Towed hydrant cart 354

The Hydrant Dispenser is of lightweight constructio n and is designed to be towed or manoeuvred manuall y over short distances at slow speed. It is fitted w ith a ball type towing coupling and parking brake. The Dispenser is fitted with a braked rear axle and a turntable mounted unbraked front axle to which is attached the tow bar. The axles are fitted with ind ependent rubber suspension units and wheels fitted with 155 x 13 pneumatic tyres. The Dispenser is equipped to refuel aircraft by bot h the underwing (pressure) and open line (overwing) trigger nozzle methods. Flow rates up to 1000 litr es / minute can be achieved when pressure refuellin g with a minimum hydrant system pressure of 80 psi. Filtration is by means of a filter water separator or Monitor complying with the latest requirements o f A.P.I. for flow rates up to 1200 litres / minute. Optional water detector for Filter Water Separator units which automatically closes the deadman valve if the water level in the filter sump rises above a pr e-determined level. Flow can only re-start when the water is drained off. A coloured indicator is provided to confirm if the water detector has been activated.