January 2005 Training

re wagner - 1/16/2005

Some shots from the training session using 4250.

Safely off the road, out of the ways so folks needing to exit can get by.

The hydrant!

First task after 4250 is chocked is to pull the line from the back discharge connection. We can start using water from this hose in seconds after arrival, using water from the onboard 300 gallon tank.

Getting the hydrant bag from 4250.

Ed and Paul watching the master!

David laying down the law!

Do not just yank open a hydrant valve. Quick opening will damage stuff you do not want to fix!

Before hooking up any hose, always open the caps and let some water run to clear any debry that may have gotten into the water feed. It will mess up a nozzle and/or pump!

Now we can add a 2 1/2" gated Y valve. This allows us to use two lines from the hydrant without having to shut it off first.

We may also attach a 2 1/2" gate valve to the other side of the hydrant so others can hook up to the hydrant as well.

Ed and Paul looking on...

Paul hooking a 2 1/2" line to the hydrant for feeding 4250.

David is pointing at the input connection point for the hose from the hydrant. Note that it is a male connection. We need one of those female to female adapters to hook up the feeder hose.

Safely off the road, out of the ways so folks needing to exit can get by.	The hydrant!	First task after 4250 is chocked is to pull the line from the back discharge connection. We can start using water from this hose in seconds after arrival, using water from the onboard 300 gallon tank.
Getting the hydrant bag from 4250. Ed and Paul watching the master!	David laying down the law! Do not just yank open a hydrant valve. Quick opening will damage stuff you do not want to fix!	Before hooking up any hose, always open the caps and let some water run to clear any debry that may have gotten into the water feed. It will mess up a nozzle and/or pump!
Now we can add a 2 1/2" gated Y valve. This allows us to use two lines from the hydrant without having to shut it off first. We may also attach a 2 1/2" gate valve to the other side of the hydrant so others can hook up to the hydrant as well. Ed and Paul looking on...	Paul hooking a 2 1/2" line to the hydrant for feeding 4250.	David is pointing at the input connection point for the hose from the hydrant. Note that it is a male connection. We need one of those female to female adapters to hook up the feeder hose.