FOAM BRANCHPIPE

FIXED FOAM-WATER
Air aspirating design. Capable of producing long
HOSE STATION coherent throws of low expansion foam. Inlet
02 FWHS SERIES connection is standard 2½ " male instantaneous
(to BS336).
Features Standard flow is 60 GPM (227 LPM).
The foam branchpipe is also available with an
y SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
optional ball shutoff valve.
y SELF-CONTAINED, REQUIRES ONLY A
FIRE HOSE
PRESSURISED WATER SUPPLY FOR
OPERATION All synthetic woven textile reinforced and is
encased in a blend of high tensile PVC/Nitrile
y MILD STEEL OR STAINLESS STEEL HOUSING rubber that forms a unified lining and cover.
y BUILT-IN FOAM CONCENTRATE STORAGE Resistant to heat, oils & chemicals, abrasion and
TANK weather. Maintenance free and easy to repair.
Conforms to BS6391:1983 specification Type 3
The Fixed Foam-Water Hose Station is a self Delivery Hose.
contained fire fighting apparatus that requires
Standard 2½" by 30 metres length supplied with
only a pressurised water supply source for
light alloy British instantaneous coupling.
operation. It is designed for rapid one-man
Recommended working pressure 15 bar. Option
deployment to combat hydrocarbon spill fires.
hose sizes: 2” (50 mm) or 1¾ “ (45 mm).
The standard Station contains the following
OPTIONS
components:
y Stainless Steel Housing
y inductor and Foam Branchpipe rated 400 litre/min
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
EQUIPMENT HOUSING Nozzle Performance Data
Standard mild steel construction with flip-up Discharge in Effective Range in
cover for ease of access to equipment. Suitable LITRE/MIN METRES
Model Nozzle Pressure in Nozzle Pressure in
for pedestal or deck mounting. Dimensionally BAR BAR
designed to house all equipment. Red enamel
5 6 7 5 6 7
paint finish. PGE-FB50 200 220 236 26 28 30
FOAM CONCENTRATE TANK PGE-FB100 400 440 475 30 32 34
Stainless steel construction. Tank accessories
include vacuum vent, fill cap and drain plug.
Suitable for storing all types of foam Ordering Information
The following details should be specified when ordering:
concentrates. Standard capacity is 30 gallons
(113 litres). Option: 60 gallon (227 litres). PGE-FWHS11 Fixed Foam-Water Hydrant Station with
VARIABLE INLINE EDUCTOR 30 gallon tank, 2½" x 30m hose and 40
GPM eductor & 40 GPM foam Nozzle
The eductor provides a simple and accurate
means of inducing foam concentrate into the PGE-FWHS12 Fixed Foam-Water Hydrant Station with
30 gallon tank, 2½" x 30m hose and 60
water supply. It is suitable for proportioning all
GPM eductor & 60 GPM foam Nozzle
types of concentrates over a 1% to 6% range.
Manufactured in corrosion resistant materials. PGE-FWHS13 Fixed Foam-Water Hydrant Station with
60 gallon tank, 2½" x 30m hose and 40
The eductor incorporates a special bypass valve GPM eductor & 40 GPM foam Nozzle
to maintain accurate foam pickup. Pressure loss
PGE-FWHS14 Fixed Foam-Water Hydrant Station with
is approximately 30% of inlet pressure to the 60 gallon tank, 2½" x 30m hose and 60
inductor. The base connections at each end is GPM eductor & 60 GPM foam Nozzle
1½" NST threads. Flow at 60 GPM (227 (LPM).
Recommended inlet pressure: 7.0 bar .
FIXED FOAM-WATER
HYDRANT STATION
General Arrangement Diagram
Item Description
1 Cabinet Housing
2 Handle
3 10
3 Foam Making Branch Pipe
4 Fire Hose - 64mm Diameter x 30m
3/4" Vent 2" Foam Fill Cap 5 Inline Eductor
6 Cabinet Hinge
7 Foam Concentrate Storage Tank
8 Outlet (2.5" Female Instantaneous)
4
9 Foam Pickup tube (internal)
10 Inlet (1.5" BSP Union Coupling)
1 8 11 Ball Valve, 1.5" size

Water Supply Inlet

1.5" Female BSPT

2
6

11

3 3

5
5 1

9
8

FOAM STATION
Drain hole Drain hole