04 February 2022

FIXED MONITORS

Portable monitors
are employed where far-reaching streams
They can be operated remotely and hence can PORTABLE MONITORS are required but fixed monitors are not
be located in dangerous available
areas or places where it is difficult to have
access for fire men. OSCILLATING MONITORS

Generally monitors require two

or more delivery lines.

more than 2000

gallons per minute (126 litres per seconds

fire monitor-bigger diameter

nozzle to produce high capacity water jet or
spray

Nozzles up to 62.5mm diameter are used and are Monitor

usually fed by twin
lines of hose terminating in a collecting
breeching.

used in circumstances when it is necessary to

leave a
large jet in dangerous position, that is where
there is a risk of falling walls
etc.
special form of swivelling branches which are
normally used
on very large fires where large quantities of
water are required
MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
• Periodic visual inspections (at least
monthly).
• Periodic operational tests (as mandated by
manufacturer/ site requirement).
• Proper flushing of foam monitors after
operation.
• Greasing of swivel joints at specified
intervals.
• Periodic replacement of rubber washers/
gaskets as required by site conditions.
• Periodic painting of external body (as required by site conditions)

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04 February 2022