Smartish Pulverlansen User manual

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ABOUT THE SWEDISH POWDER LANCE
The Powder Lance is an extinguishing
device that allows early fire fighting from
a safe place outside the building. It will fit
in a smaller vehicle and can be used by
anyone who is first in place.
Through a pre-drilled hole, extinguishing
media is transported into the room and
distributed for the best possible extin-
guishing effect. The Powder Lance is
available in two versions with different
distributions and length. The original is
optimized for horizontal attack, for ex-
ample through a window frame or
through the gable into the attic. The
wide-beam lance has good throwing
length sideways and the long lance a
length of 1300mm. Optimized for attack
through ceiling up into the attic.
The method is designed primarily for closed spaces. Powder is an
effective extinguishing agent in relation to its weight and works on
most types of fires. The attack can therefore be done quickly with a
portable equipment that is easy to use. It is not dependent on pumps
or hose systems and you can reach fires in remote and otherwise
inaccessible places. It is a quicker immediate measure than can be
given with a water system and without the risk of annoying overtake.
The attack can also be done without advanced protective equipment
used from a safe place outside the building. It makes the method sui-
table for anyone who is early on scene and opens up for new tactical
advantages that can give us a renewed advantage over the increa-
singly aggressive fire process that we encounter in today's structure
fires. A "knockdown effect" on the fire can give the extra time needed
to save the building and make the environment safer for smoke diving.
EXAMPLES OF ACTIONS
The room fire and the attic fire are the type fires for which the product
is tested. There are also type fires where the powder's ability to spread
has advantages over water. In storerooms, cellars and garages where
obstacles such as beams, shelves, cartons or vehicles that water has
difficulty getting past. As long as you have a flow, the powder has the
ability to press itself forward and bypass obstacles. It follows air currents
and can thus also reach fires in distant places in the building. If you
have two or more powder extinguishers prepared, there is a good
chance to extinguish an apartment fire from the same point of attack.
Although it could always be tactical to attack the fire from different
angles to get a better concentration of extinguishing agent on the fire.
The Powder Lance can also be used for fires in cars, caravans or boats.
The longer lance allows the user to keep greater distance from the fire.
The Powder Lance can be used in all kind of structures. Powder works
against most types of fires whether it is in fibrous material, liquid or gas.
It also works well against electric fires, but you should be aware that
powders are corrosive and difficult to clean in electrical equipment. In
most cases it is more important to stop the fire from spreading than to
save the equipment. Carbon dioxide extinguishers are otherwise a
gentler alternative. Note! You should never insert the lance into any
electrical equipment that can make it energized.
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Product overview
1. Quick coupler nipple with custom thread adapter.
2. Hose with press mounted quick coupllings 1,8 m..
3. Quickcoupler for lance, allow rotation.
4. Ergonomic rubber handle
5. Handguard with position mark - arrow
6. Wear protection ring
7. Lance pipe
8. Nozzle
9. Cordless drilling machine + drill (accessory—not included).
10. Powder fire extinguisher ( accessory—not included).
ATTACHING PULVERLANSEN ONTO THE EXTINGUIFIER
By attaching the Powder Lance and drilling machine to the extinguisher, you get everything you need with you and a vacant hand free to carry another
extinguisher. Under the heading "use" there is an image that shows what it might look like. The Powder Lance can be attached to the extinguisher by using
the supplied Velcro strap. Follow the directions to the picture series below: 1. Place the Velcro strap between the quick-coupling nipple and the extinguisher
as you mount of the nipple onto the extinguisher. Avoid the Velcro to end up between the O-ring and the bottle when mounting. 2. Install the hose
coupling. 3. Place the nozzle in the bottom sleeve on the bottle (if this sleeve is missing yo could put a strap around the bottle and over the nozzle so that you
can pull the lance without loosening the strap). 4. Pull the Velcro strap around the Powder Lance and under the hose. 5. Continue up around the hose. 6.
Attach to the thicker part of the Velcro strap behind the hand guard. When the Lance is to be released, the end of the strap is disconnected. The Powder
Lance can also be carried separately and connected just before use. With the quick couplings, there will be no noticeable loss of time and if desired it can
contribute to a simpler storing in the vehicle.
PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR NOZZLE
Snow and dirt can get stuck in the nozzle if not handlled carefully. To prevent jam before attack the mouthpiece should
be protected with the included silicone sleeve. Note! The sleeve is floured with talc inside for easier removing. Add
more talc when necessary. Try that the sleeve is easy to peel off. The top of the sleeve is left in front of the nozzle with a
rubber spacer that provides a grip surface that doesn’t tighten over the nozzle at the same time.

1. Quick couplings from CEJN, with custom made
thread adaptors, offers safe and quick replacement of
extinguishers without reducing the flow.
2. Durable and flexible hose.1.8 m length makes an
attack against the ceiling possible without carrying
the bottle, and is not too long to carry mounted on
the bottle. Press-mounted quick couplings of the same
model at both ends. It allows high flow, 20bars press-
sure and repeated use, even after exposed to powder.
Note! Be sure to empty the entire extinguier before
switching to prevent powder still in the hose from
falling back into the coupling and being pressed
between nipple and coupling during replacement.
3. The quick coupling to the lance makes the equip-
ment rotatable and thus manageable without the
hose rotating. It allows you to carry the lance and
hose separately for quick assembly just before use.
4. Ergonomically designed rubber grip to feel the
orientation of the Powder Lance and intuitively hol-
ding it with the distribution pattern facing upwards.
The stright flow of extinguishing agent into the pow-
der Lance provides minimal friction.
5. A stainless steel ring protects the hand guard from
direct contact with the ground when laid down.
6. The hand guard is made in anodised aluminium. It
gives character to the product and with the arrow
marker that you can see and feel on top you will
know the orientation of the distribution pattern
behind a window or wall. The design is registered.
7. The lance pipe in anodised aluminium is light to
carry, provides a strong surface layer and less friction
for the extinguishing agent inside the pipe. Dimens-
ioned for good throwing length and 2 mm thickness
gives stability and strength. Two different lengths: The
original 545 mm and the longer lance 1340 mm.
8. The original nozzle (right in the picture) is precision
cast in stainless steel. It is designed for horizontal at-
tack, through a window frame or the gable of an
attic. The front beam has a throwing length of 12m in
an enclosed space. Most extinguishing agents are
distributed upwards into the hot smoke. It cools the
smoke down and dilute it to prevent the smoke from
igniting and the fire from spreading. The wide-beam
nozzle (left in the picture) is milled in stainless steel.
Designed to give a wide pattern with good throwing
length sideways. It can be used up on the attic or
apartment from the floor beneath. Both models have
a set of rays that take care of the closest surrounding
area that is easily missed otherwise. The nozzles can
be dismounted, which facilitates maintenance and
cleaning. The original nozzle design is registred.
FIRST TO ARRIVE, WHAT DO I DO?
2. DRILL A HOLE TROUGH THE WINDOW FRAME
3. PLACE LANCE, REMOVE SPRINT AND SHOT
1. LOCALISE THE FIRE ROOM
FUNCTION COMPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT
9. A cordless drilling machine, at least
18V with two batteries of at least 2.0
Ah is recommended. A drill D = 20 mm
is a necessary. With a 50cm drill you
can go most constructions but for most
window frames 25cm is enough. An all-
round drill takes you through most
materials. For concrete and bricks, a hammer drill is recom-
mended. Make sure you have the extra battery charged and
close at hand. Place the drill machine so that it is easily accessi-
ble. Read specification and safety instructions for your particular
drilling machine.
10. The powder Lance can be connected to
a powder extinguisher of any brand or size.
The only requirement is that the hose has a
threaded connection in one of the most
common sizes to which quick couplings are
available, M14x1,5 , M16x1,5 or G1/4”. The
extinguisher must not have an air valve
placed directly under the hose connection,
the quick coupling cannot be mounted
then. The bottle is by default pressurized
with 15 bar and has some sort of extinguish-
ing agent, usually a salt mixture of ammoni-
um-sulphate and ammonium-dihydrogen-
phosphate. See specification and read the
safety instructions from each manufacturer
for information about your particular fire
extinguisher.
PREPARATION—Connect the Powder Lance to the extinguisher.
1. Replace the existing hose on a powder extinguisher with the
quick-coupling nipple that comes with the Powder Lance. Tight-
en by hand, only so that the O-ring is not damaged.
2. On the nipple, connect the hose to the Powder Lance.
3. At the other end of the hose, connect the Powder Lance.
You can prepare more powder extinguishers
for fast switching by purchasing more nip-
ples. If you like to keep the original function
of the extinguisher too, you can purchase a
kit including a quick coupler for the original
hose as well. The powder extinguisher can
then be used as normal and when desired
you can simply disconnect the original hose
and replace it with the Powder Lance.
METHOLOGY
1. Locate the room where the fire has its stronghold.
2. Drill straight into the fire compartment The rekommendation is
to make the attack through a window frame or center beam.
3. Pull the safety pin on the Extinguizer and press the lever down.
Keep The lance stady with the arrow mark showing on top. The
Powder Lance will then help you to spreading the extinguishing
agent evenly in the room for the best possible effect. If you know
the origin of the fire you can continue by rotating the lance to-
ward this side to gain a higher concentration in that direction.
The attack can also be made through a door, a door frame (or the
concrete wall beside a safety door), a vent valve, the end gable of
the attic or through a wall. The long lance with the wide angle
nozzle can be used through the ceiling or the roof,

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WARNING! Never discharge the Powder Lance against yourself or
anyone else. High concentration of powder can damage airways and
eyes.
The Powder Lance is connected to a pressurized powder extinguisher.
It normally has15 bars of pressure and uses a composition of salts as
extinguishing agent. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions and
safety data sheet for information regardning the fire extinguisher.
Powder is dehydrating against skin. In case of skin contact wash with
warm water and soap. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty
of water. Powder absorbed by the body can cause symptoms of
dehydration with increased heart rate, dizziness and thirst. Drink
water. Inhalation of powders irritates the airways. It is not long-lasting
but can cause acute impaired respiration at high concentrations. In
case of difficulty breathing, always consult a doctor. In case of
emergancy call the emergancy call centre (within EU call 112).
In order to drill a hole for the Powder Lance, a drilling machine is nee-
ded. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions and safety data sheet for
information on your particular drilling machine. When drilling keep in
mind that dust with chemicals and particles can be harmful to inhale.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Wear safety goggles, helmet, protective gloves and fire protective
clothing.
COMMON PROBLEMS
Powder jam and pressure drop can occur on old extinguishers as a
result od poor maintenance. Check your extinguishers pressure and
shake it up side down at regular basis.
Snow and dirt can be pushed into the nozzle. To avoid this, protect
the nozzle with the supplied silicone sleeve. Leave the sleeve on until
just before the attack.
The silicone sleeve could be difficult to remove from the nozzle. Check
that the sleeve goes of easly before restoring in the vehicle. If ne-
cessary flour more talc into the sleeve. Be sure that the top of the sle-
eve is left outside the nozzle to secure a better grip when removing.
Failing to reconnect the quick coupling. If powder is still in the hose
when switching extinguishers there is a risk that powder ends up
pressed between the nipple and the coupler during the reconnection.
Always empty the extinguisher entirely before switching to a new
one. Always clean the couplers from powder after each use.
The lance pipe can be bent if it is forced sideways in the drill hole.
Work only in the direction of the pipe or through rotation around its
own axis. (The pipe is 2 mm thick which can stand normal use).
MAINTENANCE
After each use: Clean the equipment using compressed air through
the hose and the lance to remove excess powder. Do this outdoors or
in the car wash facility. Use a small brush to remove any pressed pow-
der from inside the hose couplings and nozzle. Now and then: Re-
move the nozzle from the lance and put it in a bucket with hot water
and detergent together with all the quick couplings, including the
hose couplings (not the hose itself). Wash them, wipe them clean and
let them dry entirely before reassemblying and restoring in the vehicle.
If there is a chance that a victim is located in the fire compartment the
use of powder most be made upon the operators own judgement. If
the fire is small and powder is likly to be the first that reaches the
victim it can irritate the airways and the victim shouldn’t stay in high
concentrations for any longer period of time (minutes). If the fire com-
partment is filled with smoke this is more likely to kill the victim, and
using powder to extinguish the fire cousing could be the best option
available. Ventilation might be appropriate sooner in this event to
avoid smoke reaching the victim, and the rescue should follow as
soon as possible. These kind of decisions and tactics should be hand-
led by or advised by the fire service. Powder will not be considered a
problem if the victim is located in any other room than the room
where the powder is released.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When the Powder Lance is used in its correct context and according
to the instructions, the risk of damage to health or environment is
small. For information regarding the dry chem powder you use refer
to the manufacturer's instructions and safety data sheet. Most dry
chem powders are not classified as hazardous for health or the envi-
ronment. The risks that one are exposed to are mainly related to the
environment to which one is subjected in an fire scene. No fire scene
is the same, and it is difficult to anticipate and prepare for the risks to
wich one will be exposed. The individual's own risk assessment and
judgement is therefore crucial. Smartish AB can not be responsible
for any personal or property damages occurring in on the fire scene.
However, we are keen to work to minimise the risks of injuries by
making the user aware of some particular risks. Please read these
safety precautions carefully and save them for later use.
WARNING! Staying close to a fire can cause burns. Wear fire pro-
tective clothing or keep a competent distance. Take cover behind a
wall to avoid direct heat radiation. Note that the recommended use
of the Powder Lance is from a safe place outside the fire compart-
ment in protection behind a wall and with no direct exposion to fire
smoke.
WARNING! The equipment can be hot after contact with fire and fire
smoke. Avoid touching the lance immediately after use. Wear pro-
tective gloves.
WARNING! If there i a fire directly above the planned point of attack
there is a risk of collapse with parts falling down. Try to find a safer
point of attack. Always look for signs of collapse. Wear a helmet.
WARNING! The bearing capacity of building constructions is affec-
ted by fire. Steel constructions are more drastically affected when it
reaches higher temperatures. Modern lightweight constructions are
also affected faster than solid constructions. Early in the firedevelop-
ment the risks are small, but grows bigger as the fire continues to
spread.
WARNING! The recommendation is to drill the hole for attack
through a window frame. Glass that gets heated up by fire can crack
with the risk of glass-splinters during the attack. Avoid drilling in the
glass that attaches a bit into the frame. Wear safety goggles.
If the window breaks flames and smoke can suddenly stream out of
the window. Hot fire smoke from enclosed spaces can ignite when
oxygen is increasing. To prevent this from happening—fill the smoke
inside the room with powder. Croush down below the window
when smoke and flames stream out. Take a distance. If you run the
risk of inhaling fire smoke or burning flames,
WARNING! Never enter a room that is filled with smoke without a
respirator! Fire smoke are very toxic.
WARNING! Never insert the lance into any electrical equipment,
electrical cabinets or other spaces where the lance may come into
contact with any current. A pre-drilled hole where the lance can be
applied without risk can be prepared by the owner. When drilling
through a wall, avoid drilling where sockets, switshes, lighting or
electrical wires usually are located. The powder itself is not con-
ductive and can be used for fires in electrical equipment.
INTENDED USE
Find a place in the vehicle where the equipment becomes readily
available. Do not place it in the cab as it may pose a hazard in the
event of a collision. The Powder Lance is best utilized by the first
person to arrive whether you are in a fire engine or a smaller first
respond vehicle. One or two powder bottles and one drilling
machine can be carried together with the Powder Lance to the
point of attack. It can be done with everything fastened to a powder
extinguisher or with the Powder Lance carried separately and con-
nected to the powder extinguisher first at the point of attack. A extin-
guisher can be carried in the handle or on your shoulder. There are
equipment that facilitates carrying on the market.
Hold the powder lance over the rubber handle and feel free to
place your thumb over the arrow marker on the hand guard. It
provides a steady grip with the distribution facing upwards. The
arrow marker is submerged so that you can feel it through a fire
glove. You can control the distribution by turning the lance, a tactical
advantage when the fire origin is located at one side of the room.
When the Powder Lance is placed in the pre-drilled hole, remove
the safety pin and release the extinguishing agent by pressing the
hand lever down. Note that if the Powder Lance is held freely in the
air, a recoil will be downwards because the distribution is oriented
upwards.
One should strive to contain the fire early without exposing your self
to toxic fire fumes. Close all doors and windows! It privides a better
condition for a good extinguishing effect and makes it difficult for
the fire to spread. Avoid making large openings that will add oxygen
to the fire compartment. Only with enough extinguishing agent or
water to control of the fire is in place a coordinated operation with
ventilation may be performed safely.
Powder extinguishes flames effectively and therefore lowers the
temperature considerably. It delays the fire development and creates
a safer environment for the smoke divers and people who may
remain in the building have a better chance of surviving. The Pow-
der Lance's high flow increases the ability to knock down major fires.
If you have more extinguishers ready you can continue the operat-
ion and keep the fire under control for a longer period of time. Pow-
ders are not cooling hot surfaces as good as it cools smoke and
flames and therefore you should continue the operation with water
on hot surfaces and glow fires.
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Rum 7x5 m
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type of fire extinguishers:
The Powder Lance can be connected to any powder extinguisher
with one of the most common threads M14x1,5, M16x1,5 and
G1/4”. The extinguier must not have an air valve positioned
directly below the threaded outlet.
Powder Lance —The Original:
Length (total incl. coupling nipple): 750 mm
Working length (penetrative part): 530 mm
Weight: 590 g
Distribution of extinguishing media using the Original nozzle:
Dispersion: Forward, fan-shaped spread upwards and smaller
beams up and back to cover the area close to the operator.
Designed to optimally cover a large room of 7x5 m (35 sqm).
Throw length: 10-12 m in windproof conditions.
Emptying time: 20-25 s (with Presto 12 kg extinguisher).
Powder Lance —Long Lance
Length (total incl. coupling nipple): 1550 mm
Working length (penetrative part): 1330 mm
Weight: 760 g
Distribution of extinguishing media using the wide-beam nozzle:
Dispersion: Two main beams goes sideways with good thrust in
75 ° angle (90 ° is perpendicular to the direction of the lance). One
smaller beam goes stright forward and four beams goes around
like a restriction pattern at 90 ° angle. Throw length sideways: 6-8
m in each direction, gives a total range of 12-16 m. Designed to
reach both end gables on an attic by attacking through the
ceiling. Emptying time: 20-25 s (with Presto 12 kg extinguisher).
Note! The results may vary slightly and depend on the condition
of the extinguisher, with 15 bars pressure and no powder jam.
Hose:
Length1800 mm
Weight 620 g
Max Blast Pressure Hose 55 bar (at 20 °c)
Quick couplings
Maximum pressure 20 bar (at 20 °c)
EU Declaration of Conformity:
The powder Lance does not fall under any EU directive.
Self-designed product tests have been performed.
DECONTAMINATION OF POWDERS
A topic of discussion of all time. Better or worse? It spreads widely
and into everything and in contact with water powder is corro-
sive. It can cause serious damage to electrical equipment. But in
comparison to the damage caused by fire or water, powder is
usually way better- when used in the fire compartment, of course.
Dry powder is possible to clean up with vacuum cleaner and
washed or wet-dried with warm water and soap.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
is a registrated trade mark.The design is protected no.
003377118, the whole shape of the product and specially the
original nozzle and the hand guard with the arrow.
CONTAKT INFORMATION
Smartish AB
Org. nr. 559154-2542
Address:
Falköpingsvägen 31
SE-56533 Mullsjö, Sweden.
E-mail: [e-mail]
Responsible for technical testing and documentation
Product designer, CEO and Founder
Daniel Abrahamsson, Smartish AB.
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