2010 KME Foam Pro Flashcards
When the “FOAM” button is pressed, the “ON” status lamp will illuminate, indicating that the system is ready. The “ON” status lamp will ____ when foam is being injected.
flash
The FoamPro system will monitor the ___ and ____ at the specified concentrate injection rate.
water flows / control foam injection
The system responds to variations in water flow by ____ the speed of the foam pump.
increasing or decreasing
When the “FOAM” button is again pressed, the “ON” status lamp will ____, indicating that the system is in ____ mode and the pump will stop but other system monitoring functions will continue.
extinguish / Stand-By
If water flow requirements exceed the capacity of the pump to deliver foam concentrate, the pump will run at maximum rate and “_____” will flash
HI FLO
If the flow decreases such that the required injection rate is less than the lowest rating of the pump, the pump will run at its minimum rate and “ _____” will flash
Lo.Flo
The totaled values for water and foam concentrate pumped can be cleared from memory by performing a ____ function.
RESET
Using the “SELECT” button, select either “TOTAL WATER” or “TOTAL FOAM”. By ____ , the value shown is cleared and displayed as zero.
pressing and holding both the and buttons at the same time
When changing concentrate % : If either ▲ and ▼ button is held _____ , the value will increase or decrease accordingly.
down for a period of 2 seconds,
When a reset is performed in the % display mode (pressing both the ▲ and ▼ buttons at the _____) the foam concentrate injection rate is returned to the default value.
same time
Low Foam Tank Level:
If the tank is empty, the pump will not run for more than ____.
2 minutes.
Low Foam Tank Level:
A low foam concentrate tank level is denoted by “____” blinking on the display.
Lo Con
If _____ of low concentrate level is detected, the display will show “____”, the pump will stop, and the system will go to Stand By mode until the foam level is restored and the on button is depressed.
two consecutive minutes / No Con
Pump Error:
In the event that the pump motor will not run or stalls for ____, the display will show “____” to indicate that the pump is producing no feedback to the control signal.
10 seconds / ERR.EL
“____” – Foam delivery rate is below pump capability.
Lo.Flo
“____” – The water delivery rate is too high for the foam pump’s capacity.
Hi.Flo
Priming the Foam Pump:
When the fire pump is running, the foam pump cannot pump air efficiently against ____
100 to 150 psi back pressure.
Priming the Foam Pump:
To re-establish foam concentrate flow quickly, the following procedure can be used:
1. Turn the CAL/INJECT valve to the ____ position.
Calibrate
To re-establish foam concentrate flow quickly, the following procedure can be used:
2. With the fire pump flowing water from a foam discharge gate and the FoamPro system
On, observe the ___ from the CAL/INJECT valve.
hose
To re-establish foam concentrate flow quickly, the following procedure can be used:
3. When foam concentrate flows from the unit, turn the CAL/INJECT valve back to the
___ position. The pump is now primed and ready for normal operation.
INJECT
Foam Refill System:
Pushing the ___ will start the foam pump/motor in the automatic refill mode.
green button
Foam Refill System:
When the tank is full, the green light will go on _____.
solid.
Foam Refill System:
To override the automatic mode or to run in the manual mode, ______. To stop the operation, release the red button. Caution must be taken not to hold the red button too long or the tank could ____.
push and hold the red button / overfill.
Foam Refill System:
The system comes with a foam pump/motor assembly,_____ , and a side-mount level indicator switch.
a refill wand with 6 feet of 1” ID suction hose
Automatic Refill Operation:
3. Turn the REFILL/FLUSH valve counterclockwise to the stop for the ____ position.
4. Press the ____ button once. The pump will start filling the foam tank. The GREEN
light will flash _____ while the pump is in operation.
5. When the foam tank is full, the GREEN light will illuminate solid and the pump will
stop.
REFILL / GREEN / on and off
Automatic Refill Operation:
6. The pump will run for ___ and then shut down if no flow is detected by the flow switch. After 20 seconds, the pump will ____
immediately after no flow is detected.
7. When the foam level drops in the foam tank, the GREEN light will go out.
20 seconds / shut down /
Manual Refill Operation:
2. Press and hold the ____ button to run the pump. The button will illuminate solid red
while the pump is running.
3. When the tank is full, as shown by the ____ light, release the RED button.
RED / solid GREEN
Flush Operation:
1. Turn the REFILL/FLUSH valve handle clockwise to the stop for the ____ position.
flush
Flush Operation:
- Place the pickup wand into a container of ___.
- Place an empty container under the flush drain line.
- ____ the RED button until discharge fluid is clear.
fresh water /Depress and hold
The system is capable of proportioning foam between ____.
0.1% to 3.0%
The maximum operating pressure of the Foam Pro Model 2001 Foam System is ___.
400 psi.
The minimum GPM flow needed to operate the Foam Pro System is ___.
30 gpm
3.0% = Max flow GPM?
85 GPM
1.0% = Max flow GPM?
260 GPM
0.5% = Max flow GPM?
520 GPM
0.2% = Max flow GPM?
1300 GPM
