TTI FirePatrol15 Service manual

Manufacturer of The Safest Tanks in Motion
www.tti.com.au
FirePatrol15™
Braked - Registrable and Unbraked
Water Cart Trailer
HANDBOOK
OPERATOR’S

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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Risk Assesment 4
Operating Instructions 5
Start Up Procedure 6
Maintenance 6
Quick Fill Unit 7
Deflector Spray Head 8
Maintenance 8
Warranty 9
Warranty Limitations 10
Warranty Registration Card 11

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Introduction
Please carefully read your operators handbook before mounting or using your
Fire Attack Unit. Keep your handbook in a safe place.
Congratulations on your purchase of a TTi FirePatrol15 Fire Fighting Unit which is
complete and ready to mount onto a suitable ute or truck.
Your Safety
1. When mounting to any vehicle ensure that you have read the Vehicle Owner’s
Manual and that you comply with all the weight restrictions as 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
the label of the product you intend using and your own safe work practices.
4. Once the spraying operation has been completed, decontaminate the tank
and spray accessories. Dispose of tank rinsings in compliance with current
environmental, work place health and safety regulations.
5. Improper or careless use of this unit can cause serious injury. Minors should never
be allowed to use this sprayer. This sprayer should not be used when bystanders
or animals are in the area. This sprayer should never be used while children are
in the area.
6. Never leave the unit unattended without turning off the engine and relieving the
line pressure, and flushing the unit of any harmful chemicals.
7. 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, judgment, or other mental capacity.
8. All operators must be trained in safe use of this unit.

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Risk Assesment
Product Information Risk Assessment Sheet
TTi - FirePatrol15™ Unit
TASK HAZARDS RISK CONTROL MEASURES
Partially fill the
tank with water,
start the motor &
test the spray unit
Manual handling;
slips, trips
or falls; petrol;
fumes; fingers
jammed
Med
• Concentrate on task;
• follow safe manual handling techniques:
• don’t lift on your own if > 20kg, bend
knees & keep back straight
• keep fingers clear
• keep unit at least 8m away from overhead
powerlines
• fire extinguisher nearby
• follow warning stickers on tanks
• wear PPE for petrol & fumes-mask & gloves
Check weather
conditions
& select the
appropriate
PPE to suit the
chemicals to be
used
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 & respirator;
• Follow safe manual handling techniques:-
don’t lift on your own if >20kg, bend
knees & keep back straight.
Mix chemicals
(if applicable)
Fill spray tank/fire
fighting units
As above; spray
drift, chemical
spillage, emission
of vapors or
flammability;
weather; untrained
visitors
Med
• As above;
• User trained in the state’s chemical mixing
& administration course eg Chem. Cert;
• Follow the relevant Environment Protection
Authority requirements; fire extinguisher
present;
• Keep visitors away from the job unless
wearing full PPE.
Use spray or fire
fighter units.
As above; loss
of load; heat
& cold; noise;
exceed load limit
of vehicle; hose
entanglement;
exhaust fumes;
terrain & slopes;
run over by unit
High
• As above
• Wear clothes to suit heat & cold;
• Wear hearing protection if noise > 85 dBa;
• Follow the manufacturer’s safe operation
instruction 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 unit brakes on.
Clean up,
maintenance &
storage
As above High
• As above;
• Continue to wear PPE for clean up;
• Store unit in a dry, well ventilated area.
Burn Risk
Hot exhaust/muffler Med
• Do not reach over hot exhaust
• Do not service engine while hot
• Wear appropriate PPE

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Operating Instructions
Before First 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 spraying with your new unit, operate it with water only
to familiarize yourself with its features and capabilities and to ensure that your
sprayer has arrived in a safe working condition. Please contact your dealer
immediately should anything appear to have been damaged.
3. Couple the unit to the towing vehicle by placing the tow hitch over the tow ball
of the vehicle. Ensure it locates correctly.
4. Plug the 7-pin trailer plug on to the plug of the towing vehicle ensuring that they
firmly lock. Test the brake lights and indicators.
5. Prepare the engine for use as per the engine manual supplies with your sprayer.
Ensure that the correct quantity and type of oil is used when filling the engine.
Operation
1. Fill tank from appropriate water source. Open ball valve on suction hose at
bottom of tank. Start motor and allow to warm up. Bypass valve is fitted to the
top of the pump and should be adjusted to allow bypass for warm-up period.
2. Unlock hose reel to allow hose to be pulled out. When using the fire fighter adjust
the nozzle to desired spray pattern. Increase engine speed and adjust bypass
to achieve desired flow rates. When job is finished turn engine off, rewind hose
onto reel and lock reel to prevent unwinding. Close ball valve on suction hose.
Please note that the unit is designed for fire fighting use and not for chemical
spraying. Please consult the manufacturer for further information.

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Start Up Procedure
Prepare the engine for start up as per the engine manual and pump manual.
Add the spray solution to the tank (See “Mixing and Filling”).
Ensure that the pressure regulator lever is in the ‘open’ position and the pressure
adjusting knob is screwed out (anti-clockwise). Failure to do so will invalidate pump
warranty.
Start the engine and allow it to warm up. Run the pump with the regulator lever
in the BY PASS position in order to discharge entrapped air from the system for at
least two minutes before changing the regulator to the closed position. (Rotate
clockwise)
To set the correct spraying pressure, open the flow through the hand gun (discharge
solution back to tank) and turn the pressure regulator knob in a clockwise direction
until the required pressure is achieved. Spray nozzle pressure will vary according to
hose length, nozzle size, etc. When the hand gun is released the increased pressure
in the system will be automatically adjusted by the pressure regulator valve and
excess flow will be returned to the spray tank.
Maintenance
After use the sprayer must be thoroughly decontaminated, inside and out, to
prevent damage to the unit from corrosion or abrasion.
When storing the unit ensure that it is clean and dry and store in a well ventilated
place.
If operating in areas where freezing occurs we recommend leaving anti-freeze in
the pump, regulator and handgun while not being used to prevent possibility of
frost damage.

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Quick Fill Unit
Aussie pumps are designed for sucking water directly out of dams. The quick fill unit
is a quick, environmentally safe way of sucking up water to fill the water tank.
When using the quick full unit,
1. Remove the camlock cap from the discharge port of the pump
2. Detach the suction line connected to the pump and place it on the discharge
outlet directly above
3. Attach the camlock fitting on the ‘quick fill kit’ to the suction line of the pump
4. Lower the opposite end of the quick fill hose with the filter into the external water
source
5. Prime the pump by unscrewing the red cap on the top of the pump and filling it
with water. Once full, screw the red cap back into place.
6. Open the tap on the outlet of the water tank and start the engine
Ensure water is being sucked in by the pump and discharged into the tank.
Position of Hoses
for Normal Operation
Suction from Tank or
Quick Filling Hose
Discharge to Tank
Discharge to
Hose Reel

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Deflector Spray Head
Deflector Spray Head
The manual 1.5” spray head is individually controlled by a ball valve tap and
feature wide spray pattern. to clean spray head, undo camlock fitting, remove
contents inside spray head. Replace.
Maintenance
Maintenance
• Service motor & pump in accordance with instructions in the manufacturers
manuals as supplied with this Fire Fighting unit
• Periodically [at least annually] check all hoses, nozzles and fittings for any sign
of wear. Replace any parts which are worn or defective.
• If hose reel has not been used for any length of time. Unwind it fully to check that
hose is in good order, pressurise the line & check operation of spray nozzle etc.
Rewind & lock reel on completion as per hose reel instruction above.
• Check oil level in motor regularly & drain & replace oil according to manufacturer’s
recommenda- tions in manual supplied.
• If Fire Fighting unit is to be stored for any length of time, disconnect battery,
ensure tank is empty & no lines are under pressure. Store unit in a clean, dry, and
well-ventilated area.

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Warranty
Warranty Policy
TTI will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge, any part covered by this
warranty which is found to be defective in material and/or workmanship within one
(1) year* after date of sale to the original retail purchaser unless the product is used
for rental purposes, in which case this warranty is limited to ninety (90) days. Upon
request, the customer will make the defective part available for inspection and/
or return the defective part to TTI, transportation charges prepaid. All parts and
components are covered by this warranty except the following, which are warranted
separately by their respective manufacturers: - engines, gearboxes, pumps &
regulators. TTi does not assume any warranty obligation, liability or modification for
these items, which are covered exclusively by the stated warranty of the respective
manufacturers.
What this Warranty Does Not Cover?
a] This warranty does not cover defects caused by depreciation or damage caused
by incorrect mounting, normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper
use or abuse of the product, alterations or failure to follow the instructions and
warnings provided.
b] The customer shall pay any charges for making service calls, clean up time and
transport charges.
c] The use of non-genuine parts on equipment supplied by TTi will automatically
negate any warranty.
How to Optain Service Under this Warranty?
Warranty service can be arranged by contacting your dealer or by contacting Trans
Tank International, Call 03 5866 3266. Proof of warranty registration and date of
purchase may be required to verify warranty coverage. Any efective parts returned
to us must be accompanied by a Return Goods Note. This form can be obtained by
contacting Product support on 1800 816 277 or email [email protected]

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Warranty Limitations
a] There is no other express warranty. Any warranty that may be implied from this
purchase including merchantibility and finess for a particular purpose is hereby
limited to the duration of this warranty and to the extent permitted by law. Any
and all implied warranties are excluded.
b] TTI will not be liable for any incidental, consequential or special damages and/
or expenses in connection with the purchase or use of this equipment, to the
extent permitted by law.
c] Only the warranty expressed in this limited warranty shall apply and no dealer,
distributor, or individual is authorized to amend, modify, or extend this warranty
in any way. Accordingly, additional statements, whether oral or written, do not
constitute warranties by TTi, and should not be relied upon.
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these instructions, no liabilities
can be accepted with regard to errors or omissions. Product specifications are
subject to change in line with our commitment to continuous improvement.

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Warranty Registration Card
To validate your warranty, please complete registration on-line at:
www.tti.com.au/warranty-registration
Alternatively if you are unable to register on-line fill in all the details below, copy
and email to warr[email protected] or post to the address on the back cover.
I have read and understood the instructions in this booklet.
[located on side of tank]
Model:
Serial Number:
Date Purchased:
Purchaser’s Name:
Post code:
Purchaser’s Address:
Phone #: Mobile #:
Email Address:
Purchaser’s Signature:
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