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Firecon 2400 Batch Mixer System

TECHNICAL DATA

FIRECON
P O Box 657
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone 541-889-8630
Fax 541-889-8654

E-mail: firecon@fmtc.com
Web Site: http://www.terra-torch.com

Firecon 2400 Batch Mixer System & Options

This Batch Mixer system is approved by and meets the standards and guidelines set by the Aerial Ignition Working Group. It also incorporates all the Corrective Actions set by Bureau of Land Management Director of Fire & Aviation. Unit comes with a Certificate of Compliance for the DOT tank and for the system as a whole.

The tank has two ways to bottom fill, one for pumper truck use and the other for a gas station type filling. Tank has a fuel level gauge inside and unit comes with a clear Lexan sight insert for the man way. This insert allows for safe visual observation of fuel level and gel mixing.

Tank is plumbed for Vapor Recovery/Removal hose. It has been found that by using the Vapor Hose while adding the gelling agent, most of the fuel fumes are siphoned off away from the operators face. The Vapor hose must be connected to all new or retrofitted helitorches.

Gel mixing is done by recirculation. Mixing time vary from 10 to 20 minutes. System is plumbed and wired to be used as a Terra Torch. The wand and hose by be purchased with the unit or at a later date.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Unit:

• Engine/Pump Compartment is constructed of aluminum with a control panel and expanded aluminum screens. Compartment is shielded on the back side and inside between engine and pump with solid aluminum panels.
• 13 HP Briggs & Stratton electric start Vanguard engine with spark arrestor.
• Oberdorfer 50 GPM Pump.
• Reduction drive unit to pump.
• Electromagnetic Clutch for instant on and off.
• Pressure relief valve.
• Glycerin filled pressure gauge.
• 12-volt Battery & battery box (outside mount)

240 Gallon or Larger D.O.T. Tank:

• D.O.T. 406 Tank mounted on Skids. Size - 44"D x 34"L x 58 "H
• Construction of tank is entirely 12 gauge T-304 Stainless Steel
• 10" D.O.T. Manway with Fuel Level Gauge & clear Sight Window Insert.
• Three Internal Shutoff Valves with Remote Controls. Long emergency shut off with attached lanyard.
• Plumbed with a three-way valve so partial batches can be mixed.
• Bottom fill - 2" Civacon Dry Break adapter on bottom for pumper truck and two inch cam lock on top with tube plumbed to bottom of tank.
• Lifting Lugs.
• Vapor Recovery/Remove fittings.
• Comes with 100ft Fuel Fill Hose and Emco Wheaton Dry Break Coupler. All hoses have swaged or crimped fittings and are checked for continuity.

OPTIONS

Trailer:

• 6ft x 12ft Tandem Axle - each axle 3500#
• Four wheel electric brakes
• Expanded Steel Floor
• Spare Tire & Wheel

Terra Torch Gun & Hose:

• Single Trigger with a grounded circuit for safer & easier operation.
• Brass barrel with shutoff at tip for minimum drip.
• Adjustable handle.
• Variable protractor type adjustment on gel fuel ignition device for different firing conditions.
• Orifice size is variable. Comes with four sizes.
• 25 ft 500 PSI electrically non-conductive ¾ inch hose with quick coupler.
• Husky swivel to protect hose from kinking.

See Price List for Basic Unit, Options and Accessories.