Class A Foam

Hale Class A Foam Proportioning System

Edition 1 May 2009

Hale Class A Foam System

The Hale Class A foam proportioning system is fitted to both heavy and medium pumpers

Edition 1 May 2009

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Hale Class A Foam System Components

Level indicator

Control Panel

80 Litre Class A foam Concentrate Tank

Venturi / Metering Assembly

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Class A Foam Pump

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Hale Class A Foam System Control Panel

Control Panel
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Hale Class A Foam System Components

Foam Tank Fill Transfer Pump Venturi / Metering Assembly

Class A Foam Solution Delivery Outlet

Foam Tank Fill Transfer Pump Actuation Button

Class A Foam Concentrate Tank Fill Pick-Up Tube Connection 25 mm Stortz

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Hale Class A Foam System Delivery Schematic

80 Litre Class A Foam Concentrate Tank

Control Panel Foam Concentrate Supply Line to Coaxial Control Cable Return Line From Inductor to Foam Concentrate Tank Foam Pump

Venturi / Metering Assembly

Foam Supply Line from Pump to Inductor

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Hale Class A Foam System Tank Fill Schematic

Class A Foam Concentrate Tank

Concentrate Tank is Fitted with a Level Sensor to Avoid Overfilling

Class A Foam Concentrate Transfer Pump

Foam Tank Fill Transfer Pump Actuation Button Class A Foam Concentrate Tank Fill PickUp Tube Connection 25 mm Stortz

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Flow Rate Via Unrestricted Delivery Outlets

Test Conditions
3 Metre Draught

30 Metres 64mm Hose ( open end outlet )

Test result
Delivery Outlets 2, 3 and 4 All Same Flows
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Flow Rate Via Restricted Class A Foam Delivery Outlet

Test Conditions
3 Metre Draught 30 Metres 64mm Hose ( open end outlet )

Test result
Delivery 1 Approx 50% Less Flow Than Delivery Outlets 2, 3, and 4
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Practical Skills

Any further clarification required? Skills practice should be undertaken to ensure you are competent in the operation of this equipment Thank you

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