Water Monitor
Monitor- M Series Description
LIFECO Standard manually operated Water Monitor,Model-M is provided with manual rotation lock and a handle for easy horizontal and vertical rotation. The Monitor is made out of steel pipe and pipe fittings or stainless steel construction. The swivelling joint for horizontal and vertical rotation are ball bearing type and are made out of bronze material. All the steel parts are hot dip galvanised after fabrication. Model M 211, M 311 & M 411 are with hot dip galvanised carbon steel waterway and Model M 214, M 314 & M 414 are with stainless steel waterway. The monitor has large flow capacity, long range capability and can be manually operated by a single fire fighter. The water vanes in discharge tube reduces the turbulence and friction loss, thus increasing the nozzle performance to achieve greater range. |
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INSTALLATION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
The monitor must be installed and operated carefully by a trained person, having good knowledge of equipment. Before assembly of the monitor to the supply piping, flush thoroughly the piping with water to avoid sand, residue, welding slag or other debris hindering the proper functioning of the monitor. After few initial successful tests, an authorised person must be trained to perform the inspection and testing of the monitor. The monitor should be ready for use. To achieve this condition, scheduled inspection and maintenance operation should be performed and it must be recorded in the maintenance register book indicating the requirement or recommendation.
The recommended maintenance, procedure must be followed as given in the manual and also as per the local authority having jurisdiction. It is recommended to carry out weekly physical inspection of the monitor. The inspection should verify that no damage has taken place to any component and the monitor is ready for use. Carry out functional test every month for the flow, regular rotation in horizontal and vertical plane for the entire operating angle to observe any leakage. At least once in three months proper greasing through grease nipple provided on bearing, worm wheel and worm shaft must be ensured. Each monitor must be operated with the full flow in accordance to the guidelines of the organisation having local jurisdiction. The owner is responsible for maintaining the equipment in proper operating condition.
FEATURES
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SIZE |
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65 NB |
590 |
375 |
375 |
500 |
415 |
80NB |
625 |
390 |
400 |
600 |
470 |
100NB |
790 |
495 |
510 |
665 |
595 |
CAUTION
A trained personnel for fire fighting must use the monitor. Appropriate guidance & training must be give to reduce the risk of injury. The nozzle must be fixed to the monitor carefully, mismatched or damaged threads may cause leakage or uncouple electric appliance can cause serious injury by way of the nozzle during operation.Application of water or foam on an electrocution, as water is a conductor of electricity.The water supply to monitor must be increased gradually. A sudden surge of water supply to the monitor must be avoided.
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For more information about M Series Fire Monitors, either email the sales team or call +44 (0) 870 066 4401.
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