We have been looking for such a device at the University of New Mexico.
Would it be possible to obtain a set of plans? Thanks.
Vincent Leonard
Fire Safety Specialist
University of New Mexico
1801 Tucker St. NE, bldg. 233
Albuquerque NM 87131
On Wed, 18 Aug 1999, Tom Crowthers wrote:
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 11:13:49 -0400
> From: Tom Crowthers <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: International Association of Campus Fire Safety Officials
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> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fire Trainer
>
> Requesting copy of your plan for this unit, thanks.
> Thomas Crowthers, DC
> Sycamore Twp. Fire Dept..
> 8540 Kenwood Road
> Cincinnati, Ohio 45236
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 8:11 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fire Trainer
>
> In reference to the P-2000. I have a system very simular to it.
> What I
> had done was I speced out the P-2000 and gave it to my engineering
> department for a class project. Compared to the $8500.00 not
> including
> the shipping, the project cost our department approx. $1500.00.
> There
> are many features the same. The ignitor box is the same box as
> Symtron
> used. The engineering department also had to follow codes in the LP
> book and other places. My control counsel has a high low switch
> (which
> allows for one flame or two flames), on off switch and an emergency
> stop
> button. The counsel can move up to approx. 30 feet from the actual
> burn
> area and has the gas tank next to it with quick disconnect hoses
> that
> run from the counsel to the unit. The unit is made with stainless
> steel
> as well. I also had them place another pan under it so when the
> chemical is sprayed into the unit it would be kept mostly in the pan
> instead of on the ground, of course you will have the residue that
> floats outside of the unit. I believe this is a good unit and I
> would
> be more than happy to share anything you need.
>
> Have a blessed day,
> Delana Ball, Fire Systems Supervisor
> University of Toledo
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Chaplin, CFPS [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 2:38 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fire Trainer
>
>
> Certainly. The FireTrainer P-2000 is manufactured by Symtron
> Systems,
> Inc,
> 17-01 Pollitt Drive, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410 (1-800-288-3973).
> We
> purchased ours from AAI Corp., Inc, PO Box 126, Hunt Valley, MD
> 21030,
> for
> about $8500.
>
> The PFE live fire training simulator is gas-fired, is basically two
> pieces
> joined with hoses, and it comes with two props--one to simulate a
> trash
> can
> fire and the other to simulate an electric motor fire. All of the
> pieces
> involved with the fire are stainless steel, and they are easily
> cleaned.
> The
> control component looks like a free-standing lectern with wheels,
> and
> has an
> emergency shut-off, a keyed switch, and an ignition switch. The
> platform
> contains an automatic sensor which detects an extinguishing agent
> and
> stops
> the flame.
>
> A new unit comes with an owner's manual and a how-to video. This
> unit is
> a
> very safe, controlled, and environmentally friendly way to conduct
> live-fire
> PFE training.
>
>
>
>
> \At 11:25 AM 8/17/99 -0500, you wrote:
> >David Chaplin mentioned the "Fire Trainer P-2000" he uses for fire
> extinguisher hands on training in his posting. David, could you
> give us
> a
> little more info about what this device is, how much it costs, and
> how
> to
> order it? Thanks
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> University Fire Inspector
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