Unit 4Unit 4Helitorch, Batchmixer and Helitorch, Batchmixer and Modular Mix Transfer ComponentsModular Mix Transfer Components

ObjectivesObjectives

Know basic parts & Know basic parts & mechanics of a Helitorchmechanics of a Helitorch

Become familiar with the Become familiar with the mixing systemsmixing systems

Basic function of mixing Basic function of mixing system is to combine raw system is to combine raw fuel with a gelling agent to fuel with a gelling agent to create a thickened mixture, create a thickened mixture,

then transfer it to the then transfer it to the helitorchhelitorch

The purpose of a Helitorch The purpose of a Helitorch is to dispense ignited gelled is to dispense ignited gelled

fuel via a helicopter.fuel via a helicopter.

Helitorch Primary PartsHelitorch Primary Parts

Helitorch Primary Helitorch Primary PartsParts

FrameFrame Fuel tank with sight glassesFuel tank with sight glasses Ignition systemIgnition system Pump and positive shut-off nozzlePump and positive shut-off nozzle Clay&Bailey relief valveClay&Bailey relief valve Cam-lock and dry break fittingsCam-lock and dry break fittings Single point suspension with Single point suspension with

adjustable attachment point and adjustable attachment point and electrical cableelectrical cable

BatchmixerBatchmixer

BatchmixerBatchmixer

Designed to mix gelling agents and Designed to mix gelling agents and fuel to a thick, consistent mixfuel to a thick, consistent mix

Tank designed to meet U.S. D.O.T. Tank designed to meet U.S. D.O.T. regulationsregulations

Capable of mixing large quantities of Capable of mixing large quantities of fuel & pumping to Helitorch drumsfuel & pumping to Helitorch drums

Batchmix ComponentsBatchmix Components

Batchmixer ComponentsBatchmixer Components

MotorMotor PumpPump Pressure gaugePressure gauge PlumbingPlumbing 3-way valve3-way valve MC 306 or DOT 406 MC 306 or DOT 406

tanktank Fuel fill portFuel fill port

Mix/re-circulation tankMix/re-circulation tank Discharge hose with Discharge hose with

dry break valvesdry break valves Suction dry break Suction dry break

fitting portfitting port Suction hose with dry Suction hose with dry

break valvesbreak valves Emergency Shut Off Emergency Shut Off

handle with minimum handle with minimum 20 foot lanyard20 foot lanyard

Modular Mix Transfer SystemModular Mix Transfer System

Modular Mix Transfer Modular Mix Transfer SystemsSystems

Same purpose as a batchmixerSame purpose as a batchmixer Not hard plumbed to a mix tankNot hard plumbed to a mix tank Pumps gelled fuels from one drum to Pumps gelled fuels from one drum to

anotheranother Less costly to manufactureLess costly to manufacture D.O.T. regulated for public highway D.O.T. regulated for public highway

transportationtransportation

Transfer System ComponentsTransfer System Components

Modular Mix Transfer Modular Mix Transfer System ComponentsSystem Components

MotorMotor PumpPump Pressure gaugePressure gauge Approved drumsApproved drums Fuel fill portFuel fill port Clay/Bailey relief Clay/Bailey relief

valvevalve Powder dispenserPowder dispenser

Sight glassesSight glasses Discharge hose Discharge hose

with dry break with dry break valvesvalves

Suction/re-Suction/re-circulation dry circulation dry break fittingsbreak fittings

Suction hose with Suction hose with dry break valvesdry break valves

Helitorch Support Kit Helitorch Support Kit ContentsContents- PPE -- PPE -

PPEPPE

Nitrile , leather and cotton glovesNitrile , leather and cotton gloves Cotton or non-static coverallsCotton or non-static coveralls OSHA/NIOSH approved dust masksOSHA/NIOSH approved dust masks Chemical splash gogglesChemical splash goggles Ear plugsEar plugs

Helitorch Support Kit Helitorch Support Kit Contents (cont’)Contents (cont’)

-Mixing Equipment--Mixing Equipment-

Mixing EquipmentMixing Equipment

Spring scaleSpring scale Aluminum container for powder Aluminum container for powder

measuringmeasuring Non-ferrous mixing paddleNon-ferrous mixing paddle Commercial gelling agentCommercial gelling agent Fuel thermometerFuel thermometer Approved powder dispenserApproved powder dispenser

Static Static Bonding Bonding

Equipment Equipment

Static BondingStatic Bonding

Bonding cables w/clamps and clipsBonding cables w/clamps and clips Approved transparent vapor hose Approved transparent vapor hose Gasoline approved transfer hoseGasoline approved transfer hose

Both the vapor and fuel transfer hose Both the vapor and fuel transfer hose should have wire helix and be continuity should have wire helix and be continuity tested prior to usetested prior to use

- Communications -- Communications -

CommunicationsCommunications

Hand held radio with chest harnessHand held radio with chest harness Headset with hardhat or SPH 4/5 Headset with hardhat or SPH 4/5

flight helmet with push to talk flight helmet with push to talk capabilitycapability

Extra clam shells with extra batteriesExtra clam shells with extra batteries Discrete radio frequencyDiscrete radio frequency

Helitorch/Mixing System Helitorch/Mixing System Misc. supplies and partsMisc. supplies and parts Extra drumsExtra drums 24 volt system for running tests24 volt system for running tests Extra parts including: spark plug, Extra parts including: spark plug,

drive belts, solenoid valve, single drive belts, solenoid valve, single pole guarded electrical switch, pole guarded electrical switch, propane regulator, dry break (male propane regulator, dry break (male and female), grease w/gunand female), grease w/gun

Propane bottles Propane bottles

MISC. Supplies cont.MISC. Supplies cont.

O-ring O-ring Grease Gun w/greaseGrease Gun w/grease 5 gal. Of diesel or jet A5 gal. Of diesel or jet A Cotton rags, hand cleaner, steel wool, duct Cotton rags, hand cleaner, steel wool, duct

tape, wire brush, wire ties, garbage bags, etc.tape, wire brush, wire ties, garbage bags, etc. 5 gal. Cubie of water5 gal. Cubie of water Tools and 2 large non-ferrous pipe wrenchesTools and 2 large non-ferrous pipe wrenches Spare drum seal(s)Spare drum seal(s)

- Helibase Equipment -- Helibase Equipment -

Helibase EquipmentHelibase Equipment

40-B:C fire extinguishers40-B:C fire extinguishers Pad maker w/nailsPad maker w/nails Wind indicator, wind meter and Wind indicator, wind meter and

thermometerthermometer Helibase, No Smoking and Helibase, No Smoking and

Flammable signsFlammable signs Barrier flagging with stakesBarrier flagging with stakes

Helibase Equipment cont.Helibase Equipment cont.

First Responder Medical Kit w/burn First Responder Medical Kit w/burn blankets and eye washblankets and eye wash

Crash Rescue KitCrash Rescue Kit Evacuation litterEvacuation litter 5-Gallon Class B foam 5-Gallon Class B foam Fiber TapeFiber Tape