MTT20-CAT777(F)-1

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Operators Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1. Definitions and Abbreviations Page

A. Warnings, Cautions and Notes………….……………………….…….. 2
B. Shall, Will, and May………....……………………….……………….. 2
C. Abbreviations……..………………………….…………………..……. 2

Section 2. System Descriptions

A. Water Tank ......................…………………………………………….. 4
B. Water Pump ……………………………………..…………………..... 4
C. Hydraulic Drive Motor ………………………………………………. 5
D. Cab Control System …………………………………………………... 5
E. Monitor System ………………………………………………………. 6
F. Monitor Nozzles & Stream Shapers…………………………………… 7
G. Fire Suppression System …….……………………………………….. 8
H. Spray Head System …………………………………………………… 9
I. Dump Bar……………………………………………………………… 10
J. Tank Drain System ………………………………….……………….. 10
K. Hose Reel ……………………………………………………………... 10

Section 3. Normal Operations

A. Before Operation .………….…………………………………………. 11
B. Operations …………………………………………………………….. 11
C. After Operation …...……………………….………………….……… 14

Section 4. Limitations …………………..…….………………………………………… 16

Section 5. Performance
A. Spray Patterns………………………………………………………… 17
B. Spray System Duration Coverage ……………………………………. 17
C. Precision Watering …………………………………………………… 18
D. Fire Suppression System ……………………………………………… 19

Section 6. Appendix
A. Operators Checklist …………………………………………………… 20

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES USE OF SHALL, WILL AND MAY

The following definitions are found Shall and Will – Used when application
throughout the manual and apply as follows: of a procedure is mandatory.

Should – Used when application of a

procedure is recommended.
WARNING
Operating procedures and May - Used to indicate an acceptable or
techniques, which could result in suggested means of accomplishment.
personal injury and/or loss of life if
not carefully followed.

ABBRIVIATIONS

FIP - Fault Isolation Procedures

CAUTION IPB - Illustrated Parts Breakdown
Operating procedures and CW - Clockwise
techniques, which could result in CCW – Counterclockwise
damage to equipment if not carefully FPM – Feet Per Minute
followed. FT - Feet
GPM – Gallons Per Minute
IN/SQ FT – Inches per Square Feet
NOTE MPH – Miles Per Hour
PSI - Pounds Square Inch
Operating procedures and techniques SQ FT – Square Feet
that are considered essential to
emphasis.

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1
REAR
VIEW

5
TOP
VIEW 4

1 WATER PUMP& HYDRAULIC MOTOR

7
2 HOSE REEL

3 SPRAY HEADS
SIDE
4 CAB CONTROL
VIEW
5 HAND RAIL & WALKWAY

6 FOAM CONCENTRATE TANK

7 MONITOR

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System Description
WATER TANK (MTT)
The MEGA 20,000 gallon steel water tank
consists of a water tunnel, primary and
secondary floors, vertical baffles, bulkheads,
outer skins, internal piping and external
piping. The tank design is patented and
known as the Magnum Anti-surge
Stabilization System (MASS)
The tank structure is built around and on top
of the tunnel super structure. The tunnel
provides support to the floor plate, pivot
structure, baffles and mounting for the water
pump. The floor plates carries loads while
the baffles and bulkheads add to tank
strength and dampen water surges. External
and internal piping is also used to carry
water from the water pump to spray heads,
monitor, spray bar, hose reel, dump bar and
dump valve.
WATER PUMP
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An open centrifugal type water pump
mounted to the water tank supplies water
pressure for tank mounted spray heads,
monitor, dump bar, and hose reel. The
water pump shaft is driven clockwise (CW)
by a hydraulic motor mounted to the shaft
end of the water pump.
Water pump major components and their
function are:
1. Bracket – Main frame of the pump that
allows a pump to be bolted to the tanker
and provides the means to direct mount
the hydraulic drive motor.
2. Volute case – A “snail shell” shaped
case that encloses the impeller. It is
narrow at the center and enlarges from
there to the discharge area.
3. Wear Ring – Acts as a bearing surface
between the impeller and volute case.
Constructed of bronze material.
4. Impeller – Rotating wheel attached to
the shaft that accelerates the speed of the
water producing water flow and
pressure.
5. Shaft Seal – Confines grease to the
inner and outer bearing area while
keeping foreign material from entering
the bearing area and seals water inside
the volute case.
6. Mechanical Seal - Provides a seal
around the rotating pump shaft at the
volute case.
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7. Rope Seal – Provides a seal around the CAB CONTROL SYSTEM

rotating pump shaft at the volute case.
Constructed of a graphite rope material
that is designed to drip water and allow
shaft lubrication.

8. Inner/Outer Bearings - Provide roller

surface for the pump shaft

HYDRAULIC DRIVE MOTOR

Multi-function control box that is mounted

in the vehicle cab to control all water tank
functions. Controls are available for the
monitor, intermittent spray, water pump,
work lights, foam suppression, adjustable
nozzle, system, spray heads, spray bar,
gravity dump bar and tank drain valve.
Some systems are equipped with a low
water cut-off system that turns off the water
pump during low water levels. The box also
provides indications of tanker water level
A geared type motor that drives the water and a system fuse holder. The cab controls
pump. The hydraulic motor is mounted to requires 24 VDC vehicle power to operate.
the top of the water pump and receives
hydraulic pressure from the vehicle The control functions operate as follows:
hydraulic system at 1800-3400 PSI and flow Control Function
rates up 120 GPM to operate. The hydraulic Joystick Sends command signals
motor is coupled directly to the water pump (LEFT-RIGHT- to the logic box
shaft and rotates in a clockwise (CW) UP-DOWN) (electric monitor) or
direction. A cross-over line with a flow hydraulic control valve
control valve is used to bleed off hydraulic assembly (hydraulic
oil flow to precisely set the speed of the monitor) to move the
hydraulic motor. monitor.
TIMER OFF Sets OFF time (5
second increments)
between timer cycles of
selected spray heads or
dump bar when the
timer switch is in the
intermittent position.

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Control Function Control Function

TIMER ON Sets ON time (5 second
increments) between
timer cycles of selected
spray heads or dump
bar when the timer
switch is in the
intermittent position.
PUMP Routes vehicle
hydraulic system
pressure to the
hydraulic pump circuit
to allow the water
pump to operate.
MONITOR Provides electrical
power to the joystick
and opens the monitor
BFV.
LIGHTS Provides power to
worklights.
FOAM Open or closes the
foam concentrate tank
in-line control valve.
INTERMITTENT On or Off for timer
/CONSTANT function.
AUX Reserved
ADJUSTABLE Adjusts monitor nozzle
NOZZLE from FOG to
STREAM.
LOW WATER Not Used
PUMP RESET
WATER LEVEL Indicates tank water
level.
SYSTEM Provides power for all
cab control functions.
LT BUMPER Opens or closes left
front bumper spray
head.
LT FRONT Opens or closes left
front vertical side spray
head.
LT REAR Opens or closes left
rear spray head.
LT CENTER Opens or closes left
center rear spray head.
RT CENTER Opens or closes left
center rear spray head.
RT REAR Opens or closes right
center rear spray head.
RT FRONT Opens or closes right
front vertical side spray
head.
RT BUMPER Opens or closes right
front bumper spray
head.
DUMP BAR Opens dump bar BFV.
DRAIN Opens drain BFV
MONITOR SYSTEM
The system is comprised of a monitor
(hydraulic or electric), hydraulic control
valve assembly or logic box, butterfly valve
assembly, nozzle and controls.
Monitor (Hydraulic)
A metal waterway
that directs a stream
of water in both
elevation (up-down)
and rotation (right-
left). Hydraulic
motors move the
waterway based
upon hydraulic flow
from the hydraulic control valve assembly as
commanded by the cab control joystick.
The monitor is threaded to a flanged pipe
that mounts directly above the BFV. The
monitor also provides mounting for a variety
of different nozzles.

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Hydraulic Control Valve Assembly
The assembly
contains three
hydraulic solenoid
valves that direct
hydraulic pressure to
the hydraulic motors on the monitor and
BFV cylinder as commanded by the cab
control box. A pressure relief valve is
incorporated in the manifold block to protect
the monitor system against any over
pressurization conditions. The assembly is
mounted to the tank lower flange and
receives hydraulic pressure from the vehicle
hydraulic pump.
Hydraulic BFV Assembly
A hydraulically
operated valve
that opens or
closes to control
water flow to the
monitor. The
hydraulic
cylinder receives hydraulic pressure from
the hydraulic control valve assembly as
commanded by the cab control monitor
switch. The assembly is clamped between
the upper and lower pipe flanges.
Monitor (Electric)
A metal waterway that
directs a stream of
water in both elevation
(up-down) and rotation
(right-left). 24 VDC
electric motors move
the waterway based
upon filtered electronic
signals from the logic
box as commanded by the cab control
joystick. The monitor is threaded to a
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flanged pipe that mounts directly above the
BFV. The monitor also provides mounting
for a variety of different nozzles.
Electro-pneumatic BFV Assembly
An electro-pneumatic
valve that controls
flow of water to the
monitor. A 24 volt
DC solenoid receives
commands from a cab
control monitor switch through the logic box
to route pressurized air to an air chamber
which opens or closes a 3” valve. The
assembly is clamped between upper and
lower pipe flanges.
MONITOR NOZZLES AND STREAM
SHAPERS
Smooth Bore Nozzle
A cone shaped 1.5”
diameter nozzle that
directs water flow. The
nozzle has a built in
stream shaper that
smoothes water flow to
increase water stream
distance.
Smooth Bore (Stackable)
A segmented cone shaped
nozzle that directs water
flow. The nozzle opening
is adjusted by removing
segments to acquire the
most efficient nozzle
opening for a given water
pump operating pressure.
Nozzle segments diameters are 1 ⅜”, 1 ½”,
1 ¾” and 2”. The nozzle requires and in-
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line stream shaper to increase water stream Remote Adjustable Nozzle

distance. (Electric/Hydraulic)

In-Line Stream Fog/Stream

Shaper
A performance
enhancer that is
mounted between the
monitor outlet and the
selected straight bore
nozzle. The stream
shaper pathway is a A modified straight bore nozzle that allows
honeycomb style channel designed to the operator to remotely adjust selected
efficiently shape a water stream to water stream patters from fog to stream from
maximum water stream distance. the cab control. The nozzle inner or outer
barrel is moved in or out by an electric or
Manual Adjustable Nozzle hydraulic actuator to obtain the fog/stream
pattern. Some nozzles are configured for
fire suppression foam eduction.

Fan/Stream

Fog/Stream: A modified straight bore

nozzle that allows the operator to manually
adjust selected water stream patters from fog
to stream. Some nozzles are configured for
fire suppression foam eduction.
Fan/Stream: A modified straight bore
nozzle that allows the operator to manually
adjust selected water stream patters from flat
fan to stream. The flat fan pattern
orientation is adjustable from horizontal to
vertical by reorienting the nozzle on the
monitor.
A modified straight bore nozzle that allows
the operator to remotely adjust selected
water stream patters from flat fan to stream
from the cab control. The nozzle inner or
outer barrel is moved in or out by an electric
actuator to obtain the fan/stream pattern.
The flat fan pattern orientation is adjustable
from horizontal to vertical by reorienting the
nozzle on the monitor.
FIRE SUPPRESION SYSTEM

A system that consists of a 120 or 60 gallon

stainless steel holding tank, an electric or
pneumatic actuated shut-off valve, in-cab

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control switch, hosing and a foam eduction
nozzle mounted to the monitor.
Foam Concentrate Holding Tank
A stainless steel tank
mounted in the
forward upper
portion of the water
tank. The holding
tank contains a rotation dial.
supply tube that
extends to the bottom of the tank and
connected to a flexible hose at the top of the
tank and then routed to the foam agent shut-
off valve. The tank also contains a
pressure/vacuum cap which keeps foreign
matter out of the tank while providing for
pressure relief and air displacement during
temperature changes.
Electric/Pneumatic Shut-off Valve
The in-line shut-off valve is mounted on the
foam tank upper lip and is controlled by the
in-cab control FOAM switch. The shut-off
valve is actuated by either an electric or
pneumatic actuator that is controlled by the
in-cab control switch. Once the shut-off
valve is opened, foam concentrate will flow
from the holding tank to the monitor nozzle
if the monitor and water pump switches are
ON.
Foam Eduction Nozzle
will create a suction force that pulls foam
concentrate from the holding tank. Once
foam concentrate is flowing, the nozzle
proportions foam concentrate, water and air
to produce finished foam. The nozzle
contains a metering valve that allows for
adjusting foam solution at a rate of 1%, 3%
or 6%. Rate adjustment is obtained with
either a removable disk or an external
SPRAY HEAD SYSTEM
The spray head system consists of 4, 6 or 8
pneumatic or hydraulic actuated spray
heads, cab controls, solenoid control box
assembly and air or hydraulic hosing.
Spray Head Assembly
A valve body
constructed of
aluminum that is
electrically controlled
and hydraulically
operated. The valve
body inlet is attached
to a header pipe that is
connected to a pressurized water manifold.
The valve body contains a flexible
diaphragm that is held closed by a hydraulic
cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder receives
pressure from the solenoid control box.
Each spray head assembly incorporates a
deflector that can be adjusted to control both
spray pattern width and flow.

Solenoid Control Box Assembly

The control box
assembly is mounted
A manual or remote adjustable (fog/stream) to the aft bulkhead of
nozzle is attached to the monitor waterway. the water tank. The
The nozzle inner housing uses monitor high assembly contains
pressure water to create a venture effect that hydraulic solenoid

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valves that direct hydraulic pressure to the

spray head as commanded by the cab control
box. The solenoids receive hydraulic
pressure from vehicle chassis and 28 VDC
power from the cab control box.

DUMP BAR

A spray bar that contains several rows of

3/8” drain holes to dispense water. A
hydraulically operated BFV controls the
water supply to the dump bar. The BFV is
controlled electrically from the cab control
box and is actuated by a hydraulic cylinder.
The actuators receive hydraulic pressure
from the solenoid control box assembly.
Dump bars can be either gravity or pressure
fed.

TANK DRAIN

A hydraulic BFV attached to the water tank

pressure pipe is used to drain water from the
water tank. The BFV is controlled
electrically from the cab control box and is
actuated by a hydraulic actuator. The
actuators receive hydraulic pressure from
the solenoid control box assembly. Tank
drains can be either gravity or pressure fed.

HOSE REEL

A reel assembly that is located on the

bottom aft end of the water tank fitted with a
1” or 1.5” diameter reinforced rubber hose
and a fire fighting style nozzle. The hose
reel assembly receives pressurized water
from the pressurized manifold on the back
of the tank to operate.

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Normal Operations

This section provides the vehicle operator 4. Monitor – CHECKED & SECURED
with step by step operating procedures for
the installed MTT system. The information A. Nozzle – Check for security of
is separated into before operations, foam concentrate supply line
operations and after operations. A pocket and correct flow disk
size checklist of all listed procedures is also size/selector dial setting.
provided for use in the vehicle cab.
5. Vehicle Hydraulic Tank – SERVICED

6. Tank Lines and Hoses – SECURED

7. Tank Drain Petcocks – CLOSED

8. Spray Heads – SECURED & SET

9. Water Pump – CHECKED

A. Water Pump – Check to ensure
volute case drain valve is
closed.

10. Hose Reel – CHECKED

11. Solenoid Control Box – CHECKED

OPERATIONS
Use these procedures to safely operate the
standard and optional systems installed on
the MEGA water tanker.
BEFORE OPERATIONS
These procedures are used to perform a
walk-around inspection of the MEGA water SPRAY HEAD SYSTEM
tanker system before use or beginning of the
shift. This inspection is in addition to and 1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON
does not replace the vehicle manufacturer’s
(CAT) inspection requirements. 2. INTERMITTENT TIMER – SET
A. Timer ON/OFF Dials – SET
1. Vehicle Parking Brake - ON B. INTERMITTENT Switch – SET

2. Cab Control Switches – SET OFF

3. Foam Concentrate Level – CHECKED

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3. PUMP Switch – ON
CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
service life.
4. Individual Spray Heads – SELECTED
Once operations are complete:
5. PUMP Switch – OFF
CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
service life.
6. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – OFF
GRAVITY DUMP BAR
1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON
2. INTERMITTENT TIMER – SET
A. Timer ON/OFF Dials – SET
B. INTERMITTENT Switch – SET
3. PUMP Switch – ON
CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
service life.
4. DUMP Bar Switch – ON
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5. PUMP Switch – OFF
CAUTION
CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
service life.
6. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – OFF
MONITOR
1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON
2. PUMP Switch - ON
CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
service life.
3. Monitor – Pointed in a safe direction.
4. MONITOR Switch – ON
5. Monitor Joystick – As Required
6. MONITOR Switch – OFF
Once operations are complete:
7. Monitor Nozzle - STOW
CAUTION
Manual and remote adjustable nozzles
must be stowed pointing vertically to
reduce wear on monitor joints.
Leaving the nozzle in any other
position will cause increased wear on
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monitor joints and result in premature 9. Monitor Nozzle - STOW

joint failure.
CAUTION
8. PUMP Switch – OFF
Manual and remote adjustable nozzles
CAUTION must be stowed pointing vertically to
reduce wear on monitor joints.
Disengaging the water pump above Leaving the nozzle in any other
LOW IDLE may result in water pump position will cause increased wear on
component damage and reduced monitor joints and result in premature
service life. joint failure.

9. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch - OFF 10. PUMP Switch – OFF

CAUTION
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
Disengaging the water pump above
1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
2. PUMP Switch - ON service life.

CAUTION 11. Cab Control SYTEM Switch – OFF

Engaging the water pump above 12. Vehicle – Wash or fresh water rinse
LOW IDLE may result in water pump exposed areas
component damage and reduced
service life. TANK DRAIN

3. Monitor – Pointed in a safe direction. 1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON

4. FOAM Switch – ON 2. (Power Dump Only) PUMP Switch –

ON
5. MONITOR Switch – ON
CAUTION
6. Monitor Joystick – As Required
Engaging the water pump above
Once operations are complete: LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
7. MONITOR Switch – OFF service life.

8. FOAM Switch – OFF 3. DRAIN Switch – ON

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4. Water Level – Drain to desired level.
CAUTION
Do not operate the water pump in a
dry sump. Dry running operation will
cause water pump failure.
After operations are complete:
5. DRAIN Switch – OFF
6. (Power Dump Only) PUMP Switch –
OFF
CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
service life.
7. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – OFF
HOSE REEL
1. Hose Nozzle – CLOSED
2. Hose – Deploy desired length.
3. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON
4. PUMP Switch – ON
CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
service life.
5. Vehicle RPM – SET
6. Hose Nozzle – OPEN as desired.
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Once operations are complete:
7. Hose Nozzle – CLOSE
8. Vehicle RPM – LOW IDLE
9. PUMP Switch – OFF
CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above
LOW IDLE may result in water pump
component damage and reduced
service life.
10. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch- OFF
11. Hose – Reel in and stow hose nozzle.
AFTER OPERATIONS
These procedures are used to perform a
walk-around inspection after using the
MEGA water tanker systems. This
inspection is in addition to and does not
replace the vehicle manufacturer’s (CAT)
inspection requirements.
1. Vehicle parking brake - ON
2. Cab Control Switches – SET OFF
3. Monitor – CHECKED & SECURED
4. Vehicle Hydraulic Tank - CHECKED
5. Tank Lines and Hoses – SECURED
6. Tank Drain Petcocks – As Required.
7. Spray Heads – SECURED & SET
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8. Water Pump – CHECKED

A. Water Pump – Check for damage
and volute case drain valve set as
required.

9. Hose Reel – CHECKED

10. Solenoid Control Box – CHECKED

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Limitations
1. WATER PUMP

CAUTION
Do not operate the water pump
in a dry sump.

CAUTION
Engaging the water pump
above LOW IDLE may result
in water pump component
damage and reduced service
life.

CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump
above LOW IDLE may result
in water pump component
damage and reduced service
life.

CAUTION
Limit water pump operation to
5 minutes when not using spray
heads, dump bar, monitor,
drain valve or hose reel.
Water pump operation in a no
flow condition will increase
system water temperature and
reduce service life of spray
heads and water pump

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SPRAY PATTERN AND REACH

The figures below illustrate width and reach of spray heads and monitor. Typical spray head
deflector fan adjustments are also depicted.

SPRAY SYSTEM DURATION

The table below contains a standard vehicle duration based on spray head deflector opening and
vehicle speed.

Number of Spray Heads Ground Speed Max. Distance

and Opening GPM (MPH) (Miles)
2 Spray Heads@ 1/4” 954 10 3.5
2 Spray Heads@ 1/4” 954 15 5.2
2 Spray Heads@ 3/8” 1243 10 2.7
2 Spray Heads@ 3/8” 1243 15 4.0

4 Spray heads @ 1/4” 1504 10 2.2

4 Spray heads @ 1/4” 1504 15 3.3
4 Spray heads @ 3/8” 1572 10 2.1
4 Spray heads @ 3/8” 1572 15 3.2

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PRECISION WATERING
The following tables provide precision watering calculations for the installed spray system. Each
table is categorized by size of spray head deflector opening at a full fan width for 2 or 4 spray
heads.

Spray Head Deflector 1/4 Opening and Full Fan(20,000 gallons/75,708 liters)

2 SPRAY HEADS (954 gpm/3611 lpm) 4 SPRAY HEADS (1504 gpm/5693 lpm)
SPRAY TOTAL WATER MAX TOTAL WATER

SPEED DISTANCE COVERAGE DISPERSAL LAYER DISTANCE COVERAGE DISPERSAL LAYER

(GAL/SQ (IN/SQ (GAL/SQ (IN/SQ
MPH FPM (FT) (SQ FT) FT) FT) (FT) (SQ FT) FT) FT)
2 176 3690 306247 0.065 0.105 2340 175532 0.114 0.183
U 5 440 9224 765618 0.026 0.042 5851 438830 0.046 0.073
S 10 880 18449 1531237 0.013 0.021 11702 877660 0.023 0.037
15 1320 27673 2296855 0.009 0.014 17553 1316489 0.015 0.024

M KM/H MPM (METER) (M SQ) (L/M SQ) (MM) (METERS) (M SQ) (L/M SQ) (MM)
E 3 53 1124 28451 2.661 2.66 713 16307 4.643 4.64
T 8 134 2811 71128 1.064 1.06 1783 40768 1.857 1.85
R 16 268 5623 142256 0.532 0.53 3566 81537 0.929 0.94
I 24 402 8434 213384 0.355 0.35 5350 122305 0.619 0.61
C

Spray Head Deflector 3/8 Opening and Full Fan(20,000 gallons/75,708 liters)

2 SPRAY HEADS (1243 gpm/4705 lpm) 4 SPRAY HEADS (1572 gpm/5950 lpm)
MAX TOTAL WATER MAX TOTAL WATER
SPEED DISTANCE COVERAGE DISPERSAL LAYER DISTANCE COVERAGE DISPERSAL LAYER
(GAL/SQ (INCH/SQ (GAL/SQ (INCH/SQ
MPH FPM (FT) (SQ FT) FT) FT) (FT) (SQ FT) FT) FT)
2 176 2832 220885 0.091 0.145 2239 145547 0.137 0.220
U 5 440 7080 552212 0.036 0.058 5598 363868 0.055 0.088
S 10 880 14159 1104425 0.018 0.029 11196 727735 0.027 0.044
15 1320 21239 1656637 0.012 0.019 16794 1091603 0.018 0.029

M KM/H MPM (METER) (M SQ) (L/M SQ) (MM) (METERS) (M SQ) (L/M SQ) (MM)
E 3 53 863 20520 3.689 3.68 682 13522 5.599 5.59
T 8 134 2156 51302 1.476 1.47 1706 33804 2.240 2.23
R 16 268 4315 102604 0.738 0.74 3413 67609 1.120 1.11
I 24 402 6473 153906 0.492 0.48 5119 101413 0.747 0.74
C

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FIRE SUPPRESION SYSTEM
The table below shows consumption rates and duration of foam suppression concentrate and
water based upon a standard flow rate 500 gpm and 3% foam proportioning.

Foam Concentrate Water Duration

15 gallons 500 gallons 1 minute
30 gallons 1000 gallons 2 minutes
60 gallons 2000 gallons 4 minutes
90 gallons 3000 gallons 6 minutes
120 gallons 4000 gallons 8 minutes

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Appendix

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MTT
OPERATORS
CHECKLIST

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page
1. BEFORE OPERATIONS……..…… N-2

2. OPERATIONS
A. Spray Head System………… N-3
B. Gravity Dump Bar………… N-5
C. Monitor……………………… N-6
D. Fire Suppression System…... N-7
E. Tank Drain…………………… N-9
F. Hose Reel…………………….. N-11

3. AFTER OPERATIONS……………N-13

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BEFORE OPERATIONS
These procedures are used to perform a walk-around
inspection of the MEGA water tanker system before
use or beginning of the shift. This inspection is in
addition to and does not replace the vehicle
manufacturer’s (CAT) inspection requirements.

1. Vehicle Parking Brake - ON

2. Cab Control Switches – SET OFF

3. Foam Concentrate Level – CHECKED

4. Monitor – CHECKED & SECURED

A. Nozzle – Check for security of foam
concentrate supply line and correct flow disk
size/selector dial setting.

5. Vehicle Hydraulic Tank – SERVICED

6. Tank Lines and Hoses – SECURED

7. Tank Drain Petcocks – CLOSED

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8. Spray Heads – SECURED & SET

9. Water Pump – CHECKED

A. Water Pump – Check to ensure volute case
drain valve is closed.

10. Hose Reel – CHECKED

11. Solenoid Control Box – CHECKED

OPERATIONS
Use these procedures to safely operate the standard
and optional systems installed on the MEGA water
tanker.

Spray Head System

NOTE

Operating more than 4 spray heads simultaneously

will greatly reduce the width and flow of active spray
heads.

1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON

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2. INTERMITTENT TIMER – SET

A. Timer ON/OFF Dials – SET
B. INTERMITTENT Switch – SET

3. PUMP Switch – ON
CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.
4. Individual Spray Heads – SELECTED

Once operations are complete:

5. PUMP Switch – OFF

CAUTION
CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage and
reduced service life.

6. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – OFF

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GRAVITY DUMP BAR

1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON

2. INTERMITTENT TIMER – SET

A. Timer ON/OFF Dials – SET
B. INTERMITTENT Switch – SET

3. PUMP Switch – ON
CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

4. DUMP Bar Switch – ON

5. PUMP Switch – OFF

CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

6. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – OFF

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MONITOR

1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON

2. PUMP Switch - ON
CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

3. Monitor – Pointed in a safe direction.

4. MONITOR Switch – ON

5. Monitor Joystick – As Required

6. MONITOR Switch – OFF

Once operations are complete:

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7. Monitor Nozzle - STOW

CAUTION
Manual and remote adjustable nozzles must be
stowed pointing vertically to reduce wear on
monitor joints. Leaving the nozzle in any other
position will cause increased wear on monitor
joints and result in premature joint failure.

8. PUMP Switch – OFF

CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

9. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch - OFF

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON

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2. PUMP Switch - ON

CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

3. Monitor – Pointed in a safe direction.

4. FOAM Switch – ON

5. MONITOR Switch – ON

6. Monitor Joystick – As Required

Once operations are complete:

7. MONITOR Switch – OFF

8. FOAM Switch – OFF

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9. Monitor Nozzle - STOW

CAUTION
Manual and remote adjustable nozzles must be
stowed pointing vertically to reduce wear on
monitor joints. Leaving the nozzle in any other
position will cause increased wear on monitor
joints and result in premature joint failure.

10. PUMP Switch – OFF

CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

11. Cab Control SYTEM Switch – OFF

12. Vehicle – Wash or fresh water rinse exposed

areas

TANK DRAIN

1. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON

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2. (Power Dump Only) PUMP Switch – ON

CAUTION
Engaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

3. DRAIN Switch - ON

4. Water Level – Drain to desired level.

CAUTION
Do not operate the water pump in a dry sump.
Dry running operation will cause water pump
failure.

After operations are complete:

5. DRAIN Switch – OFF

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6. (Power Dump Only) PUMP Switch – OFF

CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

7. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – OFF

HOSE REEL

1. Hose Nozzle – CLOSED

2. Hose – Deploy desired length.

3. Gate Valve - OPEN

4. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch – ON

5. PUMP Switch – ON

CAUTION

Engaging the water pump above LOW IDLE

may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

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6. Vehicle RPM – SET

7. Hose Nozzle – OPEN as desired.

Once operations are complete:

8. Hose Nozzle – CLOSE

9. Vehicle RPM – LOW IDLE

10. PUMP Switch – OFF

CAUTION
Disengaging the water pump above LOW IDLE
may result in water pump component damage
and reduced service life.

11. Cab Control SYSTEM Switch- OFF

12. Hose – Reel in and stow hose nozzle.

13. Gate Valve - CLOSED

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AFTER OPERATIONS
These procedures are used to perform a walk-around
inspection after using the MEGA water tanker
systems. This inspection is in addition to and does not
replace the vehicle manufacturer’s (CAT) inspection
requirements.

1. Vehicle parking brake - ON

2. Cab Control Switches – SET OFF

3. Monitor – CHECKED & SECURED

4. Vehicle Hydraulic Tank - CHECKED

5. Tank Lines and Hoses – SECURED

6. Tank Drain Petcocks – As Required.

7. Spray Heads – SECURED & SET

8. Water Pump – CHECKED

A. Water Pump – Check for damage and volute
case drain valve set as required.

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9. Hose Reel – CHECKED

10. Solenoid Control Box – CHECKED

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