Difference between revisions of "Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV) Fans"
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Our current model is the '''[https://supervac.com/positive-pressure-ventilation-fans/battery-operated-fans/battery-operated-fans-milwaukee-battery-powered-fan/#DeWaltOptions SuperVac V18-BL]'''. We use the Milwaukee M18 batteries. Do NOT use these batteries for any other tools. | Our current model is the '''[https://supervac.com/positive-pressure-ventilation-fans/battery-operated-fans/battery-operated-fans-milwaukee-battery-powered-fan/#DeWaltOptions SuperVac V18-BL]'''. We use the Milwaukee M18 batteries. Do NOT use these batteries for any other tools. | ||
The fans have approximately 35 minutes of run time on the batteries and can be run continuously using shore power. '''Note''': plugging in the fan does NOT charge the batteries, they must be put in a battery charger. | |||
The fans have approximately 35 minutes of run time on the batteries and can be run continuously using shore power. Note: plugging in the fan does NOT charge the batteries, they must be put in a battery charger. | |||
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* 15 feet from door | * 15 feet from door | ||
* Adjust angle, use front handle to lock fan in place | * Adjust angle, use front handle to lock fan in place | ||
*Press power button | |||
*Use speed control knob to get desired air flow | |||
=== Power Button Colors: === | === Power Button Colors: === | ||
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* Red (flashes) - less than 25% charge | * Red (flashes) - less than 25% charge | ||
=== Resources: | == Maintenance: == | ||
* Charge batteries completely | |||
** To calibrate batteries: charge fully, discharge fully, charge fully again | |||
* Clean fan - fan is waterproof, cleaning with water is fine | |||
* Check that Guards are undamaged and effectively prevent objects from contacting the blade | |||
* Wheels and feet are in place and tight | |||
* Tilt Mechanism works properly; tighten if loose | |||
** Tighten knurled nut on the Tilt Mechanism. | |||
** For larger adjustments, tighten nut with 9/16” (14mm) wrench. | |||
* Power cord is in good condition | |||
* All fasteners are tight | |||
'''Notify an officer if:''' | |||
* Blade hits guard or does not spin freely | |||
* There is excessive vibration or it appears imbalanced | |||
* The batteries will not hold a charge or need replacing | |||
* The unit does not run | |||
* Anything on the unit is broken or cannot be properly tightened | |||
== Resources: == | |||
Intro video from Fultondale Fire Department: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCE0T9gkHlc (Note: we are using the M18 Milwaukee batteries instead of the DeWalt shown in the video). | Intro video from Fultondale Fire Department: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCE0T9gkHlc (Note: we are using the M18 Milwaukee batteries instead of the DeWalt shown in the video). | ||
See below (or to the right) for the spec sheet and user manual PDFs. | See below (or to the right) for the spec sheet and user manual PDFs. | ||
[[File:V18-BL-SP SellSht UPDATED-1224.pdf|thumb]] | [[File:V18-BL-SP SellSht UPDATED-1224.pdf|thumb]] | ||
Revision as of 01:13, 11 August 2025
In 2025, MEFD move to battery powered positive pressure ventilation (PPV) fans. PPV fans are used to clear smoke and CO from structures. Battery powered PPV fans have advantages over our previous gas powered fans:
- Easier to start
- Less maintenance
- Do not produce their own CO
- Quieter
- Higher air movement volume (CFM)
SuperVac V18-BL PPV Fans
Our current model is the SuperVac V18-BL. We use the Milwaukee M18 batteries. Do NOT use these batteries for any other tools.
The fans have approximately 35 minutes of run time on the batteries and can be run continuously using shore power. Note: plugging in the fan does NOT charge the batteries, they must be put in a battery charger.
Setup:
- 15 feet from door
- Adjust angle, use front handle to lock fan in place
- Press power button
- Use speed control knob to get desired air flow
Power Button Colors:
- Blue - Starting Up
- Green - 50% to 100% charge
- Yellow - 25%-49% charge
- Red (flashes) - less than 25% charge
Maintenance:
- Charge batteries completely
- To calibrate batteries: charge fully, discharge fully, charge fully again
- Clean fan - fan is waterproof, cleaning with water is fine
- Check that Guards are undamaged and effectively prevent objects from contacting the blade
- Wheels and feet are in place and tight
- Tilt Mechanism works properly; tighten if loose
- Tighten knurled nut on the Tilt Mechanism.
- For larger adjustments, tighten nut with 9/16” (14mm) wrench.
- Power cord is in good condition
- All fasteners are tight
Notify an officer if:
- Blade hits guard or does not spin freely
- There is excessive vibration or it appears imbalanced
- The batteries will not hold a charge or need replacing
- The unit does not run
- Anything on the unit is broken or cannot be properly tightened
Resources:
Intro video from Fultondale Fire Department: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCE0T9gkHlc (Note: we are using the M18 Milwaukee batteries instead of the DeWalt shown in the video).
See below (or to the right) for the spec sheet and user manual PDFs.
