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MFC International KS2, KS8, KS81, KS97 User manual

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Product Manual
12 bar
Powermat
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Warnings
Components
Technical Data
Materials List
Operational Instructions
Maintenance & Test Procedures
Storage
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WARNING: Carefully read this manual before operating
NOTICE: The manufacturer takes no responsibility for the
consequences of actions not complying with the instructions
given in this manual.
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• Ensure that this equipment is used only by trained personnel.
• PowermatsshouldonlybeinflatedusingMFCInternationalcontrolequipment.
• Neverexceedtheworkingpressureof12bar.
• EnsurethatPowermatsareprotectedfromhotexhausts.
• Keepclearofloadswhichareunsupportedbychocksduringliftoperations.
• Operatorshouldbepositionedawayfromthedirectionofanticipatedthrust 
 particularlywhenmakingspacewithpartially-insertedPowermats.
• Neverworkunderaloadwithoutsafetysupports.
• DonotusedeliveryhoseforretrievingorrepositioningPowermats.
• Do not stack Powermats.
• Ensureallgaugesarereadingzerobeforedisconnectinghose.
Standard components
2xPowermats(A).
2x10mDeliveryHosec/wsafetylockcouplings(B).1xDualController/Regulatortype
530/855(C).
1xHighPressureConnectingHosec/wbleedvalve(D).
Optional accessories
CarryingValisefor2xPowermats(notshown).CarryingValiseforDeliveryHose(notshown
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Warnings
Components
12.0 bar
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Note: alldimensionsareaccurateto±3%andallweightsareaccurateto±5%.
Delivery Hose (controller to powermat)
10mmI/D,ReinforcedPVCHose.
Max.Workingpressure:16bar@23degrees.11Bar@60degrees
Standardlengthsupplied:10metres
Quickreleasesafetylockcouplingseachend.
High Pressure Hose (cylinder to controller)
6mmI/D,doublewirereinforcedsyntheticrubberhose.
Max.Workingpressure:400Bar
Standardlengthsupplied:450mm
Colour:Black
Technical Data
KS2 KS5 KS8 KS16 KS18 KS23 KS30 KS43 KS49 KS68 KS81 KS97
Product Code
KS02/12 KS05/12 KS08/12 KS16/12 KS18/12 KS23/12 KS30/12 KS43/12 KS49/12 KS68/12 KS81/12 KS97/12
Length (cm) 15 22.5 27 38 40.8 46 52 62 65.8 77.5 84 92
Width (cm) 15 22.5 27 38 40.8 46 52 62 65.8 77.5 84 92
Inated height
(cm)
8 13 16 23 25 28 32 38 41 48 52 57
Deated height
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2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Maximum lift
(tonne)
257.5 15.6 18.1 23.2 30 43.2 48.8 68.4 80.7 97.2
Air capacity at
12 bar (litres)
4 18 34 100 128 180 268 449 565 906 1151 1518
Weight (kg) 0.5 1.3 1.8 3.6 4.1 5.1 8 12 13.5 14.5 20 23
Max Pressure
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12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
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MFC COMBINED CONTROLLER/ REGULATOR TYPE 530/855
TheType530/855CombinedControllerregulatespressureoutputandgivesindependent
control to each cushion.
Theleveractuatedcontrolvalvesarethreepositionalprovidingforinflationordeflation.
Theyaresuppliedwithspringloaded“deadman”automaticreturntoocontrol.TheRelief
Valveisspringloadedwithnitrilerubberseals,re-seatingwithin-10%ofpre-setpressure.
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1. 12.0BarpanelMountGuage.Lum.Ctd.Dial(airbagpressure).
2. 0-400BarpanelMountedGuage(cylinderpressure).
3. Leveractuatedspoolvalve.
4. Nylonwebadjustablecarrying/handlingshoulderstrap.
5. MFCprod/serialNo.label.
Materials List
W22.3XD20XH15.5cm 
Weight:5.54Kgs
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• Assesstheweightloadtobelifted,selectsizeofPowermattobeused–Two 
 Powermatsusedintandemdoublestheliftpotential.Stabilityoftheliftingoperation
 shouldbemonitoredthroughout.
• Do not stack powermats.
• InsertthePowermatwellundertheloadtoachievestabilityandmaximum
 surfacecontact.
CAUTIONS:
• Avoidcontactwithsharporjaggedsurfacesastheymay
puncturethesurfacecausingthePowermattofail.
• Hotexhaustsshouldbecoveredwithafoldedfireand
heatresistantblanket.Failuretodosomaydamagethesurfaceofthe 
Powermat.
• Takeallthenormalprecautionsagainstthedangerof
outbreakoffire,suchaslayingoutchargedlineofhoseorfoambranch
as appropriate.
WARNING: Withanyliftingoperation,safetysupportstructuresareessential.Carrying
outworkunderaloadsupportedonlybyaninflatedairbagisextremely 
 dangerousandiscontrarytoallsafetyguidelinesandinstructions.
1. ConnectthedeliveryhosesbetweenthePowermatsandcontroller. 
 Ensuredeliveryhosesarewelllaidoutandnot‘kinked’,maintaininga
clear line to respective Powermats.
2. Connecthigh-pressurehosefromcylindertocentreportonrearof
 controller(Max.controllerinletpressureis300bar).
CAUTION:Ensurecontrollerleversarein‘o’positionbeforeopeningairsupply.
3. Commenceinflationbymovingcontrollever(s)toinflateposition.When 
therequiredheightormaximumoperatingpressureof12barisreached, 
releasetheinflationlever.WhenusingtwoormorePowermats, 
 balanceairinputbyattentiontocontrollergauges.
4. Onceinflated,donotattempttodisconnectthehosecouplingsfromthe 
 Powermats.DoingthiswillcausethePowermatstodeflateuncontrollably.
5. Packandblockasliftproceeds,takingcaretoseeblocksareplacedso 
 that,ifnecessary,theycansupporttheload.
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6. Shouldachangeofcylinderberequired,closethecylindervalve.
Disconnectbymeansofcylinderadaptorhandwheelandreconnectto 
chargedcylinder.
7. Afteruse,deflatebyselectingrelevantpositionofcontrollever.Deflationis
 thereverseoftheinflateprocedure.
ThefollowingMaintenanceandTestProceduresshouldbeobserved,andcarriedoutby
properlyqualifiedpersonnel.
Periodic Testing / After Operational Use
1. WashdownPowermatsurfacethoroughlywithwarmsoapywater.
2. ExaminesurfaceareathoroughlybeforeInitiallyinflatingthePowermatto 
  0.5bar.Carryoutafurtherthoroughexaminationandmarkoanycuts
  orabrasionswithchalk.Increasethepressureto2.4bar(35psi)andrepeat
  thevisualcheck.Allowtostandfor3minutes.
3. Examinemarkedareasandlookforanyfurthercuts,abrasions,andany 
  obviousdeformityoftheinflatedcushion.Ifthereisevidenceofany
  damageordeformity,thepowermatshouldbewithdrawnfromservice.
  Itcanthenbereturnedtothesupplierforexpertexaminationifrequired.
4. Shallowsurfacecutsorabrasionsshouldnotaecttheefficiencyofthe 
  Powermat.Inthecaseofholesorcuts,throughwhichtheinnerfabric
  isvisible,theairbagsshouldbewithdrawnfromoperation.IfaPowermat
  leaks,itisNOTrepairable.Iftheuserisuncertainabouttheconditionofa
  damagedPowermat,itshouldbereturnedtothesupplierforexpert
examination.
5. InflatethePowermatto4bar(58psi)maximumandchecktheinlet
  couplingwithsoapywater.Thoroughlywipedrybeforereturningto
  storage.
Delivery Hoses
Periodicallyorafteroperationaluse,checkforabrasionmarks.Chargehosetoworking
pressurewithhosedisconnectedfromPowermat,usesoapywatertocheckairholding
integrityofconnections.Tightenloosefittingswherenecessary.
Maintenance & Test Procedures
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Annually
Annualtesttobecarriedoutbythemanufacturer,orafullyqualifiedcompetentbody.
UK:MFCInternationalLtdhasafacilityfortesting,whichcustomersandbrigade
personnelmayobserve.Alsoavailableisanon-siteservicevehicle,pleasecontactour
servicingdivisionforfurtherinformation.
Overseas:Contactagentforadviceoffacilitiesavailable.
Dual Controller Type 530/855 - Quarterly and after Operational Use
1. Visuallyinspectcontrollerforsignsofdamage.
2. Checkmechanicaloperationofflowcontrollevers.
3. Connectcontrolunittoairsourcebymeansofreduced-pressurehose
  fromcylinderordirectlyfromcompressor(maximuminletpressure300
  bar).
4. Withcontrolleversinthe“OFF”positionturnonairsupply.Check
  integrityofinletsupplyconnections.Connectdeliveryhosesto
  controllerbutnottothePowermats.Movecontrolleverstoinflate
  position.Checkfunctioningofreliefvalvesbyreferencetodischarge
  pressurelineonfaceofgauge.Thereliefvalvesshouldventat12.0bar
  +/-10%.
5. Withcontrollerpressurisedcheckforleaks.Aleakisindicatedbya
  pressuredecreaseontheAirbagPressureGauge(NOTE:allowthe
  pressurereliefvalvestore-seatbeforecheckingforleaks).Ifaleakis
  detected,pleasecontacttheservicingauthorityimmediately.
6. Thoroughlywipedownanddrycontrollerbeforestoring.
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Storage
Powermatsshouldbestoredinaclean,dustfreeenvironmentandinaccordancewithBS
3574whichstates:
• StorageTemperaturebetween10ºCand25ºC.Humiditybelow75%.
• Protectionagainstlight,particularlydirectsunlightorintenseartificiallight 
  withhighultra-violetcontent.
• Avoidequipmentcapableofgeneratingozonee.g.highvoltageelectrical 
equipment.
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