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STYLE 3444 MERCURY ™ QUICK ATTACK LE PORTABLE MONITOR INSTALLATION, OPERATING, & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

The following is intended to provide the basic instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance. Read and understand these operating instructions before use.

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Read and follow the operating instructions before use.Forfirefightinguseonly.

Product Ratings

Mechanical Specifications:

Parameter US Measure Metric Measure

Maximum Flow Rate 500 GPM 2000 LPM

Maximum Pressure 230 PSI 16 Bar

Mass 15.5 Lbs. 7 kg

Product Warnings

• Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,WILLresultindeathorseriousinjury.

• Indicatesahazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,COULDresultindeathorseriousinjury.

• Indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.

• Addressespracticesnotrelatedtopersonalinjury.

• Donotexceedthemaximumpressureorflowratingofthemonitor• Makesurebothlegsarefullydeployed,allthreespikesareincontactwiththegroundandsafetystrapissecurebeforeuse.

• Chargetheunitslowly.Rapidchargingmaycauseapressuresurgewiththepotentialtocauseinjuryordamagetotheunit.

• Makesurethemonitorispointedinasafedirectionbeforeflowingwater.• TheMercuryissuppliedwitha2-1/2”ballvalve.Openandclosethevalveslowly.Openingandclosingthevalvetooquicklymayresultindamagetootherequipmentwhichcanresultininjuryto the operator or others.

• Makesurethevalveisclosedwhenadvancingthemonitor.Donotmoveorliftthemonitorwhileflowing.

• Readandfollowthetippressureandflowsintheoperatinginstructionsbeforeuse.• Inspecttheballvalveforcorrectoperationaftereachuse.• Inspecttherotationandelevationrangeaftereachuseforpropermovement.• Duringfreezingconditionsthemonitormustbedrainedtopreventdamage.• Donotuselargerthana3”hose.• Replaceanytagsonthemonitorthathavebecomewornordamaged.• Donotapplyanylubricationtotherotation/elevationoutletball.

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General Instructions TheMercurymonitorhasacarryinghandleforeasyhandlinganda2-1/2”Ballvalveforadvancingorextendingaline(Figure2).Theinletandoutlethave2-1/2”threadsandthespikesaremadeofcarbideforbetterwearresistance.Thesafetystrapcanbeusedasacarryingstrapbyshorteningthestraptoitssmallestlengthandattachingthehookintothehole at the back of the handle.

The monitor is supplied with three carbide tipped spikes that imbed into the surface on which it is operating. These spikeswillnotgriponmetal,marbleorsimilarhardsurfaces.Donotoperateonthesesurfaceswithoutsecuringtheunitwiththesafetystrap(Figure6).

Operating Instructions

A.Setup TodeploytheMercurymonitor,removetheunitfromthemountingbracket,hosebedorstoragecompartment andadvancethemonitorandlinetoasafeoperatingposition.Fullydeploybothlegsbyrotatingbothlegs downandbackintothefullydeployedposition(Figure3).Setthemonitordownwithallthreespikesin contact with the ground.

B.SafetyStrap Anadjustablesafetystrapwithhookismountedonthefrontlegofthemonitor.Adjustthestrapbypullingthe strapthroughtheD-ringtotherequiredlength.Connectthehooktoagroundspike(ABpart#34430084)orrigid objectthatislocatedinfrontofthelegs.Pullthesafetystraptautorwrapthestraptautaroundafixedobject infrontofthelegsandsecurethehooktothestrap.DONOTOPERATETHEUNITWITHOUTTHESAFETY STRAPSECURED.Themonitorcangeneratereactionforcesover250lbs.Makesuretheobjectthesafetystrap is secured too can withstand these forces.

C.Valve Withthevalveclosed,chargethelineandthenslowlyopenthevalvetoavoidanydamage.Themonitorhas an indicator that directs the open and closed position of the handle. To open the valve, pull the handle back and to close the valve, push the handle forward (Figure 1).

D.RotationandElevation Themonitorcanbeusedmannedorunmannedatthespecifiedangles(Figure1).Therotationrangeis±20°. Theelevationrangeisfrom50°to30°unmannedandfrom30°to10°manned.Tolowertheoutletbelowthe 30°elevationrangewhilemanned,simplypushdownontheoutlettothedesiredelevation.Thecarryinghandle hasaspringloadedelevationarmthatreturnstheoutletto30°iftheoperatorreleaseshisgripontheoutletorthe monitor is unmanned.

E.FlowandPressure Whenusingwithafognozzledonotexceedthemaximumratedflowof500gpm(2000lpm).Whenusedwith smooth bore tips, do not exceed the following discharge pressures.

TipSize(mm) PSI Kpa GPM

1½”(38mm) 55 380 500

13/8”(35mm) 80 550 500

1¼”(32mm) 100 690 464

11/8”(28mm) 120 830 412

1”(25mm) 150 1035 364 Whenfinished,drainallwaterfromtheline,closethevalve,foldthelegsandsecurethemonitorinthemounting bracket, hose bed or storage compartment.

F. Mounting Bracket Anoptionalmountingbracketisavailableforstoringthemonitor.Themountingbracketwillaccommodate amonitorwithallaccessoriesavailablefromAkronBrassCompany.Figure4showsthebracketdimensionsfor mountingtoanyhorizontalorverticalsurface.Figure5showsageneralhorizontalandverticalstorage orientation.Themountingbracketshouldnotbesecuredsuchthatthemonitorwillhangupsidedown.DONOT FLOWTHEMONITORWHENSECUREDINTHEMOUNTINGBRACKET.ONLYFLOWTHEMONITORAS OUTLINEDINTHEPREVIOUSINSTRUCTIONS.

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FOR USE WITH CAFS •ForoptimalCAFSBubbleStructureplacethenozzlepatterninstraightstreamandturntheflowcontrol ringtoFLUSH. NOTE: Changingtheflowcontrolringwithoutadjustingthepressurewillaffectyouractualflowrate i.e,ifyouchangetoahigherflowsetting,yourinletpressurewilldecreaseandyourflowwillbelessthan shownontheflowcontrolring.Ifyouchangetoalowerflowsetting,yourinletpressurewillincreaseand yourflowwillbemorethanshownontheflowcontrolring.Changingtheflowchangesthereaction force.Pumpcurves,hosesizeandlength,elevation,etc.,willaffectactualresults.

Maintenance Instructions • Afteruse,flushthemonitorwithcleanwatertocleangrit,dirtorfoamfromaroundexteriormovingparts.Doingso will allow the monitor to operate as designed. •Examinethepointsofthespikesonallthreelegs.Iftheflatofanyspikeexceeds1/16”(1,5mm)diameter,itmust bereplaced.Thespikesareassembledwithathreadlockingagent.Whenreplacingthespikesuseathread lockingagentsuchasLoctite#222,PermabondLM113orequivalent. •Theshutoffvalvemayneedtobeservicedwithanewballandseatifthevalvebecomesdifficulttooperate. ContactCustomerServiceforareplacementkitifrequired. •Ifthespringloadedelevationmechanismbecomesdifficulttooperatecleaninternalcomponentswith rubbingalcohol.DoNOTuseanytypeoflubrication.Thiswillhaveanadverseeffectontheoperationof the elevation mechanism.

FIGURE: 1

50°

30°

Manned

Unmanned

10°

20°

VALVE

CLOSE

OPEN

20°

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FIGURE: 2

FIGURE: 3

CarryingStrapAttachmentHole

CarryingHandle

2-1/2"Outlet

CarbideTipSpikes

(4)OutletTrunnions

BallValvewithTork-Lok

2-1/2”Inlet

SafetyStrap&Hook

22-3/8

7-7/8

15-1/8

9-1/8

15-1/4

DIMENSIONAL LAYOUT

Deployed-Top View

Deployed-Side View

Stowed-Top View

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FIGURE: 4

FIGURE: 5

15

13-3/4

5-1/43-3/45-3/4

4X ø 11/32

STORAGE ORIENTATIONS

Horizontal Vertical

BRACKET DIMENSIONS

PHONE: 330.264.5678 or 800.228.1161 I FAX: 330.264.2944 or 800.531.7335 I akronbrass.com

WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER: We warrant Akron Brass products for a period of five (5) years after purchase against defects in materials or workmanship. Akron Brass will repair or replace product which fails to satisfy this warranty. Repair or replacement shall be at the discretion of Akron Brass. Products must be promptly returned to Akron Brass for warranty service.

We will not be responsible for: wear and tear; any improper installation, use, maintenance or storage; negligence of the owner or user; repair or modification after delivery; damage; failure to follow our instructions or recommendations; or anything else beyond our control. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THOSE INCLUDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, AND WE DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Further, we will not be responsible for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including, but not limited to, any loss of profits) from any cause whatsoever. No person has authority to change this warranty.

© Akron Brass Company. 2019 All rights reserved. No portion of this can be reproduced without the express written consent of Akron Brass Company.

REVISED: 4/19

SECURED

MINIMUM 10 FT

ISO 9001 REGISTERED COMPANY

FIGURE: 6

SPIKE

9”

3”

9”

3”

INSERT SPIKE AT A SLIGHT ANGLE POINTING AWAY

FROM THE MONITOR

SECURE WITH SAFETY STRAP