Fire Equipment Digest
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Breathing Apparatus
BioMarine Industries has announced the development of a positive-pres sure, NIOSH approved, closed-circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus. Called the BioPak 60P, its breathing resistance is less than 2 inches of water column.
The BioPak 60 has a 60-minute rating. It is carried on the user’s hips and its Maxiseal facepiece has a natural rubber seal. It weighs 25 pounds.
Features include an alarm that sounds when 25 percent duration remains, a heavyduty harness, quick-release buckles and high-visibility Kydex shells.
Circle No. 5 on Reader Service Card
Portable Alarm
Dynamation, Inc., has announced a portable alarm system that warns of combustible oxygen-deficient and toxic gases. The Combo indicates if the gas is combustible, oxygen-deficient or toxic by the tone of the audio alarm and the color of the alarm light. Internally adjustable alarm levels are set to trigger at 20 percent methane, 19.5 percent oxygen and 10 ppm hydrogen sulfide.
Other features include a low battery alarm, a rechargeable battery pack, a high-impact plastic case, a belt clip and electronic temperature and humidity compensated sensors. Optional accessories include a kit for periodic calibration and an aspirator attachment to sample gas prior to entry.
The unit weighs approximately 2 pounds and measures 4 1/2 X 2 1/2 X 8 inches.
Circle No. 7 on Reader Service Card
Jumpsuits
Morning Pride Mfg. Company has introduced a flame-retardant cotton jumpsuit that is available with flame-retardant Scotchlite trim or letters.
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Volt Inverter
Vanner, Inc. has announced a 1000-watt, 120-volt inverter that regulates voltage and frequency. The Vanner-Verters will also be available in 500-watt, 220-volt, 50-Hz, 24 and 36-volt versions.
Circle No. 12 on Reader Service Card
Four-Door Cab
The Duplex Truck Division of the Nolan Company announces a door, seven-man cab as optional equipment on Duplex chassis for fire apparatus.
When the chassis is used for a pumper, the engine is housed inside the cab. Although the cab extends back farther than a conventional cab, the pump location on the chassis remains the same.
Seven feet wide and 10 feet 9 3/4 inches long, the cab can be used as a mobile command station. The inside of the cab is turned into a 75.6-square-foot open area that can accommodate a variety of seating arrangements and a conference-map table.
Circle No. 11 on Reader Service Card
Playpipe Mount
A playpipe post mount made of neoprene has been introduced by Ziamatic Corp.
The Zico nozzle post mount is installed by using a center bolt that extends half-way up the 9-inch post mount. The top portion of the mount can be cut down for nozzles with a sharply tapered I.D. There is no danger of the post mount swelling, and any playpipe nozzle can be seated on it easily and removed quickly. The Zico nozzle post mount can also be used to hold spare 2 1/2-inch double male and female fittings.
Circle No. 10 on Reader Service Card
Power Cutter
Scotsco, Inc., has introduced the Jonsereds MK70 power saw that features two air intake cleaners that protect the engine and a water-spray system that cuts down dust and excess heat.
The Jonsereds MK70 has a 4.2 cubic-inch, two-cycle gasoline engine that runs up to 6300 rpm cutting wheel speed. The MK70 will cut through pipe, car bodies and concrete. A wheel guard adjusts for various cutting angles. Three cutting wheels are available: one for steel and metal, one for stone, concrete and asphalt, and a diamond-tip cutting wheel.
Options available are an accessory service box for fuel, tools and extra cutting wheels, an optional water-spray system for extra water flow and a connecting hose with control valve.
Circle No. 1 on Reader Service Card
