Product Ratings - Akron Brass PROVENGER 1602 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

Read and follow the operating instructions before use .
For firefighting use only .

Product Ratings

Maximum Hydrostatic operating pressure: 230 psi/16 bar/1600 kpa
Product Warnings
• Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
• Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
• Not for use on electrical fires.
• Charge all lines slowly to facilitate a controlled water pressure build-up during start-up. Open and close slowly.
Rapid opening will produce a sudden thrust . Rapid opening and closing can cause water hammer . Have enough
firefighters on the line to safely control the reaction force created by the stream .
• At pressures below that indicated on the label, the nozzle will have reduced flow and reach. Be sure you
have enough flow and pressure for the situation (See IFSTA and NFPA manuals for guidelines).
• The amount of flow to a nozzle is controlled at the pump, not at the nozzle. Therefore, unanticipated increases
and decreases in flow can occur without the knowledge of the nozzle operator. This can cause serious conse
quences (i.e. too little flow to extinguish the fire, or increased reaction force which the nozzle operator may
be unable to handle) .
• Do not use the nozzle in portable hose holders.
• Ensure the nozzle is aimed in a direction that is safe, prior to opening the shutoff bale.
• Ensure the thread on the nozzle swivel is matched to the thread on the hose connection.
• Do not use the nozzle as a shut-off when testing hose.
• When operating at lower pressures the hose can kink more easily. A kink in the hose chokes off the flow, which
may result in inadequate flow for the situation.
• Pulsing the shutoff can be accomplished with this nozzle. However, you must assure that all equipment used
with the nozzles can withstand the resulting peak pressures and that the fire fighter is aware and can effectively
support the sudden change in nozzle reaction when pulsing
• When operating at lower pressures the hose can kink more easily. A kink in the hose chokes off the flow, which
may result in inadequate flow for the situation.
• Your nozzle should be inspected prior to and after each use, to ensure it is in good operating condition.
Periodically, an unanticipated incident may occur where the nozzle is used in a manner that is inconsistent with
standard operating practices and those listed in IFSTA. A partial list of potential misuses follows:
• There are many "tell tale" signs that indicate nozzle repair is in order, such as:
• If any of the above situations are encountered, the nozzle should be taken out of service
and repaired, plus tested by qualified nozzle technicians, prior to placing it back in service.
• Operating above maximum rated pressure and flow.
• Not draining, and allowing water to freeze inside the nozzle.
• Dropping the nozzle from a height where damage is incurred.
• Prolonged exposure to temperatures above +130 degrees F, or below -25 degrees F.
• Operating in a corrosive environment.
• Other misuse that might be unique to your specific fire fighting environment.
• Controls that are inoperable or difficult to operate.
• Excessive wear.
• Poor discharge performance.
• Water leaks.
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