HomeMy WebLinkAbout303.017 - Foam Power-Fill Refill SystemEffective Date: June 2021 Robert J. Garcia, Engineer
Current Revision Date: 05/27/25 Section 303.017
Next Revision (1) Date: 05/27/27 Page 1 of 3
Fresno City Fire Department
300 Training and Equipment Manual
SECTION 303.017 FOAM POWER-FILL REFILL SYSTEM
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department)
members with information and operation procedures for the Foam Power-Fill Refill
System.
APPLICATION
Some FFD engine apparatus are equipped with Foam Power-Fill Refill Systems. The
Foam Power-Fill Refill Systems provide for the filling of foam reservoirs on an
apparatus without manually filling the tanks from on top of the apparatus.
OPERATIONAL POLICY
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OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE
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PROCESS
1. Automatic Refill Operation:
a. Connect the outboard pickup hose and wand onto the outboard
pickup fitting on the panel.
b. Place the wand end into the foam container.
c. Turn the refill/flush valve counterclockwise to the stop for the refill
position.
d. Press the “GREEN” button once. The pump starts filling the foam
tank. The “GREEN” light flashes on and off while the pump is in
operation.
Effective Date: June 2021 Robert J. Garcia, Engineer
Current Revision Date: 05/27/25 Section 303.017
Next Revision (1) Date: 05/27/27 Page 2 of 3
e. When the foam tank is full, the “GREEN” light illuminates solid,
and the pump stops. Pay close attention to the operation. If the
foam source runs out of fluid before the tank is full, press the
“GREEN” button again to stop pumping operation. Place the
wand in a fresh container of foam and restart the operation by
pressing the “GREEN” button. DO NOT allow the pump to run
without fluid being pumped; damage to the pump can occur.
f. Run the pump for 20 seconds then shut down if no flow is
detected by the flow switch. After 20 seconds, the pump shuts
down immediately after no flow is detected.
g. When the foam level drops in the foam tank, the “GREEN” light -
goes out.
2. Manual Refill Operation:
a. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above.
b. Press and hold the “RED” button to run the pump. The button
illuminates solid red while the pump is running.
c. When the tank is full, as shown by the solid “GREEN” light,
release the “RED” button.
Note: When operating the system manually, the pump does not
shut off automatically when the tank is full.
3. Flush Operation:
a. Turn the refill/flush valve handle clockwise to the stop for the flush
position.
b. Place the pickup wand into a container of fresh water.
c. Place an empty container under the flush drain line.
d. Depress and hold the “RED” button until discharge fluid is clear.
e. Release the “RED” button.
f. Drain the Power-Fill lines after each flush to prevent freezing
and/or contamination of foam.
Effective Date: June 2021 Robert J. Garcia, Engineer
Current Revision Date: 05/27/25 Section 303.017
Next Revision (1) Date: 05/27/27 Page 3 of 3
INFORMATION
Please see the following links for additional information:
• Foam Power-Fill Refill System power point
• Foam Power-Fill Refill System Manual
DEFINITIONS
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CROSS-REFERENCES
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