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Maxflo 40:
  • A light weight portable fire pump that combines the benefit of high pressure fire fighting performance with optimum water transfer properties.

    High Performance Engine
    Powered by the new 999cc Kohler V Twin 2 Cylinder engine rated at 40 HP. Easily maintained with a worldwide service network this ensures maximum reliability.

    Simple and Rapid Priming
    Fast and effective priming is provided by the simple to operate exhaust eject type primer. The pump will prime 3 metres in 22 seconds and to a maximum of 6 metres.

    Corrosion Resistant Construction
    Stainless steel, Carbon Fibre and Fibre glass are used on all fabricated parts. A unique one piece Carbon Fibre floor pan gives added protection against protruding objects.

    Controls And Instrumentation
    The instrument panel housing the controls and gauges are in one location and illuminated with a panel light for night operations and / or areas where lighting is minimal. The instrument panel includes the following:
  • Throttle Control
  • Cold Start Control
  • Primer Control
  • Battery State Meter
  • Lighting On/Off Switch
  • Hours Run Counter
  • Fuel Contents Gauge
  • Oil Pressure Gauge
  • Ancillary Socket for charging and 12V supply for optional lighting mast.
  • Ignition switch which includes a lockout feature to prevent accidental starting.

 

 
Nominal Technical Specification
Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Weight (Dry)
760mm 530mm 660mm 107Kg

Typical Performance at 3 metre suction lift
3.3 bar 1976 litres/minute
5.6 bar 1,540 litres/minute
7 bar 1,300 litres/minute
8 bar 1,100 litres/minute
9 bar    980 litres/minute
10 bar    900 litres/minute

ADDITIONAL FEATURES INCLUDE:

Twin 50mm Outlets with Screw down type globe valves which will allow for a varity of coupling types.

Inlet 100mm BSRT (or 75mm FBSP to take a varity of inlet adaptors)

Slide out fuel tank that makes refuelling during operation a simple and safe procedure. A large tank capacity of 12 litres ensures the fuel supply will last for at least 1. 1/2 hours at maximum throttle opening and load.

Electric starting is standard with a 12 - volt negative earth system. The battery is a 12V VRLA type and is completely maintenance free. This type of battery can stay fully charged for up to 12 months without the need for recharging. A sealed regulator and internal 16 amp alternator provides reliable power. A robust hand start allows the engine to be started in the event of low battery power.

Optional extras include a detachable wheel set, on vechicle charging unit and remote tripod lighting.

 
Typical Applications

Municipal Fire Brigades
1300 litre/minute at 7 bar means a fire service can run up to three 400 litre/minute hand lines effortlessly.

Rural Fire Fighters
The powerful 40HP engine means that rural fire fighters can get maximum performance out of the 107Kg package.

Flood Relief
In situations where flow rater than pressure is critical the Maxflo 40 gives exceptional performance delivering over 2000 litres/minute (with flooded suction)
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