Rapid Spray FIRE RANGER Service manual

Fire
Fighting
ULTIMATE FIRE RANGER UNITS
OPERATORS HANDBOOK
400L - 2,500L CAPACITIES

CONTENTS
Statement of Suitability for Rapid Spray Diesel Tanks
01 Introduction
02 Warnings
03 Product Risk Assessment
04 Operating Instructions
04 Before Use
04 Operation
05 Decontamination & Maintenance
09 Parts Breakdown
09 Fire Ranger 400 - 2,500L Units
08 Poly Fire Fighting Hose Reel
09 Bottom Fill Kit
Contents
Warnings
Operation
10 Aussie Fire Chief Pump
12 Warranty Registration

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Rapid Spray Fire Fighting Unit which is
complete and ready to slip onto a ute, truck or trailer for immediate action when you need
it most.

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1. When mounting to any vehicle. Ensure that you have read the Vehicle Owner’s Manual
and that you comply with all weight restrictions specified by the vehicle manufacturer as
overloading can cause injury or death.
2. To ensure your own safety and that of your employees if applicable you must comply
with all relevant environmental, work place health and safety legislation and codes of
practice. In particular be aware of Rural Fire Service guidelines for safety when fighting fires
or backburning.
3. Select and wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with your
own safe work practices.
4. Improper or careless use of this unit can cause serious injury or death. Minors should
never be allowed to use this unit. This unit should not be used when bystanders or animals
are in the area. This unit should never be used while children are in the area.
5. Never leave the unit unattended without turning o the engine and relieving the line
pressure.
6. You must be in good mental health to operate this unit and not be under the influence of
alcohol or any drugs that could impair your vision, physical strength, dexterity, judgement,
or other mental capacity.
7. All operators must be trained in safe use of this unit.
WARNINGS

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PRODUCT RISK ASSESSMENT
TASK HAZARDS RISK CONTROL MEASURES
Partially fill the tank
with water, start the
motor and test the
fire unit
Manual handling;
slips, trips or falls;
petrol; fumes;
fingers
jammed
Medium Concentrate on task; follow safe manual
handling techniques; don’t li
on your own if >20kg, bend knees and
keep back straight; keep fingers clear;
keep unit at least 8m away from
overhead powerlines; fire extinguisher
nearby; follow warning stickers on
tank; wear PPE for petrol and fumes –
mask and gloves
Check weather
conditions
and select the
appropriate PPE to
suit the chemicals
to
be used (if
applicable)
Manual handling;
slips; trips or falls
Low Put on PPE as per the chemical
requirements in the Material Safety
Data Sheet – coveralls, gloves, safety
footwear, glasses and respirator;
follow safe manual handling
techniques: don’t life on your own if
> 20kg, bend knees and keep back
straight
Mix chemicals (if
applicable) and fill
fire fighting unit
As above; spray
dri,
chemical spillage,
emission or vapours
or flammability;
weather; untrained
visitors
Medium As above; user trained in the state’s
chemical mixing administration course
eg: Chem Cert; follow the relevant
Environmental Protection Authority
requirements; fire extinguisher present;
keep visitors away from the job unless
wearing full PPE
Use fire fighter unit As above; loss of
load; heat and cold;
noise; exceed load;
limit of vehicle;
hose entanglement;
exhaust fumes;
terrain and slopes;
run over by unit
High As above; wear clothes to suit heat and
cold; wear hearing protection if noise
>85dba; follow the manufacturer’s safe
operation instructions for the vehicle and
the spray unit; don’t overload – water
weighs 1kg for every 1 litre; secure load to
vehicle; keep hose tidy; put
brakes on
Clean up,
maintenance &
storage
As above Low As above; continue to wear PPE for
clean up; store unit in a dry, well
ventilated area

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
1. Check all hoses, connections and hose clamps to ensure that the unit has been
delivered to you without transportation loss or damage.
2. Before attempting any fire fighting with your new unit, operate it to familiarise yourself
with its features and capabilities and to ensure that your unit has arrived in a safe
working condition. Please contact your dealer immediately should anything appear to
have been damaged.
3. Load the unit onto the back of a vehicle and fasten the unit securely to the vehicle by
strapping or bolting it down. Ensure that the straps do not interfere with any hoses or
connections. Do not place the straps over the pump or engine. Keep hoses and straps
away from hot engine, exhaust and exhaust fumes.
4. Prepare the engine for use as per the engine manual supplied with your unit. Ensure
that the correct quantity and type of oil is used when filling the engine.
OPERATION
• Fill tank from appropriate water source. For bottom filling see page 5 for instructions.
Open ball valve on suction hose at bottom of tank. Start motor and allow to warm up.
Bypass valve is fitted to top of pump and should be adjusted to allow bypass for warm
up period.
• Unlock hose reel to allow hose to be pulled out. When using fire fighter adjust nozzle to
desired spray pattern.
• Increase engine speed and adjust bypass to achieve desired flow rates. When job is
finished turn engine o, rewind hose onto reel and lock reel to prevent unwinding.
Close ball valve on suction hose.
• Please note this unit is designed for fire fighting and washdown or tree watering use
and not for chemical spraying. Please consult the manufacturer for further information.

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DECONTAMINATION & MAINTENANCE
1. Aer use the unit must be thoroughly decontaminated, inside and out, including pump,
hoses and hand lance to prevent damage to the unit from corrosion or abrasion. As a
guide follow the decontamination procedures below:
a. Aer use, the tank, pump, hand lance/nozzle and (if required) hose should be
flushed by running it with clean water plus a recommended cleaning fluid.
2. When storing the unit, ensure that it is clean and dry and store in a well ventilated
place.
3. If operating in areas where freezing occurs we recommend leaving anti-freeze in the
pump, regulator/bypass valve and handgun/nozzle while not being used to prevent
possibility of frost damage.

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PARTS BREAKDOWN
FIRE RANGER 400 - 2,500L UNITS
ATPFFB40
40mm foot strainer for F/F quick fill
9
4
BOTTOM FILL KIT - AFK006
Bottom fill kit for fire fighting units
Includes: 6m hose, camlock fittings and foot strainer
25 MOTOR COVER - AMHMCYE
Motor cover to suit Honda motors
RAPID BALL BAFFLE - ARB195 / ARB55
All Fire Ranger fire units are fitted standard withj the Rapid Ball Bale system.
ARB195
Small Ball Bale Ø195mm
- suit 400 - 600L
1 Ball Bale per 7L capacity
23 ARB355
Small Ball Bale Ø355mm
- suit 800 - 2,500L
1 Ball Bale per 40L capacity
24
GUARANTEED
FLUID STABILITY
MEANS SAFER
OPERATION

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Parts List
# Parts No. Description
1 ARLP250VSR Ø250mm screw lid completed with rim & deal - suits 400 - 600L
ARLP450VSR Ø450mm lid, rim and seal assembly - suits 800 - 2,500L
2 CAP356660020NB Ø450mm lid seal only (not shown)
3 AFHW10B036M19 36m fire fighting poly hose reel & adjustable nozzle
4 CFFCP040C 1 ” camlock F w/ 38mm hose tail
5 CFFCP040A 1 ” camlock adaptor M/F thread
6 CFFCP040H 1 ” camlock cap to suit M adapter
7 CAP2452067 2” female to 1 1/2” male reducer
8 CFBR25M20F 1 – ” brass reducing bush for F/F bypass
9 ATPFFB40 40mm foot strainer for F/F quick fill
10 CFGE40M40F 40mm M & F 90º gal elbow male
11 CFNE20M20B ” x 20mm barb poly elbow
12 CFNS20M20B ” x 20mm barb straight
13 CFZS40M40B 28mm hose tail, combination nipple zinc
14 CUUB 38mm 38mm black suction hose
15 CUUC 19mm 19mm clear suction hose
16 APF4900Z Aussie Fire Chief 2 inch pump w/ GX160 Honda motor
17 ATRV150PT20 Pressure relief valve ” nylon
18 CFYS25N20TC 1 – ” nut & tail
19 ARFB038R 1 ” brass tank fitting
20 CFVBB040F040F 40mm 1 ” lever ball valve
21 CFVBB040M040FBV19M 40mm 1 1/2” ball valve M/F suit PFUS0400LZ (not shown)
22 CFNW20F ” spinweld flush (not shown)
23 ARB195 Rapid Ball Bale 195mm to suit 400-600 litre
24 ARB355 Rapid Ball Bale 355mm to suit 800-2500 litre
25 AMHMCYE Motor cover to suit Honda motors
26 PTC00400FG 400 litre free standing tank
PTSS00400FG 400 litre cylindrical tank to suit PFUS0400LZ Short
PTC00600FG 600 litre free standing tank
PTC00800FG 800 litre free standing tank
PTC001000FG 1000 litre free standing tank
PTC01200FG 1200 litre free standing tank
PTC01500FG 1500 litre free standing tank
PTC02000FG 2000 litre free standing tank
PTC02500FG 2500 litre free standing tank
27 ASFF00400 Steel frame to suit 400-600 litre
ASFF00400A Steel frame to suit 400 PFUS0400LZ short
ASFF00800 Steel frame to suit 800 litre
ASFF01200 Steel frame to suit 1200-1500 litre
ASFF02000 Steel frame to suit 2000-2500 litre
28 ARP001 18x200mm mounting pin x 4 suit 400-600 litre
ARP002 18x230mm mounting pin x 4 suit 800-1000 litre
ARP004 24x260mm mounting pin x 4 suit 1200-1500 litre
ARP005 24x330mm mounting pin x 4 suit 2000-2500 litre

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Parts List
# Parts No. Description
1 ASR10B Base mount frame for fire hose reel
2 AMATH100MYE Bare hose reel
3 CFBE25M20B 1” BSP to 20mm tail brass elbow
4 CFSPB25M25F 1” BSPM to 1” BSPF brass swivel
5 CFBL25F1 Back end brass nut
6 CFBL25F2 Swivel end brass nut for hose reel
7 CFPPT25M220 25-220mm screw pipe piece poly
8 CHJCH01X100X30 Spring for FF hose reel
9 CUF14519MMX36N 36m length x 19mm fire hose with nozzle
10 CHHRB10M080 Rotating handle M10 x 80 for hose reels
11 Mounting Pack 4 x M10 Nyloc nut zinc, 4 x M10 3/8 flat washer zinc, 4 x M10 x 30 4-6 zinc set screw
12 CNAFP20F Poly 3/4” adjustable fire fighting nozzle
- to be supplied with 3/4” x 19mm hose tail
POLY FIRE FIGHTING HOSE REEL - AFHW10B036M19
9
2
8
10
3
1
35 7 6 4 3
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CONTENTS
• 6m x 38mm suction hose
• Camlock fittings
• Foot strainer
Aussie Pumps are designed for sucking water directly out of dams or water sources. The
bottom fill kit is a quick, environmentally safe way of sucking up water to fill the water tank.
WARNINGS
Do not change hoses while engine and pump are operating. Observe all precautions
listed in Fire Fighter Operator Manual. Be aware of hazards working near water sources
particularly dams and rivers – slipping, falling, drowning and use safe work practices at all
times.
OPERATION / PROCEDURE
BOTTOM FILL KIT
1. Turn o engine. 2. Remove camlock cap from large outlet on
pump - refer to visual.
3. Detach the suction hose from pump and
attach to top outlet - refer to visual
4. Attach suction hose from bottom fill kit to
suction point of pump - refer to visual.
5. Place foot strainer and hose into water
source - ensure the strainer is in clean water
free of sludge or debris.
6. Open ball valve at bottom of tank.
7. Start engine and operate until tank is full.
NOTE: Rapid Spray recommend removing /
opening tank lid while filling tank.
8. When tank is full engine o, close valve at
bottom of tank and reverse steps 4 to 2 and
unit is ready to use.

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AUSSIE FIRE CHIEF - QP205SE

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Parts List
# Parts No. Description Qty
1Q4364-100010
Q7304-100010
Casing
Casing with logo 1
2 Q1803-100160 2" suction cover 1
2 Q4725-060160-0011 1.5" suction cover 1
2 Q4904-000160 2.5" suction cover 1
3 Q1378-350350 Check valve 1
4 Q018108-0825 Bolt set with spring washer 4
5 Q019115-0525 Bolt 4
6 Q048935-2550 O-ring (casing) 1
7a Q080311-2320 Mechanical seal 1
7b Q080311-2320V Viton mechanical seal 1
8 Q1883-207010-0003 Handle 1
9a Q1806-060031 Impeller " P sha (37mm boss) 1
9b Q1803-060031 Impeller w sha (18mm boss) 1
9c Q1814-060030 Impeller " P sha (GX200E only) 1
9d Q2242-060030 Impeller for Robin DY23 & DY27 only 1
10 Q1803-100130 Volute casing 1
11 Q1378-330620 Volute casing packing 1
12 Q1211-390610 Casing cover packing 1
13 Q9358-100020 Mounting flange - P type 1
13 Q1378-100020 Mounting flange - W type 1
14 Q018105-0825 Bolt set with spring washer 1
15 Q1803-330360 Delivery cover packing 1
16 Q1814-100090 Delivery cover packing (3 way outlet) 1
16 Q1803-000090 Delivery elbow 2" 1
16 Q4904-000090 Delivery elbow 2.5" 1
17 Q010505-0845 Bolt 6
18 Q063121-1100ASS Flooding cap with o-ring 1
19 Q048035-0300 O-ring (flooding cap) 1
20 Q063121-1100ASS Flooding cap with o-ring 1
21 Q048035-0300 O-ring (drain cap) 1
22 Q020915-0080 Flange nut 2
23 Q040145-0080 Washer 2
24, 26, 27,
30, 31, 43 QSKIDSET Skid set 1
28 Q1803-521220 Liner ring 1
29 Q045125-0080 Spring washer 2
36 QCAPS&CHAINS Caps & chains 1
47 Q045125-0080 Spring washer 4

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WARRANTY
The following warranty is the only warranty applicable to RAPID SPRAY products, and to the
maximum extent permitted by law, overrides any other conditions or warranties expressed
or implied on RAPID SPRAY products.
Other than legislative obligations to the contrary, RAPID SPRAY will not be liable for and
incidental or consequential damages arising from the ownership or use of a product. No
person, including any dealer or representative of RAPID SPRAY is authorized to make any
representation or warranty on behalf of RAPID SPRAY in addition or inconsistent with these
provisions. Purchasers to whom these provisions apply agree to hold RAPID SPRAY not
liable for claims by their customers in excess of the obligations of RAPID SPRAY expressly set
forth herein.
NOTE: All tank and spray systems must have their warranty activated by returning the
warranty card located at the end of this document within 21 days of purchase by the end
user.
The Warranty
All products sold by RAPID SPRAY are guaranteed to be free from defect in materials
workmanship or manufacture for a period of 12 months from the initial date of purchase,
excepting the following exclusions;
Any parts/products found by RAPID SPRAY to be defective, either in material or
workmanship will be replaced or repaired within this period, at no cost to the initial
purchaser if following conditions are met:
• The item has been operated in accordance with all instructions and warnings
provided
• Item is still owned and operated by the original purchaser - proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty

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ABUSE
Failure as a result of neglect, such as improper
operation. Lack of maintenance or continued
operation aer discovery of a defect that leads to further
damage
ALTERATIONS Any unauthorized alteration, modification,
attachments or unauthorized repair to equipment.
CLEAN-UP TIME
RAPID SPRAY does not pay for cleaning of products,
parts or accessories or work area before or aer the
warranty repair.
DAMAGE
Damages or machine/component failure caused by
carelessness/recklessness or accidental damage,
improper operation, excessive speed, inappropriate
storage or transportation.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS &
APPLICATION
Deteriorated or failed components such as o-rings,
diaphragms, hoses, seals and connections damaged by
corrosive chemicals, dirt and sand, excessive heat, mois-
ture or other environmental impacts. Warranty determi-
nation on these type of failures will be made by RAPID
SPRAY, only aer inspection of the failed component.
INABILITY | UNSUITABILITY
In no event shall RAPID SPRAY be liable to any person
for indirect or consequential damages or for injury or
commercial loss resulting from any use or inability to
use any RAPID SPRAY product.
MAINTENANCE
Component failure due to failure to perform
maintenance services such as, oil and grease changes/
top-ups, failure to clean tanks, pumps filters, nozzles
and spray lines. Failure to tighten or replace loose or
missing bolts, nuts, fittings, shields and covers.
NON-GENUINE PARTS
Use of parts other than RAPID SPRAY parts for repair of
warranted items will automatically negate any
warranty. Warranted components must be replaced
with genuine parts.
FOLLOWING THINGS ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED FROM THE ABOVE WARRANTY.

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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
You can register online at www.rapidspray.net/resources/warranty-registration or
complete all the details below and post this form back to:
Rapid Spray, PO Box 3119, Singleton NSW 2330
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Purchased From ............................................................................................................
(Dealer Name & Town)
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