Akron Brass MercuryMaster 3446 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento página 4

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Set-Up
To deploy the Mercury monitor, remove the unit from the mounting bracket, hose bed or storage compartments and
advance the monitor and line to a safe operating position. Fully deploy both legs by rotating both legs down and back
into the fully deployed position (Figure 3). Set the monitor down with all three spikes in contact to the ground. For hose
lay (Figure 7).
B. Safety Strap
An adjustable safety strap with hook is mounted on the front leg of the monitor. Adjust the strap by pulling the strap
through the D-ring to the required length. Connect the hook to a rigid object that is located in front of the legs, pull the
safety strap taut or wrap the strap taut around a fixed object in front of the legs and secure the hook to the strap. DO
NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE SAFETY STRAP SECURED.
C. Valve
With the valve closed, charge the line and then slowly open the valve to avoid any damage. The monitor has a tag that
directs the open and closed position of the handle. To open the valve, rotate handwheel counterclockwise. To close the
valve rotate handwheel clockwise (Figure 1).
D. Rotation and Elevation
The rotation range is ±20°. The elevation range is from 60° to 30° unmanned.
E. Flow and Pressure
When used with a fog nozzle do not exceed the maximum rated flow of 1000 gpm. When used with tips, do not exceed
the following discharge pressures.
PSI
Tip Size (mm)
80
2" (50 mm)
105
1 3/4" (44 mm)
140
1 1/2" (38 mm)
When finished, drain all water from the line, close the valve, fold the legs and secure the monitor in the mounting bracket,
hose bed or storage compartment.
kPa GPM
550 1000
725 930
965 790
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