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D. THE ROTATIONAL AND ELEVATION STOPS SET THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE AREA IN WHICH THE
BUMPER IS ALLOWED TO TRAVEL. The monitor is shipped with rotation stops at 90˚ right, and at 90˚ left. All
other positions are achieved by switching the factory set stop and the plug in the desired stop location. Both the
stops and the plugs have a 1/2 inch hex head. Refer to Figure 2 and 3 to determine which stop location is needed for
the desired rotation. The elevation stop sets the upper limit of the elevation. The monitor is shipped with elevation
stops at 90° above horizontal and 45˚ below horizontal to meet NFPA. All other vertical positions are achieved by
switching plugs and stops to the desired locations as indicated in Figures 2 and 3. Additional stops and plugs are
provided in the instruction kit for all possible elevation and rotation positions.
Operating Instructions
A. Joystick with Trigger FOR VALVE
To change the nozzle pattern toward the straight stream or fog press the corresponding button on top of the
Joystick. To change the horizontal position right or left move the Joystick towards the appropriate direction.
To change the vertical position up or down move the Joystick forward for down and backwards for up. To
open and close the valve, press the trigger to open the valve and release the trigger to close the valve. The
valve can be maintained open by quickly pressing the trigger twice. Press the trigger and release once to
close the valve.
B. Quick Disconnect
The Bumper Monitor is designed for an optional quick disconnect inlet. If equipped with a quick disconnect
inlet, first mount the inlet on the 2" NPT piping. Make sure the latch pin on the inlet is facing towards the
right (see Figure 2). Place the monitor into the inlet so the two guide pins line up with the groove. Slide the
monitor all the way in and rotate 15° clockwise until the latch pin locks in place. To remove the monitor,
pull the latch pin, rotate the monitor 15° counterclockwise, and lift the monitor out of the inlet.
C. MANUAL OVERRIDE CONTROLS
THE MANUAL OVERRIDE CONTROL IS TO BE USED WHEN THE POWER TO THE MONITOR IS
OFF. A 1/4 inch Allen wrench will actuate the overrides. An override crank is included on the monitor. See
Figure 2 for location of crank. To use the manual override insert the hex head end of the override crank in
the hexagon shaped hole. Then rotate or spin the override crank either clockwise or counterclockwise to aim
the monitor in the desired direction.
WHEN THE OVERRIDE CRANKS ARE NO LONGER IN USE PUT THEM BACK IN THE STORAGE
POSITION.
Motor Replacement
To replace either the horizontal or vertical rotational motors:
1.
Disconnect Power from the unit.
2.
Loosen and remove the four socket screws (Item 49 on the Parts List) from the gearbox housing (19).
3.
Slowly remove the motor assembly (15) and gearbox housing (19) from the unit.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the internal gear, (Item 25 on the Parts List), remains in place, (hold with a
screwdriver), to avoid gear alignment problems.
4.
Loosen and remove the four socket head cap screws (21) from the inside of the gearbox housing that hold the
housing and the motor assembly together.
PHONE: 800.228.1161 | WEBSITE: www.akronbrass.com
Sheet: 122386
STYLE 3462 FORESTRY BUMPER MONITOR
Make sure the monitor is locked in place before flowing water. The latch pin must be
flush with the housing. (See warning tag on the quick disconnect inlet for further
information.
DO NOT USE THE ELECTRIC CONTROLS WHEN THE OVERRIDE CRANK IS
BEING USED OR IS IN POSITION FOR USE.
Revision 12/2022
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