| After months of working with Airpower International (Pennsauken, NJ), the Huntingtown VFD has taken delivery of their new "Mako" Mobile Cascade Air Unit. In January, we were awarded the FEMA grant for this unit along with a complete replacement of our SCBA cache, SCBA masks, and new RIT packs. This piece is currently the only Mobile Cascade Air Unit in the Southern Md Tri-County area, until St. Leonard VFD takes delivery of their unit. This month the volunteers will be training in the operation of the unit. Once completed, it will be placed in service. The specifications are:
Model 5408HBA-DET Trailer-mounted Breathing Air Compressor - 27.0 cfm charging rate,
6000 psig working pressure, dual drive (30-hp water-cooled diesel engine & 20-hp three-phase electric motor, complete with air clutch), complete with the following accessories:
--Inlet filter
--Intercoolers & aftercooler
--Interstage & final condensate separators
--V-belt drive with guard
--Electric start with battery
--Auto stop air pressure switch with indicator light
--High temperature shutdown switch and light
--Low oil pressure shutdown switch and light
--Automatic condensate drain system with muffler/reservoir
--Mk5C Purification system (processes 66,000 scf @ 6000 psig with an 80oF inlet temperature - prior to cartridge change)
--M4890 CO monitor with digital ppm readout, flow/calibration panel, warning light, audible alarm and system shutdown
--M9900 Cartridge monitor system (dewpoint monitor with early warning and shutdown).
--TM5004HP ASME air storage system (four cylinders - 1924 scf total @ 6000 psig)
--0 to 6000 psig adjustable SCBA regulator with safety relief valve and inlet & outlet gauges
--One master SCBA fill valve and gauge
--Four bank cascade control with bypass valve
--MSCFSS Three SCBA/scuba certified containment fill station complete with three SCBA fill whips, each supplied with a line valve, bleed valve and CGA 347 handwheel & nipple assembly
--100-ft. 6000 psig (12-volt) electric rewind hose reel with hose guide and stop - free end of hose to include line valve, bleed valve and HP coupler with mate - to be mounted in the rear of the trailer with access to the road side (driver's side) of the trailer
--0 to 6000 psig adjustable HOSEREEL regulator with outlet gauge (mounted on control panel)
--HOSEREEL control valve and gauge (mounted on control panel)
--Stainless steel gauge panel with hourmeter, 1-4 stage and oil pressure gauges, emergency stop button, shutdown light package, keyed on/off switch, cascade & fill controls and hose reel controls
--Control panel compartment to be complete with a hinged door with hand latches that opens all the way out and can be secured against the side of the trailer for operation.
--Tandem axle enclosed trailer with electric brakes
--Mounted spare wheel/tire
--Retractable tongue-mount jack stand
--20 gallon fuel tank (mounted on tongue)
--2 and 5/16 inch ball hitch with industry standard light connection harness
--Six (6) SCBA storage cabinet mounted on the tongue of the trailer
--2-kw Honda EU2000i generator (mounted on tongue)
--Two (2) 650-watt lights mounted on Extenda-light poles (mounted on the rear of the trailer) |
