Branch DUCOT

Question 1

Description

Answer 1

Protek 366 Branch (Branch)

Question 2

Use

Answer 2

• portable piece of FF equipment when attached to a hose and water source is used to create an effective firefighting stream
• controls flow, direction and formation of FF stream.
• suited for water attack actions, offensive and defensive FF.

Question 3

Construction

Answer 3

• constructed of anodized aluminum and neoprene plastics
• female coupling with inlet filter and neoprene washer connected to cylindrical body.
• postal grip handle
• on/off lever to control branch shut-off
• positive click action stops rotating collar to control flow (115, 230, 360, 475 and flush)
• rotating head to control jet spray functions
• deflection stem mushroom for water pattern and spinning defuser teeth energized by water stream impingement to provide stream/wide pattern spray.
• moulded plastic guard protecting tip of adjustable nozzle

Question 4

Operation

Answer 4

Incorporates FF Skill 7 (couple a branch to delivery hose) and FF Skill 9 (to hold a branch)

• connect hose to branch
• open and shut off branch
• flush branch
• adjust water flow
• adjust spray pattern (left for life and right for fight)

Safety
- do not open and close handle too quickly to prevent a kick at the branch or water hammer.
- ensure proper stance/balance when opening branch
- never let go of open branch

Question 5

Testing

Answer 5

Visual (monthly and after use)
- coupling threads in good condition
- washer present and in good condition
- parts move freely
- strainer clean
- spinning defuser teeth

Operational (monthly)
- connect to water supply
- check leaks
- moving parts
- mechanisms