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Unit 4Unit 4Helitorch, Batchmixer and Helitorch, Batchmixer and Modular Mix Transfer ComponentsModular Mix Transfer Components
ObjectivesObjectives
Know basic parts & Know basic parts & mechanics of a Helitorchmechanics of a Helitorch
Become familiar with the Become familiar with the mixing systemsmixing systems
Basic function of mixing Basic function of mixing system is to combine raw system is to combine raw fuel with a gelling agent to fuel with a gelling agent to create a thickened mixture, create a thickened mixture,
then transfer it to the then transfer it to the helitorchhelitorch
The purpose of a Helitorch The purpose of a Helitorch is to dispense ignited gelled is to dispense ignited gelled
fuel via a helicopter.fuel via a helicopter.
Helitorch Primary PartsHelitorch Primary Parts
Helitorch Primary Helitorch Primary PartsParts
FrameFrame Fuel tank with sight glassesFuel tank with sight glasses Ignition systemIgnition system Pump and positive shut-off nozzlePump and positive shut-off nozzle Clay&Bailey relief valveClay&Bailey relief valve Cam-lock and dry break fittingsCam-lock and dry break fittings Single point suspension with Single point suspension with
adjustable attachment point and adjustable attachment point and electrical cableelectrical cable
BatchmixerBatchmixer
BatchmixerBatchmixer
Designed to mix gelling agents and Designed to mix gelling agents and fuel to a thick, consistent mixfuel to a thick, consistent mix
Tank designed to meet U.S. D.O.T. Tank designed to meet U.S. D.O.T. regulationsregulations
Capable of mixing large quantities of Capable of mixing large quantities of fuel & pumping to Helitorch drumsfuel & pumping to Helitorch drums
Batchmix ComponentsBatchmix Components
Batchmixer ComponentsBatchmixer Components
MotorMotor PumpPump Pressure gaugePressure gauge PlumbingPlumbing 3-way valve3-way valve MC 306 or DOT 406 MC 306 or DOT 406
tanktank Fuel fill portFuel fill port
Mix/re-circulation tankMix/re-circulation tank Discharge hose with Discharge hose with
dry break valvesdry break valves Suction dry break Suction dry break
fitting portfitting port Suction hose with dry Suction hose with dry
break valvesbreak valves Emergency Shut Off Emergency Shut Off
handle with minimum handle with minimum 20 foot lanyard20 foot lanyard
Modular Mix Transfer SystemModular Mix Transfer System
Modular Mix Transfer Modular Mix Transfer SystemsSystems
Same purpose as a batchmixerSame purpose as a batchmixer Not hard plumbed to a mix tankNot hard plumbed to a mix tank Pumps gelled fuels from one drum to Pumps gelled fuels from one drum to
anotheranother Less costly to manufactureLess costly to manufacture D.O.T. regulated for public highway D.O.T. regulated for public highway
transportationtransportation
Transfer System ComponentsTransfer System Components
Modular Mix Transfer Modular Mix Transfer System ComponentsSystem Components
MotorMotor PumpPump Pressure gaugePressure gauge Approved drumsApproved drums Fuel fill portFuel fill port Clay/Bailey relief Clay/Bailey relief
valvevalve Powder dispenserPowder dispenser
Sight glassesSight glasses Discharge hose Discharge hose
with dry break with dry break valvesvalves
Suction/re-Suction/re-circulation dry circulation dry break fittingsbreak fittings
Suction hose with Suction hose with dry break valvesdry break valves
Helitorch Support Kit Helitorch Support Kit ContentsContents- PPE -- PPE -
PPEPPE
Nitrile , leather and cotton glovesNitrile , leather and cotton gloves Cotton or non-static coverallsCotton or non-static coveralls OSHA/NIOSH approved dust masksOSHA/NIOSH approved dust masks Chemical splash gogglesChemical splash goggles Ear plugsEar plugs
Helitorch Support Kit Helitorch Support Kit Contents (cont’)Contents (cont’)
-Mixing Equipment--Mixing Equipment-
Mixing EquipmentMixing Equipment
Spring scaleSpring scale Aluminum container for powder Aluminum container for powder
measuringmeasuring Non-ferrous mixing paddleNon-ferrous mixing paddle Commercial gelling agentCommercial gelling agent Fuel thermometerFuel thermometer Approved powder dispenserApproved powder dispenser
Static Static Bonding Bonding
Equipment Equipment
Static BondingStatic Bonding
Bonding cables w/clamps and clipsBonding cables w/clamps and clips Approved transparent vapor hose Approved transparent vapor hose Gasoline approved transfer hoseGasoline approved transfer hose
Both the vapor and fuel transfer hose Both the vapor and fuel transfer hose should have wire helix and be continuity should have wire helix and be continuity tested prior to usetested prior to use
- Communications -- Communications -
CommunicationsCommunications
Hand held radio with chest harnessHand held radio with chest harness Headset with hardhat or SPH 4/5 Headset with hardhat or SPH 4/5
flight helmet with push to talk flight helmet with push to talk capabilitycapability
Extra clam shells with extra batteriesExtra clam shells with extra batteries Discrete radio frequencyDiscrete radio frequency
Helitorch/Mixing System Helitorch/Mixing System Misc. supplies and partsMisc. supplies and parts Extra drumsExtra drums 24 volt system for running tests24 volt system for running tests Extra parts including: spark plug, Extra parts including: spark plug,
drive belts, solenoid valve, single drive belts, solenoid valve, single pole guarded electrical switch, pole guarded electrical switch, propane regulator, dry break (male propane regulator, dry break (male and female), grease w/gunand female), grease w/gun
Propane bottles Propane bottles
MISC. Supplies cont.MISC. Supplies cont.
O-ring O-ring Grease Gun w/greaseGrease Gun w/grease 5 gal. Of diesel or jet A5 gal. Of diesel or jet A Cotton rags, hand cleaner, steel wool, duct Cotton rags, hand cleaner, steel wool, duct
tape, wire brush, wire ties, garbage bags, etc.tape, wire brush, wire ties, garbage bags, etc. 5 gal. Cubie of water5 gal. Cubie of water Tools and 2 large non-ferrous pipe wrenchesTools and 2 large non-ferrous pipe wrenches Spare drum seal(s)Spare drum seal(s)
- Helibase Equipment -- Helibase Equipment -
Helibase EquipmentHelibase Equipment
40-B:C fire extinguishers40-B:C fire extinguishers Pad maker w/nailsPad maker w/nails Wind indicator, wind meter and Wind indicator, wind meter and
thermometerthermometer Helibase, No Smoking and Helibase, No Smoking and
Flammable signsFlammable signs Barrier flagging with stakesBarrier flagging with stakes
Helibase Equipment cont.Helibase Equipment cont.
First Responder Medical Kit w/burn First Responder Medical Kit w/burn blankets and eye washblankets and eye wash
Crash Rescue KitCrash Rescue Kit Evacuation litterEvacuation litter 5-Gallon Class B foam 5-Gallon Class B foam Fiber TapeFiber Tape