EQUIPMENT DIGEST
FIRE PUMP
W.S. Darley & Co.’s Champion PSP power takeoff-driven, single-stage, high-volume pump features a full range of gear ratios and bronze impellers. Available in 750-, 1,000-, and 1,250-gpm ratings.
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DC-REMOTE CONSOLE
Vega, a Mark IV company, offers a three-line DC-remote console. Model C-534 controls up to three independent base stations over two-wire, four-wire (TX/RX audio pair and DC control pair), or two-wire earth-groundreturn metallic lines. Compatible with Motorola, CTE, and other standard DC radio control systems.
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GAS DETECTION EQUIPMENT
Gas Tech, Inc.’s Model 2321 multipoint, fixed-location gas detection system is now offered with an LED readout digital control module. The display has three-digit capacity showing PPM or LEL values. The 2321 can be ordered to detect H,S, H2 HC1, HF, CL2. F2, S02, CO,. AsH ⅜, PHc, B2H6, 02, SiHHNH„ and LEL combustibles. Sensors with remote amplifiers can be positioned up to one mile from the control module.
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BONDING WIRE ASSEMBLIES
The Protectoseal Co. offers a series of bonding and grounding wire assemblies that provide protection against static sparks during flammable liquid dispensing or filling. Standard cable length is three feet and clamp styles available are spring-loaded hand clamps, alligator clips, and C-clamps. All assemblies meet OSHA requirements.
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RESUSCITATION DEVICE
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation can be administered without risk of cross-infection using Demak I.td.’s Airwaze. This pocket-size disposable resuscitator provides a barrier to infection but does not obstruct air flow significantly. The device can be destroyed after use to protect against cross-infection.
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BATTERY CHARGER
The Auto Charge 1 Automatic Battery Charger from Kussmaul Electronics Co. Inc. is ideal for small battery and instrumentation application. Featuring completely automatic operation, float charging, current limiting, and low ripple output, the unit can charge batteries sized from 5 to 20 ampere-hours.
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PORTABLE RADIO
Ericsson GE Mobile Communications Inc.’s 16-channel PCS with Dual Priority Scan ” has GFXStar Automatic Numeric Identification, which identifies and displays the caller’s ID. The user can choose full power (5 watts for high band; i for UHF) or battery-saving 2 watts.
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TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER
Maxon Systems Inc.’s 49-F5 Transceiver is a 5-channel, 49MHz FM transmitter/receiver that has an ear mic that transmits via vibrations in the auditory canal. It has adjustable VOX sensitivity and an on-unit or remote (on a 4-foot cord) push-to-talk button. The built-in wire antenna permits use with protective headgear, it is powered by a 9V battery, and it has a belt clip.
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DEMAND VALVE
International Safety Instruments, Inc. (ISI) offers a mask-mounted demand valve that fits ISI Panaseal Facemasks, allowing users to switch between its Magnum SCBA and Airline Respirator respiratory protection products without changing masks. A quarter-turn, bayonet-style mounting action secures it to the mask.
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REPLACEMENT BATTERIES
JaBro Batteries, Inc. offers four replacement batteries for Motorola Saber radios. They are rated at 7.5 volts, come with an 18-month warranty, and accept a rapid charge.
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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
HealthTek®, Inc.’s 3001 Body Composition Analyzer measures a complete range of body composition factors including total body fat, total body water, daily caloric need, fat-free mass, and resting energy expenditure. The fitness assessment function accepts test data and automatically computes performance ratings for muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, and anaerobic power. It is FDAand UL-registered.
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AXLE/RETARDER COMBINATION
Rockwell International and Labinal’s Telma Retarder Division offer a combination of Rockwell’s single rear-drive axles and a Telma Focal* Series electromagnetic retarder. The retarder is offered for selected members of Rockwell’s premium RS-series singlereduction axle family, ranging from 13,000 to 30,000 lbs. gross axle weight rating.
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HAZ-MAT CAMERA
Spectrum Dynamics’ HAZ-CAM™ television system transmits a high-quality color TV signal from a haz-mat situation to a command post for up to five hours on its self-contained rechargeable batteries. It weighs nine pounds, is chemical-resistant, and is completely O-ring sealed for easy decontamination.
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SPILL CONTROL PALLETS
Justrite Spill Control Pallets from justrite Manufacturing Co. are designed for storing hazardous liquids indoors or in locations protected from the weather. They are available in fourand nine-drum capacities and have a steel frame supporting a removable, coated steel grid. These secondary’ containment pallets are provided with forklift slots.
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COMMUNICATOR/PAGER
Falcon Direct’s Fire Talker1″ is a synthesized 16-channel personal two-way communicator designed specifically for the requirements of fire departments. It has priority scan to channel 1, built-in tone squelch encode, and a two-tone paging decoder as standard. It weighs less than 15 ounces and is only slightly larger than conventional voice pagers. 50-channel model also available.
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CHEMICAL EMERGENCY SUIT
Mine Safety Appliances Co.’s First Team’” II HazMat Suit is a total-encapsulating suit certified for compliance with NFPA 1991, Vapor-Protective Suits for Hazardous Chemical Emergencies. The complete two-piece ensemble is certified by the Safety Equipment Institute to comply with NFPA 1991. It comes in three sizes and has large bat-wing sleeves.
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT
Morse Controls Division of Into Industries Inc. offers its Model TCU control designed for use with solenoid-actuated powershift transmissions. Among its features and functions are: It protects the transmission from damage due to faulty electrical inputs, can disable hydraulic circuits at certain speeds, enables starter circuit when in neutral, and turns on backup warning circuits when in reverse.
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ENGINE SPEED SWITCH
A solid state engine speed switch from the Morse Controls Division of Imo Industries is used in applications where control is desired at or above a programmable engine RPM level. Input signals include unregulated outputs from alternators as well as outputs from drive shaft or flywheel magnetic pickups. The switch will provide an output signal when a specific RPM level (from 50 to 3,600 Hz) is met or exceeded.
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REGULATOR CHECK VALVE
A new check valve from Life Support Products, Inc. for its entire line of unibody regulators, as well as the company’s other oxygen deliver)’ systems, provides a much higher standard of performance and margin of safety by withstanding applied pressures of up to 7,000 psi.
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FIREFIGHTER HOOD
American Firewear, Inc.’s Nomex* hood is made with a double layer of interlock knit material. It is more comfortable than the standard rib knit, and the “pores” of the fabric do not open up as much when the material is stretched. Ample room in the face opening allows easy donning of an air pack mask.
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CPR TRAINING TORSO
Simulaids, Inc.’s ADAM-CPR is an adult-size torso that helps teach and practice the skills of proper mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, external cardiac compression, and abdominal thrust, its features include a disposable, nonrebreathing airway system that ensures sanitation and protects students from the risks of cross-infection. It comes in a nylon duffel hag with I I airway systems and face pieces.
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FIRE/RESCUE BOAT
Response Marine, Inc.’s Response FR-7.4 is a 25-foot, welded aluminum fire/rescue boat outfitted with a 200-horsepower Volvo diesel engine, which drives both the Hamilton Jet Drive and the American Godiva CSD-750 fire pump. It includes two console-mounted Elkhart Stingray monitors, two 2’/i-inch preconnects, a dive platform, a dive tank rack, and more.
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SCBA HARNESS
Survivair’s high-temperature harness for its Mark 2 and XL-30 SCBA is made of Kevlar and Nomex, which is then coated with a fireretardant, aluminum/polyester resin. The coating results in a stiffer harness, making it easier to don and doff the SCBA. The harness meets all NFPA 1981 standards.
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LOUDSPEAKERS
Atlas/Soundolier’s 4-inch-diameter UL-listed loudspeakers are designed to reproduce alarm signals and voice instructions with maximum intelligibility and optimum dispersion. They can be used with compatible control equipment for a wide variety of commercial, industrial, and institutional applications.
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SAFETY DEVICE
Grace Industries, Inc.’s Super PASS™ is a compact, lightweight personal alert safety system. It features all electronic controls, a unique sound signature that can be heard from up to a half-mile away, automatic or manual activation, and optional temperature-sensing alarm.
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LEVEL SENSORS
Genelco, Division of Bindicator, offers an optic level sensor for pump control operations. The I.evelite 11-510 Series Controllers are recommended for applications where the level of a liquid must be maintained between two levels automatically or to indicate high and low fluid levels. Ibe probes have no moving parts to wear out and offer high reliability.
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