1567
2kg Steel Alloy 8B 3m 8sec 0.66 SANS1567
5kg Carbon Steel 34B 4m 13sec 0.66 SANS1567
2kg Carbon Steel 8B 3m 8sec 0,66 SANS1567
5kg Aluminum 34B 4m 13sec 0.66 SANS1567
2kg Aluminum 8B 3m 8sec 0.66 SANS1567

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CO2 Extinguisher 2 kg Safequip Carbon Steel

Cylinder
Seamless Carbon Steel Cylinder. XCJ
Working Temperature -10˚C to 55˚C
Working Pressure 5000kPa
Test Pressure 25MPa
Design Standard GB4351 - 2005
Packaging size 570 x 280 x 130mm
Overall height 540mm
Cylinder Diameter 108mm
Cylinder Neck Thread E25
Cylinder Finish Red epoxy powder coated
Filling Ratio 0.66
Capacity 3L
Charge 2.0kg CO2
Tare Mass 5.8kg
Full Mass 7.9kg

Valve
Brass spec CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device Bursting disc 20MPa
Valve inlet thread PZ27.8 x 14
Valve outlet thread Ф21.7 x 14
Dip Tube Thread G1/4 x 19
Discharge nozzle Swivel Horn

CO2 Extinguisher 5 kg Safequip Carbon Steel

Cylinder
Seamless Carbon Steel Cylinder. XCJ
Working Temperature 10˚C to 55˚C
Working Pressure 4500kPa
Test Pressure 25MPa
Design Standard GB4351 - 2005
Packaging size 685 x 225 x 170mm
Overall height 650mm
Cylinder Diameter 152mm
Cylinder Neck Thread 25E
Cylinder Finish Red epoxy powder coated
Filling Ratio 0.66
Capacity 7.5L
Charge 5kg CO2
Tare Mass 12.8kg
Full Mass 18.0kg
Valve
Brass spec CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device Bursting disc 20MPa
Valve inlet thread PZ27.8 x 14
Valve outlet thread Ф21.7 x 14
Dip Tube Thread G1/4 x 19
Discharge Hose Rubber Hose and Horn

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CO2 Extinguisher 2 kg Safequip Aluminium Alloy

Cylinder
Seamless Carbon Steel Cylinder. Winner
Working Temperature -30˚C to 60˚C
Max Working Pressure 174Bar
Test Pressure 25MPa
Design Standard 1997/23/EC
Packaging size 160x130x595mm
Cylinder height 480mm
Cylinder Diameter 111mm
Cylinder Neck Thread M25 x 2.0
Cylinder Finish Red epoxy powder coated
Filling Ratio 0.66
Capacity 3L
Charge 2.0kg CO2
Minimum Wall Thickness 6.32mm
Material AA6061
Tare Mass 3.8kg
Full Mass 6.0kg
CE Verification CE0036
Approval Mark TUV / SANS1567
Valve
Brass spec CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device Bursting disc 20MPa
Valve inlet thread M25 x 2.0 Parallel thread
Valve outlet thread Ф21.7 x 14
Dip Tube Thread G1/4 x 19
Discharge nozzle Swivel Horn
CO2 Extinguisher 5 kg Safequip Aluminium Alloy
Cylinder
Seamless Carbon Steel Cylinder. Winner
Working Temperature -30˚C to 60˚C
Working Pressure 4500kPa
Max Working Pressure 174Bar
Test Pressure 25MPa
Design Standard 1997/23/EC
Packaging size 210x170x700mm
Cylinder height 580mm
Cylinder Diameter 159mm
Cylinder Neck Thread M25 x 2.0
Cylinder Finish Red epoxy powder coated
Filling Ratio 0.66
Capacity 7.5L
Charge 5kg CO2
Minimum Wall Thickness 9.05mm
Material AA6061
Tare Mass 9.0kg
Full Mass 14.6kg
CE Verification CE0036
Approval Mark TUV / SANS1567
Valve
Brass spec CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device Bursting disc 20MPa
Valve inlet thread M25 x 2.0 Parallel thread
Valve outlet thread Ф21.7 x 14
Dip Tube Thread G1/4 x 19
Discharge Hose Rubber Hose and Horn

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CO2 Extinguisher 2 kg Safequip Steel Alloy

Cylinder
Seamless Carbon Steel Cylinder. Winner
Working Temperature -30˚C to 60˚C
Max Working Pressure 174Bar
Test Pressure 25MPa
Design Standard EN1964-1
Packaging size 160x130x600mm
Cylinder height 475mm
Cylinder Diameter 103mm
Cylinder Neck Thread 25E
Cylinder Finish Red epoxy powder coated
Filling Ratio 0.66
Capacity 3L
Charge 2.0kg CO2
Minimum Wall Thickness 2.3mm
Material 34CrMo4
Tare Mass 4.0kg
Full Mass 6.2kg
CE Verification CE0036
Approval Mark TUV / SANS 1567
Valve
Brass spec CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device Bursting disc 20MPa
Valve inlet thread PZ27.8 x 14
Valve outlet thread Ф21.7 x 14
Dip Tube Thread G1/4 x 19
Discharge nozzle Swivel Horn
CO2 Extinguisher 5 kg Safequip Steel Alloy
Cylinder
Seamless Carbon Steel Cylinder. Winner
Working Temperature -30˚C to 60˚C
Working Pressure 4500kPa
Max Working Pressure 174Bar
Test Pressure 25MPa
Design Standard EN1964-1
Packaging size 210x150x780mm
Cylinder height 660mm
Cylinder Diameter Ф138mm
Cylinder Neck Thread 25E
Cylinder Finish Red epoxy powder coated
Filling Ratio 0.66
Capacity 7.5L
Charge 5kg CO2
Minimum Wall Thickness 3.0mm
Material 34CrMo4
Tare Mass 8.8kg
Full Mass 14.4kg
CE Verification CE0036
Approval Mark TUV / SANS 1567
Valve
Brass spec CZ 122 Die Forging Brass – (HPB59-1)
Body Forged & Nickel plated
Safety device Bursting disc 20MPa
Valve inlet thread PZ27.8 x 14
Valve outlet thread Ф21.7 x 14
Dip Tube Thread G1/4 x 19
Discharge Hose Rubber Hose and Horn

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 5kg CO2 Hose and Horn 2kg CO2 Swivel Horn

CO2 M25 x 2 Parallel Thread Valve

Inlet Thread Outlet Thread Dip Tube Thread Pressure MPa

M25×2 φ21.7×14 G1 4×19 18-22

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 Valve for Carbon Steel / Alloy Steel 2kg CO2 Fire Extinguisher

Inlet Thread Outlet Thread Dip Tube Thread Pressure MPa

PZ27.8×14 φ21.7×14 G1/4×19 18-22

Valve for Carbon Steel / Alloy Steel 5kg CO2 Fire Extinguisher

Inlet hread Outlet Thread Dip Tube Thread Pressure MPa

PZ27.8×14 φ21.7×1 G1/4×19 18-22

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 Stainless steel fire
Fixed type fire hose reel hose reel Swing type fire hose reel
Mass without hose 7.4 7.55 7.87
Mass with hose 18.2 18.35 19.4
Disc diameter 575 575 575
Height (Bracket) 660 660 575
Height (Bracket & Valve) 710 710 -
Wall protection Cabinet Cabinet Cabinet
Wall projection 250mm 250mm 290mm
Hose SANS 1086 PVC SANS 1086 PVC SANS 1086 PVC
Hose dimension ID 20mm x 30m ID 20mm x 30m ID 20mm x 30m
Valve 25mm BSP CP 25mm BSP CP 25mm BSP CP
Length of jet * 10m @ 0.2Mpa 10m @ 0.2Mpa 10m @ 0.2Mpa
Discharge rate ** (std =
300kPa) 30lt/min @300kPa 30lt/min @300kPa 30lt/min @300kPa

NOTE:

* Complies with effective throw range minimum as per SANS 543:2004 -point 4.3.4 at 0.2 MPa - (a)10m for jet
spray (b) 6m for sheet spray (c) 3m for conical spray discharge

* * Complies with minimum flow rates and minimum k-coefficient according to pressure as per Table 4 of SANS
543:2004

Working, test and minimum burst pressure - SANS 543:2004

Working pressure Minimum burst pressure

Nominal inside diameter of hose mm kPa Test pressure kPa kPa
19 1200 1800 3000

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Fire Reel Hose Nominal Internal Diameter (mm) 20
Working Pressure (kPa) 1500
Black stripe hose SANS 1086 Burst Pressure (kPa) 6000
Approved Mass per metre (g) 414

10 year design life.

Specially designed for fire fighting industry.

Features a heavy duty nylon reinforcing to withstand the high pressure encountered in municipal
mains.
HOSE REEL ACCESSORIES

Component Quantity Description

CP Valve 1 Chromium plated Stop Cock with 25mm BSP Inlet & Outlet
CP Handwheel 1 Handwheel with M4 x 10 lock screw
Clamps 2 G12 Plated mild steel hose clamp
Nuts and Bolts 12 M 8 x 12 plated hex bolt & nut
Nuts & Bolts 3 M4 x 10 plated cheese head screw & hex nut
Washers 12 M8 Bright (nickel plated)
Screws 3 M4 x 10 Cheese head brass screw
Waterway 1 Brass swivel joint with cadmium plated goose neck
Hub Spacers 3 180mm wide cad plated spacer curved plates (235mm for 45m)
D Shackle 1 Mild Steel nickel plated shackle with PVC saddle (Run out guide)
Label 1 Printed instruction label
Nozzles 1 Use Plastic with PVC Hose
OR Nozzles 1 Use Aluminium Alloy with Rubber Hose (Petrochemical industry)

Hose reel cover

Hose
Import hose 30m EN 694 approved hose
White stripe 30m SANS 1086 Approved PVC hose
Black stripe 30m SANS 1086 approved PVC hose
Rubber 30m EN 854 hose

For Stainless Steel Hose Reels the mild steel components are replaced with Stainless Steel Components

Stamp marking in the hose reel side plates (discs) must be as follow

SANS 543

Marking

The reel shall be marked with the following information:

a) supplier's name or trademark, or both;

b) year of manufacture;
c) maximum working Pressure;
d) length and bore of the hose; and
e) nozzle equivalent diameter (marked on the nozzle)

Installation and maintenance instructions

The supplier shall make available an installation manual specific for the hose reel. Maintenance procedures
shall be as specified in SANS 1475-2'

See following instructions as required:

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Instructions for the installation and commissioning of SafeQuip – SANS 543 Approved Fire Hose
Reels

1. MANUFACTURERS DETAILS
Manufacturer’s Name : SAFEQUIP PTY LTD

Address : No 1 Saxenburg rd, Blackheath, Cape Town

Telephone No : 021 907-2500

Product Name : FIRE HOSE REEL

2. LOCATION, VISIBILITY AND IDENTIFICATION

Fire hose reels should be installed in easily accessible areas preferably close to exits and placed in such
a way that it does not cause an obstruction in the EXIT route. The number of hose reels required
should be as per SANS 10400. Identification signage should be in accordance with SANS 1186.

3. NSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
1. Make sure water supply has been flushed to eliminate small particles/stones clogging up the
valve/components of the hose reel.
2. Draw a vertical line from the outlet position of the water supply pipe up to ± 600mm upwards
on the wall where the Hose reel is to be fitted.
3. Measure the hose reel back frame’s distance from the CP (Stop Cock) valve to bottom mounting
strut of the back frame and mark that measurement on the vertical line drawn on the wall from
the water supply point up. Now draw a horizontal line through it of +- 300mm overlap on each
side of the vertical line.
4. Measure the distance of the holes on the bottom mounting strut of the back frame and half
that. E.g. 500mm /0.5 = 250mm. and mark that measurement on either side of the horizontal
line.
5. Repeat step 2, 3 & 4 for measurement of the top mounting strut holes.
6. Now drill the correct size holes for the mounting anchors selected to anchor the hose reel to the
wall. And install the anchors in the holes drilled so that there is a 5mm spacing left before they
are secure.
7. Now the hose reel can be slotted onto the anchors as the back frame has slotted holes in the
mounting struts.
8. With hose reel in position you can tighten the anchors firm to secure the Hose reel to the wall.
9. Secure the CP valve (Stop Cock) to the water supply preferably with a Union for easy assembly
and removal for future maintenance.
10. Unwind the hose, close the nozzle and open the CP valve, thus pressurizing all components and
check for leaks on all connections. If necessary tighten the relevant hose clamps to stop them
from leaking.
11. Close CP Valve, and rewind the hose, securing the nozzle in position with a seal.

4. OTHER INFORMATION
A fire hose reel must be handled by people specifically trained to handle and use fire hose reels. Such
fire hose reels must only be serviced by qualified and registered SABS 1475 service agents who
employ qualified SAQCC technicians.

5. SAFETY WARNING
Fire hose reels are not to be used on Electrical fires!

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 Legal requirement and use of fire hydrants and booster connectors.

In terms of section TT35 of SANS 10400 Fire Hydrants is a legal requirement.

TT35.1
Hydrants in positions subject to direction by the local authority shall be provided in –

1. any building exceeding 12 m in height; and

2. any occupancy classified B1, B2, C1,C2, D1, D2, E1, E2, E3, F1, F3, H1, J1, J2, J3, or J4 of any height and of
a total floor are exceeding 1000m², (Find occupancy classification table following)

TT35.2
Fire Hydrants required in terms of sub rule TT35.1 shall be provided at a rate of not less than 1/ 1000m² or part
thereof.

Note:
1. Details of building classification as laid out in TT35.1 (2) above can be found in SANS 10400 under
“Occupancy or Building Classification.”
2. The rate of hydrants in a building may also be established by rational design.

Definitions:

Booster connection
An installation designed to enable the connection of a fire brigade pump to a fire sprinkler or fire hydrant system to
increase the system‟s pressure

Fire Hydrant
 A pressurized water source for fire fighting
 A pressurized water source for a Fire Engine when coupled to a booster connection
 A pressurized water source for a Fire Engine pumping to its own delivery hoses.

Lay Flat Hose

Flexible braided or woven hose (unlined, lined or double lined) used for transporting water to the fire zone.

Branch pipe (Nozzle)

A device that is fitted to the end of the hose that directs shapes, and regulates the flow of water pumped into the hose.

Coupling
The fittings attached to the hose facilitating connection of the nozzle to the hose and the hose to the hydrant.

Use of Fire Hydrants and Booster Connectors.

Portable fire extinguishers and fire hose reels are considered as first aid fire fighting equipment to be used by
employees in the event of fire.

Fire hydrants are generally considered to be used by fire department fire fighters when a fire is out of control.

Fire Hydrants, using the correct fire hoses and branch pipes can deliver in the region of 1200 lt of water when boosted
through steamer connections by a fire tender. (Fire Engine)

The main objective in the use of fire hydrant would be to cool and contain the fire thus preventing spread to
surrounding buildings. Fire hydrants are also very successfully used in the wetting down process to ensure that
smoldering embers do not reignite.

Designs

As in many industries designs and styles change from one part of the world to another, the same applies with Fire
Hydrant designs and Coupling types. Fire departments tend to be the testing ground and therefore follows that fire
departments tend to source user friendly/robust designs in couplings and fittings for fire engines. This is the reason for
the various designs and requirements in our industry.

Note: Recent imports of fire engines are fitted with Storz couplings. Local fire departments are requesting that
buildings are adapted to suit these Fire Engines based on the cost to convert to our local standard.

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It therefore follows that the fire departments are convinced that the Storz type couplings may be more efficient/reliable
that the standard instantaneous type.

Types and applications

Varying requirements and specifications have led to variations of the same theme to get to the desired end result.
E.g.

Hydrants:
 Right Angle Hydrants
 Upward Oblique Hydrants
 Downward Oblique Hydrants
 Straight Through Hydrants
 Generally with threaded 80 BSP inlet and 65mm instantaneous outlet. The above range allows the builder to
install in such a way to make it easy for the fire department to couple and lay out hoses to avoid kinking and
the resultant shutting off of the water supply.
 Hydrant Valves are generally made of brass or cast iron, Brass being more common.

Underground Hydrants.
 Parking areas
 Heavy trucking collection and dispatch areas
 Airport aprons

Standard fire hydrants on fixed stand pipes are not appropriate for the above applications. Underground hydrants are
installed below ground level and protected by manhole covers. These hydrants require portable standpipes and keys
to allow operation.

Note: Standpipes are normally manufactured from aluminium, come with single or double outlets and are fitted with
either Bayonet, London Round or London Vee couplings. The key allows for the opening and closing of the valve.

Tamperproof Hydrants.
These hydrants are fitted with a tamperproof mechanism that requires a separate key for operation and is installed in
locations where unauthorized use is a concern.

Note: It is vital that the responsible person on site is equipped with a tamperproof key in the event of a fire.

Booster Heads (Booster Connectors or Steamer Connector)

Boosters are connection devices that allow fire brigades to boost fire mains by pumping water into the fire service,
which then helps maintain effective water pressure when multiple hydrants are being used. They are generally
installed as part of a booster & hydrant assembly, although they may be installed as a stand-alone connection.

Double booster connections

South African local fire departments specify double booster connections instead of single booster connections.

Booster connectors are installed in accordance with the size and height of the building to be protected. It is generally
accepted that at least two fire hose reels and two fire hydrants will be deployed in the event of a fire on any given floor
on any given height.

The application of the booster connection will allow the fire fighters to maintain pressure and delivery of water to the
fire zone via the booster connection. This is done by drawing water from a hydrant at ground level, boosting the
pressure of this water supply through the fire engine into the building‟s fire system via the booster connections and
ultimately the fire zone.

Note: Booster connections are normally situated close to the entrance of the building and its importance is not
generally considered by building care takers. Its accessibility, no obstructions and visibility by sign posting is important
for access by the fire department.

Booster heads are normally constructed from gunmetal. They are manufactured with internal spring check valves.
Specific fire brigade connections are available to suit the relevant regulatory authorities although these are
predominantly instantaneous in South Africa.

Hoses
Lay Flat Fire Hoses are generally found in standard lengths of 30m fitted with instantaneous male and female
couplings. There is a range of available hoses for various applications in varying qualities and strengths. An
economical Fire Hose will be suitable for once off emergency use whereas expensive durable hoses would be used by
in house fire teams and fire departments on a regular basis.

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Branch pipes
Branch pipes are also available in a large range with varying applications. (See below)
 Straight through – this uncontrolled economical branch pipe for the once off emergency.
 Branch Pipe with shut off spray and jet – This type of branch allows the operator to control the flow of water
and change from a jet stream to a spray.
 Branch Pipe with shut off spray, jet and curtain. – This branch pipe with the extra “curtain” feature keeps the
operator cool and is effective in smoke control.
 Fogger – This allows the operator to attack the fire in the presence of electricity. A fogger forms a mist and
thereby reduces the risk of shock associated when a direct stream of water is applied.

OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AND DESIGN POPULATION FOR BUILDINGS

The occupancy of any building shall be classified and designated according to the appropriate
occupancy class given in the first column of this table below, and such classification shall reflect the
primary function of such building. If such building is divided into two or more areas not having the
same primary function, the occupancy of each such area shall be classified separately. Where the
population of any room or portion thereof is known, it shall be taken as the actual population and
where such population is not known, the population shall be calculated from the criteria set out in the
table below.

Class of
occupancy or Type of occupancy Total population allowed
building
Entertainment and public assembly Number of fixed seats or 1
A1 Occupancy where persons gather to eat, drink, dance or person per sqm if there are no
participate in other recreation fixed seats

Theatrical and indoor sports Occupancy Number of fixed seats or 1

A2 where persons gather for the viewing of theatrical, person per sqm if there are no
operatic, orchestral, movie or sport performances fixed seats
Places of instruction Occupancy where school
A3 children or other persons assemble for the purposes of 1 person per 5 sqm
tuition or learning

Number of fixed seats or 1

A4 Places of worship Occupancy where persons person per sqm if there are no
assemble for the purposes of worshipping
fixed seats
Number of fixed seats or 1
A5 Outdoor sports Occupancy where persons view person per sqm if there are no
outdoor sports events
fixed seats
High risk commercial service Occupancy
where a non industrial process is carried out and where
either the material handled or the process carried out is
B1 liable, in the event of fire to cause combustion with
1 person per 15 sqm
extreme rapidity or give rise to poisonous fumes or cause
explosions

Moderate risk commercial service

Occupancy where a non industrial process is carried out
and where either the material handled or the process
B2 carried out is liable, in the event of fire to cause
1 person per 15 sqm
combustion with extreme rapidity or give rise to
poisonous fumes or cause explosions

Low risk commercial service Occupancy

where a non industrial process is carried out and where
B3 neither the material handled or the process carried out
1 person per 15 sqm
falls into the high or moderate risk category

C1 Exhibition hall Occupancy where goods are 1 person per 10 sqm

displayed primarily for viewing by the public

C2 Museum Occupancy comprising a museum, art 1 person per 20 sqm

gallery or library

D1 High risk industrial Occupancy where an 1 person per 15 sqm

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 industrial process is carried out and where either the
material handled or the process carried out is liable, in the
event of fire to cause combustion with extreme rapidity
or give rise to poisonous fumes or cause explosions

Moderate risk industrial Occupancy where an

industrial process is carried out and where either the
material handled or the process carried out is liable, in the
D2 event of fire to cause combustion with moderate rapidity,
1 person per 15 sqm
but is not likely to give rise to poisonous fumes or cause
explosions

Low risk industrial Occupancy where an

industrial process is carried out and where neither the
D3 material handled or the process carried out falls into the
1 person per 15 sqm
high or moderate risk category

Plant room Occupancy comprising usually

D4 unattended mechanical or electrical services necessary for N/A
the running of a building

Place of detention Occupancy where people are

E1 detained for punitive or corrective reasons or because of 2 persons per bedroom
their mental condition

Hospital Occupancy where people are cared for or

E2 treated because of physical or mental disabilities and 1 person per 10 sqm
where they are generally bed ridden

Other institutional Occupancy where groups of

people who either are not fully fit, or who are restricted in
E3 their movements or their ability to make decisions, reside
2 persons per bedroom
and are cared for

Large shop Occupancy where merchandise is

F1 displayed and offered for sale to the public and where the 1 person per 10 sqm
floor area exceeds 250 sqm

Small shop Occupancy where merchandise is

F2 displayed and offered for sale to the public and where the 1 person per 10 sqm
floor area does not exceed 250 sqm

Wholesalers store Occupancy where goods are

F3 displayed and stored and where only a limited selected 1 person per 20 sqm
group of persons is present at any one time

G1 Offices Occupancy comprising offices, consulting 1 person per 15 sqm

rooms and other similar usage

H1 Hotel Occupancy where persons rent furnished rooms, 2 persons per bedroom
not being dwelling units

H2 Dormitory Occupancy where a group of people are 1 person per 5 sqm

accomodated in one room

H3 Domestic residence Occupancy consisting of two 2 persons per bedroom

or more dwelling units on a single site

Dwelling house Occupancy consisting of a

H4 dwelling unit on it's own site, including a garage and N/A
other domestic outbuildings, if any

High risk storage Occupancy where material is

stored and where the stored material is liable, in the event
J1 of a fire, to cause combustion with extreme rapidity or
1 person per 50 sqm
give rise to poisonous fumes, or cause explosions

Moderate risk storage Occupancy where

material is stored and where the stored material is liable,
J2 in the event of a fire, to cause combustion with extreme 1 person per 50 sqm
rapidity but is not likely to give rise to poisonous fumes,
or cause explosions

Low risk storage Occupancy where the stored

J3 material does not fall into the high or moderate risk 1 person per 50 sqm
category

J4 Parking garage Occupancy used for storing or 1 person per 50 sqm

parking of more than 10 motor vehicles

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DISCRIPTION

The Booster Connector is a high quality product manufactured entirely from intrinsically corrosion - resistant
materials, and utilizes 'O' - Ring technology to ensure durable leak-proof and trouble-free operation. Its
internal valve design provides efficient water flow at all normal operating pressures and its tapered thread
overcomes the jointing problems that have always been associated with the installation of Fire Brigade
Booster Connector.

APPLICATION

For use in the following applications, in accordance with the requirements of the Local Authority and / or
Fire Codes.

(a) Automatic Sprinkler Systems

(b) Fire Hydrant Systems

FEATURES

1. Porosity - Free forged brass body and valve clack.

2. Stainless Steel valve shaft and spring.
3. Special Clack Sealing Ring.
4. Tapered thread ensuring "Water Tight" joint.
5. Secure "Snap-On" rubber protective cap.
6. Consistently accurate CNC machining throughout.
7. Easy replacement of 'O'-Ring valve seal without having to dismantle the valve
clack/shaft assembly.

SPECIFICATION

Materials : Brass and Stainless Steel

Thread: 80mm nominal bore pipe thread (tapered 3" B.S.P. to BS 21.173)
House Coupling: Male, instantaneous.
Weight : 2kg
Flow at 200 kPa ; 1200 l/min.
Test Pressure : 2000 kPa

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 TYPE HYDRANTS OPENING MECHANISM THREAD HEIGHT WORKING PRESSURE MATERIAL
Standard Wheel 80mm male 242mm 16bar Brass
Tamper proof Key 80mm male 274mm 16bar Brass

TYPE COUPLINGS MATERIAL FITTINGS

65MM COUPLING LIGHT ALLOY JOHN MORRIS
50MM COUPLING LIGHT ALLOY JOHN MORRIS
40MM COUPLING LIGHT ALLOY JOHN MORRIS
65MM COUPLING LIGHT ALLOY STORTZ
50MM COUPLING LIGHT ALLOY STORTZ

DESCRIPTION Hydrant Valve Hydrant Valve Hydrant Valve Hydrant Valve Hydrant Valve
Right Angle Right Angle Right Angle Upward Oblque 50mm Marine
80mm Brass Tamper Proof 80mm Cast Iron + 80mm Brass Upward Oblique
80mm Brass Adapter Brass
OPENING Hand Wheel Tamper proof Key Hand Wheel Hand Wheel Hand Wheel
MECHANISM
INLET 80mm male 80mm male 80mm male 80mm male 2” BSP (M)
THREAD 3”BSP 3” BSP 3” BSP 3”BSP
OUTLET TYPE 65mm Female 65mm Female 2 ½” BSP with 65mm Female 2” BSP (M)
Instantaneous Instantaneous 65mm Female Instantaneous
Instantaneous
Adapter
HEIGHT 242mm 274mm 250mm 242mm 155mm
WEIGHT 4.72kg 4.22kg 4.1kg Valve 5.4kg 1.5kg
0.56kg Adapter
WORKING 16bar 16bar 16bar 16bar 16bar
PRESSURE
MATERIAL Brass Brass Cast Iron Brass Brass
Upward Oblique
 Leak test is conducted at 16 Bar
 Strength test is done at hydraulic pressure 24 Bar. No residual deformation or breakage is allowed
when conducting this test.

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Symmetrical quick connection coupling, no female and male part, no problem with matching hose ends. Assembly
and functionality of couplings Storz System. Quarter turn coupling, or "sexless coupling", commonly used to connect
to fire hydrants, easy to connect, no particular male or female end, lugs are on inside of coupling
Quick connection couplings with DS suffix generally are suitable for delivery and suction operation, without DS suffix
for delivery operation only.

Working pressure is PN 16 if not mentioned otherwise.

Hose couplings for external binding

1000 with tail pieces for delivery operation
1001 with tail pieces for delivery and suction operation (DS)

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A non-symmetrical quick connection coupling with a male and female part. These couplings are only suitable for
delivery operation. For suction operation round thread couplings are in use.

Delivery hose couplings Instantaneous

Instantaneous Coupling Aluminum

CP030 CP025 CP020 CP015

NOMINAL SIZE 65mm 65mm 65mm 65mm
HOSE TAIL SIZE 65mm 50mm 44mm 38mm
WEIGHT 0.98kg 0.96kg 1kg 0.95kg
A non-symmetrical quick connection coupling with a male and female
part. These couplings are only suitable for delivery operation

Instantaneous Coupling Brass

CP045 CP023 CP023.1 CP014

NOMINAL SIZE 65mm 65mm 65mm 65mm
HOSE TAIL SIZE 65mm 50mm 44mm 38mm
WEIGHT 2.8kg 2.8kg 2.8kg 2.75kg
A non-symmetrical quick connection coupling with a male and female
part. These couplings are only suitable for delivery operation

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 Suction hose couplings with round thread BSRT

CP130 CP129 CP122

NORMAL SIZE 65mm 65mm 65mm
TALE SIZE 65mm 50mm 38mm
WEIGHT 1.1kg 1kg 0.9kg
The Nakajima coupling system is an hermaphrodite connecting system which has two interlocking
connecting lugs

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National Standard Thread (NST), also known as National Hose thread (NH). The most common type of fire hose
coupling used in the USA. The male and female straight (non-tapered) threads screw together and the connection is
sealed with a gasket. Couplings according NFPA 1963 for internal and external binding suitable for delivery- and
suction hoses.

NH threaded hose couplings for external binding

1138 1138

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A symmetrical quick connection coupling with and without locking ring. Firebrigades are mainly using quick
connection couplings type DSP (NF S 61 704) and AR (NF S 61 705), for industrial application generally couplings type
Guillemin (NF 29 572) are in use. Identical sizes of the different systems can be matched. To illustrate the fitting
possibilities.

Quick Connection Couplings according French Standard NF S61-704 (DSP), NF S61-705 (AR) and NF E29-572
(Guillemin)

The french hose couplings are symmetrical, clamp fitting and hose tail are one piece fitted with a locking ring. By
turning the locking ring the bosses are pushed underneath the two strips of the mating coupling (1).

The adapters and blank caps are available with and without locking ring, in order to connect with hose couplings
or mutually only one locking ring is required for connection (2).

DSP couplings (3a) are used for pressure-, AR couplings for suction purposes in the fire fighting field. Guillemin
couplings (3b) are used for pressure- and suction operation in all other sectors. Both types differ by the preformed
bosses on the locking ring resp. the strips on the lugs (3).

Identical sizes of the two coupling types can be coupled together.

Mind the illustrated assemble of adapters with or without locking ring on the equipment.

(1) (2)

(3)

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It can be fastened by hand, but it is also possible to use a tricoise wrench. It is also "quarter turn" and
"sexless" (symmetrical).

Each end has a ring with two protuberances outside; when the ring turns, the protuberances lock to the
hook of the other hose.

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Both systems are symmetrical couplings. Type Gost is used in the fire fighting field and type Rotta mainly on

ships. Type Gost has got 2 lugs, consists of two parts, is swivelling and suitable for delivery- and suction operation.

Type Rotta has 3 lugs, consists of one part is non-swivelling and only suitable for delivery operation

Hose couplings Gost

Ghost

Hose couplings Rotta (Roth)

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• High quality couplings of forged brass

• Easy to couple, high pressure- and vacuum-spectrum

• Maximum bore at optimum wall thickness, safe and hose protecting stem profile

• Ergonomic formed claws, optimum security against accidental opening

• Universal coupling (interchangeable with world-wide used types) for water lines in industry, construction, garages,
agriculture or civil installations

Geka Water Coupling - 1/2" Hose Tail

Geka Water Coupling - 3/8" Hose Tail

Geka Water Coupling - 3/4" Hose Tail

Geka Water Coupling - 1" Hose Tail

Geka-Water Coupling (Female Thread) ¾”

Geka-Water Coupling (Male Thread) ¾”

Delivery Hose Coupling. A quick connect and disconnect coupling used on fire hoses in Japan

Description ∅A1 x ∅A ∅B.

Machino 1½ x 38mm Hose Tail 44.7 x 45.0 38
Machino 2½ x 63mm Hose Tail 68.4 x 71.4 63

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Plumbing accessories for connecting hoses and pipes of incompatible diameter, thread, or gender

Storz

Adapters with female thread Adapters with male thread

British Standard

Adapters Instantaneous female with BSP and NH threads

Adapters Instantaneous female with BSP and NH threads

Female Thread 1210 A Male Thread 1211 A

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In some countries that follow British methods, hydrants in streets are below ground and fire trucks carry standpipes,
key and bars, located on the trucks. The bar is used to lift a cover in the road, exposing the hydrant. The standpipe is
then "sunk" into the hydrant and hose is then connected to the exposed ends of the standpipe. The bar is then
combined with the key and is used to turn the hydrant on/off as required.

Simplified function description: For drawing water from the local supply mains.

TYPE Image
Solid head, with handle, without shut-off

Swivel head, without shut-off.

Swivel head, with screw down valve.

Swivel head,
2 outlets and screw down valve

British Standard BS 336 Connection,

swivel head

Swivel head.

Codes on next page:-

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 STAND PIPES & ACCESSORIES
SPCOMMISC002 Poker & key

Commodity Code Description

SPACC006 STANDPIPE SHOE LRT ALUMINUM
SPACC007 STANDPIPE SHOE LVT ALUMINUM
SPCOMLRT001 850 LRT STANDPIPE L/A COMP
SPCOMLRT002 1.2 LRT STANDPIPE L/A COMP
SPCOMLRT003 1.2 LRT STANDPIPE L/A SWIVEL
SPCOMLRT004 1.5 LRT STANDPIPE L/A COMP
SPCOMLVT001 850 LVT STANDPIPE L/A COMP
SPCOMLVT002 1.2 LVT STANDPIPE L/A COMP
SPCOMLVT004 1.5 LVT STANDPIPE L/A COMP
SPCOMMISC001 1.5 BAYONET STANDPIPE L/A COMP

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Dividers

Dividers are used for distributing the extinguishing medium from one feed line over several hose lines, or in special
cases for collecting it in the reverse direction. Each hose line can be shut-off individually by means of a stop valve.
The stop valve of the dividers must be according to DIN 14365 easily operated in the usual flow direction at 16 bar
and in the opposite direction at 6 bar

Dividers with ball valves

British Standard BS 336 Connection, inlet Instantaneous male, outlet female

Inlet Outlet Balls ND (mm) Weight (kg)

2 ½" m 2 x 1 ½" f 2 x 40 2,450
2 ½" m 2 x 2 ½" f 2 x 40 4,000
2 ½" m 2 x 1 ½" +2 ½" f 2 x 32 + 40 4,650
2 ½" m 3 x 2 ½" f 2 x 32 + 40 5,350

Dividers with screw down valves

British Standard BS 336 Connection, inlet Instantaneous male, outlet female.

Inlet Outlet Bonnets Weight (kg) Style

2½" m 2 x 1½" f 2 x 2" 3,150 3110
2½" m 2 x 2½" f 2 x 2" 3,250 3110
2½" m 2 x 2½" f 2 x 2½" 3,600 3110
2½" m 2 x 1½"+2½" f 2 x 2" + 2½" 5,100 3111
2½" m 3 x 2½" f 2 x 2" + 2½" 5,500 3111

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AWG-Turbo-Nozzles meet the standard DIN 14 367 for branch pipes. The flow rates can be selected by the adjusting
sleeve, and opening and closing by means of the lever. A special feature is the extinguishing power, due to optimal
droplet size also at the full range of the 0° to 120° adjustable water-filled spray stream. The AWG-Nozzles have two
pointers, a good aid to feel the selected flow rate as well as the type of the stream. With Flash-Over position.
Inlet also swivelling under pressure

British Standard BS 336 Connection, Instantaneous.

Inlet Type Flow rate selection Weight Style

swivelling l / min at 6 bar (kg)
1 ½" m 2235 60-130-235 2,200 4300 B
2 ½" m 2235 60-130-235 2,430 4300 B
2 ½" m 2400 130-135-400 2,480 4300 C
2 ½" m 2750 360-550-750 3,500 4300 D
2 ½" m 2950 550-750-950 3,500 4300 D

NOTE: Also available with Storz type connection.

Light alloy Straight through Branch Pipe 65mm Instananeous

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Foam Making Equipment
The foam inductors are designed to feed foam concentrates at a set mixing rate into the hose line. Inductors are
placed in the delivery line between the pump and the foam nozzle and can be used for medium- and also for heavy
foam nozzles. The venture system creates a vacuum in the body of the inductor and the foam concentrate is picked
up via a suction hose ND 19 with a Storz D 25 coupling. At the foam inlet Storz D 25 adapters are generally mounted.
A mixing rate between 0% and 6% is possible. AWG-Foam inductors are also available with an individual foam pickup
rate on request.

Inductors "L" without handle - body Polyoxymethylen (POM)

British Standard BS 336 Connection, Instantaneous

Style / Inlet Outlet Mixture flow Weight (kg) Ident-No. Alloy

Nominal rate (l / min)
size
Z2R 2½" m 2½" f 200 2,580 60538033 A
Z4R 2½" m 2½" f 400 2,630 60551933 A
Z8R 2½" m 2½" f 800 2,630 60548633 A

Inductors without handle - body copper alloy

Style / Inlet Outlet Mixture flow Weight (kg) Ident-No. Alloy

Nominal rate (l / min)
size
Z2R 2½" m 2½" f 200 7,500 60388595 A
Z4R 2½" m 2½" f 400 7,500 60388495 A
Z8R 2½" m 2½" f 800 4,900 60513695 A

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 A device attached to the end of a fire hose that directs
shapes and regulates the flow of the water or fire
fighting agent pumped into the hose. It may have a
control valve.

Diameter Mass ±
Type Coupling fitting Functions
of outlet kg
Straight through 16mm 0.80kg 65mm John Morris Jet

Jet Spray 9mm 1.44kg 65mm John Morris Spray & Jet with c/v
Jet Spray 13mm 1.42kg 65mm John Morris Spray & Jet with c/v
Jet Spray 19mm 1.82kg 65mm John Morris Spray & Jet with c/v
Jet Spray with plastic front 9mm 1.14kg 65mm John Morris Spray & Jet with c/v

Jet 19mm 1.78kg 65mm John Morris Jet with c/v

Multi-function 9mm 1.66kg 65mm John Morris Spray, Jet & curtain with c/v
Multi-function 19mm 2.44kg 65mm John Morris Spray, Jet & curtain with c/v

Diameter Spray Spray flow Distance of jet Flow Rate

Type
of outlet Distance Rate ± ± ±
Straight through 16mm 11m 250 l/m

Jet Spray 9mm 5m 80 l/m 11m 100 l/m

Jet Spray 13mm 5m 100 l/m 11m 120 l/m
Jet Spray 19mm 5m 150 l/m 11m 210 l/m
Jet Spray with plastic front 9mm 5m 80 l/m 11m 100 l/m
Jet 19mm 5m 150 l/m 11m 210 l/m
Multi-function 9mm 7m 100 l/m 11m 120 l/m
Multi-function 19mm 13m 210 l/m 25m 300 l/m

Jet / spray branchpipes – AWG - British Standard BS 336 Connection, Instantaneous

Nominal size Inlet Nozzle dia. Weight (kg) Style Ident-No. Remarks Alloy
x tip dia.
(mm)
1)
CM-2" 1½" m 12 x 9 1,300 4012 60249233 A
2)
CM-2" 1½" m 12 x 9 1,040 4012 63249233 A
1)
CM-2" 2½" m 12 x 9 1,250 4012 60318833 A
2)
CM-2" 2½" m 12 x 9 1,045 4012 63318833 A
CM-2" 2½" m 12 x 9 1,500 4012 60101633 A
CM-2" 2½" m 12 x 9 1,480 4013 60150333 VSP A
CM-2" 2½" m 16 x 12 1,420 4012 60434733 A
CM-2" 2½" m 16 x 12 3,200 4012 60177395 A
CM-2" 2½" m 16 x 12,7 1,100 4012 0191333 AS A
BM-3" 2½" m 22 x 16 2,150 4012 60101733 A
BM-3" 2½" m 22 x 16 1,750 4013 60024133 VSP A
BM-3" 2½" m 22 x 19 1,500 4012 20115133 AS A
BM-3" 2½" m 26 x 25 2,100 4012 60531333 A
VSP = Full Jet lock; AS = British pattern type

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Jet / spray branchpipes with additional water curtain
AWG - British Standard BS 336 Connection, Instantaneous

Nominal size Inlet Nozzle dia. Weight (kg) Style Ident-No. Remarks
x tip dia.
(mm)
CMM-2" 1½" m 12 x 9 1,800 4015 60139033
CMM-2" 2½" m 12 x 9 1,900 4015 60249433
CMM-2" 2½" m 12 x 9 4,150 4015 60274695
CMM-2" 2½" m 12 x 9 1,950 4016 30197633 VSP
CMM-2" 2½" m 16 x 12 1,950 4015 60472933
CMM-2" 2½" m 16 x 12,7 1,650 4015 30198033 AS
CMM-2" 2½" m 22 x 19 4,150 4015 60648693
BMM-3" 2½" m 22 x 16 2,500 4015 60461133
BMM-3" 2½" m 22 x 16 2,500 4016 60100833 VSP
BMM-3" 2½" m 22 x 19 2,200 4015 20144533 AS
BMM-3" 2½" m 22 x 19 2,400 4015 60134533
VSP = Full Jet lock; AS = British pattern type

Foam nozzles
The multi purpose Nozzles MZ and the AWG automatic Nozzles are applicable with foam liquids AFFF. The
listed figures at the MZ Nozzles indicate the max. flow rates at 8 bar.

Style 5804. The self-priming foam nozzles (SW/S) have an incorporated foam inductor with regulating
valve for 0% - 6% pickup rate. Foam concentrate inlet Storz 25=D, at sw 30/S Storz 52=C.

Description / Type Inlet Suitable for Style Length (mm) Weight (kg) Ident-No. Alloy
SW 12/S Rd 60 x 1/6" IG 5100 1200 4,000 20153534 A
SW 12/S G2 5000 1190 3,800 20455534 A
SW 16 G 2½ 5300 + 5301 + 5200 1105 3,900 60890334 A
SW 16/S G 2½ 5301 + 5200 1230 4,200 20177134 A
SW 30 G 2½ 5301 + 5200 1150 5,500 60983434 A
SW 30/S G 2½ 5301 + 5200 1200 7,500 60983534 A

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 Mass without Burst Working
TYPE Length Diameter Material Outside Coating Inside
couplings Pressure Pressure
White Synthetic Fibre 30m 65mm +/-14.4kg Polyester yarn Black NBR 39bar 13 bar
White Synthetic Fibre 30m 65mm +/-12.6kg Polyester yarn Black NBR 24bar 8 bar
White Synthetic Fibre 30m 50mm +/-11.4kg Polyester yarn Black NBR 39bar 13 bar
White Synthetic Fibre 30m 50mm +/-9.6kg Polyester yarn Black NBR 24bar 8 bar
White Synthetic Fibre 30m 40mm +/-8.4kg Polyester yarn Black NBR 39bar 13 bar
White Synthetic Fibre 30m 40mm +/-7.2kg Polyester yarn Black NBR 24bar 8 bar
Red PVC coated 30m 65mm +-14.85kg PVC PVC 8 bar
Red PVC coated 30m 50mm +-12.60kg PVC PVC 8 bar
Red PVC coated 30m 40mm +-9.60kg PVC PVC 8 bar
Yellow PVC coated 30m 65mm +-11.70kg PVC PVC 12 bar

Generally used by the Fire Department.

To contain fire that may spread to other buildings.

May be used by trained in-house fire fighters.

Coupled to fire hydrants.

Used with Branch pipes (nozzles) varying for different types of fires.

Maximum water supply approximately 1200lt/min .

Usually boosted by diesel pump or fire engine.

Flat hose originally made from canvas –prone to rot.

Current hoses made of synthetic materials –easy to maintain.

Percolating hoses allow water through jacket for bush/ grass fires.

Double jacketed hoses for extra durability.

Specially coated jackets for use in corrosive/ chemical environment.

Couplings bound with wire. Clamps are not strong enough, leads to failure.

Lengths = 15m, 30m. Diameters = 38mm, 45mm, 50mm, 65mm

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 Diameter
Working Burst Packed Measurement Gross Net Coating
Type Size Length Material Outside
Pressure Pressure without Coupling Weight Weight Inside
Outside Inside

Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft

10bar ≥30bar 30m 65.5-67.5mm 63.5-65.5mm 34.0cm x 34.0cm x 11.5cm 6.5kg ±6.0kg PU
Yarn: Terylene Filament
65mm
Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft
13bar ≥39bar 30m 66.0-68.0mm 63.5-65.5mm 35.0cm x 35.0cm x 11.5cm 7.5kg ±7.2kg PU
Yarn: Terylene Filament

Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft

10bar ≥30bar 30m 53.0-55.0mm 51.0-53.0mm 33.5cm x 33.5cm x 9.5cm 4.8kg ±4.3kg PU
PU Yarn: Polypropylene Filament
Lined 50mm
Hoses Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft
13bar ≥39bar 30m 53.5-55.5mm 51.0-53.0mm 34.0cm x 34.0cm x 9.5cm 5.5kg ±5.3kg PU
Yarn: Terylene Filament

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Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft
10bar ≥30bar 30m 39.8-41,8mm 38.0-40.0mm 33.0cm x 33.0cm x 7.5cm 3.8kg ±3.4kg PU
Yarn: Polypropylene Filament
40mm
Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft
13bar ≥39bar 30m 40.0-42.0mm 38.0-40.0mm 33.5cm x 33.5cm x 7.5cm 4.2kg ±3.8kg PU
Yarn: Terylene Filament

Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft

10bar ≥30bar 30m 65.5-67.5mm 63.5-65.5mm 34.0cm x 34.0cm x 11.5cm 6.5kg ±6.0kg PVC
Yarn: Terylene Filament
65mm
Single
Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft
13bar ≥39bar 30m 66.0-68.0mm 63.5-65.5mm 35.0cm x 35.0cm x 11.5cm 7.7kg ±7.2kg PVC
PVC Yarn: Terylene Filament
Lined
Hoses Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft
10bar ≥30bar 30m 67.5-69.5mm 63.5-65.5mm 43.0cm x 43.0cm x 11.5cm 14.0kg ±13.5kg PVC
Yarn: Terylene Filament
65mm
Double
Warp Yarn: Terylene Staple Fibre Weft
13bar ≥39bar 30m 68.0-70.0mm 63.5-65.5mm 45.0cm x 45.0cm x 11.5cm 15.2kg ±14.7kg PVC
Yarn: Terylene Filament

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Cobra

Product description and applications

Cobra is a non-percolating hose with a robust, all-synthetic jacket. It is ideal for situations where water damage
must be avoided, or where foam-making equipment is in use.

Benefits and cost saving features

 Rot proof - These hoses are rot proof, and need not be dried after use
 Weather resistant - The synthetic fibres in the hose jacket are resistant to
the effects of ultra violet rays
 Light & flexible - Coil diameter has been reduced for easy handling. The
hoses are therefore light and flexible
 SABS 1456 Part 3 approved

Specifications

Inside Coil Diameter (mm) per Weight Short Length Operating

Diameter 30m length (g/m) Bursting KPA Pressure KPA
38mm (1½") 380 180 4800 1200
44mm (1¾") 380 190 4500 1800
50mm (2") 580 210 4500 1800
64mm (2½") 400 265 4250 1500
76mm (3") 410 310 3750 1200
102mm (4") 420 420 3600 1200

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Firecheck

Product description and applications

Firecheck is a non-percolating fire hose with a robust, all-synthetic jacket. It is designed for use by fire brigades
and industry.

Benefits and cost saving features

 Easy Cleaning - Coating allows hose to be simply wiped clean after use
 Easy to repair
 Abrasion resistance - Coating enhances abrasion resistance and increase the
life of the hose
 Increased resistance to chemicals and oils - PVC/Nitrile coating gives
improved protection against oil and chemical contamination
 Light & flexible - The new generation Firecheck is lighter, and has a smaller
coil diameter than the conventional latex lined hose
 Available in long lengths on request
 SABS 1456 Part 4 approved

Specifications

Inside Coil Diameter (mm) per Weight Short Length Operating

Diameter 30m length (g/m) Bursting KPA Pressure KPA
38mm (1½") 410 240 5000 2000
44mm (1¾") 410 270 4800 1800
50mm (2") 415 330 4800 1800
64mm (2½") 420 370 4600 1800
76mm (3") 425 470 4000 1500
102mm (4") 450 750 3800 1200

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Forester

Product description and applications

Forester is a percolating hose with a robust, all-synthetic jacket. It is suitable for forest and field fires with the
outer coating remaining wet during use.

Benefits and cost saving features

 Rot proof - These hoses are rot proof, and need not be dried after use
 Weather resistant - The synthetic fibres in the hose jacket are resistant to
the effects of ultra violet rays
 Light & flexible - Coil diameter has been reduced for easy handling. The
hoses are therefore light and flexible
 SABS 1456 Part 2 approved

Specifications

Inside Diameter Coil Diameter Weight Short Length Burst Operating Pressure
(mm) (mm) (g/m) Pressure (KPA) (KPA)
38 380 180 3500 1200
44 380 210 3250 1200
50 380 230 3000 1200
64 400 290 3000 1000
76 410 350 2500 1000

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Fortex

Product description and applications

Fortex is an all-purpose Nitrile Rubber Fire Hose. It is a multi-purpose hose for many industries and can be used
for:

 Liquid transfer of chemicals, hydrocarbons & gasoline

 All agricultural and irrigation applications

Benefits and cost saving features

 Synthetic reinforced jacket for long life

 High abrasion resistance Nitrile Rubber
 Easy to use in all climatic conditions
 No drying required
 Extremely durable
 Light weight and quickly action ready
 Resistant to oils & chemicals
 Easy to clean
 Rolls up easily
 Long life expectancy
 Unaffected by weather & mildew
 SABS 1456 Part 5 approved

Specifications

Bursting Pressure Operating Pressure

Inside Diameter Weight (g/m)
kPa - lbs/in2 kPa - lbs/in2
38mm (1½") 300 4600 700 2000 300
44mm (1¾") 360 4500 650 1700 250
64mm (2½") 570 4200 600 1700 250

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Mamba

Product description and applications

Mamba is a non-percolating uncoated box hose with a robust polyester jacket.

Benefits and cost saving features

 Rot proof - These hoses are rot proof, and need not be dried after use
 Increased resistance to weathering and aging - The synthetic fibers in
the hose jacket does not degrade
 Light & flexible - Coil diameter has been reduced for easy handling. The
hoses are therefore light and flexible

Specifications

Inside Diameter Coil Diameter Weight Short Length Burst Operating Pressure
(mm) (mm) (g/m) Pressure (KPA) (KPA)
38 380 170 3500 1700
44 380 188 3500 1700
50 400 210 3500 1700
64 400 250 3500 1700

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Poly-Z

Product description and applications

Poly-Z is a non-percolating fire hose with a robust, all-synthetic jacket. It is designed as a box hose.

Benefits and cost saving features

 Easy storage - No need to dry after use

 Easy to repair
 Light & flexible - The new generation Poly-Z is lighter, and has a smaller coil
diameter than the conventional latex lined hose.
 Available in long lengths on request

Specifications

Inside Diameter Coil Diameter Weight Short Length Burst Operating Pressure
(mm) (mm) (g/m) Pressure (KPA) (KPA)
38 410 185 3500 1800
44 410 220 3500 1800
50 415 250 3500 1800
64 420 330 3500 1800

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The innovatively designed HL 120 is a fully self-contained mobile foam unit, which has been specifically developed
for the rapid deployment of foam extinguishing agent to fires and chemical spills. Further refinement has been
achieved through a detailed ergonomic review and lower centre of gravity design, resulting in improved handling
and mobility.
Requiring only connection to a suitable water supply, the standard unit comprises a 120 litre foam concentrate tank
AWG Z2 Foam inductor and AWG S2 low expansion foam branch pipe. Also 15 m length of coiled 45 mm diameter
Firecheck fire hose, fitted with light alloy 2.5 inch instantaneous couplings to BS336 (other connections available to
special order. A shut off ball valve is also fitted to the branch pipe as standard to facilitate swift operation by just
one person.
This improved performance, combined with an effective fire fighting capability, makes the HL 120 ideal for the
protection of flammable liquid hazards such as boiler rooms, oil storage and loading terminals, paint or spirit stores,
airfields, industrial sites, generator rooms and similar high risk areas. The HL 120 provides a compact and highly
efficient fighting unit on hand for a fast response with minimum manpower requirements.
This highly versatile unit is suitable for use with any type of foam concentrate, but is particularly effective when used
with Foamousse and AFFF.
This highly versatile unit is suitable for use with any type of foam concentrate, but is particularly effective when
used with Angus Alcoseal and Petroseal Film Forming FluoroProtein foams. When used with Alcoseal 3-3 it
effectively becomes an AF240, doubling the operating time on Polar Solvent fires.
The ability to use AWG M2 and AWG M4 medium expansion foam branch pipes with this unit, makes it particularly
suitable for rapid intervention in cases where vapour suppression of chemical spills is a necessity.

Rated Rated Working 25%

Tank Discharge Mixing Expansion
Model Flow Pressure Pressure Drainage
Capacity(L) Range(m) Ratio(%) Ratio
Rate(L/S) (MPa) Range(MPa) Time(s)
3~3.9
HL120 120 4 0.7 0.6~0.8 ≥15 ≥4 ≥60
or 6~7

All component parts and materials have been chosen to minimise maintenance requirements.

The foam tank is construction with chemically resistant, UV stabilised GRP resin.
The chassis is Powdercoated steel, the tyres are sold rubber.

The branch pipes are constructed with the following:

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ALTERNATIVE VERSIONS
The following alternative options to the standard version of the AF120 Mk2 may be specified:

INDUCTOR OPTIONS BRANCHPIPE OPTIONS

HI-HI-COMBAT MEX225U
HI-COMBAT UNI-225 Inductor
COMBAT B225

HI-COMBAT F450/HU
HI-COMBAT UNI-450 Inductor
HI-COMBAT MEX450U

For more information on these delivery devices see separate datasheets.

OPERATING TIME
Using Angus Fluoroprotein (FP70/FP70 Plus), FFFP (Petroseal & Alcoseal), or AFFF (Tridol) concentrates and HI-
COMBAT F225/HU branchpipes at 3% induction rates, the HI-COMBAT AF120 Mk2 provides a typical operating time
of 16 - 22 minutes, dependent on operating pressure.

CONSTRUCTION
Foam Tank Chemically resistant, UV stabilised GRP resin

Chassis Thermoplastic coated steel

Tyres Solid rubber

HI-COMBAT Inductor UNI-225, UNI-450 Light alloy

HI-COMBAT branchpipes
F225/HU, F450HU Light alloy
B225 Stainless steel
MEX 225U, MEX 450U Stainless steel

TYPICAL PACKING SPECIFICATION

Container One case (plywood)

Approx case dimensions 1020mm x 920mm x 850mm

Dimensions of the AF120 Mk2 (assembled) 1215mm x 600mm x 940mm

AF120 Mk2 approx. nett weight (empty) 65 Kg

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 Alarm Sonority >85 dB @3m
Power Supply DC 9V
Static Current <10µA
Alarm Current <10µA
Low Voltage Alarm 6.8V – 7.2V
Battery life Carbon Battery ± one year
Working temperature -10 to 50 °C
Humidity <95%RH
Self-tests Every 1.67 sec

Smoke Alarm User‟s Manual

These are photoelectric smoke alarms, they are generally more effective at detecting smouldering fires which
smoulder for hours before bursting into flame.
Sources of these fires may include cigarettes burning in couches or bedding.

WHERE TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS

1. At first you need to install them in your bedroom and passage. Install one item in every bedroom at least.
2. Stairways are important escape routes so there should be one installed.
3. At least one alarm is required on every floor including basements and attics.
4. Install one alarm at every electric facility
5. Install smoke alarms close to the middle of ceilings because smoke and heat will rise.
6. Always install at least 10cm away from the wall.
7. If you want to install them on the wall, they should be installed 10-30.5cm below the ceiling
8. You need install more than one alarm when the length of your hall exceeds 9m.
9. In a room an oblique roof, install the alarm 0.9m away from the top.
10. How to install smoke alarms in a “Shack”. “Shacks” are short of heat isolation, so it’s better to install the
alarm 10-30.5cm away from the ceiling. For safety you need to install another one near your bedroom.

WHERE NOT TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS

1. Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something burns. Avoid installing in
the areas include poorly ventilated kitchens, garages and furnace rooms. Keep units at least 6m from the sources of
combustion particles (stove, furnace, water heater, space heater) if possible. Ventilate these areas as much as
possible.
2. In air streams near kitchens. Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a smoke alarm near
the kitchen.
3. In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or directly near bathrooms with showers. Keep units at least 3m away from
showers saunas, dishwashers, etc.
4. Where the temperatures are regularly below 4°C or above 38°C, including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms,
porches, or unfinished attics or basements.
5. In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Don’t install a smoke alarm directly over the stove. Clean a laundry room unit
frequently to keep it free of dust or lint.
6. Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow smoke away from the unit, preventing it
from reaching the sensing chamber.
7. In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
8. Less than 305mm away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.
9. In “dead air” space, for example, near a corner less than 10cm.
10. If you have a smoking meeting room, don’t install the alarm there for the unit will alarm when several persons
smoke;

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TEST

It is important to test this unit weekly to make sure it is working properly. Don’t open the alarms by
yourself, return them to the seller if improperly, and don’t use fire to test your alarms.

1. Press and hold the test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm sounds. If it does not alarm, make
sure that the unit is receiving power and test it again. If it still does not alarm, replace it immediately or
check your battery.
2. The signal flashes once 30 seconds and while it alarms the signal will flash once 0.5 second.
3. If the alarm makes low “chirp” sounds every about 30seconds, it tells you to exchange your battery.
4. Little smoke will not cause alarms, so misinformation occurs only when you blow smoke to the alarms
directly or you forget to turn on your ventilated facility while you‟re cooking.
5. Sometimes when you smoke the unit will alarm, so you can just blow air to it to stop alarming.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

1. Never use water, cleaners or solvents to clean your smoke alarm since they may damage the
unit.
2. Test it at least once a week.
3. Clean the smoke alarm at least once a month. Gently vacuum off any dust using your household
vacuum‟s soft brush attachment. Open the cover and disconnect the battery, gently vacuum the inside of
the cover and the sensor chamber, reconnect the battery.close the smoke alarm and vacuum the outside of
the cover, test the smoke alarm.
4. Use these batteries to replace the old one.
Carbon zinc: EVEREADY 216 OR 2122;GOLDPEAK 1604P OR 1604S
Alkaline: EVEREADY 522 DURACELL MN1604 MS1604;GOLDPEAK 1604A
Lithium: ULTRALIFE U9VL
5. You‟d better use good battery to make the alarm work long, some batteries can use more than 1 year.

LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS

1. United States NFPA72 tells that the safety of life is to be noticed by alarms before fire, to confirm the
correct escape way. The fire systems help half of residents escape and we should help the old people,
women and children more because they are always the victims.
2. Smoke alarms are not fool proof, they can‟t prevent or extinguish fires, they are not a substitute for
property or life insurance. You need buy some fire fighting facilities.
3. Sometimes the smoke is blocked by objects and can‟t reach the detector, and if the wind blows the
smoke away from the detector, the unit won‟t work either.

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Used by fire and safety professionals worldwide to meet
compliance with globally accepted fire alarm codes and
standards.

The Smoke Detector Tester is Environmentally Friendly, does not

contribute to Global Warming. This product is Kyoto and
Montreal Protocol Compliant.

The Smoke Detector Tester puts both photoelectric and ionization

smoke detectors through their paces to ensure that the circuitry,
alarm and power is functioning and that they are actively
sampling the air for any hint of a fire. Our patented formulation
simulates the entire range of fire conditions giving you the
confidence of knowing your fire alarm system will respond
promptly to all fire conditions. This product is approved for
testing smoke detector function per NFPA 72 par. 8-2.4.1 when used as directed.

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 IGNITION MAXIMUM
TYPE SIZE WEIGHT (min) WEIGHT
TIME TEMPERATURE
Fibre Glass 0.9 x 0.9 430 gr/m² 0.6kg 13 mins 550ᵒC
Fibre Glass 1.2 x 1.2 430 gr/m² 0.96kg 13 mins 550ᵒC
Fibre Glass 1.2 x 1.8 430 gr/m² 1.3kg 13 mins 550ᵒC
Fibre Glass 1.8 x 1.8 430 gr/m² 1.94kg 13 mins 550ᵒC

Why a Fire Blanket?

We all make mistakes, but some mistakes are serious enough to put your life at risk or even kill you. An
unattended stove can lead to a life threatening fire.

Most people react to fire with embedded thoughts of firemen fighting fires with water.

Chip pan fires are dangerous due to the heat of this type of fire -360º versus 50º of burning motor car
petrol.

A fire blanket is inexpensive compared the life and property it can protect in the time of need.

It is compact, easy to install, should be accessible but not too close to the risk and its instructions should be
read and understood before the need to use.

It has excellent insulation properties.

Serious injuries and loss of life can be prevented by using a fire blanket promptly and correctly.

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What is the Fire Blanket made of?

Fire blankets where originally made of asbestos –now banned for their unsafe health properties related to
lung cancer. Some older blankets where manufactured from wool, but these tended to scorch.

Fire Blankets are recently made of fibreglass or Aramid fibres.

New products where researched and the introduction of Aramid fibres where introduced in the early 1960‟s.

Aramid -origins Aromatic polyamides –they are fibres in which the chain molecules are highly orientated
along the fibre axis, so the strength of the chemical bond can be exploited is of such a nature that it can
withstand high temperatures, has no melting point, does not conduct electricity and only degrades from 500
degrees C.

You may have heard of trade names like Nomex®™ and Kevlar®™, used in fire tunics and other fire
resistant products. Aramids share other properties such as ultra-high molecular weight, a characteristic that
dominates their properties.

Manufacture of the fire blanket and its special characteristics are reliant on the fact that the polymers have
to be in liquid form for the atoms to bond. Threads are then spun from this liquid source into a solid fiber
from a liquid chemical blend.

Where to use a Fire Blanket?

Suitable applications for Fire Blankets:

•Fires that cannot be extinguished with water.

•Flammable liquids: petrol, glues, paints, aerosols, polishes, inks, cleaning fluids, and cooking oils/fats.
•Stove pan fires.
•Electrical Fires.
•A person‟s clothing that has ignited; ( Austrians term this type of fire a “Human Torch”)

Suitable locations for Fire Blankets:

•Homes,
•Kitchens,
•Schools,
•Hospitals,
•Laboratories,
•Offices,
•Factories

How does a Fire Blanket work?

•Smothers.
•Insulates.
•Does not melt.
•Does not burn.
•Does not drip.
•Does not cling or stick to fire damage skin.
•Can withstand temperatures up to 900º C.

Supply, installation, maintenance of a Fire Blanket.

•Always ensure that the Fire Blanket is manufactured and tested to the correct Standards.

•Always ensure that the Fire Blanket is correct for the application.

•Install Fire Blanket close to but out of direct danger of the area to be protected.

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•Install “fire blanket sign and Red arrow sign” to clearly demarcate the Fire Blanket.

•Always ensure that the Fire blanket is installed in its protective container –this will prevent grease build-up
that may ignite while trying to use the Fire Blanket.

How to use a Fire Blanket correctly and safely?

•On detecting a fire – Raise the alarm.

•Always ensure that it is safe to fight the fire.

•Always be prepared to evacuate should the fire seem unsafe to control.

•Always ensure that there is a safe escape route from the fire.

•Remove Fire Blanket from container by gripping the tabs firmly and pulling downwards. Protective dust
and grease cap will fall away.

•Open the Fire Blanket.

•Always remain vigilant of the fire and it, progress – be prepared to evacuate at any time.

•Protect both hands by gripping the top corners of the fire blanket, like riding a bicycle, twisting the hands
inward to protect them from the heat.

•Check for oil spillage on the floor in front of the stove –slipping could prove fatal.

•Never attempt to move the pot/pan.

•Turn the MAINS off, if safe to do so.

•If not attempt to extinguish fire first.

•Move slowly towards the pot/pan, (always protect the face and make sure that there are no obstructions/oil
on the floor that may cause one to slip),( stand with feet slightly apart for more stability when close to
stove), and cover the pan with the fire blanket.

•Make sure that the Fire Blanket has covered the entire surface of the pot/pan to smother the fire.

•Turn the MAINS off, if not already done so.

•Do not attempt to move the pot/pan.

•Leave pan and surrounding areas to cool.

•Wait for the Fire Department to declare the area safe or remove the pot/pan when safe to do so.

•Discard Fire Blanket.

•Replace the discarded Fire Blanket.

•Conduct Risk Analysis and determine root cause of fire.

•Apply corrective action to prevent recurrence.

•Root Cause may identify the need for Basic Fire Awareness

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A comprehensive range of tailor made fire cabinets are manufactured in-house by highly skilled artisans in
our well maintained and regulated workshop with only SABS approved polyester resin and materials.

Our range of fire cabinets is benchmarked at the elite in static asset protection solutions and in high
demand throughout the African continent.

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Cabinets

Cabinet Description Height Depth Width Weight

2x9 Fire Extinguisher 800mm 300mm 490mm 4.9kg
Cabinet

Breathing Apparatus 650mm 220mm 350mm 4kg

Cabinet

Double Door Hose Reel 800mm 300mm 800mm 8kg

Cabinet

OPEN BACK
Double Door Hose Reel 800mm 300mm 800mm 8.5kg
Cabinet

CLOSED BACK
Equipment Cabinet 600mm 600mm 1000mm 8.2kg

Hinged Door Cabinet 710mm 290mm 350mm 3.9kg

4.5KG

Hinged Door Cabinet 9KG 570mm 300mm 300mm 2.7kg

Marine Cabinet 1 540mm 180mm 640mm

Marine Cabinet 2 540mm 260mm 640mm

Marine Cabinet 3 540mm 340mm 640mm

Sliding Door Cabinet 1 570mm 300mm 300mm 2.7kg

Sliding Door Cabinet 2 770mm 300mm 330mm 4.4kg

Sliding Door Hose Reel 800mm 750mm 300mm 7.5kg

Cabinet

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1. System pressure ranges
1.1 Low pressure systems from 10 to 20 bar working pressure at 20°C
1.2 High pressure systems to 200 bar working pressure at 20°C
1.2.1 For CO2 use: WP = 60 bar @ 20°C
Burst disc = 190 bar for low filling rate (0.67 kg/l)
= 250 bar for high filling rate (0.747 kg/l)
1.2.2 For Argon / N2 use: WP = 200 bar @ 20°C
Burst disc = 270 bar
2. Extinguishing agents which may be used
2.1 Low pressure systems
1.1.1DLP I and DLP II
powder, chemical extinguishing agents (alternatives to halon  NOVEC, FM 200, Fe
36,…)
1.1.2 ILP
powder, water, foam extinguishing agents, chemical extinguishing agents, water +
additives.
remark: foam extinguishing agent can only be used with ILP system: the
all surface has to be covered  you need a pipe work and nozzles.
2.2 High pressure systems
2.2.1DHP
carbon dioxide, inert gases (argon, nitrogen etc.), chemical extinguishing gases
2.2.1IHP
carbon dioxide, inert gases (argon, nitrogen etc.), chemical extinguishing gases,
water mist ( water + additives + 150 bar N2)
3. Limitations of the systems
The criteria are: - maximum quantity of extinguishing agent in tank
- maximum length of the FireDeTec hose
- maximum length of the extinguishing agent line

Type of Max. volume Max. length of Max. length of pipe

Max. amount of agent
system protected detection tubing work
2 --> 4 kg ( we are
3 powder: Chemical
DLP 1, 2 max. 1 m limited by the hole in n.a.
4m agent: 6m
the tube)
Foam /
3 Powder:
ILP from 1 to 5 m 12 kg, ( 4x12kg en //) 20 m Chemical
2x 4m
agent: 2x6m
2 kg (5kg for special
DHP max. 1m3 25 m n.a.
application)
IHP from 1 to 5 m3 2 --> 50 kg > 100m 15 m

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APPLICATIONS

Due to its fast activation and response time, FIRESTRYKER is suitable for use in indoor applications such as:
 WORKSHOPS  TELECOMMUNICATION AND PROCESS CONTROL ROOMS
 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HAZARDS  DATA PROCESSING FACILITIES
 SMALL BOATS  GENERATOR ENCLOSURES

FIRESTRYKER is capable of extinguishing fires in different classes:

• Class A: Solid material, ordinary combustibles, such as wood, paper, fabric, plastics etc.
• Class B: Flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oil based paints, solvents, alcohol, acetone, etc.
• Class C: Gaseous category: GLP, methane, acetylene, etc.
• Class E: electrical equipment fires subject to voltages up to 1000v at a distance of 1m; Cable
galleries, distribution cabinets, electronic devices

SPECIFICATIONS

Parameter 100G1E 200G2E 500G5E 1000G10E 2000G20E 3500G35E 5000G50E

Extinguishing Mass (Kg.) 0.10 0.20 0.50 1.00 2.00 3.50 5.00
Weight (Kg.) 0.25 0.35 3.5 6 14 21 30
Width (mm.) 70 70 120 140 200
Length (mm.) 205 250 220 320 350 400 440
Height (mm.) 200 250 300 340 400
Diameter (mm.) 35 35
Discharge Time (Sec.) 50 90 60 90 100 105 130
Minimum ignition current
in A 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37
Suggested ignition
in A > 0,9 > 0,9 > 0,9 > 0,9 > 0,9 > 0,9 > 0,9
Minimum current time to 2 ms at 2 ms at 2 ms at 2 ms at 2 ms at 2 ms at 2 ms at
ignite 1,0 A 1,0 A 1,0 A 1,0 A 1,0 A 1,0 A 1,0 A

COVERAGE PARAMETERS

PART NUMBER MODEL MAX VOLUME COVERAGE CUBIC METERS

100G1E 100E 1.5
200G2E 200E 3
500G5E 500E 7.5
1000G10E 1000E 15
2000G20E 2000E 30
3500G35E 3500E 52.5
5000G50E 5000E 75

HANDLING / STORAGE PARAMETERS

Normal attention in handling, in case of a casual primer of the inhibitor wait for the complete aerosol discharge
and carry on with the air change in the environment.
Avoid the direct contact of the product with free flames.

Store at a temperature between -10°C and +50°C (-50 degree F and + 122 degree F)
Packaging in cardboard boxes; do not pile the boxes higher than 2 meters

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SANS /SABS 1186-1-1997

Annex C

Positioning, fixing, illumination and maintenance of signs.

C1. Selection of Signs.

Note: Because safety signs should be visible at all times (self luminous, Internally laminated are very
expensive) photo luminescent materials –SANS 1186-5,

Should be used in a manufacture of symbolic safety signs relating to fire information, Emergency exits,
danger or warnings.

Note: Safety signs should be positioned in the most conspicuous location.

Safety signs should not be so placed that it could create a hazard.

Place for maximum effectiveness (where it can be readily seen).

Safety signs should be placed at 90º to the passage or walkway which it is to serve.

Signs of low mechanical strength –attach to flat surface.

Hanging signs in frames.

Adequate lighting, natural/artificial should be provided.

SIGNAGE

ABS Signs

Phosphorescent signs

Chevron boards

exit signs

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DIVISIONAL PROFILE
The Company is renowned for the following global and local brands:

As agents for Davey, the Company is in a position to provide a comprehensive range of state of the art products for the
transfer of water not only in the fire industry but also into other specialized markets and aims at supplying dependable
solutions and advice, supported by a customer service ethos. The Cam-quip division brings about a new focus in the
Builder and Agricultural segment of the market and the product range is strongly supported by our Australian partner,
Davey.

We developed a range of world-class quality Fire Skid units which is also associated with the following well known brands:

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SKID UNITS

ECONOMY SKID UNIT

A value for money 500 liter unit inclusive of a 10meter delivery hose, 3way valve on suction and 5meter external
suction hose assembly offering versatile application in low volume markets:

PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

FEATURES BENEFITS
ENGINE POWERED LOW PRESSURE HOFFMANN PUMP CAPACITY OF 466 LPM

ENGINE POWERED HIGH PRESSURE HOFFMANN PUMP CAPACITY OF 40 BAR/25 LPM

500L PVC TANK RIGID, EASY TO MANOUVRE

METAL FRAME STURDY DESIGN

10 METER PVC HOSE SABS APPROVED 18BAR WORKING PRESSURE

OPTIONS:
 LIFTING FRAME
 TRAILER MOUNTED

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SINGLE IMPELLER / MEDIUM PRESSURE SKID UNIT

A high quality single impeller medium pressure skid unit including of a 30meter delivery hose and a 5meter suction hose
assembly for medium volume application.

Complete with quick coupling on suction.

PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

FEATURES BENEFITS

1 STAGE MEDIUM PRESSURE DAVEY PUMP CAPACITY OF 7 BAR / 500 LPM

30M PVC HOSE ON REEL SABS APPROVED 18 BAR WORKING PRESSURE

AWG NOZZLE VARIABLE SIMPLE SWITCH OVER JET SPRAY

ZINC PLATED FRAME STURDY, DURABLE, RUST RESISTANT

OPTIONS:
 HONDA / HOFFMAN / YAMAHA ENGINE
 GLASS FIBER AND PVC TANKS
 DIESEL ENGINE CONFIGURATION

EXTRAS:
 NIGHT LIGHT
 TRAILER MOUNTED
 LIFTING FRAME
 30M PVC HOSE ON REEL
 HAND PRIMER AND CLIPS

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SINGLE IMPELLER / MEDIUM PRESSURE SKID UNIT (Continued)

PRODUCT CODE GLASS FIBER TANK PUMP MOTOR

(LITERS)
DAVDBU1300H160 350 HONDA
DAVDBU1300R20 350 HOFFMANN
DAVDBU1300Y175 350 YAMAHA
DAVDBU1500H160 500 HONDA
DAVDBU1500R20 500 HOFFMANN
DAVDBU1500Y175 500 YAMAHA
DAVDBU1600H160 600 HONDA
DAVDBU1600R20 600 HOFFMANN
DAVDBU1600Y175 600 YAMAHA
DAVDBU1700H160 700 HONDA
DAVDBU1700R20 700 HOFFMANN
DAVDBU1700Y175 700 YAMAHA

PRODUCT CODE PVC TANK (LITERS) PUMP MOTOR

DAVPBU1400H160 400 HONDA
DAVPBU1400R20 400 HOFFMANN
DAVPBU1400Y175 400 YAMAHA
DAVPBU1500H160 500 HONDA
DAVPBU1500R20 500 HOFFMANN
DAVPBU1500Y175 500 YAMAHA
DAVPBU1650H160 650 HONDA
DAVPBU1650R20 650 HOFFMANN
DAVPBU1650Y175 650 YAMAHA
DAVPBU11000H160 1000 YAMAHA
DAVPBU11000R20 1000 HOFFMANN
DAVPBU11000Y175 1000 YAMAHA

PRODUCT EXTRAS
CODE
QLIG001 NIGHT LIGHT

TRAILER MOUNTED
QTRA750  UP TO 650L
QTRK002  1000L
QTRK001  2500L

LIFTING FRAME
QUCS300  300
QUCS500  500
QUCS600  600
QUCS700  700

QREEL/30 30M PVC HOSE ON REEL

QKHP001 HAND PRIMER AND CLIPS
SPCOMLRT002 STAND PIPE (1,2M)
QDRIP001 DRIP TORCH HOLDER
AWG60557933 AWG JET SPRAY NOZZLE

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TWIN IMPELLER / MEDIUM PRESSURE SKID UNIT

A high quality twin impeller medium pressure skid unit including of a 60meter delivery hose and a 5meter
suction hose assembly for high volume application. Complete with quick coupling on suction.

PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

FEATURES BENEFITS

TWIN STAGE MEDIUM PRESSURE DAVEY PUMP CAPACITY OF 10 BAR / 400 LPM

60M PVC HOSE ON REEL SABS APPROVED 18 BAR WORKING PRESSURE

AWG NOZZLE VARIABLE SIMPLE SWITCH OVER JET SPRAY

ZINC PLATED FRAME STURDY, DURABLE, RUST RESISTANT

OPTIONS:
 HONDA / HOFFMAN / YAMAHA ENGINE
 GLASS FIBER AND PVC TANKS
 5.5HP, 9HP & 13HP OPTIONS

EXTRAS:
 NIGHT LIGHT
 TRAILER MOUNTED
 LIFTING FRAME
 60M PVC HOSE ON REEL
 HAND PRIMER AND CLIPS
 STAND PIPE
 DRIP TORCH HOLDER

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TWIN IMPELLER / MEDIUM PRESSURE SKID UNIT (continued)

PRODUCT CODE GLASS FIBER TANK PUMP MOTOR

(LITERS)
DAVDBU2300H160 350 HONDA
DAVDBU2300R20 350 HOFFMANN
DAVDBU2300Y175 350 YAMAHA
DAVDBU2500H160 500 HONDA
DAVDBU2500R20 500 HOFFMANN
DAVDBU2500Y175 500 YAMAHA
DAVDBU2600H160 600 HONDA
DAVDBU2600R20 600 HOFFMANN
DAVDBU2600Y175 600 YAMAHA
DAVDBU2700H160 700 HONDA
DAVDBU2700R20 700 HOFFMANN
DAVDBU2700Y175 700 YAMAHA

PRODUCT CODE PVC TANK (LITERS) PUMP MOTOR

DAVPBU2400H160 400 HONDA
DAVPBU2400R20 400 HOFFMANN
DAVPBU2400Y175 400 YAMAHA
DAVPBU2500H160 500 HONDA
DAVPBU2500R20 500 HOFFMANN
DAVPBU2500Y175 500 YAMAHA
DAVPBU2650H160 650 HONDA
DAVPBU2650R20 650 HOFFMANN
DAVPBU2650Y175 650 YAMAHA
DAVPBU21000H160 1000 YAMAHA
DAVPBU21000R20 1000 HOFFMANN
DAVPBU1000Y175 1000 YAMAHA

PRODUCT EXTRAS
CODE
QLIG001 NIGHT LIGHT

TRAILER MOUNTED
QTRA750  UP TO 650L
QTRK002  1000L
QTRK001  2500L

LIFTING FRAME
QUCS300  300
QUCS500  500
QUCS600  600
QUCS700  700

QREEL/60 60M PVC HOSE ON REEL

QKHP001 HAND PRIMER AND CLIPS
SPCOMLRT002 STAND PIPE (1,2M)
QDRIP001 DRIP TORCH HOLDER
AWG60557933 AWG JET SPRAY NOZZLE

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HIGH PRESSURE SKID UNIT

A sturdy high pressure skid unit including of a 20meter delivery hose and a 5meter suction hose assembly for
commercial application.

PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

FEATURES BENEFITS

RUBY PUMP CAPACITY OF BETWEEN 22 & 30LPM

20M HYDRAULIC HOSE ON REEL CAPACITY OF 180 BAR

HIGH PRESSURE NOZZLE REACH OF UP TO 10m

ZINC PLATED FRAME STURDY, DURABLE, RUST RESISTANT

OPTIONS:

 GLASS FIBER AND PVC TANKS

 HONDA / HOFFMAN / YAMAHA ENGINE

EXTRAS:
 NIGHT LIGHT
 TRAILER MOUNTED
 LIFTING FRAME
 20M HYDRAULIC HOSE ON REEL
 STAND PIPE
 DRIP TORCH HOLDER

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 RUBY TR 22
GLASS FIBER PRODUCT PVC TANK
PUMP PUMP
PRODUCT CODE TANK CODE (LITERS)
MOTOR MOTOR
(LITERS)
QHBUL300H160 350 HONDA QHBP400/160 400 HONDA
QHBUL300K550 350 HOFFMANN QHBP400/T 400 HOFFMANN
QHBUL300Y175 350 YAMAHA QHBP400/175 400 YAMAHA
QHBUL500H160 500 HONDA QHBP500/160 500 HONDA
QHBUL500K550 500 HOFFMANN QHBP500/T 500 HOFFMANN
QHBUL500Y175 500 YAMAHA QHBP500/175 500 YAMAHA
QHBUL600H160 600 HONDA QHBP600/160 650 HONDA
QHBUL600K550 600 HOFFMANN QHBP600/T 650 HOFFMANN
QHBUL600Y175 600 YAMAHA QHBP600/175 650 YAMAHA
QHBUL700H160 700 HONDA QHBP1000/160 1000 HONDA
QHBUL700K550 700 HOFFMANN QHBP1000/T 1000 HOFFMANN
QHBUL700Y175 700 YAMAHA QHBP1000/175 1000 YAMAHA
QHBP2500/160 2500 HONDA
QHBP2500/T 2500 HOFFMANN
QHBP2500/175 2500 YAMAHA

RUBY TR 60
GLASS FIBER PVC TANK
PUMP PRODUCT CODE PUMP
PRODUCT CODE TANK (LITERS)
MOTOR MOTOR
(LITERS)
QHBUL300/160/60 350 HONDA QHBP400/160/60 400 HONDA
QHBUL300/T/60 350 HOFFMANN QHBP400/T/60 400 HOFFMANN
QHBUL300/175/60 350 YAMAHA QHBP400/175/60 400 YAMAHA
QHBUL500/160/60 500 HONDA QHBP500/160/60 500 HONDA
QHBUL500/T/60 500 HOFFMANN QHBP500/T/60 500 HOFFMANN
QHBUL500/175/60 500 YAMAHA QHBP500/175/60 500 YAMAHA
QHBUL600/160/60 600 HONDA QHBP600/160/60 650 HONDA
QHBUL600/T/60 600 HOFFMANN QHBP600/T/60 650 HOFFMANN
QHBUL600/175/60 600 YAMAHA QHBP600/175/60 650 YAMAHA
QHBUL700/160/60 700 HONDA QHBP1000/160/60 1000 HONDA
QHBUL700/T/60 700 HOFFMANN QHBP1000/T/60 1000 HOFFMANN
QHBUL700/175/60 700 YAMAHA QHBP1000/175/60 1000 YAMAHA
QHBP2500/160/60 2500 HONDA
QHBP2500/T/60 2500 HOFFMANN
QHBP2500/175/60 2500 YAMAHA

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HIGH PRESSURE SKID UNIT

HOFFMANN 3WZ

GLASS FIBER PVC TANK

PUMP PRODUCT CODE PUMP
PRODUCT CODE TANK (LITERS)
MOTOR MOTOR
(LITERS)
QHBUL300/160/3 350 HONDA QHBP400/160/3WZ 400 HONDA
QHBUL300/T/3 350 HOFFMANN QHBP400/T/3WZ 400 HOFFMANN
QHBUL300/175/3 350 YAMAHA QHBP400/175/3WZ 400 YAMAHA
QHBUL500/160/3 500 HONDA QHBP500/160/3WZ 500 HONDA
QHBUL500/T/3 500 HOFFMANN QHBP500/T/3WZ 500 HOFFMANN
QHBUL500/175/3 500 YAMAHA QHBP500/175/3WZ 500 YAMAHA
QHBUL600/160/3 600 HONDA QHBP650/160/3WZ 650 HONDA
QHBUL600/T/3 600 HOFFMANN QHBP650/T/3WZ 650 HOFFMANN
QHBUL600/175/3 600 YAMAHA QHBP650/175/3WZ 650 YAMAHA
QHBUL700/160/3 700 HONDA QHBP1000/160/3WZ 1000 HONDA
QHBUL700/T/3 700 HOFFMANN QHBP1000/T/3WZ 1000 HOFFMANN
QHBP1000/175/3WZ 1000 YAMAHA
QHBP2500/160/3WZ 2500 HONDA
QHBP2500/T/3WZ 2500 HOFFMANN
QHBP2500/175/3WZ 2500 YAMAHA

PRODUCT CODE EXTRAS

QLIG001 NIGHT LIGHT TRAILER MOUNTED

QTRA750 • UP TO 650L

QTRK002 • UP TO 1000L

QTRK001 • UP TO 2500L

LIFTING FRAME

QUCS300 • 300
QUCS500 • 500
QUCS600 • 600
QUCS700 • 700

QREELHP20 20M HYDRAULIC HOSE ON REEL

SPCOMLRT002 STAND PIPE (1,2M)

QDRIP001 DRIP TORCHHOLDER

AWG60557933 AWG JET SPRAY NOZZLE

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FIRE FIGHTING PUMPS

The Camquip division of Safequip manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of products for the
transfer of water not only in the fire industry but also into other specialized markets and aims at supplying
dependable solutions and advice, supported by a customer service ethos. Packaged pump sets are made to
order and can be configured to meet the highest standards and performance ratios. Pumps on offer can be
divided into a range of:

 Engine powered, self priming pumps

 Engine powered high pressure pumps
 General purpose electrical pumps

ENGINE POWERED SELF PRIMING PUMPS

Mounted on zinc plated steel base or black wrap around frame, supplied complete with a 30 meter hose on reel
with fittings. The steel base is measuring 1.25 X 0.5 meter. Can also be supplied without steel mounting plate or
frame.

The following configurations are available:

PRODUCT CODE PUMP ENGINE

DAVDBU001 DAVEY 1 ST HONDA GX160
DAV51/160 DAVEY 1 ST HONDA GX160
DAVDBU002 DAVEY 1 ST YAMAHA MZ175
DAV51/175 DAVEY 1 ST YAMAHA MZ175
DAVDBU005 DAVEY 1 ST HOFFMANN HX5.5
DAV51/HX55 DAVEY 1 ST HOFFMANN HX5.5
DAVDBU003 DAVEY 2 ST HONDA GX160
DAV52/160 DAVEY 2 ST HONDA GX160
DAVDBU004 DAVEY 2 ST YAMAHA MZ175
DAV52/175 DAVEY 2 ST YAMAHA MZ175
DAVDBU006 DAVEY 2 ST HOFFMANN HX5.5
DAV52/HX55 DAVEY 2 ST HOFFMANN HX5.5
DAV5158 DAVEY 1 ST DAVEY CKD KIT 5/8 SHAFT
DAV5134 DAVEY 1 ST DAVEY CKD KIT ¾ SHAFT
DAV5110 DAVEY 1 ST DAVEY CKD KIT 1” SHAFT
DAV5258 DAVEY 2 ST DAVEY CKD KIT 5/8 SHAFT
DAV5234 DAVEY 2 ST DAVEY CKD KIT ¾ SHAFT
DAV5210 DAVEY 2 ST DAVEY CKD KIT 1” SHAFT
DAV51/HYD DAVEY 1 ST DAVEY HYDRAULIC DRIVE
DAV51/HYW DAVEY 1 ST DAVEY WIDE HYDRAULIC DRIVE
DAV52/HYD DAVEY 2 ST DAVEY HYDRAULIC DRIVE
DAV52/HYW DAVEY 2 ST DAVEY WIDE HYDRAULIC DRIVE
DAV51/390 DAVEY 1 ST DAVEY HONDA GX390
DAV51/390ES DAVEY 1 ST DAVEY HONDA GX390 E START
DAV51/HX15 DAVEY 1 ST DAVEY HOFFMANN 15HP
DAV52/390 DAVEY 2 ST DAVEY HONDA GX390
DAV52/390ES DAVEY 2 ST DAVEY HONDA GX390 E START
DAV52/HX15 DAVEY 2 ST DAVEY HOFFMANN 15HP

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ENGINE POWERED HIGH PRESSURE PUMPS

Mounted on zinc plated steel base or black wrap around frame, supplied complete with a 20 meter hose on reel
with fittings. The steel base is measuring 1.25 X 0.5 meter. Can also be supplied without steel mounting plate or
frame.

The following configurations are available :

SET
WRAP
ON
PRODUCT CODE ENGINE PUMP AROUND
BASE
FRAME
QBHP001 YAMAHA MZ175 RUBY TR22 YES
QBWF001 YAMAHA MZ175 RUBY TR22 YES
QBHP002 YAMAHA MZ175 RUBY TR60 YES
QBWF002 YAMAHA MZ175 RUBY TR60 YES
QBHP003 YAMAHA MZ175 3WZ22 YES
QBWF003 YAMAHA MZ175 3WZ22 YES
QBHP004 HONDA GX160 RUBY TR22 YES
QBWF004 HONDA GX160 RUBY TR22 YES
QBHP005 HONDA GX160 RUBY TR60 YES
QBWF005 HONDA GX160 RUBY TR60 YES
QBHP006 HONDA GX160 3WZ22 YES
QBWF006 HONDA GX160 3WZ22 YES
QBHP010 HOFFMAN HX5.5 RUBY TR22 YES
QBWF010 HOFFMAN HX5.5 RUBY TR22 YES
QBHP011 HOFFMAN HX5.5 RUBY TR60 YES
QBWF011 HOFFMAN HX5.5 RUBY TR60 YES
QBHP012 HOFFMAN HX5.5 3WZ22 YES
QBWF012 HOFFMAN HX5.5 3WZ22 YES

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 GENERAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL PUMPS

PRODUCT BRAND MODEL CAPACITY

CODE
QDCM158 KAT DCM185 0,75KW (220V)
QDCM170 KAT DCM170/1 1,1KW (220V)
Q2DCM25/160B KAT 2DCM25/160B 1,5KW (220V)
Q2DCM25/160A KAT 2DCM25/160A 2,2KW (220V)
Q4SR124 OMEGA 4SR1/24 SUB 0,75KW (220V)
Q4SR220 OMEGA 4SR2/20 SUB 1,1KW (220V)
DAVKRB1 DAVEY RB2 & HP45-05 0,55KW
DAVKRB3 DAVEY RB2&HM60‐08 0,72KW
DAVKRBS2/20 DAVEY RB2/S&D53A/B20 0,8KW
DAVJY350 DAVEY JY350 JET ASSIST 0,53KW
DAVJY450 DAVEY JY450 JET ASSIST 0,7KW
DAVCY70-75 DAVEY XF111SS S/STEEL 0,75KW
DAVCY70-90 DAVEY XF211SS S/STEEL 0,9KW
DAVCY70-110 DAVEY XF S/STEEL 1,1KW
DAV125S DAVEY SHALLOW WELL 1,4KW
DAV165S DAVEY SHALLOW WELL JET 1,8KW
DAV165S3 DAVEY SHALLOW WELL 1,8KW (380V)
DAV62201SS DAVEY DYNAFLO6220 316SS 2,4KW
DAVHP45‐05 DAVEY HP45‐05 MULTISTAGE 0,55KW
DAVHS50‐60L DAVEY HS50-‐‐60 MULTISTAGE 0,58KW
DAVHS60-08 DAVEY HS60‐08L MULTISTAGE 0,8KW
DAV25301 DAVEY MUKMOVA 220V 2,1KW
DAV25303 DAVEY MUKMOVA 380V 2KW (380V)
DAV71401 DAVEY XF92 220V 0,58KW
DAV71301 DAVEY XF192 220V 0,8KW
DAVT45 DAVEY TORRIUM CONTROLLER 150KPA-450KPA
DAVT70 DAVEY TORRIUM CONTROLLER 450KPA-700KPA

Omega electrical motors available from 0,37 to 7,5kw.

TANKS

PRODUCT CODE GLASS FIBER (LITERS)

QTSR300 350
QTSR500 500
QTSR600 600
QTSR700 700

PRODUCT CODE PVC (LITERS)

QDUYS400 400
QTCAM500 500
QDUYS650 650
QDUY100OH 1000
QDUYS2500H 2500

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ENGINES
A selection of leading brands is available, including Honda, Yamaha and Hoffman engines. Although the range is
flexible and other options are available on demand, we stock engines with capacities ranging from 5.5HP to
15.0 HP.

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL HONDA HONDA HOFFMANN HOFFMANN HOFFMANN HOFFMANN YAMAHA

GX160 GX390 HX5.5 HX6.5 HX9.0 HX15 MZ175
TYPE 4 Stroke Air 4 Stroke Air Single Single Single Single 4 Stroke OHV
Cooled OHV Cooled OHV cylinder, 4 cylinder, 4 cylinder, 4 cylinder, 4 air-cooled
stroke, OHV stroke, OHV stroke, OHV stroke, OHV
with cylinder with cylinder with cylinder with cylinder
centre lining centre lining centre lining centre lining
tilting by 25° tilting by 25° tilting by 25° tilting by 25°
From From From From
horizontal axis horizontal axis horizontal axis horizontal axis
BORE AND 68X45 88x64 68X54 68X54 77X58 90X66
STROKE (mm)
DISPLACEMENT 163 389 163 196 270 420 171
VOLUME
(cc)
IGNITION Transistor Digital CDI - Transistor Transistor Transistor Transistor Transistor
Magneto Var. timing Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic
LUBRICATION Splash Splash Splash Splash Splash Splash Splash
STARTING Recoil Recoil Recoil Recoil Recoil Recoil Recoil
METHOD / /
Electric Electric
RATED POWER 4.8(3.6) / 3600 11.7/3600 4.2(3.1) / 3600 5.1(3.8) / 3600 7.5(5.5) / 3600 12.1(8.3) / 3.3(4.5) / 3600
SPEED (kW/rpm) 3600

MAXIMUM 7.6/2500 26.4/2500 10.5/2800 13/2800 19/2800 28/2800 10.8/2500

TORQUE
(Nm/rpm)
FUEL TYPE UNLEADED ≥ UNLEADED ≥ UNLEADED ≥ UNLEADED ≥ UNLEADED ≥ UNLEADED ≥ UNLEADED ≥
86 86 87 87 87 87 88

FUEL 1.6lph 1.8lph 2.4lph 3.6lph

CONSUMPTION
±
FUEL TANK 3.1 6.1 4.0 4.0 6.5 6.5 4.5
CAPACITY (L)
NET WEIGHT 15.1 31.5 15 15 25 35 16
(kg)
DIMENSIONS 312x346x346 407x485x449 362x312x335 376x312x335 430x380x410 450x405x443 315x352x370

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 ACCESSORIES

PRODUCT CODE DISCRIPTION

QHCAM50 HOSE REEL 45 LOW PRESSURE
QHCAM70 HOSE REEL 60 LOW PRES
QUCSHRI H/DUTY HOSE REEL & HANDLE
QHCAMHP HIGH PRESSURE HOSE REEL
QPU/22P RUBY TR22
QPU/30P RUBY TR60
QHP--3WZ--22WD 3WZ22 WD
QPSP14 HIGH PRESSURE GUN NOZZLE PSP14
QHPGUN G20 HIGH PRESSURE GUN
QRUBY‐B5‐8.5MM 8MM SWIVEL
QRUBY-B5-10MM 10MM SWIVEL
QHPVC20 PVC HOSE 20MM PER METRE
QH417‐24‐1566D RUBBER HOSE 30MX20MM GREEN LINE
QH418‐24‐1576X RUBBER HOSE 30MX25MM GREEN LINE
QHYDRO001 RUBBER BRAIDED HOSE H/P 3/8
QHYDRO002 1/4X0,6 LEAD OUT HOSE
QFIR050 FIRE LIGHTER
QFIR001 FIRE BEATER
QFIR152 RAKE HOE AND HANDLE
MI011 20M KNAPSAK

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Manufactured from cast aluminium, Redlam panic bolts are the
economical solution to the problem of providing reliable security
for internal emergency exits. Designed for interconnecting
emergency exit doors. Breaking the ceramic tube results in the
bolt sliding back automatically and unlocking the door.

Technical Specification

 Includes, bolt, hammer and chain, Ceramic tube and fixing screws
 Safe for food areas, schools, swimming pools, etc
 Length 165mm
 Height 75mm
 Depth 55mm
 Ceramic tube dimensions length 120mm x diameter 20mm

(Dimensions Approximate)

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 Container 185 gram Aerosol can with press button trigger operated horn
Operating 1 minute of short blasts – before can freezes wait a short while
instructions and then continue; ± 80 blasts / can
Range Outdoors ± 400m
Buildings ± 4 stories
Factory ± 50 metres
Storing instructions Non Flammable, keep out of direct sunlight
Shelf life 24 months, check every 2 months
Material Data Ozone Friendly

Operating instructions.

1. Remove the perspex cover and the parts from th mounting box.
2. Mount the station on the wall.
3. Place the loud and clear siren in the station.
4. Slide the perspex into the recessed sill on the station.
5. Attach the tag seal to the hole in the perspex
6. Tighten the tag seal leaving a small loop
7. To gain access to the loud and clear station, slide the perspex upwards forceably to break the seal.

Do not mount in direct sunlight or areas with excessive heat.

 Panic alrms for home

 120 decibels blast to frighten off intruders and attract attention
 Neighbour to neighbour communication
 Fire Alarm
 Back up to any electrically or battery powered alarm system
 Ideal for emergency signalling in any outdoor activity e.g. mountain climbing, hiking, marine signaling,
boating etc.

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 KEYBOX001 Metal Key boxes

KEYBOX005 Plastic key box

BACBOA001 BACKING BOARD 450MM BUDGET

BACBOA002 BACKING BOARD 600MM BUDGET
BACBOA003 BACKING BOARD 800MM BUDGET
BACBOA004 9KG BACKING BOARD SALIGNA
BACBOA005 4.5KG BACKING BOARD SALIGNA
BACBOA007 BACKING BOARD 450MM PINE
BACBOA008 BACKING BOARD 600MM PINE
BACBOA009 BACKING BOARD 800MM PINE

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 MI018 Fire Beater
QFIR001 Fire Beater with wooden handle
QFIR001A Fire beater aluminium handle

 Solid hardwood handle

 Heavy duty galvanised steel bracket to withstand repeated use
 Industrial grade rubber beater for excellent knockdown
 Handle length:1200mm
 Beater dimensions: 310 x 450mm

Consits of

Product Specification
Fire Blanket 0.9m x 0.9m
Smoke detector Photoelectric
DCP Disposable Fire Extinguisher 0.6kg

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A fire sand bucket or fire bucket is a steel bucket filled with sand which is used to put out fires. Typically, fire buckets
are painted bright red and have the word 'Fire' stencilled on them in white lettering. They are placed in prominent
positions in rooms or corridors. They are a low-technology method of fighting small fires. The main advantages of
fire buckets are that they are cheap, reliable and easy to use. The fire buckets are usually made round bottom so
that they cannot be used for other purposes. Fire buckets are hung on fire bucket stands.

Fire buckets are often kept next to ovens, barbecues, and in government accommodation such as army barrack
blocks. They are also commonly found in hyperbaric chambers. Because oil fires are resistant to water, a fire sand
bucket is used. In order to extinguish the fire, the sand in the bucket is dumped on the fire to starve it of the oxygen
it needs to stay alight. This method of fighting liquid fires has generally been replaced by modern foaming agents.

The sand from a fire bucket can also be used to absorb spills of flammable liquids and render them less dangerous,
by reducing the risk of ignition and explosion. Fire buckets are often provided at petrol filling stations to absorb any
small fuel spills.

Code Description Capacity

FIRBUC001 PLASTIC FIRE BUCKET WITH LID
FIRBUC002 Metal Fire Bucket

Safety issues

It is recommended that a steel bucket is used. If a plastic bucket is used, it may crack, warp or melt.

The bucket should be well labelled.

The sand must also be cleaned of all flammable material.

Act of throwing sand on a fire could cause it to be blown into eyes causing irritation

Sometimes used as a suppressant for class D fires. The sand must be completely dry or the intense heat of the
burning metal will quickly flash the moisture into steam, splattering the burning metal on surrounding material and
the operator.

Sand cannot reliably be used to extinguish burning magnesium, sodium, lithium, or other strongly reducing metals.
These metals have the ability to strip oxygen from the sand, resulting in an even more intense fire.

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Fire can spread rapidly and from the earliest days this spread
was often contained by fire breaks – gaps between buildings.
Despite this, perhaps because of debris lying around, or a
strong wind fanning the fire, it was often necessary to increase
the width of the gap.

Axes were used to demolish buildings in the path of a spreading fire and rakes to clear the resulting debris.

For most of the 20th century every firefighter carried an axe on the belt of his firefighting uniform but the fire-resisting
materials used in modern buildings meant the axe was only rarely used. Building and planning control ensures that
there is good separation between properties.

The uniforms worn nowadays do not provide for an axe but one or two are still be carried on most fire engines.

Code Description Weight

FIRAXE001 FIRE AXES 2.7kg

FIRAXE002 FIRE AXE SMALL 1.0kg

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Racing Fire Extinguishers are ideal to keep in motor vehicles due to its small compact size and also a must
for household kitchens, boats and caravans.

The Fire Rating achieved for this 500g extinguisher during SABS testing was an exceptional 3A21B. This was
possible due to the special formulation of the Dry Chemical Powder charge that this product is being
supplied with.

The performance of this extinguisher by comparison is similar to the fire rating one will achieve with a
good quality extinguisher double its size and out-performs the mandatory required SANS 1322 test for
disposable extinguishers by far.

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 Plastic clip in type of vehicle mounting bracket for fire
extinguishers
Plastic
Available for extinguisher sizes 0.6kg, 1.0kg, 1.5kg
and 2.5kg

GP Metal strap in type of vehicle mounting bracket

for fire extinguishers
Metal
Available for extinguisher sizes 0.6kg, 1.0kg, 1.5kg
and 2.5kg

HD Metal strap in type of vehicle mounting bracket

Heavy for fire extinguishers
Duty
Available for Extinguisher sizes 2.5kg, 4.5kg & 9.0kg

Stainless Steel and Wire Type brackets also available.

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Vehicle Bracket stock codes and descriptions

StockCode Description
BR072 1.5kG & 2.5KG VEHICLE BRACKET
VBB001 V/BRACKETS B/CRANE 1KG PLASTIC
VBB002 V/BRACKET BLUE CRANE 1KG METAL
VBB003 V/BRACKET B/CRANE 1.5KG PLASTI
VBB004 V/BRACKET BLUE CRANE 1.5 METAL
VBB005 V/BRACKET B/CRANE 2.5KG PLASTI
VBB006 V/BRACKETS B/CRANE 2.5KG METAL
VBB007 V/BRACKET B/CRANE 2.5KG H/DUTY
VBB008 V/BRACKET B/CRANE 4.5KG H/DUTY
VBB009 V/BRACKET B/CRANE 9KG H/DUTY
VBB010 V/BRAC B/C 9KG H/D DOUBLE STRA
VBB050 V/BRACKET BLUE CRANE 1.5KG WIR
VBB054 V/BRACKET BLUE CRANE 1.5 DBL A
VBB084 V/BRACKET BLUE CRANE 2.5KG DBL
VBC001 V/BRACKET CIMA 1KG PLASTIC
VBC002 V/BRACKET CIMA 1KG METAL
VBC003 V/BRACKETS CIMA 1.5KG PLASTIC
VBC004 V/BRACKET CIMA 1.5KG METAL
VBC005 V/BRACKET 2.5KG CIMA PLASTIC
VBC007 V/BRACKET CIMA 2.5KG H/DUTY
VBC008 V/BRACKET CIMA 4.5KG H/DUTY
VBC009 V/BRACKET CIMA 9KG H/DUTY
VBC011 V/BRACKET H/D CIMA FOR 9KG S/S
VBC054 V/BRACKET CIMA 1.5KG DBL ARM
VBC084 V/BRACKET CIMA 2.5KG DBL ARM
VBF001 V/BRACKET F/MATE 1KG PLASTIC
VBF002 V/BRACKET F/MATE 1KG METAL
VBF003 V/BRACKET F/MATE 1.5KG PLASTIC
VBF004 V/BRACKET F/MATE 1.5KG METAL
VBF006 V/BRACKET F/MATE 2.5KG METAL
VBF008 V/BRACKET F/MATE 4.5KG H/DUTY
VBF009 V/BRACKET F/MATE 9KG H/DUTY
VEHBRA001 V/BRACKETS FOR 2KG CO2 S/ALLOY
VEHBRA002 V/BRACKETS FOR 5KG CO2 S/ALLOY
VEHBRA003 V/BRACKETS FOR 2KG CO2 C/STEEL
VEHBRA004 V/BRACKETS FOR 5KG CO2 C/STEEL
VEHBRA005 V/BRACKET FOR 1KG S/STEEL
VEHBRA006 V/BRACKET FOR 1.5KG S/STEEL
VEHBRA007 V/BRACKETS FOR 2KG S/STEEL

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Adapter: plumbing accessories for connecting hoses and pipes of incompatible diameter, thread, or
gender. See also reducer, increaser, double male, double female, water thief. May contain combinations,
such as a double-female reducer. Adapters between multiple hoses are called wye, Siamese, or distributor,
which see below.

ADSU: Automatic Distress Signal Unit An alarm device that signals that a firefighter is in trouble. It can be
activated manually by the firefighter, or activates automatically if the firefighter stops moving. May be
integral to SCBA or separately activated. Also known as a PASS device (Personal Alert Safety System).

Aerial apparatus: fire truck, meeting National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1901, Motor
Fire Apparatus, Chapter 6 and Chapter 18, having a multi-section extending ladder, raised using power
shifted from the truck's propulsion engine. May also carry other portable ladders and tools.

Aerial Firefighting Elevating Platform: An extending or articulating power-operated boom mounted on a

fire truck with a basket or bucket on the upper end designed to carry firefighters to heights for fire
suppression or rescue, powered by the truck's propulsion engine, and meeting NFPA 1901 Standard For
Automotive Fire Apparatus, Chapter 6 and Chapter 18, Section 18.7.

Air monitoring meter: electronic device for measuring the presence of one or more chemicals in air, such
as oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide or volatile organic compounds; may have preset danger
threshold alarms.

Airbags: (1) inflatable device used for lifting or spreading; (2) vehicle safety device with potential explosion
hazard during vehicle extrication if not already blown.

Airpack: jargon for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Apparatus: Fire Apparatus is divided into seven categories by NFPA Standard 1901: Pumper Fire Apparatus,
Initial Attack Apparatus, Mobile Water Supply Apparatus, Aerial Apparatus, Quint Fire Apparatus, Special
Service fire apparatus, and Mobile Foam fire apparatus. Each category is defined in detail by the NFPA
Standard that applies to all fire apparatus in the United States. Note: There is no separate category for
Rescue Truck; rescue trucks are covered under Special Service Apparatus.

Appliance: Term for fire suppression equipment used by firefighters to manage or direct a water stream.

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) (pronounced "A-Triple-F", also called "Class B"): bubbles that act as
surfactant to coat and penetrate ordinary fuels (e.g., wood, paper) to prevent them from burning at
normal temperatures; also used on "Class B" (oil/gasoline) fires to spread a non-volatile film over the
surface of the fuel. Applied using inductor or Compressed air foam system (CAFS) and pumped through fire
hose to a foam nozzle (or sometimes a less-effective fog nozzle).

Attack hose: (Attack Line) A use classification of a fire fighting hose connected to output of a pump or
other pressure source (e.g., gravity). Firehose used to apply water or other firefighting agent directly to a
fire or burning substance. Typically of 2½ inches (65 mm) diameter. Historically 1.5 inch hose was the
primary initial attack line but has been supplanted by 1.75-inch-diameter (44 mm) hose that carries 650
litres per minute. Two-inch hose is available as an option.

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Attic ladder: narrow, collapsible ladder used to access an attic space via a scuttle hole, which are often
found in closets and other narrow passages. Also known as a closet ladder, folding ladder or "pencil
ladder." Required to be carried on pumpers by NFPA 1901.

Automatic sprinkler: system of pipes serving fire sprinklers, for automatically directing water to a fire
when the sprinkler is heated to its actuation tempereature (usually 155 deg F). The piping may be normally
pressurized with water ("wet") or with air ("dry"), depending upon the application. When a sprinkler-head
(or heat sensor) detects heat from a fire, the sprinkler opens, automatically spraying water onto the fire
area.

Big Guns: Reference the term applied to high volume water/foam delivery devices typically associated with
Footprint(TM) process methodologies for storage tank firefighting.

BA: Royal Navy abbreviation for Breathing Apparatus. Otherwise known as SCBFR

Bed Section: the non-extending section of an extension ladder.

Bomb Line: A pre-connected attack line, typically 2½ inch in diameter, used in the same manner and
purpose as a Trash Line. Bomb Lines are stored either on the front bumper of the apparatus or in an
exterior (exposed) side well. Bomb Lines are typically shorter length than Cross Lays, and are intended for
use against dumpster fires, etc., where a longer length of hose (and consequent re-bedding after the
suppression is complete) is not desired.

Booster hose: Small-diameter fire hose (3/4–1 inch), often carried on booster reel, pre-connected to pump
of an engine (and the booster tank) for putting out small fires near the truck without having to connect to a
fire hydrant; easily recovered with a motorized reel. Also known as "red line" for the common red
rubberized outer layer. Booster hose is also used for High Pressure Fog (HPF) applications.

Branch Pipe: See Nozzle

Bresnan cellar nozzle: Rotating nozzle tip having two or more outlets forming water jets that propel the tip
while spraying water in a circular pattern; conveniently attached to several feet (a meter) of rigid pipe with
handles or legs for supporting the nozzle while it is suspended through a hole in the floor above.

Bulk tank: Large tank designed to be transported to an incident and left; larger than a tote tank.

Bunkers (or "bunker gear"): colloquial term for protective pants and boots kept near a firefighter’s bunk
(cot) for rapid deployment; more modernly includes firefighting jacket. Basis for command to "Bunker up!"
in preparation for hazardous duties. May also refer to entire protective clothing ensemble. Also known as
"turnouts" or "turnout gear."

Cellar fire: Cellar fires are difficult to attack directly because firefighters have to pass through the hot
gasses and smoke accumulated on the cellar's ceiling to gain access to the cellar space. Cellars typically do
not have good emergency egress points, adding to the danger.

Cellar pipe: Cellar Nozzle. The Bresnan Nozzle is a distributing type nozzle that is inserted through an
opening in the floor and into the space below, typically a basement or cellar. The nozzle directs a broken
stream horizontally, either extinguishing or controlling the fire enough to allow a direct attack to be safely

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made. The Baker Cellar Pipe consists of an smoothbore, straight stream nozzle on the end of a brass pipe
36-inches long or more that can be remotely angled from the floor above by firefighters to direct the
stream to the desired cellar location.

Charged line: fire hose under pressure from the pump at the engine.

CFA 3-Thread: A type of coupling used by the CFA, it is used mainly on the Australian 64 mm hose, it
provides a very secure coupling, obviously the threading of the coupling is repeated 3 times, it is non-
hermaphrodite.

Check valve: see backflow preventer

Cistern: underground water storage tank that is intended for firefighting use in areas with inadequate
water supply.

Class A, B, C, D, F: Classes of fire extinguisher and corresponding type of fire they extinguish.

Closed-circuit SCBA: See SCBA.

Closet hook: pike pole under 5 ft long

Closet ladder: See Attic ladder.

CO2 extinguisher: Fire extinguisher that releases carbon dioxide gas to displace oxygen to smother and
cool a fire, such as a flammable liquid.

Combination nozzle: A low pressure Fog Nozzle (usually 120 to 150 lbf/in² or 820 to 1030 kPa that can be
adjusted to produce a near straight stream. Also commonly referred to as a Taskforce Tip (TFT).

Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS): A water / surfactant (foam) mixture, with compressed air forced
into the mix. The result is a very homogeneous, small "air bubble" distribution; the resulting suppression
agent is the consistency of soggy shaving cream, consisting of relatively pure surface area and little actual
water. CAF is gaining favor in selected compartmental fire scenarios because of its high (explosive)
conversion rate, on top of the penetrative advantages of the surfactant. It is also inappropriate for many
fire scenarios because of that conversion rate, as an unmanaged steam expansion path may cook the
firefighters. Secondary advantages are a graceful degradation during equipment failure; CAFs, without a
compressed air supply, emit classic foam; without foam, water!

Deck gun: A master stream device mounted to top deck of pumper.

Delivery: Term for any hose that conveys water to a fire e.g., each outlet from a fire appliance supplies a
delivery with water.

Deluge gun: A master stream device that can be positioned on the ground based on the need of the
incident commander.

Deluge system: Type of sprinkler system where sprinkler heads do not have individual valves, and the
water (or other extinguishing agent) is disbursed from all sprinkler heads simultaneously when a central (or
zoned) valve is triggered by a sensor (or manually). This is typically reserved for industrial areas where
rapid fire spread must be prevented at the cost of damaging non-burning materials.

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Denver Door opener: heavy pry bars connected with a hinge, one with an adjustable foot, used for prying
open doors.

Denver tool (also called TNT tool): A combination axe, sledgehammer, pry tool, ram, and D-handle pull
tool used to gain forcible entry to buildings, automobiles, etc. during emergency situations.

Detection system: See Alarm system.

Detergent foam: See Aqueous Film Forming Foam.

Distributor pipe: Portion of fire hydrant or sprinkler system connecting main loops to smaller loops where
outlets are located.

Double female: fire hose adapter for connecting two "male" couplings together; may also adapt different
sizes on either side.

Double male: hose coupling adapter with two male-threaded connectors back-to-back; used for
connecting two female couplings together.

Dry chemical: A fire extinguishing agent. It works by breaking the chemical chain reaction in the "fire
tetrahedron".

Dry hydrant: A fire hydrant with a valve located at the bottom of the barrel, near the water main. The
barrel of the hydrant remains dry until used. This prevents the hydrant from freezing in sub-zero
temperatures. A dry hydrant is also an unpressurized pipe that can be used to draft (or draw) water from a
pond or lake.

Dry powders: Fire extinguishing agents for use on flammable metals. Each agent is typically designed for
use on either a single metal or very similar metals.

Dry sprinkler: A sprinkler system having pressurized air (rather than water) in the distribution pipes until a
heat-activated sprinkler head opens and releases the stored air pressure, which in turn opens the main
water valve (and possibly an accelerator valve) to flow water to the open sprinler(s); used where the
protected premises are not heated during freezing temperatures.

DSU: Distress Signal Unit another term for a type of PASS device.

Eckert hook: Sharp hook on pike pole for cutting metal siding or roofs.

Engine: A vehicle outfitted for firefighting, specifically one outfitted to pump water. Many rural fire engines
carry a reservoir of water to pump, and use drafting and water tenders to obtain further supply.
Historically, an "enjin" was a machine that only pumped water.

Inductor: Venturi device through which water flows under 200 psi pressure to create a partial vacuum in a
tube attached at 90-degrees and open to the water stream passing overhead. The vacuum draws liquid
foam concentrate from a reservoir, which mixes with the water stream through a metering device on the
discharge side of the eductor where a firefighting hose is connected. Typically the 200 psi inlet water
pressure is reduced to 95 psi discharge pressure as a result of the narrowness of the venturi in the eductor
device.

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Ejector: see Smoke ejector.

Ejector Pump: Pumps that use the venturi principle to pump water on a fire ground. Can be used for
salvage by removing flood waters or supply water to a fire appliance from an open water source. Water in
the appliance is used to supply a flow of water to the ejector pump, which uses high pressure nozzles to
entrain an increased volume of water in the hose returning to the fire appliance.

Elevator key: control panel override key to take elevator car to desired floor. May also refer to special tool
used to open elevator shaft-protection doors from outside.

Encapsulated suit: HAZMAT protective clothing used with SCBA inside the suit to protect a firefighter
(HAZMAT technician) from gaseous contaminants. Also known as a Gas Suit.

Encoder: (1) Device for converting an input to a coded output; (2) tone-generating system for broadcasting
one or more tone codes on a radio frequency to alert selected pagers and alarms; (3) alarm-system
component that transmits coded sensor and subscriber information to a monitoring center to be processed
into address and alarm-type information.

Extension ladder: A 20–60 foot ladder with one or more movable sections that extend beyond a base
section, typically using a halyard rope and pulley mechanism for lifting and locking cams to latch the
moving sections at a selected height.

Extinguisher: Device containing fire suppressant, often pressurized to expel suppressant when triggered by
operator or an automatic release mechanism. Important to properly select type of extinguisher
appropriate to type of material burning (wood, grease, electrical, etc.). May be portable or permanently
installed for special suppression purposes, such as fires in aircraft engines, restaurant exhaust hoods, or
computer rooms.

Extrication gloves: Gloves designed for vehicle extrication and other rescue applications, but not rated for
fighting fires. They resemble mechanics gloves but are made out of a stronger material, such as Kevlar, and
designed to protect a firefighter's hands from cuts that may be caused by glass and metal.

Footprint(TM): Application method for extinguishing large diameter storage tank fires or fuels in product
depth.

Fire alarm control panel: System for receiving and announcing location of fire based upon input from
smoke, flame or heat detectors, or manual call points or pull stations.

Fire axe: There are two main types of axes used in firefighting, a flathead axe, which has a single wedge for
cutting into objects, and a pickhead axe, which has a cutting wedge on one side and a pointed pick on the
other.

Fire extinguisher: See Extinguisher above.

Fire bike or firefighting motorcycle: A motorcycle that is equipped to fight fires or used as support.
Commonly used in Japan.

Fire hose: See also hose, below.

Fire hydrant: See hydrant.

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Fireman's key: keys used for manually operating elevators during fires to prevent occupied elevators from
answering calls from floor call buttons and potentially opening on fire floors exposing elevator occupants
to fire. Keys vary by manufacturer.

Fire pump: a pump installed in a building specifically for sprinkler and standpipe water systems.

Fire station alert system: fire department dispatching system using radio controls to activate remote
signals at designated fire stations and to transmit emergency information via audio or digital channels.

Fire streams: Water (possibly mixed with foam) emitted at nozzle and directed at burning materials.

FFFP: Fluoroprotein film forming foam.

Fly: The moving portions of an extension ladder.

Fog nozzle: A nozzle that discharges water in small droplets. Often, the nozzles are adjustable, permitting
the pattern to range from a straight stream to a narrow fog to a wide fog stream. Can also be designed to
automatically adjust pressure depending upon selected pattern.

Fog Stream: A fire stream characterized by small droplets of water. The droplets are unable to travel very
far, but absorb heat very quickly because of the high surface area they present.

Foot valve: Backflow preventer at inlet of suction hose used in drafting; helps avoid losing prime by
keeping water from running back out of the suction hose.

Fully Involved: Commonly referred to as a structure fire that is showing fire and smoke in greater than 50%
of the structure.

Glas-Master tool: brand of specialized vehicle extrication tool, most notably including a glass cutting saw
for removal of automobile windshields.

Gamewell: brand of wind-up, fire alarm telegraph system for sending coded pulses to alert central alarm
station of fire alarm activation; often still found in red boxes on street corners.

Gate valve:' (See also Hydrant Gate) Valve in which the shutoff device slides across the flow of liquid to
seal the orifice, usually activated by a screw mechanism. (Compare to ball valve.)

Gravity tank: Water storage tank for fire protection; arranged above protected area to provide flow of
water by gravity when needed.

Green line: a garden hose.

Ground ladder: A portable ladder designed to rest on the ground. Compare aerial ladder and roof ladder.

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Halligan tool (or "Hooligan"): forcible entry tool with a pointed pick and a wedge at right angles on one
end of a shaft and a fork or cat's paw at the opposite end. Used in combination with maul or flat-headed
axe for forcing padlocks, doors and windows. Based upon original design by Hugh Halligan of FDNY. Forms
"the irons" when nested with a flathead axe. Various shaft lengths provide mechanical advantage. Derived
from the claw tool (fork and hook).

Halon: chemical gas fire extinguishing or liquid agent for diminishing the combustion reaction rate by
acting as a thermal ballast; used mainly in closed computer rooms, aircraft, and other high-value
installations where corrosive chemicals or water extinguishers are judged inappropriate. Effective at low
concentrations (5%) as compared with CO2 (34%). Being phased out with suitable replacements in most
applications, with very restricted exemptions, due to international environmental concerns with this and
other CFCs.

Halyard: utility rope for raising or lowering moving parts of extension ladder.

Hard suction hose: Non-collapsible sections of hose, usually 10 feet (3.0 m) long, used when drafting.

Helmet: developed in the early 19th century, the original firefighter helmets were felt caps and did nothing
more than keep water off the firefighters face. Later editions of the fire helmet included leather, metal,
fiberglass, and most departments are currently using a form of plastic composite. More information under
Bunker gear.

Higbee cut ('Higby cut': A tapered thread termination in a firehose coupling for avoiding cross-threading,
the location of which is indicated by a notch cut into a single lug on a hose coupling. If the notches are
aligned on mating couplings, the Higbee cuts are aligned and the threads immediately engage when the
swivel fitting is turned.

High Pressure Fog (HPF): A suppression technique consisting of finely atomized water droplets at several
hundred pounds per square inch of pressure. By far, one of the most efficient suppression techniques
available. Advantages include a *very* high conversion rate, unmatched atmospheric cooling and control
of thermal layers, very little wasted water (and consequent water damage), and the ease of managing a
small diameter booster line (defined above) during application. Disadvantages are lack of distance, lack of
penetration into various materials, and high risk of burns to the attack crew. HPF is quite popular in
Europe, but was discarded in the U.S. due to different building construction and the resulting increase in
disadvantages.

High-rise pack: Hose bundle prepared for carrying to a standpipe in a high-rise building, usually consisting
of 50 or more feet of 1¾-inch hose and a combination nozzle.

Hook: forged steel hook at end of insulated pole of varying lengths; used for piercing and pulling building
materials away from walls and ceilings. Similar to nautical gaff hook. Short hook with a pointed tip is a pike
pole; longer hook on a San Francisco hook; two offset hooks on either side of tip is a universal hook; long
p-shaped hook is a Boston rake for pulling plaster and lath; short hook with claw on opposite side of tip is
either a gypsum hook or the narrower ceiling hook; pike pole with a short handle is a somewhat useless
closet hook.

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Hose: flexible conduit for moving liquids under pressure; made of various materials including cotton,
rubber or plastic (such as PVC); construction may be braided, woven, wrapped or extruded, often in layers
(liner and jacket); hose construction and size differs according to its intended use (e.g., hard suction,
attack, forestry, booster); typically stocked in standard lengths and coupled together with standardized
fittings. See hose coupling.

Hose bed: part of fire engine (or hose wagon) where hose is stored for transport and easy access; stocked
in layers or rows for quick selection of the desired length, diameter and type of hose; may include hoses
"pre-connected" to pump outlets on the engine.

Hose bridge: mechanical ramps permitting vehicle tires to roll over top of hose without pinching or
damaging the hose. Sudden hose-pinch can cause dangerous backpressures in a running hose and at the
pump and release of the pinch can cause a staggering surge at the nozzle end.

Hose cart: See Hose wagon.

Hose coupling: rigid interlocking end-pieces on fire hose; used for connecting hose to hydrants or fire
engine pumps and other hose appliances (nozzles, wyes, manifolds, strainers, etc.); standardized sizes and
threads or other (non-threaded) pressure-sustaining interlocks (e.g., "Storz" or other "quarter-turn"
connectors); lugs, cams, or pins are used to tighten and loosen couplings by hand or with a hose wrench.

Hose roller: rigid frame with rollers designed to fit over windowsill or roof parapet to prevent chafing as
hose is pulled across it. Can also refer to a machine designed for rolling hoses in preparation for storage.

Hose strap: Similar in purpose to a Rope Hose Tool, a hose strap is typically a single closed loop of nylon
webbing, which can be secured to a hose via a girth hitch to aid with hose control and movement.

Hose tower: structure for hoisting hoses to permit them to drain and dry.

Hose wagon: a handcart, vehicle, or trailer adapted for storing and hauling hose and related equipment;
used by industrial fire brigades with large buildings, or where supplemental hoses are needed beyond that
normally carried on a fire engine; also used for taking attack hose into a high-rise and for returning dirty,
wet hose to the station instead of loading the hose bed with the along with dirt and corrosive moisture.
Vehicular hose wagon may carry 1,000 to 3,000 feet (910 m) of hose. May also include small booster
pump.

Hose wrench: tool for holding hose couplings against opposite turning forces (tighten/loosen); may be one
of several designs for different shapes of cleats or lugs on couplings (round, flat, recessed, etc.), and also of
different sizes according to the couplings being handled, and come in various combinations to minimize
the number of different tools necessary on the fire ground. Also known as a "Spanner wrench".

HPF: See High Pressure Fog.

Hurst tool: See Hydraulic spreader.

'Hux tool: largely obsolete hydrant wrench made of stamped metal with holes sized for the hydrant valve.

Hydrant: pressurized water source for fire engine. May also be a "dry hydrant" for drafting from static
water source. Compare "standpipe".

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Hydrant Assist Valve: a valve connected to the hydrant by the first due engine allowing the second due
engine to boost the pressure in the intake line. Used for hydrants with low pressure, attaching multiple
engines to one hydrant, or boosting pressure in the intake line to accommodate for friction loss.

Hydrant Gate: A gate valve used to control water flow through one of the discharge ports on a hydrant
with two or more ports. Typically, one fire hose is initially connected to one discharge and the hydrant gate
is connected to one or more of the other outlets. This allows a second hose to be connected to a hydrant
that is flowing water without shutting down the main valve to make the connection.

Hydraulic Platform: An aerial appliance with an elevating platform like a Cherry picker.

Hydrant wrench: tool for opening valve of fire hydrant; may be simple spanner, box wrench, or adjustable
wrench, or a specialized tool for use on "anti-vandalism" valves. For example, some valves require that a
magnet activate a cam for the valve to turn on.

Hydraulic spreader, (Jaws of Life): mechanical levering device with hydraulic cylinders powered by a
pump; used for forcible entry or spreading vehicle or structure parts to permit extrication of a victim. Also
called Hurst Tool, which is a type that includes cutter and ram/jacking features.

IAFF: Acronym, "International Association of Fire Fighters".

IFSTA: Acronym, "International Fire Service Training Association". A major publisher of firefighter training
materials.

Indian pump: (aka Indian Tank) A brand of five-gallon water can, or back-pack bladder, featuring a short
hose and hand pump for use in wildland firefighting.

Intake: Part of pump where water enters when pump forms partial vacuum.

Irons, or Set of irons: Pairing of a flat-head axe and a Halligan tool. A common combination used in forcible
entry operations to gain access for search and rescue as well as interior fire attack.

Jaws of Life: A Hurst tool. See hydraulic spreader.

J-bar: a stiff, j-shaped tool for reaching an inside door handle.

Jet siphon: A venturi appliance used for moving large amounts of water from one reservoir tank to another
by pumping a small amount of pressurized water into the jet to create a vacuum to move larger amounts
of water.

Jockey pump: A small pump connected to a fire sprinkler system.

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K-tool: A forcible entry tool for disabling cylinder locks; used with a Halligan bar.

Kelly tool: A prying tool much like a Halligan tool without the right-angle pointed tip.

Knox Box: A box secured to the outside (esp. of a commercial occupancy) containing master keys,
accessible by a high-security key available to responding firefighters.

Ladder truck: A truck outfitted with an apparatus-mounted aerial ladder, not necessarily outfitted to pump
water. Not to be confused with engine. Known as a "Turntable Ladder" in the United Kingdom.

Ladder pipe: Nozzle attached to an aerial ladder and used to direct heavy stream from advantageous
height.

Landing Valve: Globe Valves that are installed on hydrants, a branch and hose is connected to a coupling
on it.

Large Diameter Hose: (LDH) Fire hose with a diameter of 3½ inches or greater. LDH is typically used to
supply water from a fire hydrant to fire apparatus such as an engine or tanker.

Leatherhead (helmet): a cover or protective device worn by fire fighters in some countries, also slang
denoting a fire fighter.

Left Handed Smoke Shifter: A non-existent device used to haze probationary firefighters during an
overhaul phase. A crew chief sends his Probie to fetch one, but no such device actually exists. Each truck
the probie visits consequently does "...not have one", or "...another crew just took it," but each truck
operator knows for certain that, "THAT truck might have one, over there..." The process repeats until the
probie has been to each truck looking for the device, while the crew chief increasingly chides him to "hurry
up" over the radio. This is similar to military non-objects such as 'relative bearing grease' or 'winter air' for
tires, or a trainee nurse being asked to fetch a 'neck tourniquet'.

Level A, B protective clothing: Different levels of encapsulation of firefighters used during HAZMAT
incidents to minimize contamination.

Life net: Portable net for attempting to catch victims falling or jumping from upper floors of burning
structure.

Life safety line: A rope used where its failure could result in serious injury; a rope used for connecting a
firefighter/rescuer to a fixed anchor point or to another person.

Light Water: An additive to use with water in the extinguishing of petroleum and similar fires.

LMR: Abbreviation for Land Mobile Radio. Component of New Zealand Fire Service communications
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Mattydale: A volunteer fire department, located north of Syracuse, NY, credited with the invention of the
Mattydale Lay. The Mattydale Lay is often simply referred to as a "Mattydale", or (now) a "Cross Lay". The
engine on which the Mattydale was invented and installed is currently on display at the FASNY museum; a
brief blurb and photo of the piece can be seen near the bottom of
http://www.fasnyfiremuseum.com/fireapparatus.php .

Mattydale Lay (Mattydale Load) : The concept of storing pre-connected Attack Lines on an engine, as well
as storing them such that they are presented at the sides of the apparatus instead of the rear. Commonly
called a Cross Lay, the technique allows for rapid deployment of attack lines from either side of the
apparatus.

Medium-diameter hose: A hose with diameter between 2½ and 3 inches (76 mm).

Monitor: Firefighting delivery that is established and left unattended. Typical uses include ground
monitors, which deliver water onto large fires or provide a water curtain. Also known as deluge guns, Deck
Monitors tend to be attended and deliver large water volumes onto the fire.

Multigas detector: Measuring device designed to indicate concentrations of multiple (typically four)
selected gases, such as oxygen, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, hydrogen cyanide, etc.

MDT: Abbreviation for Mobile Data Terminal, often a specialized personal computer using a radio network
for data transmission between communication centres and fire apparatus. Often connected to Computer-
assisted dispatch system. May be used with a Global Positioning System receiver to locate apparatus and
map routes to call locations.

NIFTI: Naval InFrared Thermal Imager. A device used aboard naval ships to help locate hotspots where fire
or personnel may be located in a dense smoke environment.

Nozzle: A device attached to the end of a fire hose that directs, shapes and regulates the flow of the water
or fire fighting agent pumped into the hose. May have a control valve. Can also be referred to as a Branch
Pipe.

Nozzle tip: Portion of firehose that forms the fire stream as it leaves the hose. Can be solid, fog, or other
specialty nozzle (e.g., piercing, Bresnan cellar nozzle, wand tip, etc.).

NPSH: National Pipe Straight Hose thread, also known as IPT (Iron Pipe Thread, or International Pipe
Thread). Like NH threads, NPSH threads are commonly used in fire hose couplings, but the two types are
not interchangeable with each other and cannot be connected together without adapters. NPSH threads
have a slightly smaller diameter and more threads per inch than NH, but NPSH hoses can be fitted to NPT
(National Pipe Tapered) plumbing fixtures, as the diameters and thread pitches are similar.[2]

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Open-circuit SCBA: See SCBA. Exhaled air is not reused by the system.

Outside stem and yoke valve (OS&Y): Type of gate valve actuator arranged such that the valve stem
moves in and out of the handle, thus externally indicating whether the valve is open or shut, unlike the
more common gate valve wherein the stem rotates and only the gate moves up and down inside the
fixture.

Panic doors, panic hardware: Fire safety appliance permitting locked doors (typically self-closing) to be
opened from the inside when pressed with sufficient force, thus permitting a person to open the door
without having to turn a knob or lever.

PASS device, personal alert safety system: An alarm device that signals that a firefighter is in trouble. It
can be activated manually by the firefighter, or activates automatically if the firefighter stops moving. May
be integral to SCBA or separately activated. Also known as an ADSU (Automatic Distress Signal Unit).

Passport (accountability): System in which each firefighter has an identification document that is collected
by the person in charge of accounting for the respective individuals in a dangerous area, and returned to
the firefighter when he or she leaves the dangerous area.

Pike pole: See Hook.

Penetrator Nozzle: A long narrow nozzle with a hardened steel tip designed to be forced through a wall or
other obstruction to deliver water to a fire on the other side when other modes of access aren't possible or
carry an unacceptable degree of risk. Also commonly used in aircraft fires to rapidly deliver water or foam
to the interior of an aircraft.

Pickheaded axe: Standard fire axe having a 6 or 8 pound (2.7 to 3.6 kg) steel head with a cutting blade on
one edge and a square, pointed pick on the opposite side. Come in various handle lengths.

Plec-Tron: Jargon, brand-name of early radio-frequency paging system for summoning firefighters.

Pineapple: Tool used to help suppress a basement fire.

Pipeman: The firefighter who is on the nozzle attacking the fire.

Plug: Slang term for a fire hydrant. This survives from the days when water mains actually had holes in the
tops that were plugged. Many firefighters want to keep this word while many others think it should be
replaced with the accurate term, "hydrant".

Pompier ladder: A style of ladder that is also known as a "Scaling Ladder". It is used to climb from one
window to another. It differs from other ladders in that it does not rest on the ground it instead uses a
large hook at the top to attach to a window sill. The word "Pompier" is French for fireman.

Pony Section: A shorter length of fire hose, especially large diameter hose, used to connect an apparatus
to a hydrant or another apparatus.

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Portable water tank: Collapsible reservoir used for storing water transported to fireground by tanker. May
be inflatable or supported by a frame.

Positive pressure ventilation (PPV): Ventilation of an area by the use of a fan to push clean air into that
space and controlled use of openings for the escape of smoke and gasses.

Post indicator valve (PIV): A type of valve used for underground sprinkler shutoff, having a lockable
actuator atop a post with a window indicating "open" or "shut" status of the valve.

Preconnect: Firehose on a fire engine that has one end connected to a pump outlet, and usually a nozzle
on the other end. May also be a preconnected inlet hose (e.g., soft suction). Reduces steps at scene of fire.

Pulaski: a tool that combines an axe and a mattock in one head, similar to that of the cutter mattock, with
a rigid handle of wood, plastic, or fiberglass

Pumper: Vehicle apparatus for pumping water and other fire suppressants. See fire engine.

Quint: Type of firefighting apparatus with five defining attributes.

The Quint truck is both a Pumper and a Ladder truck. A "Quint" has: 1. a pump, 2. hose, 3. a water tank,
4. ground ladders, and 5. an aerial ladder.

Rabbet Tool: A hand powered portable hydraulic ram, specially designed for insertion between a door and
its frame for rapid forcible entry.

Red Line: See "Booster Hose"

Reducer: Plumbing adapter for connecting hoses of two different diameters; may also be double male or
double female connections of different sizes.

Relief valve: A valve set to open at a specified pressure so as to not exceed safe operating pressure in
hoses or pumps.

Rescue Engine: A single piece of fire apparatus that can operate as either a rescue or an engine. This
apparatus normally is outfitted with heavy rescue equipment, hoselines, pump, water tank, etc.

Ringdown (telephone): An Automatic ringdown circuit consists of two phones at different locations. When
either phone goes off-hook, the one at the other end instantly rings.

Ringdown (radio): A radio, incorporating a selective calling capability, has an attention-getting device
triggered by a dispatching center. A triggered device emits a sound alerting staff at a fire station, in an
ambulance, on a vehicular radio or at a vehicular data terminal that an emergency call is pending. The act
of ringing down a station may ring bells, activate a klaxon, turn off gas-fired cooking appliances, activate a
volunteer alerting siren, turn on lights, and activate loudspeakers over which the call details are
announced. Some systems use the voice path of a private line telephone circuit or a voice channel on a
microwave radio instead of a two-way radio. Ringing down a vehicle may cause the radio or data terminal
itself to beep continually until an "acknowledge" button is pressed.

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Rope hose tool: Short strap or rope with a hooks at both ends for wrapping around a charged hose to
secure it in position or to assist in moving it.

Roof ladder: A single-section ladder with hooks on one end. The hooks are put over the ridge or peak of a
roof to hold the ladder in place. Compare with aerial ladder and ground ladder.

Salvage cover: Tarps used to protect property (contents) during overhaul.

SCBA: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, or air-pack, worn by firefighters to protect against toxic fumes
and smoke, or where the air has insufficient oxygen. Often incorrectly called "oxygen mask" by laypersons.
These are typically open circuit style, with a supply of compressed air, where expired air is exhausted,
rather than closed circuit where it is filtered, re-oxygenated from compressed oxygen, and inhaled again—
which is used where an air supply is needed for an extended period (up to four hours).

Self-contained breathing apparatus: see SCBA

Shove knife: semi-rigid metallic blade of various shapes and sizes used for forcing spring latches during
forcible entry.

Siamese: hose coupling for merging two streams into one, i.e., two female coupling inlets and one male
coupling outlet.

Skid Unit: A Skid Unit or Slip-On is the common name used to refer to a self-contained firefighting rig that
includes hose, water tank, pump, and an engine to drive the pump, all mounted on a skid, designed to be
slid into or onto the open or flat bed of a suitable truck.

Slip-on: See Skid Unit.

Small-diameter hose: Generally accepted to be fire hose 3" or less in diameter.

Smoke detector: (1) part of a fire alarm system that detects and signals presence of smoke; (2) self-
contained household device for same purpose as (1) but with its own noisemaking device.

Smoke ejector: Powerful fan for moving large amounts of air and smoke as part of ventilation task while
fighting fire in a burning structure. May be operated by electricity or gas motor for positive or negative
pressure ventilation.

Soda-acid extinguisher: Weak water/acid solution inside a pressure vessel, which activates bicarbonate of
soda when triggered, expelling "water" (mixture) under pressure from the resulting carbon dioxide. These
are obsolete and usually replaced with an APW or multipurpose extinguisher.

Soft suction hose, soft sleeve: A short piece of fire hose, usually 10 to 20 feet (6.1 m) long, of large
diameter, greater than 2.5 inches (65 mm) and as large as 6 inches (150 mm), used to move water from a
fire hydrant to the fire engine, when the fire apparatus is parked close to the hydrant.

Solid Stream: A fire-fighting water stream emitted from a smooth-bore nozzle. This fire-fighting stream has
the greatest reach and largest drops of water.

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Spanner: rigid tool for tightening or loosening firehose couplings.

Special egress control device: Locking device on doors used for delaying opening for short period (10–15
seconds) after release is pressed. Permitted as panic hardware in limited circumstances. May also refer to a
security system that releases electronic door locks when a fire alarm is activated, such as in stairwells of a
high-rise building.

Spray nozzle: See fog nozzle.

Sprinkler system: fire suppression system in a building, typically activated by individual heat-sensitive
valves, or remotely controlled by other types of sensors, releasing water onto the fire. May be "wet"
(water-filled) or "dry" (air-pressurized).

Standpipe: system of pipes inside a building for conducting water for fire hose attachments; may be
pressurized with water ("wet") or remain "dry" until activated in an emergency; supplied either from a fire
hydrant attachment or from a fire engine's pump. Permits firefighters to reach higher levels of tall
buildings without having to run hoses up the stairs. Known as "wet riser" and "dry riser" respectively in the
United Kingdom.

Steamer connection: A Siamese inlet to a standpipe or sprinkler system. Named for early application of
steam engines for pumps.

Steamer outlet: Large outlet of fire hydrant.

Storz coupling: A type of coupling used on fire hose. The coupling is sexless, and secures with a 1/4 turn of
the coupling. The coupling may or may not have some sort of locking device.

Straight Stream: A fire-fighting water stream generated by a combination nozzle, characterized by a long
reach and large water drops. It is essentially the narrowest of fog patterns that can be produced.

Strainer: 1) A large metal device attached to the end of a suction hose that prevents debris from entering
the hose or the pump when drawing water from a pond or other body of water. 2) A stationary
accumulation of debris in a moving body of water.

Stream Straightener: A smoothbore pipe with baffles inside of the pipe. Usually a stream straightener is
used on a master stream device between the outlet housing of the device and a smooth bore tip to reduce
the agitation of water traveling to the tip so as to produce a better stream.

Suction hose: A large, semi-flexible and non collapsible hose used to move water from a static source such
as a pond, pool or storage tank to a fire pump by means of suction. The whole process is often known as
"drafting". Should not be used to connect pressurized hydrants to pumps.

Supply line, supply hose, large-diameter hose: fire hose, usually larger than 2.5 inches (64 mm) in
diameter, used to transport water from one source to another, such as from a hydrant to a fire engine or
from one engine to another. Short pieces of this hose used to attach to a hydrant are often called "Soft
Suction" (see above).

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Tag accountability: System in which each firefighter is issued two identification tags, one of which is then
collected by a safety officer and held while the firefighter is in a hazardous area. To reclaim the tag, the
firefighter must present the matching tag upon exit from the hazard. Any unclaimed tags after an "event"
(such as a collapse or explosion) means the corresponding firefighters are missing. May be implemented as
passport system in which first tag is presented to staging officer upon arrival (for tracking) and second tag
is held by IDLH safety officer, as above.

Tanker, Tender: – Large, mobile tank of water or other firefighting agent; may be airborne, as used in
wildland firefighting, or truck-mounted. Essential in rural areas lacking hydrants.

Thermal imaging camera (TIC) : Ruggedized infrared equipment used by some firefighters to detect hidden
people, animals, heat sources (i.e., fire) and structural compromise.

Tones : A series of two or three musical notes, used as an auditory alert over a radio or radio-paging
system to indicate that a particular fire company, district, or territory is dispatched to service on a
particular incident.

Tower ladder: See aerial ladder.

Trash Line: A preconnected attack line that is typically 1¾" diameter, and stored either on the front
bumper of the apparatus or in an exterior (exposed) side well. Trash Lines are typically shorter length than
Cross Lays, and are intended for use against dumpster fires, etc., where a longer length of hose (and
consequent rebedding after the suppression is complete) is not desired.

Triple combination engine company: apparatus carries water, pumps water, carries hose and other
equipment; firefighters who may carry out direct attack or support other engine companies.

Triple Lay("Triple Fold", "Triple Load") : A method of loading pre-connected attack line into a hose bed or
crosslay, often facilitating rapid hose deployment in a pre-flaked configuration.

Turnout gear: The protective clothing worn by firefighters, made of a fire-resistant material such as Nomex
or Aramid, and designed to shield against extreme heat. Sometimes called bunker gear. See PPE. Includes
helmet, jacket and boots, and some departments include fire-resistant pants.

Turntable : rotating base of an aerial ladder that permits the ladder to be elevated and extended in any
direction from a fixed location.

UL listing: A certification standard. This listing means the product has been safety certified by the
Underwriter's Laboratory.

Utility rope: A rope not designed or maintained for life safety purposes.

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Valve: mechanical means for stopping and starting flow in a conduit; many types used in firefighting,
including gate–, foot–, clapper– (backflow preventers), sprinkler-heads, etc.

Ventilation saw: A high-powered saw with metal-cutting teeth or disc for quickly making large openings in
roofing materials. Often, a chain saw with an attached guard to limit the depth of cut.

Wagon: See Hose wagon.

Wall-indicator valve: Type of control valve for sprinkler systems that is mounted to an outside wall and
indicates "open" or "shut" in an indicator window on the valve body.

Water curtain nozzle: A nozzle designed to throw a fan of water droplets to form a "curtain" in an attempt
to reduce the risk of radiated heat igniting a nearby exposure.

Water flow alarm: An audible alarm indicating that one or more sprinkler heads have been activated.
"Flow" is often detected by a change in pressure, subjecting these systems to false alarms if anything
affects the water pressure feeding the system, however transient.

Water mist fire suppression A sprinkler-like system that uses a very fine mist featuring much lower water
flow than conventional sprinklers to suppress, rather than extinguish, a fire [2].

Water tender or tanker: A vehicle that contains a substantial tank of water and perhaps a pump, primarily
for drafting or bulk transfer to a portable water tank.

Water thief (valve): Type of gated wye having one or more outlets smaller than the largest outlet.

Wedges: Wooden blocks for temporary shut-off of activated sprinkler heads or holding doors open during
firefighting or rescue operations.

Wet pipe sprinkler system: Sprinkler system containing pressurized water rather than air, such that water
flows immediately upon release of a heat-sensitive head.

"Wet water": Water into which a surface tension reducing agent has been introduced. The resultant
mixture, with its reduced surface tension, is more able to penetrate burning product more deeply and
extinguish deep-seated fire.

Wye: hose coupling for splitting one line into two or more outlets, often a larger line split into two smaller
ones; often a gated wye having separate valves for each outlet. Not to be confused with Siamese, which is
used to bring two smaller lines together into one.

Y-connect: See wye.

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Z-adapter: Large hose appliance for connecting supplemental pumps into long supply lines, in the form of a
"Z"; may be improvised from two gated wye valves and a double female between two of the gated outlets
or from a siamese that has one inlet connected to one outlet of a gated wye.

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