Foamit FI-5N User manual

USER
MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER:
FI-5N
FI-5NK
FI-5NV
FI-5N-ST
FI-5NK-ST
FI-5NV-ST
AND RELATED UNITS
5 Gallon Air Operated Portable Foam
Equipment
English (Original Instrucons)

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User Manual: Rotomolded Portable Foam Units | English
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Model No.: FI-5N, FI-5NK, FI-5NV, FI-5N-ST, FI-5NK-ST, FI-5NV-ST
Read this manual completely and understand the
machine before operang or servicing it.
• Always wear protecve clothing, gloves, and eyewear
while operang or servicing unit.
• Avoid contact of cleaning agent with skin and eyes. If
contact occurs, see Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for further
rst aid measures.
• Follow safety instrucons of chemical manufacturer
(SDS).
• Never point the discharge wand at anyone.
• Incoming air pressure cannot exceed 100 psi (7 bar).
• Aer each use, relieve all remaining pressure in the
system by unplugging the air line from the unit and
opening the discharge ball valve to prevent accidental
discharge.
• Aer relieving the pressure from the unit, store the unit
with the ball valve in the closed posion.
• Be sure to ush the unit with fresh water for 5 minutes
when switching from an alkaline to an acid or an acid to
an alkaline.
• Do not exceed a uid temperature of 100˚F (37˚C).
• Only use clean and dry air. Air must be ltered and free
of moisture or pump life will be diminished. If needed,
install an air dryer before unit.
• Do not use air lubricator before the unit.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Please dispose of packaging materials, old machine
components, and hazardous uids in an environmentally safe
way according to local waste disposal regulaons.
Always remember to recycle.
*Specicaons and parts are subject to change without noce.
WARNING Specicaons:
Hose .......... 20 feet reinforced hose, 1/2 inch inside diameter
(6 meters reinforced hose, 12.7 mm inside diameter)
Foam Output................................. 15 to 30 gallons/minute
(57 to 144 liters/minute)
Foam Distances ............................. 15 to 20 feet (4.6 to 6 meters)
Liquid Temperature ....................... 40˚F to 100˚F (4.4˚C to 37˚C)
Noise Level..................................... Average 79 dB(A)
Discharge Wand Vibraon Level … Maximum 2.5 m/s²
Dimensions:
Length ....................................... 24 in (609 mm) approximately
Width ........................................ 15 in (381 mm) approximately
Height ....................................... 21 in (533 mm) approximately
Weight, including discharge hose and wand:
(Empty) ................................ 30 lbs (14 kg) approximately
(Full) ...................................... 71 lbs (32 kg) approximately
Requirements:
Compressed Air Pressure Requirements: Air regulator (R25)
factory set at 50 psi (3.4 bar). Operang range is 40 to 80 psi (3
to 5 bar) with 3.5 to 8 cfm (99.1-227 l/min)
Chemical requirements: follow all instrucons from chemical
manufacturer.
Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Models Oered:
P56: Polypropylene body with Santoprene diaphragm
P56V: Polypropylene body with Viton diaphragm
P56K: Polypropylene body with Kalrez diaphragm
Acceptable Products:
Alkaline cleaners, Causc cleaners, Sanizers, and Acids
* D-Limonene may only be used with Kalrez pump
* Chlorine may only be used with Viton or Kalrez pump
DO NOT USE: All hydrocarbons

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User Manual: Rotomolded Portable Foam Units | English
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Model No.: FI-5N, FI-5NK, FI-5NV, FI-5N-ST, FI-5NK-ST, FI-5NV-ST
Operaon Instrucons:
1. Follow all instrucons from chemical manufacturer.
Fill the tank with water and the advised percentage of
chemical concentrate.
2. With ball valve (HV60) in the closed posion, plug an air
line into the air ng (AP25).
3. Slowly open the ball valve (HV60) completely.
4. Adjust the needle valve (NV14Y) to desired wetness or
dryness of foam following the steps below:
a. Close needle valve completely in clockwise direcon.
b. Open needle valve in counter-clockwise direcon 3
complete turns.
c. Connue to open valve in ¼ turn increments allowing
30 seconds between adjustments unl proper
consistency of foam is achieved.
Aer Use Instrucons:
1. Flush the unit with fresh water for 5 minutes.
2. Disconnect the air line from the air ng (AP25) and
relieve any remaining pressure in the system by opening
the discharge ball valve (HV60).
3. Close the ball valve (HV60) aer all pressure has been
relieved from the system.
Maintenance Instrucons:
To keep your portable tank foamer operang properly,
periodically perform the following maintenance procedures:
• Check the air pump (P56/P56K/P56V) for wear and leaks.
• Inspect hoses for leaks or excessive wear. Make sure all
hose clamps are in good condion and properly secured.
• Replace lter (AFR25) in regulator (R25) as needed.
• Check the sucon tube and screen for debris and clean as
needed.
• Drain compressor tank on a regular basis to ensure proper
operaon of pump.
Troubleshoong Instrucons:
• Check to ensure the discharge hose is uncoiled properly,
and that there are no kinks that could obstruct uid ow.
• Check air regulator bowl (ABR25) for debris such as
water, oil, or rust parcles. Clean by unthreading the air
regulator bowl from the air regulator (R25).
• If needle valve (NV14Y) valve is open too far, the pump
(P56/P56K/P56V) will cycle improperly due to lack of air
pressure. If this occurs, reset needle valve as described in
Operaon Instrucon #4.
• Make sure proper foaming chemical and concentraon is
being used.
• If air passes through the pump (P56/P56K/P56V) without
cycling, the pump needs to be replaced.
• If foam soluon backs up into air regulator bowl (ABR25),
the check valve (CV38) needs to be replaced.
• If foam comes out wet, no maer where the needle valve
(NV14Y) is posioned, the check valve (CV38) may need to
be replaced.
• Check for proper air pressure on air gauge (AG100). Air
regulator (R25) is factory set at 50 psi (3.4 bar). Operang
range is 40 to 80 psi (3 to 5 bar) with 3.5 to 8 cfm (99.1-
227 l/min)
• If the unit foams at a reduced pressure:
o Check the air compressor supplying the unit. If the
pressure is less than 40 psi, turn the foam unit o
unl the compressor can catch up.
o If the air supply is 50 psi (3.4 bar) or above, check
the AG100, which should read near 50 psi (3.4 bar).
If the AG100 is more or less than 50 psi (3.4 bar),
adjust the pressure by turning the knob on the top
of the air regulator (R25).
o If both of the above are okay, the stainless steel
mixing mesh (SS-MESH) could be plugged. Remove
and clean it by following the instrucons below:
1. Be sure the foam unit is not plugged into an
air supply and be sure to relieve all stored
pressure in the unit by having the ball valve
(HV60) in the open posion.
2. Remove the stainless adaptor (HBSS1212) from
the tee ng (SST12HB38).
3. Remove the screen and the mixing mesh from
inside the tee ng (SST12HB38).
4. Clean any parcles from the mixing mesh and
the screen.
5. Replace the mixing mesh and then the screen
into the back of the tee and screw the stainless
adaptor back into the tee. It is recommended
to use a pipe thread sealant when reinstalling
the stainless adaptor back into the tee ng
(SST12HB38). If the mixing mesh has a lot of
foreign parcles in it, make sure the strainer
(STR38-IL) is sll in place.
• Check for plugged strainer (STR38-IL). Replace strainer if
necessary. Strainer must be used.

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Model No.: FI-5N, FI-5NK, FI-5NV, FI-5N-ST, FI-5NK-ST, FI-5NV-ST
TANK-5N
TANK-5N-HNDL
CST5-WHL
JC35B
TANK ASSEMBLY
ITEM NUMBER: TANK-5N-A
HBSS1212
H12B-F
(Available per .)
SSC12
HOSE AND WAND ASSEMBLY
ITEM NUMBER: SSWA12-HA20
HBSS1212 HV60 HHSB1214 W8
ZERO TIP FOAM WAND ASSEMBLY
ITEM NUMBER: SSWA12
20  (6 m) HOSE ASSEMBLY
ITEM NUMBER: H12-20
HBSS1212 HV60 SN1212 PW10 ST80100
FAN TIP FOAM WAND ASSEMBLY
ITEM NUMBER: PWA12-ST
AKSS12
ANTI-KINK SPRING ASSEMBLY
ITEM NUMBER: AKSS12

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Model No.: FI-5N, FI-5NK, FI-5NV, FI-5N-ST, FI-5NK-ST, FI-5NV-ST
P56-BRKT-SCREW
HBSSEL1438
NV14Y
HBSS1438
SSC38EC14-2
SSC38
P56, P56K, or P56V
HBSSEL1814
P56-BRKT
R25
SST12HB38
HBSSEL1438
AG100
CV38
NV14Y
SSA14
AP25
FWP12
HBSS1212
STR38-IL
BPS-58SO
BPS-58SO
HBSS1238
PLATE ASSEMBLY
ITEM NUMBER (Santoprene pump): PA-PF12
ITEM NUMBER (Kalrez pump): PA-PF12K
ITEM NUMBER (Viton pump): PA-PF12V
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
WATER SEPARATOR
ITEM NUMBER: WS-20CFM
30  (9 m) AIR HOSE ASSEMBLY
ITEM NUMBER: AH30

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Model No.: FI-5N, FI-5NK, FI-5NV, FI-5N-ST, FI-5NK-ST, FI-5NV-ST
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION
AG100 1.5in DRY MODEL 20 DUAL SCALE GAUGE
AKSS12 SS ANTI-KINK SPRING FOR 1.2 INCH HOSE WITH PIN
AP25 PLUG 1/4 NPTM AIR FITTING - BRASS
BPS-58SO Back Panel Screw - 5/8 inch with Stand O
BPS-SSR 1/4 INCH PUSHNUT BOLT RETAINER STAINLESS STEEL
CST5-WHL 4 INCH REPLACEMENT WHEEL FOR CST5SS AND
CST5SS-L
CV38 PVC CHECK VALVE 3/8 BARBS - SS SPRING
EC14-2 OETIKER CLAMP 13.8
F12SS STAINLESS .875 ID FERRULE FOR 1/2 INCH HOSE
F38SS STAINLESS 3/8 INCH FERRULE
FACI14 FEMALE COUPLER - 1/4in NPTF
FWP12 7/8 ID X 1.5 OD X 0.05 THK SSFW
FWP14 C-816 1/2in SS WASHER
H12B-H 1/2 INCH BLUE HOSE - Available per .
H14B-H 1/4 INCH BLUE HOSE - Available per .
H38B-H 3/8 INCH BLUE HOSE - Available per .
HBBF1438 BRASS 1/4in FPT X 3/8in HOSE BARB
HBSS1212 STAINLESS HOSE BARB 1/2 X 1/2
HBSS1238 STAINLESS HOSE BARB 1/2mpt X 3/8 barb
HBSS1438 STAINLESS HOSE BARB 1/4 MPT X 3/8 BARB
HBSSEL1438 STAINLESS HOSE BARB ELBOW 1/4 INCH NPT X 3/8
HOSE BARB
HBSSEL1814 304 STAINLESS ELBOW 1/8 INCH NPT X 1/4 INCH
HOSE BARB
HHSB1214 HEX HEAD S.S. REDUCER BUSHING 1/2 X 1/4
HV60 1/2in STAINLESS BALL VALVE - w/ WELDED NUT
JC35B BLACK 3.5 INCH ONE WAY VENTED CAP
POLYPROPYLENE WITH GASKET AND CHECK VALVE
NV14Y FLOW CONTROL VALVE - INCLUDES BLACK KNOB
NV14Y-HNDL KNOB FOR 2839-1/4 NEEDLE VALVE
P56 5700 SANTO PUMP
P56K 5700 PUMP WITH KALREZ SEALS
P56V FLOJET G57 PUMP WITH VITON
P56-BRKT PUMP BRACKET- STAINLESS STEEL
P56-BRKT-SCREW HI LO SCREW FOR RETAINING P56-BRKT
PLPF PORTABLE FOAMER BACK PLATE W/ HINGE AND
HOLES
PLPF-PIN 302 STAINLESS PORTABLE PLATE HINGE PIN
PW10 3/4in BLACK POLY PRO X 10in - FPTBE - SCH.80
R25 AIR REGULATOR INCLUDES AIR FILTER AND BOWL
AFR25 AIR FILTER for R25
ABR25 METAL AIR BOWL for R25
S142058-VS 1/4-20 X 5/8 PHIL TRUSS MACHINE SCREW 18-8
W/#516 VIBRASEAL ORANGE PATCH
SN1212 1/2in HEX STAINLESS STEEL NIPPLE
SSA14 SS304 MALE/FEMALE ADAPTER 1/4 NPT X 1/4 NPT
SSC12 WORM GEAR CLAMP, S/S (.31-.91)
SSC38 WORM GEAR CLAMP, S/S (.25-.63)
SS-MESH STAINLESS STEEL MESH WITH SSST FOR
REPLACEMENT
SSST SCREEN DISC .687 DIA. 10 X 10 MESH @ .020 DIA.
300 SERIES S.S.
SST12HB38 STAINLESS TEE COMBO 1/2in FPT X 3/8 in BARB
WITH SSST AND S.S. MESH
ST80100SS SPRAY TIP-80 DEGREE-10.0 GPM-STAINLESS-1/2 MPT
STR38-IL IN LINE STRAINER 3/8 BARB 20 MESH 304 STAINLESS
EDPM GSKT
TANK-5N 5 GALLON ROTO MOLDED TANK WITH HANDLE
TANK-5N-HNDL HANDLE FOR TANK-5N
TW916 1/2 INT TOOTH L/W 410SS
W8 1/4in S.S. WAND 7IN SS TOE