Rosenbauer O-stream RTE FX Series User manual

Operation manual
O-stream nozzle
RTE FX
Article number: D0779903
Edition: 09/2020
Language: EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, NO
HU, PL

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Operation manual EN
Betriebsanleitung DE
Instruction d’emploi FR
Manuale d’uso IT
Instrucciones de servicio ES
Bedieningshandleiding NL
Betjeningsveiledning NO
Kezelési útmutató HU
Instrukcja obs?ugi PL

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Table of contents
1 Imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Manufacturer and customer service address . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2.1 Manufacturer address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Liability and injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Storage and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Use of the operation manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5.2 Warning notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Markings and warning signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.3 Other regulations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4 Training and qualifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.5 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.6 Warning notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Product description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 RTE FX O-stream nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Monitoring during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2.1 Open/close nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2.2 Adjust flow rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2.3 Set stream pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2.4 Water operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2.5 Foam operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2.6 Flushing operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Servicing and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Copyright
Original operating manual ORIGINAL OPERATION MANUAL
1 Imprint
1.1 Copyright
All rights to this manual and its attachments lie with Rosenbauer
International AG.
The documents are only entrusted to the recipient for their personal use.
Reproduction, reprinting (electronically or mechanically), translations in
other languages or all other duplication, also of parts of the manual, are only
allowed with written permission.
Information from this manual may not be passed on to or made accessible
to third persons, in particular competitors.
1.2 Manufacturer and customer service address
1.2.1 Manufacturer address
Rosenbauer International AG
Paschinger Strasse 90
4060 Leonding, Austria
The Rosenbauer customer service department or one of our worldwide rep-
resentatives will gladly assist you if you need further information.
Telefon-Nr.: [phone] - 0
Telefax-Nr.: [phone] - 312
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.rosenbauer.com

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Introduction
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2 Introduction
2.1 Introduction
This manual is to be read through carefully and all regulations and advice
observed before commissioning the product.
Also observe the documents of the corresponding manufacturers supplied
in addition to this manual (e.g. operation manual of the power generator,
rescue equipment, fire and safety equipment).
All persons, who deal with the operation and maintenance of the product,
must be correspondingly qualified, have read this manual fully and follow it
exactly.
The manual is always to be kept at the site of operation of the product.
2.2 Liability and injury
Due to the information in this manual Rosenbauer fundamentally accepts
no liability for direct damage or consequential damage, which arise from in-
correct operation or maintenance, as well as by unauthorised changes of
components or this manual.
The product may only be operated by persons who are familiar with the
manual, the product as well as the national laws, guidelines and regulations
pertaining to work, safety and accident prevention.
Rosenbauer assumes no responsibility for injury to persons or material
damage, which are caused by untrained personnel, also through non-com-
pliance with the regulations regarding work, safety and accident prevention.
If this manual contains a technical error or a typographical error,
Rosenbauer reserves the right to make change at any time and without no-
tice.
This manual may contains figures and descriptions, that are not built into
the delivered product.
No claims may be made for products that have already been delivered from
the information, figures and descriptions in this manual.
For your own safety only use spare parts and accessory products from
Rosenbauer. Rosenbauer accepts no liability for the use of other products
and the resulting damage!
Check the delivery immediately for transport damage and completeness.
• Faults and damages must be documented in writing immediately.
• Photograph damaged components.
• Send written damage report to the manufacturer - see chapter "Im-
print".
2.3 Identification
Identifying the serial number is important when referring to the manufactur-
er in regards to part and technical issues.
The serial number of the O-stream nozzle is visible on the underside of the
flow rate adjustment.

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Storage and transport
2.4 Storage and transport
► Store and transport the product and the corresponding installation ma-
terial in the packaging.
► Handle the material carefully and cautiously.
► Unpack the product and the corresponding installation material only
shortly before the installation.

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Use of the operation manual
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2.5 Use of the operation manual
2.5.1 Validity
This manual contains information needed for the operation of the product.
This manual contains descriptions of special equipment as well as some
abstractions and exemplary illustrations. The actual equipping of your prod-
uct may therefore differ in part from the descriptions and illustrations.
Signs and Symbol s To ensure readability and clarity, various paragraphs and information are
structured with symbols.
Meaning of the symbols:
► Operating instructions. Execute the operating instructions one after the
other in the order described.
Results of an action.
• Enumerations.
Further information on this topic.
Supplementary information.
Follow the supplementary documentation or supplier's documentation.
Key figures
Texts are illustrated with additional drawings, if required. An image legend
is provided below the illustration.
The reference from the text to a position in the illustration is established by
a set position number (e.g. S1).

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Use of the operation manual
2.5.2 Warning notes
The safety information warns the user of risks and informs them how these
risks can be avoided.
Safety information stands at the beginning of a chapter before handling in-
structions from which a dangerous situation can occur. Further safety infor-
mation is found at the start of this manual.
Safety instructions that must be followed without fail are highlighted as fol-
lows:
DANGER!
This symbol warns of an extremely dangerous situation, in which non-
observation of the danger warning will lead to death or serious irreversible
injury.
WARNING!
This symbol warns of a dangerous situation, in which non-observation of
the danger warning can lead to death or serious irreversible injury.
CAUTION!
This symbol warns of a dangerous situation, in which non-observation of
the danger warning can lead to slight reversible injury.
NOTICE
This symbol warns of situations, in which non-observation of the warning
can lead to material damage.
Additionally, the information in the manual, the technical data and the safety
information in the supplier's documentation supplied must be observed.

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Intended use
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3Safety
3.1 Intended use
Improper use of the product can result in personal injury. Additionally, the
product or other material assets of value may be damaged.
Rosenbauer can warrant the safety, reliability and performance of its prod-
uct only if the product is used in accordance with the stipulations in this
manual.
Unauthorised changes, unauthorised conversions or improper operation
can detract from the intended use and result in personal injury or property
damage.
Firefighting products may be used only in a flawless technical condition by
qualified personnel for firefighting purposes.
Only manufacturer-authorised persons may perform modifications, conver-
sions and repairs. Unauthorised changes, unauthorised conversions or im-
proper use will nullify all manufacturer liability for resulting damages.
3.2 Markings and warning signs
Safe use is only possible, if all necessary information for a safety operation
are observed. These informations are especially including safety- and
warning instructions.
In addition to the instructions in this operating manual read and observe all
the safety- and warning signs affixed to the product.
3.3 Other regulations
In addition to this manual the relevant national legislation, regulations and
directives in the latest version are to be observed (e.g. guidelines for per-
sonal protective equipment, road traffic regulations, country-specific train-
ing regulations for the fire department, accident prevention guidelines, fire
department duty regulations, occupational medicine and technical environ-
mental rules, country legislation for fire and disaster protection).

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Training and qualifications
3.4 Training and qualifications
Operator errors caused by inadequate qualifications can cause serious ac-
cidents or jeopardise the success of the operation. Safe operations can be
assured only when operation and consistent maintenance of the product is
performed exclusively by specially trained personnel.
Only qualified training and continuous practice of the operating procedures
ensure safe use.
One-time instruction is not sufficient!
Personnel must exhibit physical and mental aptitude. Minors and persons
without qualified training may not operate the product.
The operator is responsible for defining responsibilities and supervision of
personnel as well as for adequate instruction and training according to ap-
plicable regulations.
Even during operation, make sure that persons without technical knowl-
edge never operate the product.
Modifications and conversions to the product and its accessories may be
performed only with written authorization from Rosenbauer and must be
performed by a manufacturer-authorised person.

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General safety instructions
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3.5 General safety instructions
The following instructions give an overview of how the product is used safe-
ly. This general overview will be supplemented by the safety instructions in
the individual chapters.
Take note of general danger possibilities that could occur when handling
machines.
Use the prescribed personal protective equipment.
Make sure that the product corresponds to the respective valid safety reg-
ulations and the local fire departments guidelines and is always ready for
use.
Dry powder and foam compound can endanger the environment.
► Do not dispose of dry powder and foam compound in bodies of water
or in the sewage system.
Foam compound and dry powder in particular are very corrosive.
► Carefully clean the product of extinguishing agent residue after every
operation.
Observe the operation and maintenance manuals of additional products.
If you cannot rectify faults yourself or repairs could not be carried out by
specially trained workshop personnel, Rosenbauer or the nearest
Rosenbauer service partner must be contacted immediately.

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Warning notes
3.6 Warning notes
WARNING!
Danger of injury and accidents!
Danger of injury and accidents due to malfunctioning or improper used
safety devices!
Do not override safety and protective devices.
Do not manipulate or render safety and protective devices.
Check safety and protective devices for proper function.
Serious injury to persons and damage due to water hammer effect!
If water delivery via a pipe or hose is interrupted abruptly, a pressure impact
known as the water hammer effect occurs; this is noticeable as a harsh
noise (like a hammer hitting a pipe). This water hammer can cause severe
injury when handling fire-fighting equipment, as well as damage to lines,
hoses, pumps, valves or other pieces of equipment.
Perform adjustments of nozzles, hydrants, valves etc. slowly.
Before opening a discharge outlet, keep a tight hold on the tips and
nozzles.
May sure that pressure is released before disconnecting any hose.
In case of danger for persons (e.g. due to a burst hose) immediately
reduce the pump speed or close the affected discharge outlet. Switch
off the pump system if needed.
Danger of fatal or serious injury from electrical shock!
Water, fire fighting foam and metallic materials conduct electricity.
Do not aim turret or nozzle (extinguishing agent jet) toward high
voltage power lines or other high voltage electrical circuits.
Keep a safe distance to energized components under all
circumstances.
Do not use foam compound while fire fighting in electrical installations.
Do not park vehicles underneath or near overhead power lines, should
use caution.
Vehicles with roof structures as e.g. extendable light tower or turrets.
Do not load, unload or use metal ladders in areas where contact may
be made with overhead power lines or high voltage electric circuits.
Safety clearance of materials conducting electricity to overhead lines
Voltage Safety clearance
220 kV - 380 kV 5 m (16 ft)
110 kV - 220 kV 4 m (13 ft)
1 kV - 110 kV 3 m (9 ft)
up to 1 kV 1 m (3 ft)

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Warning notes
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CAUTION!
Danger of injury for the operator due to performing action in wrong
order!
Individual operating instructions must be done in the prescribed order.
Injury to persons and material damage due to unexpected releasing of
connecting couplings!
Before start of operation (pressure), check all connecting couplings
with a coupling wrench to ensure tight seating.
Risk of injury to persons, and material damage due to improper use!
Improper use of the O-stream nozzle can cause injuries to people, or
material damage. We are not liable for any injuries and damage caused by
misuse.
Never point the extinguishing agent jet towards persons or animals.
Only use the O-stream nozzle for fire fighting purposes.
When fire fighting, maintain an adequate safety distance from the seat
of the fire and use the full throw range of the extinguishing agent jet.
Any other use is explicitly prohibited by Rosenbauer.
Safety distance with C-nozzle for fire fighting operations on low-voltage systems
Voltage Extinguishing sys-
tem
Extinguishing agent Safety distance
up to 1 kV C-nozzle Water spray jet 1 m (3 ft)
C-nozzle Full spray 5 m (16 ft)
Safety distance with C-nozzle for fire fighting operations on high-voltage systems
Voltage Extinguishing sys-
tem
Extinguishing agent Safety distance
1 kV - 380 kV C-nozzle Water spray jet 5 m (16 ft)
C-nozzle Full spray 10 m (32 ft)

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Warning notes
NOTICE
Danger due to water over flow!
Some materials expand and/or increase their weight when saturated with
water. Certain materials must not come into contact with water due to the
danger of chemical reactions.
In case of danger, immediately stop operation with water.
Material damage due to use of extinguishing agent!
A mixture of dry powder and foam compound concentrate is highly
corrosive and difficult to remove.
Never mix dry powder and foam compound concentrate.

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RTE FX O-stream nozzle
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4 Product description
4.1 RTE FX O-stream nozzle
The O-stream nozzle can be used as follows:
• For fire fighting attack
• For cooling
• As a water shield
Different throw ranges are achieved depending on the model.
With O-stream nozzles the water stream is not interrupted by adjusting
the stream patterns.
1 Bracket shift lever
2 Flow rate adjustment
3 Spray setting
4 Handle
5 Supply connection
6 Fastening eye
Adjustable stream patterns
Full spray:
• High throw range.
Working from a safe distance is possible.
• High kinetic energy.
Spray jet:
• Better surface cooling than with full spray.
• Less water damage compared to the full spray.
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RTE FX O-stream nozzle
Protective shield:
• Finest water droplets.
• Wider scattering angle.
Protects the emergency crew from radiant heat.

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Monitoring during operation
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5Operation
5.1 Monitoring during operation
The following dangers must be considered during operation:
• The pump can cavitate through the discharge of too much extinguish-
ing agent.
• Loose ground can be softened by rain or fire fighting water and can ef-
fect the stability.
• Watch the extinguishing agent jet.
If a danger occurs take appropriate countermeasures.
► Reduce flow rate to prevent cavitation.
► Change location if stability is insufficient.
5.2 Operation
5.2.1 Open/close nozzle
The nozzle can be opened or closed via the bracket shift lever.
Open nozzle
► Slowly and in a controlled manner, push the bracket shift lever of the
nozzle into the rear position to open the nozzle.
Bracket shift lever points towards the broad side of the pictogram.
Pressure outlet of the nozzle is opened.
Close nozzle
► Slowly and in a controlled manner, push the bracket shift lever of the
nozzle into the forward position to close the nozzle.
Bracket shift lever points in direction of the pointed side of the pic-
togram.
Pressure outlet of the nozzle is closed.
5.2.2 Adjust flow rate
The nozzle is equipped with a flow rate adjustment .
The flow rate is marked on the flow rate adjustment.
Flow rate at a working pressure of 6 bar.
Adjusting flow rate:
► Adjust the flow rate adjustment to the desired flow rate.
The nozzle is adjusted to the desired flow rate.
The flow rate can be adjusted during operation.
To avoid cavitation, make sure that the pump output is higher than the water
outlet volume set on the nozzle.

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5.2.3 Set stream pattern
There is a rotatable spray setting on the nozzle.
The stream pattern can be continuously adjusted.
The spray setting latches at 3 positions:
• Full spray
• 45° spray jet
• 120° spray jet
Adjust stream pattern:
► Rotate the Spray setting to the left.
The spray jet angle becomes larger.
► Rotate the Spray setting to the right.
The spray jet angle becomes smaller.
The stream pattern can be adjusted during operation.
If all the surfaces of the Flow rate adjustment and the Spray setting are in
parallel the nozzle is in Fast Attack Position.
Basic settings for indoor fire fighting.
The set flow rate is 235 l/min.
The set stream pattern is a 45° spray jet.
5.2.4 Water operation
CAUTION!
Risk of injury to persons, and material damage due to improper use!
Improper use of the O-stream nozzle can cause injuries to people, or
material damage. We are not liable for any injuries and damage caused by
misuse.
Never point the extinguishing agent jet towards persons or animals.
Only use the O-stream nozzle for fire fighting purposes.
When fire fighting, maintain an adequate safety distance from the seat
of the fire and use the full throw range of the extinguishing agent jet.
Any other use is explicitly prohibited by Rosenbauer.
The nozzle is only intended for use by trained fire service emergency
crews.
► Connect pressure hose to supply connection of the nozzle.
The nozzle must be closed when it is connected to the hose.
The coupling must be firmly connected to the nozzle

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Establish water supply:
► Put the pump unit into operation.
Refer to corresponding chapter in the superstructure manufactur-
er's operation manual.
The nozzle must be closed before the line is filled with fire fighting
water.
► Slowly and in a controlled manner open the nozzle valve via the brack-
et shift lever.
Nozzle must be pointed in a safe direction before the valve is
opened.
Refer to chapter "Open/close nozzle"
► Set required stream pattern.
Refer to chapter "Set stream pattern"
► Set required flow rate.
Refer to chapter "Adjust flow rate"
► Increase or decrease the pump pressure, to adjust the throw range.
Water is discharged from the nozzle.
5.2.5 Foam operation
► Operate nozzle as described in chapter "Water operation".
► Set O-stream nozzle to full spray.
► Open foam compound tank suction valve and ensure foam compound
supply.
A water/foam mixture is discharged from the nozzle.
For foam operation without foam branch pipe only use AFFF foam com-
pound.
The system is to be flushed after every foam operation. Refer to chapter
"Flushing operation".
5.2.6 Flushing operation
► Operate nozzle as described in chapter "Water operation".
►Set flow rate adjustment to Flush position.
Contaminants in the nozzle can be removed without dismantling
the nozzle.
► Open pressure outlet and flush until clean water is discharged.
► Complete flushing operation as soon as you have ensured that only
clean water is discharged.
► Close nozzle valve.
The flushing procedure is completed.

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Operation
The nozzle has to be thoroughly flushed after each foam operation, and
each operation with seawater or contaminated water.
Careful performance guarantees trouble-free function and a long lifetime of
the nozzle.
6 Servicing and cleaning
If problems or repairs can not be clearly identified or solved please contact
the customer service department or your Rosenbauer representative.
7 Disposal
Dispose of all materials and old parts that are produced through the han-
dling and repair of this unit in an environmentally-friendly way.
Disposal of foam compound
Toxic foam compound is hazardous to health!
► Observe the material safety data sheets of the manufacturer of the
foam compound.
► Do not dispose of foam compounds in bodies of water or in the sewage
systems.
► Observe the manufacturer's disposal information.
Disposal of metal, rubber, and plastic parts
Improper disposal of metal, rubber and plastic parts will contaminate the en-
vironment.
► Observe local regulations.
Disposal of adhesives, paints and coating materials.
Improper disposal of adhesives, paints and coating materials will contami-
nate the environment.
► Observe local regulations.