IFEX Technologies IFEX 3000 User manual

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3012-E-10/01-20.11.12
IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Extinguishing Technology
IF 3000 - 100
1. Impulse Gun IFEX 3001 Serial-n°:______________
2. Trolley unit IFEX 3035 Fabr.-n°:______________
IFEX 3050 Fabr.-n°:______________
Trolley Fire Extinguisher Typ IFEX 3035 and IFEX 3050

IFEX Technologies GmbH IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Fighting Technology Nr.:IF3000-100
Instruction Manual
Instructions for Use and Operation
IFEX 3035 and IFEX 3050
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Table of contents
Safety Regulations..............................................................................................................................3
Labelling Fire Extinguisher 35 L...........................................................................................................4
Labelling Fire Extinguisher 50 L...........................................................................................................5
Instruction for use and operation .........................................................................................................6
A. Preperation..............................................................................................................................6
B. Use and operation....................................................................................................................6
C. After use of the IFEX Impulse Gun and Trolley ........................................................................7
Test and filling instructions ..................................................................................................................7
1. Testing of the equipment..........................................................................................................8
2. Testing of the IFEX 3001 Impulse gun......................................................................................8
3. Testing of the trolley.................................................................................................................9
4. Check of the water container and the mounted fittings..............................................................9
5. Testing of the water and air pressure hoses including coupling ..............................................10
6. Air pressure cylinder...............................................................................................................11
7. Filling of the fier extinguishing agent:......................................................................................12
8. Getting the unit ready for use..................................................................................................13
Machinery and tools for maintenance ................................................................................................14
Maintenance and test certification for Trolley IFEX 3035 and IFEX 3050...........................................15
Technical drawings............................................................................................................................16
1. Impulse Gun IFEX 3001, assembly.........................................................................................16
2. IFEX 3035/3050 Trolley Equipment ........................................................................................17
3. Top filling unit .........................................................................................................................18
4. IFEX 3035/3050, Trolley components.....................................................................................19
Appendix A..........................................................................................................................................1
1. Testing the extinguishing agent container (by an expert):.........................................................1
2. Testing the air pressure container on the gun (by an expert):...................................................1
3. Test according to national regulations for Extinguishing Agent Container 35 L.........................2
4. Test according to national regulations for Extinguishing Agent Container 50 L.........................3
5. Tests according to national regulations for air pressure chamber of Impulse Gun.....................4
In addition: TÜV certificate, declaration of conformity, warranty.

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Instruction Manual
Instructions for Use and Operation
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Safety Regulations
BEFORE USE OF THE IFEX GUN AND TROLLEY
PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY!
NEVER AIM AT ANIMALS OR HUMAN BEINGS!
MINIMUM SAFETY DISTANCE IS 6 METERS!
BEWARE OF ELECTRICAL UNITS.
USE ONLY UP TO 1000 V;
MINIMUM SAFETY DISTANCE 1 METER.
CAUTION!
IFEX TECHNOLOGIES GMBH IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
TO ANIMALS, HUMAN BEINGS OR MATERIAL CAUSED BY
WRONG OR IRRESPONSIBLE
USE AND OPERATION OF THE
IFEX 3000 IMPULSE FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT.
IFEX 3000 PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED
FOR FIRE FIGHTING PURPOSES ONLY!

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Fire extinguishing agent:
Propellant:
Temperature range
Type:
4.
2.
1.
AFTER USE ALWAYS RECHARGE AND KEEP READY FOR OPERATION!
AGENTS OR ADDITIVES ONLY.
3.
A
TO BE USED WITH RECOMMENDED FIRE EXTINGUISHING
35 L WATER
34A/233B
35 Liters Water
6 Liters Compr. Air 300 bar
THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER NEEDS TO BE TESTED ONCE A YEAR.
with 17,5 ml PL-2/94 N° of approval: +5° C to+ 60° C
OPEN
CYLINDER
VALVE
RELEASE
TRIGGER
LOCK
OPEN
WATER
VALVE
PULL
TRIGGER TO
OPERATE
GUN
WARNING!
TO BE USED BY FIRE BRIGADE
OR TRAINED PERSONEL ONLY.
DO NOT AIM AT HUMAN BEINGS OR ANIMALS.
CAUTION WITH ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
DO NOT USE ABOVE 1000V! SAFETY DISTANCE 1METER.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATION MANUAL.
IFEX 3001/35
P 3/96
Labelling Fire Extinguisher 35 L

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Fire extinguishing agent:
Propellant:
Temperature range
Type:
4.
2.
1.
AFTER USE ALWAYS RECHARGE AND KEEP READY FOR OPERATION!
AGENTS OR ADDITIVES ONLY.
3.
A
TO BE USED WITH RECOMMENDED FIRE EXTINGUISHING
50 L WATER
34A/233B
50Liters Water
6 Liters Compr. Air 300 bar
THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER NEEDS TO BE TESTED ONCE A YEAR.
with 25 ml PL-2/94 N° of approval: +5° C to+ 60° C
OPEN
CYLINDER
VALVE
RELEASE
TRIGGER
LOCK
OPEN
WATER
VALVE
PULL
TRIGGER TO
OPERATE
GUN
WARNING!
TO BE USED BY FIRE BRIGADE
OR TRAINED PERSONEL ONLY.
DO NOT AIM AT HUMAN BEINGS OR ANIMALS.
CAUTION WITH ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
DO NOT USE ABOVE 1000V! SAFETY DISTANCE 1METER.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN OPERATION MANUAL.
IFEX 3001/50
P 3-4/96
Labelling Fire Extinguisher 50 L

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Adjust the safety catch at the gun.
The Impulse gun is ready for use.
Instruction for use and operation
A. Preperation
1. Fill the water cylinder with extinguishing agent as described in Para 7.2 of the filling
instructions.
2. Fill the the air pressure cylinder with air as described in Para 7.3 of the filling instructions.
3. The unit will be ready for operation as described in Para 8 of the test and filling
instructions.
4. Put on personal safety wear and breathing apparatus as per standard safety regulations.
B. Use and operation
1. Loosen the connections of the gun at the trolley.
2. Take the IFEX Impulse Gun, and put the strap around the shoulder.
3. Adjust the shoulder strap.
4. Hold the gun upwards at an appr. 30overtical angle.
5. Check whether the water valve is closed.
6. Take the hose from the trolley.
7. Slowly open the air pressure cylinder valve. There will be 6 bar pressure on the water
container and the water hose, and 25 bar pressure on the gun.
8. Note: The pressure gauge on the pressure regulator only shows the
approximate filling pressure of the air cylinder.
9. Further hold the gun upwards at an 30° vertical angle. Open the water valve. The gun is
filled, when small amounts of water spray through the split rubber diaphrame of the gun.
Close the water valve.
10. Please note:
The Impulse-Technology achieves a very high velocity in that water is shot from the gun
at a high speed. This leads to short but powerful recoil of the gun. In order to minimize
this recoil it is advisory to move the gun forwards while shooting and to bend your body
forwards with your legs in a so-called “walking position”. Always aim slightly below the
aligned target. Pull the trigger evenly and let go immediately after the shot. The air
pressure will be refilled automatically within 3 seconds. Open the water valve and repeat
the extinguishing process as before. The most effective shot range is between 1 and 10
meters. The maximum shot range is 16 meters.

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Place t
he IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Extinguishing Equipment at its destined location.
Warning:
Before testing of IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Extinguishing Equipment:
1. Make sure the air pressure valve is closed.
2. Use the drain valve at the water container to release remaining pressure.
3. Make sure there is no remaining pressure in the IFEX- gun or hose. This is
done by triggering the gun repeatedly until the remaining air in the hoses and gun
is evacuated.
Caution:
Put on the gun according to the user manual as there may be a recoil due to the
remaining air in the gun!
11.When well trained in using the gun and rapid shooting is required, simply let the water
valve open and shot when the gun is filled. Use the refilling time to consider where to
place the next shot. For the extinguishing of smaller fires the gun can be filled with
smaller amounts of water simply by opening of the water valve for shorter periods or
through a faster shooting sequence.
12. Regular training and exercise with the IFEX 3000 Impulse fire extinguishing equipment
will result in maximum fire extinguishing efficiency, reducing the time needed to
extinguish fires and the amount of water used.
C. After use of the IFEX Impulse Gun and Trolley
1. Close the water valve, and empty the water chamber.
2. Close the air pressure cylinder valve.
3. Empty the gun by pulling the trigger repeatedly, until the remaining air has left the hoses
and the gun.
4. Open the drain valve at the trolley to reduce the air pressure.
5. Refill the water cylinder with fire extinguishing agent as per Para 7.2 and the air pressure
cylinder as per Para 7.3 of the filling instructions.
6. Put the hoses together, if possible in an 8 form and fold them across the handles of the
trolley.
7. Put the gun into the foot ring of the trolley, and tighten it with the strap.
Test and filling instructions
Please note carefully:
These test and filling instructions describe the standard rules for testing by the user and for
maintenance of the mobile IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Fighting Equipment. Maintenance should
be carried out as per DIN 14406, part 4, latest edition.

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1. Testing of the equipment
To ensure the perfect functioning of the equipment it is required to have it tested by an
expert at least once a year. The periods between testing of the gun may need to be
reduced if this is required by local regulations.
1.1 Visual testing
Test the equipment's general condition (cleanliness, condition of the fittings, the hoses,
the water container, the pressure containers, the safety equipment, the gun, the hose
connections, the mounting of the water container and the air pressure bottle, the
inscriptions). Equipment and fittings which are damaged will need to be replaced
immediately.
1.2 Spare parts
Use only certified spare parts. IFEX-original parts are certified.
1.3 Testing of the Fire Fighting Equipment according to the testing regulations for
"IFEX 3035 and IFEX 3050 Impulse Fire Fighting Equipment".
1.4 Preparation before use of Fire Fighting Equipment IFEX 3035 and IFEX 3050 according
to the filling instructions for "IFEX 3035 and IFEX 3050 Impulse Fire Fighting Equipment"
as per Para 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3.
2. Testing of the IFEX 3001 Impulse gun
"Caution - note warning on page 7"
2.1 Disconnect the air pressure and water hose from the gun.
2.2 Check the shoulder strap for damage.
2.3 Check the screws at the front and back strap connections.
2.4 Check the membrane at the barrel end for damage (the membrane has 6 incisions from
the inside to the outer side, ending appr. 6 mm from the outer side).
2.5 Check the screwed cap on top of the membrane, if necessary tighten it with a special
tool.
2.6 Check the water connection at the gun and the water coupling for damage and
cleanliness.
2.7 Check the water valve for external damage and condition of operation of valve.
2.8 Check the stability of the handle at the gun (key KS 3) as the operational condition of
the triggering mechanism.
2.9 Check the safety mechanism for operation.
2.10 Check the air pressure connection at the gun handle for damage and cleanliness.

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3. Testing of the trolley
"Caution - note warning on page 7 ".
3.1 Check the trolley for damage and corrosion.
3.2 Check the tightness of the wheel caps on the axes.
3.3 Check the rotation of the wheels, if necessary grease the wheel caps.
3.4 Check the rubber of the wheels for damage.
3.5 Check the connection screws on the water container/trolley,(Hexagon screws KS 13).
3.6 Check the pressure bottle straps for damage and the velcro for strength
3.7 Check the connection strap of the gun for damage and its general condition.
4. Check of the water container and the mounted fittings
"Caution - note warning on page 7 ".
4.1 Disconnect thewater and air hoses from the container, and check the couplings.
4.2 Remove the air pressure bottle from the trolley.
4.3 Check the water container for external damage, scratches in the paint and corrosion.
4.4 Check the water connection and the fittings at the container and the couplings for
damage.
4.5 Check the air pressure connection and the fittings at the container and the couplings
for damages.
4.6 Check the manometer for damages.
4.7 Remove the filling unit from the container by turning the handle anti-clockwise.
4.7.1 Check the filling unit for damages.
4.7.2 Check the screw in thread and the o-sealing ring for damages.
4.7.3 Check the reducing valve and spindle thread for damages.
4.7.4 Check the fixedness of the handle fixing screw (KS13).
4.8 Empty the water container and check the inside visually.
4.9 Check the type plate and instruction sticker for damages and readability.
4.10 Demount the filter mesh (KS21), and check for damages.
4.11 After re-installation of all parts and re-connection of the water connection the safety
valve needs to be checked. Fill the container with water and air pressure. The valve
requires 6 bar +10% tolerance (6,6 bar). If the safety valve opens before reaching 6,0
bar, or if it fails to open at 6,6 bar, the valve is to be renewed.

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Reminder:
1. All couplings, threads and other parts of the extinguishing unit need to be checked for
cleanliness, and cleaned if necessary!
2. All parts which are demounted for testing need to be re-installed expertly.
Testing of the water and air pressure hoses including couplings etc.
"Caution- do note warning on page 7 ".
5. Testing of the water and air pressure hoses including coupling
"Caution - note warning on page 7 ".
5.1 Water hoses:
a) Water hose fromthe Impulse Gun to the delta connector.
b)Co-axial water hose (with air pressure hose inside), both ends with a delta connector.
·Check the water hoses visually for damages.
·Check the couplings at the hoses and the hose for damages and
cleanliness.
·Check delta connector plus screws for damages and cleanliness, and
check safety screw for tightness (KS 3).
5.2 Pressure hoses:
a) Pressure hose from the delta connector to the Impulse Gun.
b) Pressure hose between the two delta connectors (this hose floats in the water hose).
c) Pressure hose from the pressure regulator to the delta connector.
d) Pressure hose from the pressure regulator to the water container.
-Check the pressure hoses visually for damage and cleanliness.
-The couplings at the hoses and the hose swaging sockets for
damages and cleanliness.
-Caution: The pressure hose in the water hose can only be checked for
function while in operational condition through triggering of the gun.
5.3 Testing of the pressure hose para 5.2 b) between the two delta connectors
The pressure hose between the two delta connectors needs to be demounted every
5 years. Then remove the air connector piece and pull the air pressure hose out of the
water hose.
-Check the hose visually for damages.
- Check the connecting pieces, thread and sealings for damages.