ELKHART BRASS 8392-02 Assembly instructions

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Installation, Operating, & Maintenance
Instructions
Model 8392-02 Sidewinder (Brass)
Model 8492-02 Sidewinder (Aluminum)
98323000 (Rev-B)

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Table of Contents
I. PRODUCT SAFETY ................................................................................................................... 3
II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................ 4
III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 4
IV. MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION ......................................................................................... 4
V. PARTS DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................... 4

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I. PRODUCT SAFETY
Important:
Before installing and operating this equipment, read & study this manual
thoroughly. Proper installation is essential to safe operation. In addition, the
following points should be adhered to in order to ensure the safety of equipment
and personnel:
1. All personnel who may be expected to use this equipment must be
thoroughly trained in its safe and proper use.
2. Before flowing water from this device, check that all personnel (fire
service and civilian) are out of the stream path. Also, check to make
sure stream direction will not cause avoidable property damage.
3. Become thoroughly familiar with the hydraulic characteristics of this
equipment, and the pumping system used to supply it. To produce
effective fire streams, operating personnel must be properly trained.
4. Open water valve supplying this equipment slowly, so that the piping
fills slowly, thus preventing possible water hammer occurrence.
5. After each use, and on a scheduled basis, inspect equipment per
instructions in MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION on page 4.
Warning: The piping must be able to withstand a horizontal reaction force of at
least 500 lbs at the height of the discharge elbow pivot center and from any angle of
rotation that the monitor is capable of turning. Serious injury to personnel and equipment
can result from improper installation.

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II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply an appropriate thread sealant to the 2” NPT male thread or nipple.
Thread the monitor base onto the male thread or nipple and tighten securely.
Install nozzle onto 1.5 NH threads on monitor discharge. (Use of a stream
shaper is recommended when using a smooth bore nozzle.)
III. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn both left/right and up/down lock handles counterclockwise to disengage
locks. Use the tiller handle to direct the monitor discharge.
To secure the monitor in a desired left/right and up/down position, turn both lock
handles clockwise to engage locks. The monitor must never be left unattended
with out engaging both locks.
IV. MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION
The monitor should be inspected regularly. Careful inspection for damage to the
monitor or nozzle is especially important after use in emergency operations.
Flow water to check nozzle pattern. If pattern is disrupted, remove nozzle and check
for debris lodged between the nozzle stem and body, or in the stream shaper inlet.
During nozzle flow test, inspect monitor swivel joints for leaks.
Note: Grease fittings are provided for the up-down and left-right rotation joints,
routine greasing should be performed to expel water & other contaminants that can
get into the rotation joints. If the monitor is exposed to a high level of radiant heat
for a prolonged period, it may be possible for the factory grease to thin and run out
of the rotation joints. In such an event, fresh grease should be applied. Use
Mobilux EP2 or equivalent. Start at one end of travel range and apply grease
through the fitting of each joint until fresh grease comes out the joint. Repeat every
30 degrees throughout the full range of travel on each rotation joint. Wipe off any
expelled grease when done.
V. PARTS DRAWINGS
Please visit the Elkhart Brass website for parts drawings of both monitors.

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Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc.
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1127
Elkhart, IN 46515 USA
Shipping Address:
1302 W. Beardsley Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46514 USA
Tel. [phone]
1-800-346-0250
Fax [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
www.elkhartbrass.com