USER MANUALMODEL NUMBER:FI-50NFI-50NKFI-50NVAND RELATED UNITS
50 Gallon Air Operated Portable Foam Unit
English (Original Instructions)
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User Manual: 50 Gallon Air Operated Portable Foam Unit | English
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Model No.: FI-50N, FI-50NK, FI-50NV, AND RELATED UNITS
Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing it.• Readallinstructionsbeforeinstallingoroperatingunit.• Alwayswearappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipment
(PPE)whenoperatingorservicingunit.• Alwaysfollowallchemicalsafetyprecautionsand
handlinginstructionsprovidedbythechemicalmanufacturerandMaterialSafetyDataSheet(MSDS).
• Ifthisunitismodifiedorservicedwithpartsnotlistedinthismanual,theunitmaynotoperatecorrectly.
• Neverpointthedischargewandatyourself,anotherperson,oranyobjectyoudonotwantcoveredinchemical.
• Alwaysdepessurizeunitafteruse(asdescribedintheAfterUseInstructions).Alwaysstoreunitdepressurized,withthedischargeballvalveintheclosedposition.
• Donotexceedanincomingairpressureof100psi(7bar).
• Donotexceedafluidtemperatureof100˚F(37˚C).• Alwaysflushtheunitwithfreshwaterfor5minutes
whenswitchingfromanalkalinetoanacidoranacidtoanalkaline.
• Neveruseunitwithhydrocarbonsorflammableproducts.
• Onlyusecleananddryair.Airmustbefilteredandfreeofmoistureorpumplifewillbediminished.Ifneeded,installanairdryerbeforeunit.
• Donotuseanairlubricatorbeforetheunit.
WARNING
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENTPleasedisposeofpackagingmaterials,oldmachinecomponents,andhazardousfluidsinanenvironmentallysafewayaccordingtolocalwastedisposalregulations.
Alwaysremembertorecycle.
*Specificationsandpartsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
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Model No.: FI-50N, FI-50NK, FI-50NV, AND RELATED UNITS
OPTIONSPump Seal Material
FI-50NSantoprene(standard)Viton (V)Kalrez(K)
Addboldoptioncodestoitemnumberasshown.Forstandardoptions,nooptioncodeisneeded.Examples:• FI-50N(standardunitwithSantoprenepumpseals)• FI-50NV(unitwithVitonpumpseals)
REQUIREMENTSCompressedairrequirements 40-80psi(3-5bar)with5-10cfm(141-283l/min)Liquidtemperaturerange 40-100˚F(4.4-37˚C)Chemicalcompatibility Chemicalproductsusedwiththisequipmentmustbeformulatedforthistypeofapplication
andcompatiblewithunitmaterialsandpumpseals.Formoreinformationonchemicalcompatibility,consultthemanufacturerorMSDSforyourproductorcontactourcustomerservicedepartment.
SPECIFICATIONSPowertype CompressedairChemicalpickuptype Drawsfrompre-mixedsolutionNumberofproductsunitcandrawfrom
Oneproduct
Suctionlinelength/diameter 3/8in.(9.5mm)insidediameterCapacity 50gallons(189.27liters)Dischargehosediameter/length 50ft.(15.24m)hose,with3/4in.(19mm)insidediameterDischargewand/tiptype 7in.(17.8cm)stainlesssteelwandwithzerotipandballvalveOutputdistance 25-30ft.(7-9m)Outputvolume 20-45gal/min(75-170l/min)offoamFlowrate* 2gal/min(7.6l/min)Pumpseals Santoprene,Viton,orKalrezWheeltype Two10inchnon-markingwheels,two5inchcasterswithlock
*Dilutionratesandflowratesgivenarebasedonchemicalwithviscosityofwaterandfactoryairpressuresettings.
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User Manual: 50 Gallon Air Operated Portable Foam Unit | English
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Model No.: FI-50N, FI-50NK, FI-50NV, AND RELATED UNITS
Operation Instructions:1. Followallinstructionsfromchemicalmanufacturer.
Fillthetankwithwaterandtheadvisedpercentageofchemicalconcentrate.
2. Withballvalve(HV60)intheclosedposition,pluganairlineintotheairfitting(AP25).
3. Slowlyopentheballvalve(HV60)completely.4. Adjusttheneedlevalve(NV14Y)todesiredwetnessor
drynessoffoamfollowingthestepsbelow:a. Closeneedlevalvecompletelyinclockwisedirection.b. Openneedlevalveincounter-clockwisedirection3
completeturns.c. Continuetoopenvalvein¼turnincrementsallowing30
secondsbetweenadjustmentsuntilproperconsistencyoffoamisachieved.
After Use Instructions: 1. Flushtheunitwithfreshwaterfor5minutes.2. Disconnecttheairlinefromtheairfitting(AP25)and
relieveanyremainingpressureinthesystembyopeningthedischargeballvalve(HV60).
3. Closetheballvalve(HV60)afterallpressurehasbeenrelievedfromthesystem.
Maintenance Instructions: Tokeepyourportabletankfoameroperatingproperly,periodicallyperformthefollowingmaintenanceprocedures:• Checktheairpump(P56/P56K/P56V)forwearandleaks.• Inspecthosesforleaksorexcessivewear.Makesureall
hoseclampsareingoodconditionandproperlysecured.• Replacefilter(AFR25)inregulator(R25)asneeded.• Checkthesuctiontubeandscreenfordebrisandcleanas
needed.• Draincompressortankonaregularbasistoensureproper
operationofpump.
Troubleshooting Instructions:• Checktoensurethedischargehoseisuncoiledproperly,
andthattherearenokinksthatcouldobstructfluidflow.• Checkairregulatorbowl(ABR25)fordebrissuchas
water,oil,orrustparticles.Cleanbyunthreadingtheairregulatorbowlfromtheairregulator(R25).
• Ifneedlevalve(NV14Y)valveisopentoofar,thepump(P56/P56K/P56V)willcycleimproperlyduetolackofairpressure.Ifthisoccurs,resetneedlevalveasdescribedinOperationInstruction#4.
• Makesureproperfoamingchemicalandconcentrationisbeingused.
• Ifairpassesthroughthepump(P56/P56K/P56V)withoutcycling,thepumpneedstobereplaced.
• Iffoamsolutionbacksupintoairregulatorbowl(ABR25),thecheckvalve(CV38)needstobereplaced.
• Iffoamcomesoutwet,nomatterwheretheneedlevalve(NV14Y)ispositioned,thecheckvalve(CV38)mayneedtobereplaced.
• Checkforproperairpressureonairgauge(AG100).Air regulator(R25)isfactorysetat50psi(3.4bar).Operatingrangeis40to80psi(3to5bar)with5to10CFM(141to283l/min)
• Iftheunitfoamsatareducedpressure: o Checktheaircompressorsupplyingtheunit.Ifthe
pressureislessthan40psi,turnthefoamunitoffuntilthecompressorcancatchup.
o Iftheairsupplyis50psi(4.14bar)orabove,checktheAG100,whichshouldreadnear50psi(4.14bar).IftheAG100ismoreorlessthan50psi(4.14bar),adjustthepressurebyturningtheknobonthetopoftheairregulator(R25).
o Ifbothoftheaboveareokay,thestainlesssteelmixingmesh(SS-MESH)couldbeplugged.Removeandcleanitbyfollowingtheinstructionsbelow:1. Besurethefoamunitisnotpluggedintoanair
supplyandbesuretorelieveallstoredpressureintheunitbyhavingtheballvalve(HV60)intheopenposition.
2. Removethestainlessadaptor(SSA12)fromtheteefitting(SST12HB38).
3. Removethescreenandthemixingmeshfrominsidetheteefitting(SST12HB38).
4. Cleananyparticlesfromthemixingmeshandthescreen.
5. Replacethemixingmeshandthenthescreenintothebackoftheteeandscrewthestainlessadaptorbackintothetee.Itisrecommendedtouseapipethreadsealantwhenreinstallingthestainlessadaptorbackintotheteefitting(SST12HB38).Ifthemixingmeshhasalotofforeignparticlesinit,makesurethestrainer(STR38-IL)isstillinplace.
• Checkforpluggedstrainer(STR38-IL).Replacestrainerifnecessary.Strainermustbeused.
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Model No.: FI-50N, FI-50NK, FI-50NV, AND RELATED UNITS
DFP7
TANK-50N
SSP50S5161812SSAXLE50
PL50-A
W15
COTFWAX15
FWAX15
CST5SS-L
CST5SS
PVCV34FM
(see parts list for color op�ons)
HBSS1234
H34B-H(Available per ft.)
SSC34
TANK ASSEMBLYITEM NUMBER: TANK-50N-A
HOSE AND WAND ASSEMBLYITEM NUMBER: SSWA38-HA50
HBSS1234 HHSB1238 W387HV60
ZEROTIPFOAMWANDASSEMBLYITEMNUMBER:SSWA38
50ft(15.2m)HOSEASSEMBLYITEMNUMBER:H34-50
HBSS1234 SN1212HV60 PW10 ST80200
FAN TIP FOAM WAND ASSEMBLYITEM NUMBER: PWA34-ST
AKSS34-PAKSS-HPCAKSS34-PAKSS-HPC
ANTI-KINK SPRING ASSEMBLY ITEM NUMBER: AKSS34
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Model No.: FI-50N, FI-50NK, FI-50NV, AND RELATED UNITS
NV14Y
FWP12
SSA14AP25
HBSS1234
PLATE ASSEMBLYITEM NUMBER (Santoprenepump): PA-PFITEM NUMBER (Kalrezpump): PA-PFKITEM NUMBER (Vitonpump): PA-PFV
BPS-58SO
BPS-58SOBPS-58SO
BPS-58SO
BPS-58SO
STR38-ILP56-BRKT-SCREWHBSSEL1438
NV14Y
HBSS1438
SSC38EC14-2
SSC38
P56, P56K, or P56V
HBSSEL1814
P56-BRKT
R25
SST12HB38
HBSSEL1438
AG100
CV38
Plate - Inside View
Plate - Back View
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
WATERSEPARATORITEMNUMBER:WS-20CFM
30ft(9m)AIRHOSEASSEMBLYITEMNUMBER:AH30
N34GHDHB38GHWA34M34G
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Model No.: FI-50N, FI-50NK, FI-50NV, AND RELATED UNITS
ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION
A34M34G 3/4GHTX3/4MPTADAPTOR
AG100 1.5INCHDRYMODEL20DUALSCALEGAUGE
AKSS34 SSANTI-KINKSPRINGFOR3/4INCHHOSEWITHPIN
AKSS34-P SSANTI-KINKSPRINGFOR3/4INCHHOSE
AKSS-HPC ANTI-KINKSTAINLESSSTEELHITCHPINCLIP
AP25 PLUG1/4NPTMAIRFITTING-BRASS
B103234 10-32X3/4PHILTRUSSMACHSCR18-8
B8X58 8-15X5/8inchPHILFLATTY-B316S.S.
BPS-58SO BackPanelScrew-5/8inchwithStandOff
BPS-SSR 1/4INCHPUSHNUTBOLTRETAINERSTAINLESSSTEEL
COT 1/8X1COTTERPIN18-8S/S
CST5SS 5inS.S.SWIVELCASTERWITH4INWHEEL
CST5SS-L 5inS.S.SWIVELCASTERWITH4INWHEELANDLOCK
CV38 PVCCHECKVALVE3/8BARBS-SSSPRING
DFP7 7INCHHINGEDCAPASSEMBLY-INCLUDESBLACKCAP,LIDFLANGEANDHINGEPIN
DFP7-C 7INCHFILLCAPPOLYPROBLACK
DFP7-F 7INCHTANKLIDFLANGEPOLYPRO
DFP7-PIN HINGEPINFORDFP7-C&DFP7-C
DFP7-C-BL 7INCHFILLCAPPOLYPROBLUEPANTONE
DFP7-C-GN 7INCHFILLCAPPOLYPROGREENPANTONE
DFP7-C-RD 7INCHFILLCAPPOLYPROREDPANTONE
DFP7-C-YL 7INCHFILLCAPPOLYPROYELLOWPANTONE
DHB38 3/4FLATSEAT3/8HOSEBARB
EC14-2 OETIKERCLAMP13.8
EC75 OETIKERCLAMP-12/04/07
F34SS-L SSCRIMPFERRULE1.90inchesX1.5inchesLONG
FWAX15 FLATAXLEWASHER
FWP12 7/8IDX1.5ODX0.05THKSSFW
FWP14 C-8161/2inSSWASHER
GHW GARDENHOSEWASHER-D-#102
H14B-H 1/4INCHBLUEHOSE-GOODYEARHORIZON-Availableperft.
H34B-H 3/4INCHBLUEGOODYEARHORIZONHOSE-Availableperft.
H38B-H 3/8INCHBLUEGOODYEARHORIZONHOSE-Availableperft.
HBSS1234 STAINLESSHOSEBARB1/2X3/4
HBSS1438 STAINLESSHOSEBARB1/4MPTX3/8BARB
HBSSEL1438 STAINLESSHOSEBARBELBOW1/4INCHNPTX3/8HOSEBARB
HBSSEL1814 304STAINLESSELBOW1/8INCHNPTX1/4INCHHOSEBARB
HHSB1238 HEXHEADS.S.REDUCERBUSHING1/2inX3/8
HV60 1/2inSTAINLESSBALLVALVE-w/WELDEDNUT
N34GH 3/4GARDHSESWIVELNUT
NV14Y FLOWCONTROLVALVE-INCLUDESBLACKKNOB
P56 PUMPWITHSANTOPRENESEALS-INCLUDESHOSEBARBS,AIRFITTING,ANDEXHAUSTBARB
P56K PUMPWITHKALREZSEALS-INCLUDESHOSEBARBS,AIRFITTING,ANDEXHAUSTBARB
P56V PUMPWITHVITONSEALS-INCLUDESHOSEBARBS,AIRFITTING,ANDEXHAUSTBARB
20756103B PolyproG57AirPortxHBStraight,w/Vitono-ring
HB14P 1/4inBRASSHBAIRFITTING/G57/P56
HB5638 HOSEBARBFORP56PUMP
HB5638K HOSEBARBFORP56KPUMP
HB5638V HOSEBARBFORP56VPUMP
P56-BRKT PUMPBRACKET-STAINLESSSTEEL
P56-BRKT-SCREW
HILOSCREWFORRETAININGP56-BRKT
PL50-A FI-50ADAPTORPLATE
PLPF PORTABLEFOAMERBACKPLATEW/HINGEANDHOLES
PLPF-PIN 302STAINLESSPORTABLEPLATEHINGEPIN
PVCV34FM PVCVALVE3/4inFPTX3/4inMPT
R25 AIRREGULATOR-1/4fptTWOPORT1/8fptTWOPORT-INCLUDESFILTERANDBOWL
S142034 1/4-20X3/4PHILTRUSSM/S18-8
S5161812 5/16-18x1/2PhilPan18-8
SSA14 SS304MALE/FEMALEADAPTOR1/4NPTX1/4NPT
SSAXLE50 SSAXLE-50GAL5/8x23.05
SSC38 WORMGEARCLAMP,S/S(.25-.63)
SSP50 STAINLESSSTEELAXLEPLATE(50GAL)
SSP50-CSTR STAINLESSSTEELPLATEFORCASTERSUPPORT
SSST [email protected].
SST12HB38 STAINLESSTEECOMBO1/2inFPTX3/8inBARBWITHSSSTANDS.S.MESH
SSMESH STAINLESSSTEELMESH-1ball
STR38-IL INLINESTRAINER3/8BARB20MESH304STAINLESSEDPMGSKT
TANK-50N 50GALLONPORTABLEUNITNATURALINCOLOR
TW916 1/2INTTOOTHL/W410SS
W15 NONMARKINGWHEELFORPORTABLEUNITS
W387 S.S.304SPRAYWAND3/8inMPTX7inLONG-THREADONONEEND
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