Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX

Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4) Session 1 Tanker Introduction Session 2 Tanker Operation Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 1 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4) Edition 1 February 2010 Session 1: Tanker Introduction Ultra Light Tanker V 3 • Hatz 1 B 40 Pump Engine • Hazard CS 200 Hand Held Siren and Lights Controller

Session 1: Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4) Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 3 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Description • Two seater with bucket seats and air conditioning • 3. 0 litre, four cylinder, turbo diesel engine • 5 speed manual gearbox • Manual locking free wheeling front wheel hubs • Limited slip differential - rear axle • Water tank capacity 550 litres • GAAM Mk 70 single stage pump driven by a Hatz 1 B 40 10. 0 HP diesel engine. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 4 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Turbo Charger • To prevent potential damage to the turbocharger you should: – allow the engine to idle for a period of three minutes prior to shutting down. This allows the turbo charger to reduce speed and also allows time for the turbine casing to cool down – never rev the engine immediately on start up. Allow a few seconds for oil to reach all parts of the engine & turbine bearings. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 5 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Transmission • 5 speed manual transmission • Two speed transfer case – High and Low range 4 WD. Note: The vehicle must be stationary in order to select low range four wheel drive. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 6 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Free Wheel Hubs The tanker is fitted with free wheel hubs. To unlock hub, turn centre control anticlockwise until stop. To lock hub, turn centre control clockwise until stop. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 7 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Free Wheel Hubs Important • Both hubs must be either “locked” or “unlocked” • Hubs must be locked prior to selecting four wheel drive • It is recommended that the hubs are always left engaged as a safety measure. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 8 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Brakes • Front - ventilated disc brakes • Rear - drum brakes • Load sensing brake valve regulates the brake distribution percentage between the front and rear brakes • Park brake. Actuates the rear drum brakes. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 9 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Dimensions Dimension Measurement Height over LED mini light bar 2. 00 metres Overall Length 5. 45 metres Overall Widths: • Body 1. 80 metres (body) 2. 30 metres (including side mirrors) • Wheelbase 2. 97 metres Turning Circle 12. 50 metres Gross Vehicle Mass: 3, 940 kg Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 10 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Fire Pump • The pump is a GAAM Mk 70 single stage centrifugal, driven by a single cylinder air cooled Hatz 1 B 40 10 HP diesel engine • Rated maximum flow of pump is 850 litres/minute @ 100 k. Pa** • Rated pump Duty Point 500 litres/minute @ 500 k. Pa** • The pump engine diesel fuel tank is continuously filled from the vehicle’s fuel tank. **Note: Theoretical figures taken from the pump curves. They do not allow for plumbing friction losses and suction lift. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 11 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Stowage Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 12 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Stowage Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 13 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Stowage Suction hose and wet hose locker Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 14 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Stowage Rake hoes (2) Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 15 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Stowage 38 mm fill line Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 16 Hydrant Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Stowage Firelighters (2) Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 17 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Stowage Shovel and Pulaski tool Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 18 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 1: Safety • Driver and passenger airbags • Driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners • Airbag compliant bull bar • Reversing camera and monitor. Monitor controls: – Power button – Brightness Up/Down buttons – Channel button. The Reverse camera is input 3 and input 4 is an A. V input (eg view output from a digital camera on the monitor). Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 19 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4) Edition 1 February 2010 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 • Hatz 1 B 40 Pump Engine • Hazard CS 200 Hand Held Siren and Lights Controller Session 2: Tanker Operation

Session 2: Siren Control – Hazard CS 200 • “ 1” – The roof mounted LED light bar and front emergency hazard lights; • “ 2” – The roof mounted LED light bar, front emergency hazard lights and flashing headlights; and • “ 3” – The roof mounted LED light bar and front emergency hazard lights, flashing headlights and siren. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 21 Pressing the button cycles through the different siren tones available. Button inactive Up arrow – inactive. Left arrow – activates left alley light. Right arrow – activates right alley light. Bottom position – Cancels the active function. Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Pump Controls Compound and delivery pump pressure gauges Fire pump start button Pump throttle (twist) Pump stop button Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 22 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Tanker Connections 30 m x 19 mm live hose reel 2 x 38 mm deliveries 75 mm hard suction (Storz) Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 23 38 mm tank fill (Storz) Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Water Tanker Fill Points Two water tank fill points: • Overhead – 150 mm filler on the top of the RHS front of the tank. Fill from an overhead hydrant • 38 mm filler coupling on the rear of the tank. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 24 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Water Level Indicator Liquid level sight gauge Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 25 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Diaphragm Priming Pump Primer isolation valve Diaphragm Priming Pump Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 26 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Quenchmaster Class A Foam System The Quenchmaster SP 301 around the pump proportioning system: – induces foam concentrate into the suction side of the pump. – is designed to operate between 600 k. Pa and 1000 k. Pa. – the metering valve selects the percentage of foam concentrate to be added to the water and the proportioning is between 0. 1% and 1%. Note: Application data for wildfire: – 0. 1% to 0. 3% maximum – Use normal branches to apply – “Wetter is better”. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 27 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Foam Concentrate • Foam concentrate is stored in a 20 litre plastic drum on the nearside rear of the appliance Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 28 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Operating the Pump – Electric Start Pump • Slightly turn the throttle dial out (1/2 turn) from the stop position. • Press the Fire Pump Start button • Adjust the throttle dial to obtain the desired pump pressure. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 29 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Operating the Pump – Shutdown Pump • Adjust the throttle dial so the engine is idling. • Fully press or turn the throttle dial until the engine stops. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 30 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Operating the Pump – Manual Start Manually Start Pump • Slightly turn the throttle dial out (1/2 turn) from the stop position. • Pull on the manual rope start handle with two hands in one quick and firm action • Adjust the throttle dial to obtain the desired pump pressure. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 31 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Operating the Pump – Fuel Note - Pump engine fuel • The vehicles ignition (accessories) must be on for the pump engine fuel transfer pump to operate. • If the vehicle’s ignition is off, or the “aux. fuel pump” light illuminates, the pump engine fuel tank is not being fuelled. Therefore, if the pump engine fuel tank is already full, there will only be 1 -2 hrs of pumping remaining depending on flow rate output. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 32 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Draughting Water – Prepare to Prime • Remove the suction hose from top locker and attach orange float with chain assembly. • Remove blank 75 mm Storz cap on the 75 mm inlet • Attach the hard suction hose. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 33 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Draughting Water – Prepare to Prime • Close tank supply valve (GREEN) - valve no. 2. • Close tank recirculation valve (pump to tank fill line) - valve no. 4 Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 34 2 4 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Draughting Water – Prepare to Prime • • Open priming pump Isolation valve – valve no. 6. (Valve shown closed. ) 6 Open hard suction line – valve no. 1. 1 Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 35 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Draughting Water – Prime the Pump • Slightly turn the throttle dial out (1/2 turn) from the stop position. (Note: do not start pump engine at this stage). • Operate hand priming pump until a good stream of water free of air shows from the priming pump discharge line. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 36 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Draughting Water – Prime the Pump • Close pump priming valve – valve no. 6 6 Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 37 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Draughting Water – Deliver Water • Start the pump engine. • Pressure gauge should register approx. 300 kpa minimum (adjust pump throttle as required). • Ensure pump is satisfactorily primed by showing water at a delivery valve. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 38 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Draughting Water – Deliver Water • • Open tank recirculation valve – valve no. 4 slowly whilst watching pressure gauge to ensure prime is maintained. 4 When tank indicator shows full turn pump off. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 39 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Shutting Down from Draughting Shutdown pump • Reduce engine revs to idle. • Fully press or turn the throttle dial until the engine stops. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 40 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Shutting Down from Draughting Restore pump to operate from tank supply • Close tank recirculation valve - valve no. 4. • Close hard suction line valve no. 1 (GREEN) Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 41 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Shutting Down from Draughting Restore pump to operate from tank supply • Disconnect suction hose assembly and restow. • Replace the blank 65 mm Storz cap on the 65 mm inlet. • Start pump and check that pump delivers water. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 42 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Boosting from Reticulated Supply Prepare to boost • Assume the pump is running and delivering water from the tank as the initial supply. • Set the standpipe to the ground ball and flush as required. • Connect the 65 mm filler length to the hydrant. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 43 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Boosting from Reticulated Supply water • Attach the 65 mm filler length using the 75 mm to 65 mm Storz adaptor. • Charge hose with water. • Open the 75 mm inlet valve no. 1 (GREEN) • Close tank supply valve no. 2 (GREEN). • Adjust pump engine speed to provide required discharge pressure (300 kpa minimum). • Monitor supply line to ensure adequate water is being delivered to the pump. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 44 2 1 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Boosting from Reticulated Supply Change back to tank supply • Open tank supply value no. 2 (GREEN). • Check pressure gauge. • Close 75 mm inlet valve no. 1. • Check for water delivery out of the pump. • Note: a one way valve is fitted to the tank supply line to prevent water from the hard suction line flowing into the tank and causing damage to the tank structure. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 45 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Live Hose Reel Operation Before pulling hose off the reel • Note: Live hose reel supply valve should be in the OFF position except when in use • Unlock catch pin on reel frame. • Release over centre friction brake lever on the axle shaft. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 46 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Live Hose Reel Operation Before pulling hose off the reel • Select appropriate branch from locker and fit to hose. • Turn supply valve ON. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 47 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Live Hose Reel Operation Rewinding reel • Turn supply valve OFF. • Rewind hose onto reel in layers using the handle as supplied. (Locker NS 1) • Lock pin into drum frame. • Re-apply friction brake on axle shaft to closed position. • Remove any branch fitted to hose and restow in locker. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 48 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Class A Foam System – Produce foam Note: • Production of Class A Foam can only occur when using the TANK SUPPLY. When boosting from a reticulated supply a pressure differential cannot be obtained to allow around the pump proportioning to occur Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 49 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Class A Foam System – Produce foam Start pump • Set delivery pressure to 600 k. Pa minimum. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 50 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Class A Foam System – Produce foam Set up system • • ENSURE valve no. 4 (tank fill line) is CLOSED to prevent foam solution entering tank 4 Turn off pump cooling valve no. 5 Note: when this line is off no cooling will occur unless water is discharged via the standard outlets – be aware of pump overheating. Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 51 5 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Class A Foam System – Produce foam Set up system • Turn ON foam supply valve at the 20 litre Class A Carboy Set foam percentage • Set the required ratio on the Quenchmaster foam proportioning system. Generally 0. 1 to 0. 3%. Deliver foam Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 52 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Class A Foam System – Shutdown foam Turn off foam • Leave pump engine running. • Turn Quenchmaster foam proportioning system valve OFF. Close foam Carboy • Turn OFF foam supply valve at 20 litre foam Carboy Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 53 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)

Session 2: Class A Foam System – Shutdown foam Flush deliveries • • Flush delivery lines (including live hose reel if used) until water with no foam concentrate shows. 5 Turn ON the pump cooling line – valve no. 5 Edition 1. 0 2010 OH – 54 Ultra Light Tanker V 3 Nissan Patrol DX (4 x 4)