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Chapter 21 - Compressed Air
Foam Systems
Failure
of any component of the CAFS to
maintain air and water pressures and
discharge volumes at or above the system
rating shall constitute failure of the test.
Chapter 21 - Compressed Air
Foam Systems
Standby run test: (short version) one 200’
line with quarter turn valve, establish a
foam flow with a output pressure of
125psi. With water tank half full. Close
the valve and maintain engine speed for
10 minutes without discharging water, air
or foam solution from the CAFS and
without operator intervention.
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Chapter 21 - Compressed Air
Foam Systems
After
10 minutes open the valve(slowly)
Either damage to the system that effects
rated performance of the lack of a fire
stream immediately upon opening the hose
line shall constitute failure of the test.
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