Selecting A FoamPro SystemSelecting A FoamPro System

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• Class A foam concentrates– NFPA 1150 or US Forest Service Approved

• Class B foam concentrates– Use of a lower % foam concentrate will increase the

discharge capabilities; i.e., 1%x3% versus 3%x6%.– AFFF – AR-AFFF (Viscosity considerations) – Control at each discharge

• Emulsifiers– Viscosity considerations

What Type(s) Of Foam Concentrate What Type(s) Of Foam Concentrate Do You Want To Proportion?Do You Want To Proportion?

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What Are Water/Foam Flow What Are Water/Foam Flow Requirements?Requirements?

• What discharges require foam solution?– Pre-connected hand lines, trash lines, etc.

– 2-1/2” and/or larger discharge(s)

– Deck gun or aerial waterway (secondary feed)

• What are min. & max. GPM requirements of

solution?

• What are min. & max concentrate levels?

• Properly size proportioner, main waterway

check valve and flowmeter

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Class B Foam Sizing ConsiderationsClass B Foam Sizing Considerations

• Performance expectations• NFPA standards• Storage requirements

(On and off vehicle)

• Logistical requirements• Concentrate proportioning rates• Control at each discharge

(AccuMax single or multi-point injection)

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Gallons per minute of foam concentrate required

Injection Gallons per Minute WaterRate 25 50 100 200 300 400 500 10000.1% 0.025 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 1.00.5% 0.125 0.25 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 5.01.0% 0.25 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 10.03.0% 0.75 1.5 3.0 6.0 9.0 12.0 15.0 30.06.0% 1.5 3.0 6.0 12.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 60.0

Rate 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,0001.0% 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 503.0% 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 1506.0% 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300

Sizing The Proportioner Sizing The Proportioner

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Class A ExampleClass A Example

• Flow requirements – Maximum: One deck gun 500 gpm– Minimum: One 1-1/2” 35 gpm (mop up)

• Concentrate level requirements– Maximum 1.0% (exposure protection)– Minimum 0.3% (initial attack)

• Calculate concentrate requirements– Maximum: 500 gpm x 1.0% = 5 gpm– Minimum: 35 gpm x 0.3% = .105 gpm

• Choose pump and flowmeter from charts

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Fuel Hydrocarbon Polar Solvents

Foam Type AFFF or FFFP AR/AFFF

Application .10 gpm/ft2 @ 1% .10 to .20 gpm/ft2 @ 3%Rate Formula or 3% or 6%

Spill Area 50 x 50 = 2500 sq.ft.

Critical 2500 2500Application Rate x .10 gpm/ft2 x .17gpm/ft2 250 gpm 425 gpm

Total Foam 250 gpm 425 gpm Concentrate x 15 min x .01 = 37.5 x 15 min x .03 =

191on Scene or x .03 = 112 or x .06 =

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Class B Foam Application RatesClass B Foam Application RatesNFPA 11 or Manufacturers RateNFPA 11 or Manufacturers Rate

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The FoamPro Product LineThe FoamPro Product Line

Model Capacity (Class A foam only)

1600 0.1-1.7 gpm

1601 0.1-1.1 gpm (Class A and/or B foam)

2001 0.01-2.6 gpm

2002 0.01-5.0 gpm

3012 0.1-12.0 gpm

Maximum operating pressure

400 psi

Model Capacity

3020 4.0 - 20.0 gpm

3040 4.0 - 40.0 gpm

3060 4.0 - 60.0 gpm

3090 6.0 - 90.0 gpm

3150 6.0-150.0 gpm

3300 10.0-300.0 gpm

Dual pump option available for flows below 3000 series minimums

Maximum operating pressure 250 psi

Product LineupProduct LineupClass A Single Point InjectionClass A Single Point Injection

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FoamPro 1600 SeriesFoamPro 1600 Series

• Ideal applications: – Brush rigs/skid units– Fast attack vehicles– Municipal apparatus– Retrofits– Compressed Air Foam

Systems

• Treats up to:– 340 gpm @ 0.5%– 170 gpm @ 1.0%

Product LineupProduct LineupClass A And/Or B Class A And/Or B

Single Point InjectionSingle Point Injection

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FoamPro 2000 SeriesFoamPro 2000 Series

• Ideal applications:– Municipal pumpers– Wildland pumpers– Marine and shipboard– Dual foam systems – Compressed Air Foam

Systems

• Treats up to:– 1000 gpm @ 0.5%– 500 gpm @ 1.0%

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Capabilities Of A 5.0 GPM SystemCapabilities Of A 5.0 GPM System

Class A Attack Capability % Solution Attack Capability0.2% 2,000 GPM 200,000 cu. ft.0.5% 1,000 GPM 100,000 cu. ft.1.0% 500 GPM 50,000 cu. ft.

Solution flow and critical application rate using the Iowa formula

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Capabilities Of A 5.0 GPM SystemCapabilities Of A 5.0 GPM System

Class B Attack Capability % Solution Attack Capability1% 500 GPM 4,980 sq. ft.3% 166 GPM 1,660 sq. ft.6% 87 GPM 830 sq. ft.

Solution flow and critical application rate on Hydrocarbon @ 0.10gpm / sq ft

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FoamPro Model 3012FoamPro Model 3012

• Ideal applications:– Municipal pumpers– Wildland pumpers– Marine and shipboard– Dual foam systems– Compressed Air Foam

Systems

• Treats up to:– 2400 gpm @ 0.5%– 1200 gpm @ 1.0%

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Capabilities Of A 12.0 GPM SystemCapabilities Of A 12.0 GPM System

Class A Attack Capability % Solution Attack Capability0.2% 6,000 GPM 600,000 cu. ft.0.5% 2,400 GPM 240,000 cu. ft.1.0% 1,200 GPM 120,000 cu. ft.

Solution flow and critical application rate using the Iowa formula

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Capabilities Of A 12.0 GPM SystemCapabilities Of A 12.0 GPM System

Class B Attack Capability

% Solution Attack Capability1.0% 1,200 GPM 12,000 sq. ft.

3.0% 400 GPM 4,000 sq. ft.

6.0% 200 GPM 2,000 sq. ft.Solution flow and critical application rate on Hydrocarbon @

0.10 gpm / sq ft

AccuMax AccuMax High Flow Industrial Systems High Flow Industrial Systems

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AccuMax Single Point SystemsAccuMax Single Point Systems

• Ideal applications:– Industrial – Municipal pumpers – Airport rescue – Aerial apparatus– Compressed Air Foam

Systems

• Treats up to:– 10,000 gpm @ 3.0%– 5,000 gpm @ 6.0%

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WaterTank

Check Valves

WaterPump

MultipleDischarges

Flowmeter

FoamTank

Line Strainer

Digital Display Control

AccuMax Single Point InjectionAccuMax Single Point Injection

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Size Max Accuracy Max OperatingTee Flow Range Flow Range1-1/2x1" 5 - 110 gpm 3 - 145 gpm

1-1/2" 10 - 320 gpm 3 - 380 gpm

2" 15 - 520 gpm 5 - 625 gpm

2-1/2" 20 - 750 gpm 8 - 900 gpm

3" 30 - 1150 gpm 12 -1380 gpm

4" 55 - 1980 gpm 20 - 2380 gpm6" ** 70 - 2800 gpm 30 - 3300 gpm8" ** 120 - 4800 gpm 50 - 5600 gpm

** Electromagnetic flowmeter

Determine Flowmeter RequirementsDetermine Flowmeter Requirements

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AccuMax Multi-Point SystemsAccuMax Multi-Point Systems

• Microprocessor Control– On-demand multi-point foam

injection at each discharge– Unmatched accuracy across full

performance range

• Edwards Rotary Gear Pumps– 40, 60, 90, 120, 150 & 300 GPM

Models– All bronze construction

• Use Multiple Foam Sources– Foam tank or outboard pickup

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• Superior Performance– No flow restrictions– Not affected by external

factors

• Calibration And Testing– Easy, fast, reuse the foam

• Applications Include:– Industrial Apparatus,

Marine

AccuMax Multi-Point SystemsAccuMax Multi-Point Systems

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• Master Control– Provides total system

control and performance information

– Advanced self-diagnostics• Individual Line Control

– Each allows plain water or choice of injection percentage

– Displays line performance along with water & foam totals

• Digital Displays– Simple push button control– Ultra-bright LED readout

AccuMax Multi-Point Systems AccuMax Multi-Point Systems OperationsOperations

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AccuMax Multi-Point Line ControllerAccuMax Multi-Point Line Controller& Flowmeter Sizing& Flowmeter Sizing

Discharge Injection Foam Flowmeter Size Line Size Capacity Range 1% 3% 6%

1-1/2" 1/2" 3 - 26 3-380 300-380 100-380 50-380

1-1/2" 1/2" EXT 1-26 3-380 100-380 33-380 17-380

1-1/2" 3/4" 6 - 60 3-380 N/A 200-380 100-380

2" 3/4" 6 - 60 5-625 600-625 200-625 100-625

2-1/2" 3/4" 6 - 60 8-900 600-900 200-900 100-900

1-1/2" 1" EXT 1.8-60 3-380 180-380 60-380 30-380

2" 1" EXT 1.8-60 5-625 180-625 60-625 30-625

2-1/2" 1" EXT 1.8-60 8-900 180-900 60-900 30-900

based on water flowmeter range and foam capacityWater Treatable Water Flow

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AccuMax Multi-Point Line ControllerAccuMax Multi-Point Line Controller& Flowmeter Sizing& Flowmeter Sizing

Discharge Injection Foam Flowmeter Size Line Size Capacity Range 1% 3% 6%

3" 1-1/4" 10-100 12-1380 1000-1380 333-1380 167-1380

4" 1-1/4" 10-100 20-2380 1000-2380 333-2380 167-1667

4" 1-1/2" 16-150 135-2800 1600-2380 533-2380 267-1667

6" 1-1/2" 16-150 135-2800 1600-2800 533-2800 267-2500

8" 1-1/2" 16-150 235-5000 1600-5000 533-5000 267-2500

10" 1-1/2" 16-150 375-8100 1600-8100 533-5000 375-2500

4" 2" 24-300 20-2380 N/A 800-2380 400-2380

6" 2" 24-300 135-2800 2400-2800 800-2800 400-2800

8" 2" 24-300 235-5000 2400-5000 800-5000 400-5000

10" 2" 24-300 375-8100 2400-8100 800-8100 400-8100

based on water flowmeter range and foam capacity

Water Treatable Water Flow

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Plumbing SuggestionsPlumbing Suggestions

• 1-1/2" or 2" Flowmeter tee– One or two preconnects and booster lines

• 2-1/2" or 3" Flowmeter tee– Two to three preconnects, 2-1/2" discharge and

supplemental feed to deck gun

• 4" Flowmeter tee– Large waterway flow i.e. preconnects, multiple 2-1/2"

discharges, deck guns and/or aerial waterway

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FoamPro OptionsFoamPro Options

• Manual Concentrate Management System *– Controls Tank A and Tank B with manual flush

• Electronic Concentrate Management system *– Controls Tank A and Tank B with automatic flush

• MultiFlo Interface *– Digital display of individual water flows, up to 4 discharges

• Dual Injection Selector *– Allows for two separate injection points

• Advanced Feature Controller *– Offers “Auto-On” Programming

*Not Available on 1600 Series or AccuMax Multi-Point Systems

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FoamPro OptionsFoamPro Options (cont.)(cont.)

• Poly Foam Tanks– 5, 12 and 20 gallon

• Main Waterway Check Valves– 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", and 4" NPT, BSP, and Victalulic

• Stainless Steel Manifold– 1-1/2", 2", 2-1/2", 3", and 4" Victaulic

• Solid State Contactor– Offers higher surge protection than solenoids

• Remote Start/Stop Switch– Allows driver to activate for pump and roll operations

• System Placards– Schematic and rating

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AccuMax Multi-Point OptionsAccuMax Multi-Point Options

• Low Flow• Manual Override• Pressure Readout at Each Discharge• High Pressure Injection (300 PSI)

• Hydraulic Pump Configurations

Product LineupProduct LineupRefill SystemsRefill Systems

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Power-FillPower-Fill

• Improved Safety– No injuries from climbing

on top of vehicles or lifting foam containers

• Increased Efficiency– Accomplish task faster with

fewer personnel

• Added Economy– Purchase concentrate in

larger containers for less cost

• Two Models– Greater flexibility

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D.C. ModelD.C. Model

• On-Board System– Pre-plumbed for fast, easy

operation

• Easy To Use– Microprocessor control– Push button activation– Automatic shut-off– Manual override

• Heavy Duty Pump– Up to 12 GPM– 12 volt ½ hp motor

– 24 volt available– Excellent drafting– Handles all viscosities

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A.C. ModelA.C. Model

• Portable System– Easily moved to apparatus– Pre-plumbed piping

• Simple Operation– Full tank indicator– Momentary switch

• Heavy Duty Pump– Up to 18 GPM– 110 volt ½ hp motor– Excellent drafting– GFI protected– Handles all viscosities

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Some Friendly AdviceSome Friendly Advice

• Define your needs– Immediate– Life of the vehicle

• Thoroughly check out all of the systems being considered– What the system will and will not do– Check with those who have experience – Consult with more than one reliable source

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A “Solution” For A “Solution” For Every ApplicationEvery Application