Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS) Flashcards
How much class A foam does a CAFS truck hold?
20 to 30 gallons
What lines are typically available for CAFS?
Front jump line
Crosslays
Rear 2 1/2 discharge
Deck gun
What 2 Class A CAFS systems do we have?
Old style- Foam Pro
New style- Husky 10/12
What one air system does our apparatus operate with?
Hercules
What 3 sub systems make up CAFS?
Water pump
Air compressor
Foam concentrate proportioner
How is the air supplied for CAFS?
Supplied by a 200cfm screw-drive compressor.
Where is the air introduces into the foam solution?
Downstream of the discharge valve
What is used to match the compressor pressure (plus or minus 5%) to the discharge water pressure when the compressor rocker switch is activated to the foam side?
The auto pressure balancer valve
When will the CAFS compressors PTO operate?
Only when the fire pump is engaged
What might prevent the compressor PTO to engage?
If the compressor pressure is above 30psi
Look for this on the air pressure gauge
When should he systems be engaged?
At idle
Name the functions for the compressor system control panel
-PTO/ compressor engagement switch (on/off)
-PTO engaged indicator light
-compressor air gauge
-oil temp gauge of CAFS
-audible and visual warning of high temp (250F)
FOAM MODE
-automatic pressure balancer to match compressor discharge pressure to pump discharge pressure between the ranges of 60-150psi
TOOLS MODE
-fixes pressure for the use of air tools
What is the operating temperature of the oil in CAFS?
165-210F
What pressure range does the automatic pressure balancer operate between?
60-150psi
What mode automatically balances pressure to match compressor pressure with pump discharge pressure?
Foam mode
What mode is fixed pressure?
Tools Mode
What circumstance is it recommended to operate the system in tools mode?
It is not recommended in any circumstance to operate in tools mode. Serious injury could result if system is accidentally discharged
What is CAFS airflow monitored in?
SCFM
Standard cubic feet per minute
What must happen before operation of any system?
Daily check
What must be checked before use of CAFS?
The compressor oil reservoir
Should be 1/4 to 1/2 up the sight glass